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Albany Cares S.O.S. Day

Bryen — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:00:17 +0000

We know the damage a hurricane can inflict all too well; Irene was very hard for many of us in the Albany area, so we know firsthand that any help you can get, you need. There are people who need our help downstate and we want to our best to reach out a hand to those in need - that's why we're doing an S.O.S Day - Show Our Support. Find out how you can help victims of Hurricane Sandy.

The Latest Update on Sandy for the Albany Area

Bryen — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:00:19 +0000

We’re going to keep you updated every time there is a change in information or new information about Sandy as she approaches the Albany area. Please keep checking back and refreshing the page to display the latest information. [UPDATED 10/19 @11PM] The lastest forecast calls for one more blast of high winds tonight in the [...]

Hurricane Sandy News Bloopers [VIDEOS]

Scott Blaine — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:35:30 +0000

When major storms happen it is a given that meteorologists and news reporters will be out in the thick of things reporting what is going on. When that happens, many times you can also be sure that someone will see that as a perfect opportunity to get their 15 minutes of fame on the television.

Albany Area + Capital Region Power Outage Map for Hurricane Sandy

Bryen — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:00:56 +0000

If you are in the dark, chances are you’re looking at this on a smart phone. If you’re wondering about an outage in your neighborhood, need to report an outage, wondering how long it’ll last, and other information, then check out the map below. If your power is out please make sure to check on [...]

Bridge Closing Information During Sandy

Bryen — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:31:05 +0000

Gov Cuomo has just announced that the Tappan Zee Bridge near New York City will close at 4PM today (10/29) due to the high winds associated with Sandy. If you're wondering about any possible bridge closings in the Albany area, New York State has a twitter account setup that will display information about bridges across the state. If you don't have Twitter, you can follow along here:

Albany Area State of Emergencies Due to Sandy

Bryen — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:02:21 +0000

[UPDATED AT 12MIDNIGHT 10/30] Most of these have been lifted or will expire by the end of the day Tuesday. We were lucky that Sandy wasn’t as bad as it could have been! Here’s the current list of what counties, cities, and states have declared a state of emergency related to Sandy. We will update [...]

Sandy to Bring More Wind Than Irene + Less Water

Bryen — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:47:48 +0000

For Albany area residents there is a touch of a silver lining with Sandy as the National Weather Service in Albany has stated that we should see more wind rather than rain when Sandy hits late Monday and early Tuesday. Irene dumped around six inches of rain on the area but Sandy is expected to only bring between one and two inches.

List of Albany Area + Capital Region Shelters for Sandy

Bryen — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:24:57 +0000

With Sandy headed toward the Albany area, the Red Cross will be opening eleven shelters throughout the Albany area starting Monday, October 29, 2012. We have the list of shelters that has been announced thus far and some instructions for those seeking shelter. Red Cross Albany Area shelters:* Albany county – 12 p.m. 10/29/12 Rock [...]

Track Hurricane Sandy in Real Time

Bryen — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:13:07 +0000

Wondering where Sandy is? For some folks they only need to look out the window to find her. If you’re looking for some maps and up to the minute information, we have several resources for you to find that information. The Weather Channel has the best real-time tracking page we’ve ever seen, and we’ll be [...]

How to Prepare for Hurricane Sandy

Bryen — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:59:29 +0000

As we well know from Irene, a hurricane (or it’s remnants) can be a very damaging and dangerous weather situation. We’ve been through this recently and as a community learned plenty of lessons. Here are some tips for being prepared for Sandy as she approaches the Albany area. Supplies You Need: You should have a [...]

Amtrak, Megabus, and Other Delays + Cancelations Due to Sandy

Bryen — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:21:01 +0000

If you were planning on taking the Amtrak or Megabus to New York City from the Albany area, you’ll have to cancel your plans. Both have suspended service at least through Tuesday the 30th of October and perhaps longer depending on what Sandy leaves behind. Amtrak is actually canceling nearly all of their service in the Northeast until the [...]

Snor'eastercane: Could Albany See a Hurricane + Nor'easter for Halloween?

Bryen — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:24:22 +0000

So how does this happen? Bascially the hurricane comes up the coast and merges with a potent Arctic cold front over near the Great Lakes and then BAM - several inches of show with perhaps tropical storm winds. There could also be flooding along the coast of NYC and New England. In short, if this happens we will have a huge mess on our hands.

A Shooting in Schenectady, And More News You Need to Know for Today

GNA — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:00:50 +0000

Here are the three top stories from today’s news that might be of some interest to you: . Mexico – Hurricane Jova is now a major Pacific storm, heading right towards Mexico’s coast. Maximum sustained winds have increased to nearly 120 mph as of early this morning. A hurricane warning is in effect for the [...]

Will You Be A Little More Prepared For the Next Hurricane?

Richie Phillips — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:15:15 +0000

It’s been said that Americans suffer from a “live for today” mentality. We go thru something like this hurricane, we get through it, and we move on and forget about it, as if it was just some freak of nature that will never happen again. Well, I don’t know about you, but I’ve learned a [...]