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One Year Anniversary Of Tropical Storm Irene And Lee – Share Your Story

Kevin Richards — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:27:27 +0000

Today, Aug. 28, 2012 marks one year since Tropical Storm Irene hit New York. As the storm approached, I don’t think any one us imagined what would happen in the aftermath here in Upstate New York. Homes were lifted off foundations, precious memories were washed away, and everyone braced for the unexpected. As we take [...]

Albany Area Nurses Honored For Tropical Storm Irene Service

Kevin Richards — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:45:12 +0000

Two Albany area members of the Nurse Practitioners Association of New York State (NPA) were recently recognized by the Albany County Medical Reserve Corps for their ongoing dedication and work as volunteer responders during the critical hours following Tropical Storm Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.

Emergency Alert System National Test

Kevin Richards — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:17:40 +0000

Radio is still the fastest and most reliable way to get emergency information out to the public. In the wake of recent snow storms, power outages, hurricanes, and tropical storms GNA stayed on the air to keep the public informed, something an Ipod or Computer Jukebox can't do.

The Red Cross Needs Your Help And Your Blood

Scott Blaine — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:39:41 +0000

Tropical Storms Irene and Lee have caused many problems here in the Northeast. Not only did it cause flooding and destruction thoughout the area. It also caused the cancellation of many blood drives. According to the Times Union, 145 blood drives were cancelled during the times of these storms and many hospitals are running low [...]

Sneaker Drive To Raise Money In Albany

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:59:02 +0000

Here it is almost a month after Tropical Storm Irene hit the Albany area and surrounding communities, and you would think that the recovery would be almost complete. For the storms we usually get, the damage is usually something that we deal with within a few days or weeks, but this was not a normal [...]

Route 5S Will Be Closed Temporarily In Rotterdam Junction

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:39:56 +0000

Road closures have been a part of everyday life in the Albany area and surrounding communities and states, because of Tropical Storm Irene. For some communities, things are very slowly returning to a functioning state. I don’t think they will ever be back to a normal state because so many things have been destroyed. Rotterdam [...]

Places To Drop Off Needed Items For The Hilltown Victims [UPDATE]

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:57:03 +0000

It’s been almost two weeks since Tropical Storm Irene blasted through the Albany area and surrounding communities, and now with all the recent rains, things do not seem to be getting any better. In some cases, it’s getting worse. In this blog, I’m going to focus on the victims of some of the hilltowns, like [...]

Flooding and Evacuations in Schoharie, Greene, and Rensselaer Counties

Kevin Richards — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:02:41 +0000

Evacuations and Flooding reported in the Albany area. According to WTEN GREENE COUNTY: Prattsville: There has been a voluntary evacuation order issued for the Village of Prattsville, alongside Schoharie Creek and alongside the Bataviakill Creek. SCHOHARIE COUNTY: Evacuations are in progress in Blemheim Town, Broome Town, Middlebourgh Village, and Schoharie Village. Please contact your Local [...]

Hurricane Irene and Our Farmers

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:43:59 +0000

Hurricane Irene, that hit our area as Tropical Storm Irene has made this one hell of a week for so many people, right here in the Albany area and surrounding communities, but I don’t have to tell you that. I still keep looking at the pictures and watching the news stories about the massive devastation [...]

New Song: "Tattoos On This Town"

GNA — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:16:47 +0000

Despite all the crappy weather we had yesterday, the weather is going to be much brighter this week. Ironically, we are playing a new Jason Aldean song called, “Tattoos On This Town.” When I first heard this song it didn’t have quite the impact it has now since the reminisces of Tropical Storm Irene. Whether you find [...]