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Small Plane Crashes in Hoosick Falls in a Rensselaer County Legislator's Back Yard

Richie Phillips — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:41:08 +0000

A single engine plane took a nose dive in Hoosick Falls, and lived to tell the tale. According to the YNN.com, a 69 year old pilot crashed his small plane in the back yard of a county legislator’s home this past weekend. It also bounded a golf course that took some of the golfers [...]

The Lewis Family Needs Help- They're Living In A Borrowed Camper!

Richie Phillips — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:58:21 +0000

I received this email yesterday, and of course wanted to immediately see if we could in any way help. It’s a touching story, and funds are desperately needed.Ed Lewis and his son Sean, who has Down’s Syndrome, lost all of their belongings back in 2011. It was a devastating house fire in the Hoosick Falls [...]

Gas Tanker Crashes in Hoosick – Again

Bryen — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:42:49 +0000

Authorities are reporting that a gas tanker has crashed on Route 7 in Hoosick and is on fire. This is all too familiar for residents of the area, as this same thing happened nearly two years ago in March 2011 - and it happened in almost exactly the same spot on NY Route 7, just beyond the junction of NY Route 22.

Hoosick Falls Panthers Win NY High School State Championship [VIDEO]

Bryen — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:42:20 +0000

The Hoosick Falls Panthers have taken home their first ever state title forÂ footballÂ when the Panthers beat Hornell at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse in the Class C finals with a score of 34 to 21.Â The Panthers victory ended one of the longest high school winning streaks in New York State Â history when they defeated [...]

Pumpkin Patches + Pumpkin Picking in the Albany Area

Samantha — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:02:50 +0000

Fall is in the air and with that comes many fall activities including finding the perfect pumpkin for decorating, carving, baking - whatever! With so many patches open near Albany, picking the perfect pumpkin has never been this easy! There are so many great places to pick your own pumpkins or just frolic among them that we just had to put together a list for you. Here's where to go around the Albany area.

Where's A Good Corn Maze in the Albany Area? Here's Our List!

Samantha — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 23:51:43 +0000

One of the greatest things about fall is going to a corn maze. Not only are they tons of fun but they give you one of your last chances for the season to spend time outdoors. Here's where to go in the Albany area for a great corn maze - everything from the traditional to the haunted!

Police Make Arrest in Hoosick Hit and Run Case

Today's Country 107.7 GNA — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:24:15 +0000

New York State Police have arrested Becky Goodermote, from Hoosick Falls, after she allegedly left the scene of a hit and run accident in which a 39 year old Petersburgh man, Matthew Ratelle was substantially injured. Goodermote struck Ratelle from behind while riding his bicycle on NY Route 22. He remains in critical condition at Albany Medical Center. Initially police suspected texting was involved, but according to the charges filed, it was a much different cause.

What Albany Area Town Is Most Like Mayberry?

Bryen — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 18:06:02 +0000

The sad news we got earlier today about the death of Andy Griffith started a lively discussion around the station about how much we all loved The Andy Griffith Show and what our favorite moments and quotes were from the series. One of our staff members tweeted that "it's a sad day in Mayberry" and that got us thinking - out of all of the awesome small towns in our GNA community, which town is the most like Mayberry? Take our poll and tell us what you think!

Vote For The Victory Mills' "Good Citizen Of The Year" [POLL]

Sean McMaster — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:02:32 +0000

First, I want to thank everyone who wrote in to nominate people for the Victory Mills Citizen of the year. We received many amazing nominations. The hardest part was narrowing it down to four deserving individuals, but we have. Now it is your turn once again, we need your vote! In the interest of fairness [...]

Small Town Tour Stops In Hoosick Falls [PHOTOS]

Levack — Sat, 12 May 2012 14:44:04 +0000

We defiantly had the right town to kick off our Small Town Tour in Hoosick Falls. What a great community! It was a lot of fun to meet a lot of our listeners and all of the wonderful people who make up the community. Check out some photos from our stop at the Falls Diner after the jump.

Hoosick Falls Central – Reading, Writing, and Rhyming [AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:00:48 +0000

Because we kicked off the Small Town Tour in Hoosick Falls I thought it was a great time to visit Hoosick Falls Central School and do a song with the kids. Check out the song we did together after the jump. We visited the second graders taught by Mrs. Gardner, Mrs. McEvoy, and Mrs. Bartosik. [...]

Hoosick Falls Citizen of The Year – Bill Gaillard

Sean McMaster — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:55:33 +0000

We are in Hoosick Falls for the first stop on our Small Town Tour and as part of our visit we wanted to highlight an outstanding, extraordinary, and special resident of the town and we’re proud to announce our winner for Hoosick Falls. We asked you who to nominate people that you felt fit this [...]

Hoosick Falls, New York Gets Their Own Theme: Your Town Thursday (On A Friday) [AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:22:38 +0000

Your Town Thursday is on a Friday this week – we’re in Hoosick Falls LIVE at the Falls Diner and we debuted the theme song for the Village of Hoosick Falls live on the air. Check out the audio and they lyrics to the song after the jump. Hoosick Falls is a small town just [...]

Small Town Tour – Interview With Hoosick Falls Mayor Matthew Monahan (AUDIO)

Levack — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:11:13 +0000

We were lucky to be joined on-air by mayor Monahan while the Sean & Richie Show was live on location at the Falls Diner in Hoosick Falls, all part of our Small Town Tour. Check out what the mayor had to say after the jump. Hoosick Falls ia a great small town. Matt is very [...]

Small Town Tour Kicks Off In Hoosick Falls – Driving Directions

Bryen — Fri, 11 May 2012 10:00:45 +0000

The Small Town Tour kicks off with our first stop as the Sean & Richie Show rolls in to the Falls Diner in Hoosick Falls, NY. If you're a local, then you could find the diner in your sleep but if you're not from Hoosick Falls, we'll help you come join us.

Vote For The Hoosick Falls "Good Citizen Of The Year" [POLL]

Sean McMaster — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:26:34 +0000

First, I want to thank everyone who wrote in to nominate people for the Hoosick Falls Citizen of the year. We received many amazing nominations. The hardest part was narrowing it down to four deserving individuals, but we have. Now it is your turn once again, we need your vote! In the interest of fairness [...]

Who Is Hoosick Falls' Citizen Of The Year? We Need Your Nominations

Sean McMaster — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:06:54 +0000

The Sean and Richie Show is coming to Hoosick Falls this Friday morning for the “Small Town Tour”. And we need your help. We would love to honor a member of the community as Hoosick Falls’ “Citizen of the year”. So we need your recommendations, now. Here is what we are looking for, someone who [...]

Hoosick Falls Is Getting A Theme Song and A Visit From Sean and Richie Show -Your Town Friday

Richie Phillips — Sun, 06 May 2012 13:08:14 +0000

May is Small Town Month on the Sean and Richie Show. Each Friday we will be actually bringing our dog and pony show to a town near you. This Friday, May 11th we will be coming to you from the Falls Diner in Hoosick Falls. I'm bringing my piano too, by the way, but I want to be able to have a theme song ready! That's where YOU come in.