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Winter Storm On The Way – Way Too Early [AUDIO FORECAST]

Jake Thomas — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:40:49 +0000

When I looked at News 10 -ABC and WGNA chief meteorologist Steve Caporizzo’s forecast I thought it was a bad joke. I’m sad to report that it is not. With the cold temperatures and a lot of moisture heading our way the two will collide and a lot of snow is going to fall here in [...]

Joseph McElheney Not Guilty

Jake Thomas — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:09:29 +0000

In a very emotional and public trail that lasted nearly a month the jury finally reached a verdict in the child death case yesterday. Not guilty was the verdict for Joseph McElheney from Hoosick Falls. He was standing trial for killing his 4 month old daughter Ina. The jury found him not guilty of the 2 [...]

4 Attemped Child Abductions in Schenectady This Week

Jake Thomas — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:22:30 +0000

The world we live in is dangerous, and locally getting more dangerous every day. According to WTEN Channel 10 there have been 4 attempted child abductions in Schenectady this week. Yes, just this week. There are sick people in the world and you have to watch your kids like a hawk these days. According to the [...]

Man Kills Self Jumping Off Albany Parking Garage

Jake Thomas — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:41:06 +0000

I didn’t believe the headline when I saw it but it is true. This tragedy occurred a earlier today and is making national news as you can see hear it was reported by The Wall Street Journal. According to news sources locally and nationally this happened at about 9:30am at St. Peters. The man was in [...]

Help Is Needed as Irene Devestates Parts of The Albany Area

Sean McMaster — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:43:09 +0000

Yesterday as I hunkered down in my home with my family I hoped for the best. I was relieved that the hurricane had been downgraded to a tropical storm by the time it got to

the Albany area, but I still couldn't help but stare at the huge trees surrounding my home and praying one would not fall onto my house

Mudslide In Troy – Homes Destroyed

Jake Thomas — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 21:38:10 +0000

A mudslide on Brunswick Avenue occurred not long ago and destroyed multiple homes there. Miraculously there were no fatalities in the wake of the destruction. The homes had residents in them listening and watching storm coverage. 2 small children were taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure but were reported to be OK. As a [...]

News 10 Steve Caporizzo Sheds Light on When Hurricane Irene will Impact Us [AUDIO]

Jake Thomas — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:42:01 +0000

This morning on the Sean and Richie show Broadcast live from Saratgoa Race Course WGNA-FM’s chief meteorologist Steve Caporizzo laid out the details on when we in the Albany area should expect the worse weather from Hurricane Irene. It looks like Sunday in the early morning for rain, and it will be really rough from [...]

Hurricane Irene May Have Local Impact – WGNA Will Be Ready [VIDEO]

Jake Thomas — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:20:23 +0000

Here she comes, chugging strong toward the east coast of the United States. It’s Hurricane Irene, and the state of North Carolina is not taking any chances. Some Carolina coastal areas have already undergone evacuation way ahead of Irene’s arrival. The storm at this moment is producing hurricane force winds as far as 70 miles from [...]

Flash Flood Watch In Effect for Albany Area [AUDIO]

Jake Thomas — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:10:10 +0000

This rain just keeps on coming today. Heavy downpours are expected throughout the overnight as well and with rivers and streams at peak levels now there may be some flooding in the area. Country 107.7, WGNA-FM chief meteorologist Steve Caporizzo from News 10 WTEN has the details here. Just be aware before listening that the [...]

Local 10 Year Old Girl Needs Your Prayers After Fighting Off A Real Life Monster

Sean McMaster — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:50:09 +0000

I don't really bring up religion much, but I do very much believe in the power of prayer. You can argue the science of it, or argue the source or deity, but I do know people can feel when others are pulling for them. So I ask everyone who reads this to think about the little girl in this story. Think about what she has gone through and what she will have to endure for the rest of her life.

Another Shooting in Schenectady

Jake Thomas — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:41:08 +0000

WTEN-TV “News 10″ reported another shooting in Schenectady this morning. This shooting according to Schenectady Police is not related to the shooting death of 15 year old Eddie Stanley which tragically occurred a few days ago on Sunday morning. This morning’s shooting on the 2nd floor of 505 Mumford Street left an unidentified 23 year old male is [...]

Breaking News – Tornado Touches Down in Springfield, Mass [VIDEOS]

Jake Thomas — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:24:37 +0000

WGNA has just received reports that a tornado touched down in Springfield, Mass. The image above is a still shot of the tornado from the WTEN web cam . The news is also confirmed at the WGGB ABC 40website as well. Amateur video is already showing up on YouTube of the tornado. Our prayers go out to [...]

Severe Weather – Tornado Watch for WGNA Listening Area Through 10pm [Audio]

Jake Thomas — Thu, 26 May 2011 21:05:48 +0000

Keep your eye on the sky and your ear on Country 107.7, WGNA-FM. The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the are in effect through 10pm tonight. This watch is in effect for 13 counties and includes Albany, Hamilton, Rensselaer, Washington, Warren, Fulton, Herkimer, Saratoga, Ulster, Greene, Montgomery, Schenectady and Warren County. [...]

Elisa Streeter From WTEN On The Sean And Richie Show [AUDIO]

Levack — Wed, 04 May 2011 14:20:35 +0000

Now and then we get the chance to head to “The Sunny Side of the Streeter”. It’s always fun when WTEN’s Elisa Streeter joins the show but today was maybe my favorite visit to date. Today Elisa came on the show and put out stories she knew would get Sean and I going. My favorite [...]

Steve Caporizzo's Pet Connection

Sean McMaster — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:08:26 +0000

Every thursday here on WGNA FM we feature "Pet Connection" with Steve Caporizzo from News 10. I thought it would be great if I also featured the pets in a follow up blog. So let's see today's featured pets.

Wintry Mix of Weather Coming to Capital Region (Audio)

Jake Thomas — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:27:30 +0000

Oh no! I thought March was supposed to come in like a lion, and out like a lamb. I guess Mother Nature didn’t get the memo. A wintry mix of rain and snow is supposed to start trickling in later this evening. The bulk of the wet heavy slop is expected overnight. The accumulation predictions [...]

Japanese Reactors–The World Watches

Jake Thomas — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:19:20 +0000

If the horror of the earthquake, colossal loss of lives and the devastation of the Tsunami that followed weren’t enough for the people of Japan to endure, now the world watches as they reactors of a damaged nuclear power plant are overheating. Nuclear engineering is not something that can be discussed in layman’s terms, but [...]

Rain Expected To Impact 100,000,000 Americans

Jake Thomas — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:06:52 +0000

Luke Bryan had a huge #1 hit with the song “Rain Is A good Thing” on Capitol records last year. That sentiment does not hold true here in the Capital Region and other parts of the country. I have been watching a lot of TV news and weather these last 24 hours and there is [...]

Snowstorm Details–Round One Over

Jake Thomas — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:37:35 +0000

It has been sheer hell on the roads due to this massive storm affecting 31 states. We picked up about 8 inches today and another foot is expected tomorrow. Here's the full audio forecast for you to listen to from WGNA chief meteorologist Steve Capporizzo from WTEN Channel 10

Rascal Flatts Concert Coming To TV

Scott Blaine — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 22:24:39 +0000

Rascal Flatts are currently on the road supporting their latest release “Nothing Like This” and so far they are not scheduled to play the Capital Region, but we can get the next best thing. Gary, Jay and Joe Don will be recording their show this Friday(1/21) in St Paul, Minnesota which will be part of [...]