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More Flood Photos From WGNA

Jake Thomas — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:03:44 +0000

Our Chief Engineer Matt Shea was stuck in the middle of the Route 20 Flooding and took some awesome exclusive photos of the water ripping through the area. He also passed along this information. Be careful out there and watch for standing water on the roadways, you don’t know how deep it is.

Hurricane Sandy Photos – The Amazing Moments You Have to See

Emerald Catron — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:25:48 +0000

As predicted, Hurricane Sandy created one crazy night. Millions without power, explosions, flooding and at least 18 people dead. Don't let your braggedy friends on Facebook convince you this wasn't a big deal. It was crazy. Here are some pics to sum up what happened. Feel free to share your photos in the comments.

Incredibile + Shocking Photos of Sandy Damage, NYC Flooding

Bryen — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:33:54 +0000

The photos flooding social media sites such as Twitter and Instagram as well as Facebook are just shocking to see. Lower Manhattan is flooding, the power is out in large parts of NYC as the city takes a beating from Sandy. Also Atlantic City and other cities along the east.

Albany + Capital Region Road and Bridge Closing Information

Bryen — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:55:01 +0000

During and after Sandy hits the Albany area and the Capital Region, roads may close for various reasons including flooding, downed wires, and other emergencies. Bridges may also be closed due to high wings, flooding, large debris in the water, and other hazards. We have a map from 511 NY which has official information regarding roads and bridges. Check out the map before heading out - but try to keep travel at a minimum!

Current Road Closing Information – Interactive Map

Bryen — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:24:37 +0000

New York DOT has an interactive map you can use to see what roads are currently open or closed – many roads are closed this morning because of flooding due to the remnants of Lee. Check the map before you head out on the roads! You need a Frames Capable browser to view this content.

Mandatory Evacuations For Rotterdam Because of Flooding, Stockade in Schenectady

Bryen — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 03:16:40 +0000

Early today the evacuation for Rotterdam Junction and Pattersonville was voluntary but now officials have made it mandatory for · The south side of Main Street in Rotterdam Junction between the Rotterdam Junction Fire Department and Leggiero Lane, 1516 – 1600 Main Street, Ferry St., and Elm St. WTEN just Tweeted: 'Schenectady police say people in the Stockade and in areas near the Mohawk prone to flooding should evacuate by midnight.'

Schoharie Country Road Closures

Jake Thomas — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:33:43 +0000

Due to today’s flooding again in Schoharie here were the latest road closing reported this afternoon. Rt. 7 at Warnerville Cut, Park Street Route 20 at Espererance and Sloansville and Schoharie Creek State Routes 30 and 145 at Middleburgh intersection State Routes 146 and 443 remain closed Route 10 closed at the bus garage and [...]

FEMA Opens More Disaster Recovery Centers

GNA — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:46:10 +0000

A total of eight federal Disaster Recovery Centers are open and operating after an additional two were added Tuesday. Westchester and Ulster counties now have a center available to assist individuals, households and businesses that have incurred damage from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irene or subsequent flooding. Centers are fully staffed with disaster-recover specialists. Each center is [...]

WGNA Raises Over $30,000 For The Red Cross to Help Local Irene Victims

Bryen — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:59:55 +0000

First and foremost we have to say THANK YOU to you, our dedicated and incredibly generous listeners. Without your dedication and support we would have never raised the $30,000 (and counting) for the Red Cross to use to help out victims of Irene in the Albany area and surrounding communities. Your outpouring of support at our 24 hour [...]

WGNA Asks Listeners to Help During Flood Relief Fundraising

Bryen — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:13:25 +0000

The Sean and Richie Show will ask the residents of the WGNA coverage area to help raise money for the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York to support relief efforts for area residents affected by Hurricane Irene. Beginning Wednesday, August 31st at 6am, The Sean and Richie Show will kick off the WGNA Flood [...]

Hurricane Irene Was Far From Kind For Most People [PHOTOS]

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:10:37 +0000

I don’t have to tell you about how devastating Hurricane Irene was to a lot of people, just in the Albany area. I’m talking about people in the surrounding communities and our close, neighboring states of Vermont, Massachusetts and Connecticut. I think a lot of people heard about “Irene” early last week, but had the [...]

Twin Bridges Closed on Northway in Both Directions Due To Runaway Barge [UPDATE]

Bryen — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:44:01 +0000

UPDATED @ 3P -The barge with the crane on it has been corralled on the Mohawk River and officials are attempting to make it a more permanent mooring. The Twin Bridges have reopened.

A 40 ft runaway barge with a 30 foot crane on top is heading toward the Twin Bridges, prompting authorities to close the bridges

Schenectady County and Town of Niskayuna Advise Evacuation of Low Lying Areas – Lock 7 May Fail

Bryen — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:21:09 +0000

We just received word that Schenectady and the Town of Niskayuna are advising residents who are in low lying areas from Lock 7 to the Albany County line to evacuate immediately due to a possibility that Lock 7 may fail.Emergency first responders are making an effort to go door to door as well as make [...]

Hudson River Flooding in Troy NY [PHOTOS]

Bryen — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:50:51 +0000

Like many area cities Troy has it’s hands full this morning with post Irene flooding. The Hudson River at Troy is flooding parts of downtown and still has yet to crest. The Record reports that the Rusty Anchor Bar and Grill has come loose and that it’s anchor may fail sending the barge down the [...]

Help Is Needed as Irene Devestates Parts of The Albany Area

Sean McMaster — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:43:09 +0000

Yesterday as I hunkered down in my home with my family I hoped for the best. I was relieved that the hurricane had been downgraded to a tropical storm by the time it got to

the Albany area, but I still couldn't help but stare at the huge trees surrounding my home and praying one would not fall onto my house

Schenectady Stockade Are Preparing for Flooding

Jake Thomas — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 20:47:32 +0000

The City of Schenectady is almost certain to experience flooding in the Stockade area. According to Steve Caporizzo and WTEN the Mohawk River is expected to crest at 234 feet which will definitely flood many streets and homes in the Stockade area. The flooding is expected to start in the overnight hours so if you are [...]

An Idea For Flood Water – Could Even Help Albany Area

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Tue, 17 May 2011 16:57:13 +0000

I know that you know about all of the flooding that’s happening in around the Mississippi River in parts of the United States like southern states, Tennessee and Louisiana. Not only are the floods affecting the south, but other parts of the country, like Missouri and Illinois. So many people have lost property and personal [...]

Flooding Still Creating Problems In Capital Region

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:17:34 +0000

It’s been a couple of days since we’ve had any rain or snow, but with all the snow melt and rain that we did have, The National Weather Service still has flood warnings for people in Albany, Schenectady and Saratoga Counties, until 3:15 p.m., this afternoon.

Flooding–Put Down the Shovel and Get the Bucket

Jake Thomas — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:03:38 +0000

Last week we got hammered with snow, and just as the back aches have subsided and Walgreens has had a chance to reload on all the Advil the weather takes a mean 360 degree turn on us. Rain is coming down today from the Lake George Region all the way down through the Capital Region. I [...]