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Helping Superstorm Sandy Victims – Red Cross Interview [Part Two]

Kevin Richards — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:28:10 +0000

Today, November 9, 2012 is S.O.S. “Show Our Support” day on WGNA. Kimmy Tavarez of the Red Cross of Northeastern New York is here to tell us how and why some many people need help. Click below to hear “part two” of how and why you need to help the victims of Superstorm Sandy. [button [...]

Helping Superstorm Sandy Victims – Red Cross Interview

Kevin Richards — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:49:01 +0000

Today, November 9, 2012 is S.O.S. “Show Our Support” day on WGNA. Kimmy Tavarez of the Red Cross of Northeastern New York is here to tell us how and why some many people need help. Click below to hear how and why you need to help the victims of Superstorm Sandy. [button href="http://wgna.com/helping-superstorm-sandy-victims-red-cross-interview-part-two/" title="Click Here [...]

Do You Know A Family Affected By Superstorm Sandy?

Kevin Richards — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:30:03 +0000

Thursday, November 8, 2012 is S.O.S. Day on WGNA! We have come together to 'show our support' and help neighbors in need in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.

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.

Photos of NYC + East Coast at Night Before and After Sandy

Bryen — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:12:18 +0000

Check out these before and after shots of the eastern seaboard before and after Hurricane Sandy. What these maps show are the lights of cities and it’s just so shocking to see how many places are without electricity. These photos were Tweeted by NASA today and taken in cooperation with NOAA. The top photo is from before [...]

Nationwide Animated Wind Map

Bryen — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:36:33 +0000

The entire northeast is getting plenty of high winds due to Sandy. We found a site that shows a ‘live’ charting via animation of all the wind blowing in the continental United States. It’s shocking to see what a large mass of air the pressure inside Sandy is commanding – and just how widespread it is. [button [...]

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.

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

Hurricane Sandy Report From New Jersey [AUDIO]

Kevin Richards — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:48:38 +0000

Stacy Proebstle phoned from the New Jersey Coast with a live update on Hurricane Sandy. Click below to hear a live report from 12:45pm October 29, 2012 from New Jersey 101.5 and the Townsquare News Network. [button href="http://wgna.com/sandy/" title="Hurricane Sandy Information And Updates" align="center"]

What Will You Do If Hurricane Sandy Knocks The Power Out? [POLL]

Kevin Richards — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:27:32 +0000

Are you preparing to spend some time in the dark if Hurricane Sandy knocks the power out? I’m already making plans to spend a little time organizing some paper work, doing some music management and cleaning the house- things I never want to do unless I have to. What will you do? [button href="http://wgna.com/tags/sandy/" [...]

Hurricane Sandy Weather Update From Steve Caporizzo – Details Of Rain And Wind Expected

Kevin Richards — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:00:24 +0000

News 10′s Steve Caporizzo is a trusted voice of weather in the Albany Area. Several people have inquired about the specific storm details of Hurricane Sandy, and Caporizzo just posted the detailed information on his official Facebook page to share with everyone. Please share this information with your friends and family, compliments of the Steve [...]

Obama Declares Federal Emergency In New York

Kevin Richards — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:57:57 +0000

As Hurricane Sandy prepares to strike the Northeast, President Obama has officially declared a federal emergency for the state of New York. According to YNN, the President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts throughout all of New York’s counties. Relief efforts include identifying, mobilizing and providing equipment and resources necessary to help [...]

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 [...]