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Associated Press Twitter Account Hacked – Bogus Post Caused Stock Market Dive

Jake Thomas — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:20:13 +0000

Some truly sick SOB did the unthinkable earlier today while we were all working.They hacked the Twitter account of the Associated Press a trusted worldwide news source. They then proceeded to post a bogus tweet stating that there was a White House bombing and the President was injured. This was not true at all. However [...]

FBI: Letter to President Obama Tested Positive for Ricin

Bryen — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:36:54 +0000

The White House just held a press conference in which they confirmed that a letter addressed to President Obama has tested positive for richin. There is no indication that this letter is connected to the bombings in Boston. The letter was intercepted at an off-site facility before it arrived at the White House. Yesterday authorities intercepted a letter at [...]

Presidential Beer History

Bryen — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:27:30 +0000

In observance of President’s Day we take a look back at how much those who have held the office of President appreciated beer. As a matter of fact, beer was considered safer than water when the Pilgrims arrived, and they landed where they did because they were running out of beer. Starting with our founding [...]

Obama And Biden Are Bringing Sexy Back [VIDEO]

Levack — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:28:30 +0000

I openly admit i think Barack Obama is cool and Joe Biden is only second to Chris Christie on my list of current politicians I’d like to get a beer with. So no doubt these are the perfect men to Lip dub “Sexy Back”. When I first heard and watched this Debbie came running into the news [...]

Brad Paisley Signs on for President Obama's Inaugural Celebration

Cory Stromblad — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 19:10:09 +0000

Brad Paisley will soon travel to Washington D.C. to take part in the Presidential Inauguration events, which are scheduled to take place on Jan. 19 and 21. The ‘Southern Comfort Zone’ singer joins a stellar entertainment line-up for the festivities leading up to the official start of President Obama’s second term in office. Katy Perry, Alicia [...]

Hank Williams Jr. 'Hates' The President, Slams 'Gays' – Fan Reactions

Kevin Richards — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:51:31 +0000

I never talk politics on the air, preferring to keep the music playing. However, I just read a story that Jeff Levack posted that really shocked me and made me wonder. Country Music legend Hank Williams, Jr. recently made the following statement at a concert in Texas: “We’ve got a Muslim for a President who [...]

President Obama and Mitt Romney Will Open the 2012 CMT Music Awards

Billy Dukes — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:00:28 +0000

President Barack Obama and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will appear at tonight’s 2012 CMT Music Awards. Each is part of a comedic pre-taped video that will open the show, much the way the President, John McCain and Hillary Clinton did in 2008. The two candidates are “in on the joke,” CMT President Brian [...]

President Obama Supports Gay Marriage And Celebrity Reaction

Levack — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:00:52 +0000

I'm not going to tell you who I'm voting for or why. However I will say one of my biggest problems with our President is he never seems to take a stand and when he does he lets his opposition have their way. So I am excited to hear him take a stand on gay marriage and it doesn't hurt I agree with him.

Bye Bye President Obama [VIDEO]

Jake Thomas — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:46:20 +0000

He came! He saw! He left.President Obama caused major traffic delays around the Albany area today which is understandable when you’re trying to protect the most powerful man in the free world. The President spoke very highly about our region and the quality of the workers in the area. “Here in the tri-city area you’ve [...]

President Obama Visiting Albany Area On Tuesday – Beware Of Roads Being Closed

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Tue, 08 May 2012 03:44:18 +0000

Almost everyone knows that President Obama will be in the Albany area to visit The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering in Albany, to speak about the economy. It will put Albany in the national spotlight. But what most people aren’t sure about are road closures in the area. Our friends at News 10 ABC [...]

Today Is Workers Memorial Day

John Stanley — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:50:02 +0000

Workers Memorial Day recognizes those workers who have died or sustained work-related injuries or illnesses. President Obama has proclaimed today Workers Memorial Day. Every year millions of Americans suffer workplace-related injuries or illnesses, and thousands lose their lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 49,000 deaths are attributed to work-related illnesses each year. [...]

President Obama Slow Jams The News On Late Night With Jimmy Fallon [VIDEO]

Levack — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:15:22 +0000

Jimmy Fallon took “Late Night” to the University of North Carolina and was joined by the one and only President of the United States of America. President Obama didn’t just sit on the couch and pontificate about policy. He slow jammed the news!

Saratoga Man Threatens President Obama & More News Near Albany

GNA — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:30:44 +0000

Saratoga - A local man has been arrested for his threat to kill President Barack Obama and area school students. 33-year old Brent Dickinson visited at least two schools before his arrest on terror charges last week. He apparently went into one public and one private school in Saratoga County. Police charged him Friday with [...]

Mel Tillis Awarded National Medal of Arts By President Obama

Kevin Richards — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:00:31 +0000

Country Music Hall of Famer Mel Tillis was awarded the highest honor given to artists by the U. S. Government, The National Medal of Arts. The stuttering country performer proudly received the honor at the White House from President Obama. According to nea.gov, The National Medal of Arts is the highest award given to artists [...]

President Obama, The Giants & More in Your News for Today

GNA — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:38:33 +0000

National - President Obama will be giving his State of the Union address Tuesday – the third one of his presidency. The speech supposedly will focus on manufacturing, energy, education and values. The President is also expected to discuss “insourcing” or bringing jobs back from overseas and outline a “blueprint for an economy that’s built to [...]

President Obama Botches Name Of Former Albany Basketball Team [VIDEO]

Scott Blaine — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:37:14 +0000

On Monday, President Obama honored the Dallas Mavericks for their NBA championship win. This would have happened sooner of course if it wasn’t for the NBA lockout. Mavericks Head Coach Rick Carlisle has ties to the Albany area playing on the Albany Patroons championship team in 1987. As the President was praising Carlisle’s career accomplishments he [...]

Payroll Tax Cut And Unemployment Benefit Extensions Approved By Congress

Jake Thomas — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:36:45 +0000

Some say its just a 2 month band aid, and not a long term fix. All I can say is “YEAH!”. 160,000 million working Americans will get to keep $40 in their take home pay for two more months, and the unemployed who have been out of work for a long time will be able [...]

President Obama's Indestructible Limo Stopped in It's Tracks [VIDEO]

Sean McMaster — Tue, 24 May 2011 18:33:07 +0000

As you know, the President just visited Ireland yesterday. Overall it was a great event. The people there came out in droves to see President Obama. He was very much like a rock star. He had a great speech, he visited a pub and had a pint of Guinness and also saw the house of his ancestors. Perfect right? Well, no.

President Obama Launches Re-Election Campaign

Jake Thomas — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:02:39 +0000

Really? We're involved in Libya with the coalition, gas prices are through the roof, unemployment is still not under control, we're adding retail jobs but not any high paying wages.

Where is The Change? How to cut Spending.

Sean McMaster — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:01:51 +0000

Today on the show we talked quite a bit with the listeners about the financial trouble we are in. In our Homes, our State and in our Country. Now I will leave your homes up to you. But as far as our Government goes, we are all in this together. Every time an election comes [...]