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Storm and Tornado Shots From Around The Albany Area

Richie Phillips — Fri, 31 May 2013 12:25:02 +0000

I am putting out the word, folks. If you have any storm shots, please submit them to me. Send them to Richie@wgna.com and I will post them. Here’s what I have so far, and thanks to Tami Wilson and Terry Welch for sending them in so soon. Our “staff photographer” (who’s not really on our [...]

A Fight Leads To A Clifton Park Teen Getting Arrested

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:21:16 +0000

A 16 year-old from Clifton Park has been arrested after injuring another 16 year-old. Both teens are students from Shenendehowa High School. In a story that I read in the Times Union, the arrest took place at Clifton Park Center on Thursday, March 27, 2013, after Zachery Morrissey was allegedly fighting with the other student [...]

Shenendehowa Student Dedicates Rascal Flatts Song To Chris Stewart

Kevin Richards — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:49:56 +0000

The power of music in some of life’s most troubled times can really help people express their feelings or find inspiration. A Clifton Park Shenendehowa High School student called the “On-Demand Two Hour Lunch” with a very special dedication to his friend Chris Stewart, who was killed in a car accident on the Northway on [...]

Zapppone $10K Gas Giveaway a Success [SPONSORED POST]

Bryen — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:12:45 +0000

Clifton Park’s $10K Gas Giveaway dice roll challenge was a roaring success and nobody is happier than event organizer, Zappone Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram’s Jim Zappone. “It is so exciting to see that our good reputation is spreading so quickly. Time and time again people commented that they heard how friendly and pleasant our team is [...]

Zappone Motors in Clifton Park Celebrates Grand Opening [SPONSORED POST]

Today's Country 107.7 GNA — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:15:22 +0000

With the economy as it is, news of a new business opening is cause to celebrate! Zappone Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Clifton Park just opened its doors on Route 9 in Clifton Park in July. Already, the feedback in response to Jim Zappone’s way of doing business is resonating throughout the Albany area. When [...]

Fatal Plane Crash In Clifton Park

Kevin Richards — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:12:58 +0000

One person is dead after a small plane crashed in Clifton Park, New York on Wednesday Morning, August 15, 2012. UPDATE @ 11:15am:WRGB reports: State Police have confirmed that one person is dead and another has been critically injured after a plane crash landed in Clifton Park. The single-engine plane had taken off from Albany International [...]

Water Restriction Posted For Clifton Park

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 02:16:34 +0000

It’s hard to believe that a couple of months ago we had so much rain, that we couldn’t keep up with mowing the lawn. Now that it’s been awhile since we’ve had rain, the water restrictions have begun. In a story that I read in the Times Union, residents of Clifton Park have their watering [...]

103 MPH Police Chase Through a Clifton Park Work Zone

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 07:21:32 +0000

An Averill Park man lead New York State Police through the Albany area, and it started at a work zone on the Northway near Clifton Park, on Tuesday, June 26, 2012. In a story from News 10 ABC, Ryan Spiak was driving his 2012 Chevrolet Traverse through a work zone. Troopers clocked Spiak’s speed at [...]

Clifton Park Teacher Bryan Sawyer Wins Teacher Of The Year On The 'Live With Kelly' Show

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:51:03 +0000

Bryan Sawyer is a second and third grade special education teacher at Karigon Elementary School in Clifton Park. He was the WGNA ‘Listener Of The Week – Top Teacher’ a few weeks ago on the Sean And Richie Show, and now he’s even more a celebrity. This morning on the ‘Live With Kelly’ show, which [...]

Let's Give Military Families A Fun Day – At The Clifton Park Elks

Richie Phillips — Sat, 19 May 2012 12:23:48 +0000

We’re getting very close to Memorial Day. Let’s not forget the reason for the holiday, shall we? It’s a lot more than mattress sales. Let’s remember the fighting men and women AND their families. And let’s try to give the families a fun day in the process. A loyal Sean and Richie listener, Justine Crowley-Duncan [...]

A Mindboggling Experience At the Saratoga County DMV

Richie Phillips — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:08:03 +0000

It happens to the best of us - sometimes when you least expect it. Your license needs renewing. It's a task I, like so many of you despise. I had to go there because I needed to take an eye test, so up the Northway I went to the Clifton Park DMV. I even brought my stress ball with me, just in case. You just wouldn't believe what I'm about to tell you.

Clifton Park Olive Garden Not Welcome?

Sean McMaster — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:28:05 +0000

Last year, when I found out there would be an Olive Garden in Clifton Park, I was so excited. Not that it’s a long drive, but I wouldn’t have to go to Wolf Road for the Olive Garden anymore, nor would I have to tell my Son “no” when he asked to go to his favorite restaurant.

Clifton Park Street Renamed for Fallen Marine and State Trooper

GNA — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:34:50 +0000

A Clifton Park street was renamed over the weekend to honor John J. McKenna IV, a fallen Marine and state trooper who was killed by a sniper in Iraq in 2006. Dozens, including American Legion members holding flags, gathered Sunday in Clifton Park, off Crescent Road for the unveiling of the sign for John J. [...]

Clifton Park Getting An Olive Garden

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:53:25 +0000

The Olive Garden has been in Colonie at 178 Wolf Road for quite some time, and now Clifton Park will be getting one. I was reading the Times Union the other day and saw a story about how Olive Garden is opening a restaurant in Clifton Park Center. The opening day is scheduled for Monday, [...]

83-Year-Old Clifton Park Woman Saved By Pizza Delivery Boy

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:11:12 +0000

A pizza delivery boy was on his way to deliver a pizza on Sunday night, when he came up to a house on fire on Lapp Road in Clifton Park. After he pulled over to see if he could help, he called 9-1-1, and saw an elderly man, who told him that his wife was [...]

Clifton Park Native Patrick Casey Dies In Late Night Fight

Sean McMaster — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:03:05 +0000

This morning I saw a story that broke my heart. A Clifton Park native named Patrick Casey, died after being in a coma that resulted from a punch in the head. He was involved in a fight that happened at a McDonald's in Washington D.C. He was not the cause of the fight , or even an intended target, he was merely trying to break the fight up before anyone got hurt.

Federal Drug Bust Linked to 3 Albany Residents

GNA — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:17:31 +0000

Federal agents raided multiple addresses in Brooklyn as well as a home in Clifton Park and one in Columbia County yesterday. The homes belong to associates of an Albanian drug mob. Authorties say they have been operating a drug ring where they’ve been dealing marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy and painkillers. 28-year old Valter Memia, also known as Pablo [...]

Missing Clifton Park Teen Contacts Family

Scott Blaine — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:54:18 +0000

By now you may have heard the story about the young girl from Clifton park, Chiara Lisi who has been reported missing. According to the Times Union, she has contacted her family via Email and says she and her boyfriend, Aaron Cadman, are safe. Reports say that the couple are in New Jersey and heading [...]

Chiara Lisi From Clifton Park Missing

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:14:21 +0000

Last night on the Cryin’, Lovin’ or Leavin’ show, I had a caller dedicate a song to a missing teen girl from Clifton Park, from her best friend. I checked out the information from a story on WTEN. She is 14 year-old Chiara Lisi. She is thought to be in the company of her boyfriend, [...]

Real Good Friends Serve A Real Good Meal

Richie Phillips — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 13:47:02 +0000

Recently our great friends ( who may want to remain nameless, so I will play it safe) invited two other couples and us to their Clifton Park, NY home (whoops--TMI!!) for dinner to celebrate Dorrie's belated birthday (I would tell you how old she is, but I'll play that safe too!). I won't give you ALL the details here-- 'cept for one.