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UAlbany Men And Women Crowned Champs

Jake Thomas — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:54:41 +0000

The UAlbany men’s basketball team is dancing in March Madness. UAlbany beat Vermont for the America East Crown and drew a berth into the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Tournament or as we all know it “March Madness”. The Danes will be facing off arguable the best basketball program in America over the past 20 years [...]

NY Giants 2013 Training Camp Not Coming To Albany

Brian Cady — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:37:07 +0000

In a decision that will surely receive some criticism from residents and small business owners across the Capital Region, a bombshell was dropped in the midst of all the NFL headlines surrounding the "coaching carousel" and this coming weekend's Wild Card playoff action. The New York Giants announced today that the team will not return to the UAlbany campus for training camp this summer, but rather will stay home at their year-round headquarters, the Timex Performance Center.

UAlbany Student Shot

Jake Thomas — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 20:13:57 +0000

There are probably some parents that were shocked to hear this news, especially if their children or child attend UAlbany.The shooting occurred very early this morning on the corner of Hudson Avenue and Ontario Street in Albany. 21-year-old Joseph Sheehin was shot in the leg in the incident. His injuries weren’t life threatening and he [...]

The New York Giants Have Arrived in Albany For Their Annual Training Camp

Levack — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:30:47 +0000

The Super Bowl Champion New York Giants are reporting to camp today. There will be 14 practices all at 1:30pm at University of Albany. Here is the 2012 schedule: July 26: Players report July 27: 1:30 p.m. July 28: 1:30 p.m. July 29: 1:30 p.m. July 30: No practice July 31: 1:30 p.m. Aug. 1: [...]

Follow Obama's Albany Visit Via Twitter

Bryen — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:32:29 +0000

President Obama is in the Albany area today and you can follow along on Twitter via hastag #obama518 - a lot of people complaining about the traffic but others commenting on Air Force One.

President Obama Albany Visit: Gives Congress To-Do List

Bryen — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:28:50 +0000

UPDATE @ 1:48:

President Obama, after speaking for 22 minutes, has left the podium at UAlbany. He spoke of the tremendous growth we've had here in the Albany area and his vision for seeing that happen in every American city. He spoke about jobs and creating them - and bringing jobs back home from overseas.

The President also outline a to-do list for Congress, joking that there are only a handful of things on the list so that they aren't overwhelmed. The entire list is posted on the blog of the President via The White House website.

Governor Threatens Teachers & More in Today's News

GNA — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:50:44 +0000

State – Governor Cuomo is threatening to impose a teacher evaluation system if an agreement between the state Education Department and New York State United Teachers is not reached by today. The state’s new teacher evaluation system is required by a federal $700 million Race to the Top grant. It would establish a rating system, [...]

Who Is Albany's Favorite Football Team?

Jake Thomas — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:49:00 +0000

I have worked in radio all over New York State. Glens Falls, Watertown, Utica and Albany here at Country 107.7, WGNA-FM. When I was in Glens Falls the favorite NFL team up there was the NY Giants. In Watertown it was the NY Giants, with the Buffalo Bills a close second. In Utica it was [...]

UAlbany and Siena Will Continue Basketball Rivalry

Scott Blaine — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:02:51 +0000

It was announced today that we will see at least four more years of the crosstown rivalry Men's Basketball game between the UAlbany Great Danes and the Siena Saints. According to the Times Union, the schools have agreed on a contract that will run throught the 2014-2015 season.

Congratulations From WGNA to The Class of 2011

Jake Thomas — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:17:31 +0000

Thousands of great kids with bright eyes and big smiles will be donned in caps and gowns this weekend for high school graduation ceremonies all over the Albany region. A large percentage of these kids are ready to work hard all Summer long and bank as much money as they can for the first semester [...]

UAlbany Suspends This Years Fountain Day

Scott Blaine — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 22:01:05 +0000

It was announced today by UAlbany President George Phillip that there will be no Fountain Day on the University campus this year. Fountain Day is where Thousands of students as well as faculty and staff get together to ring in the coming of spring and turn on the main campus fountain. This announcement comes to [...]

Former President Coming to Albany

GNA — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:00:04 +0000

Former President Bill Clinton is coming to the Capital Region in a few weeks. Clinton will be speaking at the SEFCU Arena for UAlbany’s World Within Reach Speaker Series. Not only will he speak, but he will be participating in a question and answer session as well. Clinton has been to UAlbany previously. If you recall, he [...]