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Frankenstorm for Halloween? Could the Albany Area See a Hurricane?

Bryen — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:29:24 +0000

We reported yesterday that we could see a hurricane hit a cold front and merge with a Nor'easter thus producing a snowy hurricane. Good news - doesn't look like we'll be getting any snow. Bad news - it looks like we could see a great deal of rain and wind. We have the updated details and with Irene fresh on our minds, we're not looking forward to this storm.

Sarah Goodrich From SALTrecovery.org [AUDIO]

Levack — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:49:32 +0000

Schoharie still needs your help! Sarah Goodrich stopped by the Sean and Richie Show to let us know how to help the people of Schoharie who are still recovering from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Saltrecovery.org is a great and informative website and Sarah who was one of our “Good Citizens” on the show [...]

Saratoga Race Course Ends With Tribute To 'Irene' and 'Lee'

Kevin Richards — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:45:07 +0000

As summer slips away, it's hard to believe that the last week of racing at Saratoga Race Course is upon us. After a very exciting Travers race, NYRA has announced that Friday, August 31, 2012 will be a special day to give back to the community and remember the devastation of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.

In Rotterdam Junction, The Bridge Over The Mohawk River Is Finally Open

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:15:45 +0000

The bridge that carries traffic from Route 5 to Route 5S in Rotterdam Junction was destroyed this past summer as a result of Tropical Storms Irene and Lee.

Schoharie Stewarts Reopens Wednesday

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:43:42 +0000

Hurricane Irene took it’s toll on so many places around the Albany area and surrounding communities. Schoharie had so much destroyed, but there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. The Stewarts shop was destroyed by Irene, but they rebuilt and they’re going to reopen Wednesday, October 19. Stewarts is a fixture in the [...]

Free Flu Shots for Victims of Flood TODAY Near Albany

GNA — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 11:00:16 +0000

Price Chopper is providing free flu shots to Schoharie residents by their registered pharmacists. The events will be held at the Schoharie Reformed Church at 258 Main Street, Schoharie. One clinic is today, Saturday, October 8th, from 11am to 3pm. Price Chopper will also have another free flu shot clinic will be next Saturday, October 15th from 11am to 3pm [...]

Pumpkins and Locally Grown Vegetables Are Available On A Closed Road

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:43:58 +0000

This is the time of year a lot of us like to take that little drive and go to a farm stand and get our pumpkins and fresh vegetables. A great place to head to is the Schoharie Valley. There’s been a slight problem. It’s name was “Irene.” But this is a little different. There’s [...]

FEMA To Open 3 New Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers

Jake Thomas — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:05:42 +0000

The rebuilding of lives continues after the flooding that ravaged our region with Hurricane Irene. In response to some of the hardest hit areas FEMA has announced that they will be opening 3 new mobile disaster recovery centers in the Capital Region. According to the FEMA press release I received here is some information you [...]

Schoharie Area To Get Help From Letterman Tonight

Kevin Richards — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:45:35 +0000

The Albany Area did a wonderful job of coming together to help out our friends and neighbors in need after the flooding from Tropical Storm Irene, but some people still need much more help to get back to 'normal.' Tonight, our little village of Schoharie will get some big help from a big friend.

Albany Area "Farm Aid" On Saturday

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:43:11 +0000

This is an ongoing situation and will be for a long time all thanks to Tropical Storm Irene. I did a blog about a pumpkin shortage in the Albany area, and my good friend Cait McVey from Fox 23 News had a story about some of the local farms that were devastated, which I also [...]

Pumpkin Shortage In New York State Because Of Tropical Storm Irene

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:23:33 +0000

We’re just about into fall and with fall comes the thought of Halloween – with all the great costumes, candy and of course pumpkins for Jack-o-lanterns. Besides Halloween, we start to think of pumpkin pies and pumpkin flavored drinks. This year, the pumpkin may cost you a little more money because of the destruction from [...]

How To Help Flood Victims

Kevin Richards — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:06:41 +0000

People are still asking me how they can get donations to local flood victims. I wanted to share this list of businesses who are collecting donations for our neighbors in need. Items like rubber gloves, detergents, tooth paste, tooth brushes, deodoarnt, baby diapers/wipes, medical supplies, dried and canned goods, mops and cleaning materials, bedding, clothing, [...]

Tetanus Shots Suggested For Flood Victims And Volunteers

Kevin Richards — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:23:37 +0000

If you were stuck in the flood, assisted in the clean-up or touched dirty flood waters, you should get a Tetanus shot. With all the emergency situations we found ourselves in since Tropical Storm Irene, don’t overlook the fact that most adults don’t have updated tetanus protection and are at risk for exposure. According to WTEN free [...]

Evacuations Issued for Areas of Schenectady, Montgomery, Greene Counties

Kevin Richards — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:51:13 +0000

We have several flood warnings posted for the listening area, now we have some evacuations as of 1:00pm on Thursday, September 8. WTEN is reporting the following evacuations due to the recent flooding- SCHENECTADY COUNTY: Schenectady County and the Towns of Rotterdam, Glenville, and Niskayuna, the City of Schenectady, and Village of Scotia are strongly advising [...]

Flood Warnings For Hudson and Mohawk Rivers, Schoharie Creek

Kevin Richards — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:49:22 +0000

WTEN is reporting that Flood Warnings have been issued for the following areas for Thursday, September 8. In addition to the flood warnings, Montgomery County has issued a state of emergency.

A Song For The Hurricane Irene Victims [AUDIO] [VIDEO]- Updated

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 04:13:53 +0000

I can't believe the response all of you showed for this mix of the song. It has been overwhelming to say the least. Thank you. Well, we have a listener who took it one step further with a slide show to go with the audio, and posted it on You Tube. Her name is Wendy Irish O'Shea, and she did a fantastic job with it. Thank you so much Wendy.

With the Sean and Richie Show raising much needed funds for the Red Cross and our friends and neighbors who suffered many losses due to Hurricane Irene,

Labor For Your Neighbor

John Stanley — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 15:10:06 +0000

Brantley Gilbert's latest hit "Country Must Be Country Wide" describes how Country folks are raised to help - it's not where you live, you're not raised to take, but raised to give; giving the shirt off your back to help anyone in need. With that thought in mind, Governor Cuomo has launched a Labor Day weekend effort to tap into the good neighbor instincts of New Yorkers and rally volunteers to pitch in on local clean-ups of public and private property following the devastation of Hurricane Irene.

Tide Loads Of Hope And Duracell Power Relief Coming To Walmart In Cobleskill

Levack — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 10:42:40 +0000

(UPDATE at 6:30 a.m.) We have some new information from our friends at WNYT - They will keep the Loads of Hope at the Cobleskill Walmart for a few more days. it will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

In the aftermath of the floods caused by Irene it's easy to forget some of the things we do everyday and take for granted. Like putting on clean clothes and going about our daily tasks. Imagine if you had to go to work in dirty clothes. I know the people of this area and I know you would overcome no matter what but in times like these anything that could help us feel "normal" is needed.

Now think of what you could do to help people. I'm saying what particular skill or ability do you have that could help someone in trouble? Tide and Duracell asked themselves the same question and came up with "Tide Loads of Hope" and "Duracell Power Relief".

Diary From Inside Richie's Tent Outside the Crossgates Mall [PHOTOS]

Richie Phillips — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:24:13 +0000

It was just a LITTLE BIT uncomfortable trying to catch some shut eye during our camping excursion outside of the Crossgates Mall. It was supposed to be. We wanted to “rough it”. But I didn’t realize how rough it could get, so I decided to chronicle what I went through for you 10 PM [...]