![Jake Thomas](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2011/09/Jake.png?w=300&q=75)
Jake Thomas
![Jake Thomas](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2011/09/Jake.png?w=300&q=75)
![1,454 Fires Reported In New Jersey and New York City [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2012/10/New-York-City-Red-Cross-map1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
1,454 Fires Reported In New Jersey and New York City [VIDEO]
That's mind boggling, but with the water rushing into New York City and Atlantic City there are a ton of fires as a result of electrical shorting out, and even explosions in New York City.
![Atlantic City Under Water From Sandy – Massive Damage And Dancing (Yes Dancing) [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2012/10/154886913.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Atlantic City Under Water From Sandy – Massive Damage And Dancing (Yes Dancing) [VIDEO]
Atlantic City, New Jersey was blasted hard by Hurricane Sandy. The storm surge push from the beaches, over the legendary boardwalk and into downtown Atlantic City.
![State Activates Emergency Operations Center](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2012/02/BLog211.jpg?w=980&q=75)
State Activates Emergency Operations Center
In preparation of Hurricane Sandy impacting New York City and the State of New York in general Governor Andrew Cuomo has activated the state's emergency operations center.
![Coeymans Residents Forced To Evacuate](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2012/10/hurricane-sandy-from-space-NASA1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Coeymans Residents Forced To Evacuate
The memories are still fresh in their minds on the flooding and damage they received as a result of Irene and many homeowners had just finished repairs on their homes from last year's flooding.
![Storm Preparation For Famers From Cornell](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2012/10/Dairy-Farm-From-Flickr-user-Waitscm.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Storm Preparation For Famers From Cornell
We as citizens need to be prepared for the rain and wind event that we will be experiencing late tonight and tomorrow morning from Sandy. Batteries, water, non-perishable food items are a good place to start in case you lose power. Farmers though have a unique set of circumstances that they have to prepare for.
![Local Landmark Game – What Town Is This In?](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2012/10/Locall-landmark-From-Flickr-user-Dougtone.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Local Landmark Game – What Town Is This In?
It's time for another fun round of the 1077 'GNA Local Landmark Game. This one will be either really easy or really hard depending on how much attention locals pay to historic signs in their town.
![CMA Female Vocalist Of The Year – WGNA Fan Vote [POLL]](http://townsquare.media/site/204/files/2012/10/Carrie-Underwoodafter.jpg?w=980&q=75)
CMA Female Vocalist Of The Year – WGNA Fan Vote [POLL]
Who is the best female voice in country music. That is truly what this category is about and should be about. It's not about who sold the most CD or concert tickets. It is simply about which female country voice sounds the best coming out of the speakers.
![CMA Entertainer Of The Year – WGNA Fan Vote [POLL]](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2012/09/132010752.jpg?w=980&q=75)
CMA Entertainer Of The Year – WGNA Fan Vote [POLL]
The 46th annual CMA Awards are almost here. The show will be broadcast live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on November 1st at 8pm.
![Miranda Lambert And Dierks Bentley Tour Has A Stop In Albany [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2012/08/MirandaLambert1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Miranda Lambert And Dierks Bentley Tour Has A Stop In Albany [VIDEO]
The big "Locked and Re-Loaded" Tour with Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley was announced yesterday. It is scheduled at this time to make 33 stops.
![Sony BetaMax Machine – Go Get It Out Of The Attic Now](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2012/10/Sony-Betamax-Machine-Flickr-user-Matt-Hurst.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Sony BetaMax Machine – Go Get It Out Of The Attic Now
Old useless technology is worth something to someone, and people actually collect this garbage. I had one of the first Sony Betamax machines in my neighborhood when they were all the rage.
![Taylor Swift’s New CD “Red” Selling Fast – Did You Get A Copy? [POLL]](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2012/10/152603991.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Taylor Swift’s New CD “Red” Selling Fast – Did You Get A Copy? [POLL]
Taylor Swift has not been to Albany for her major concert tours to date, but she sells a lot of music in this area. Her new CD "Red" from Big Machine Records is out now, and since it went on sale Tuesday the copies have been moving fast.
![Name This Lake – Local Landmark Game](http://townsquare.media/site/81/files/2012/10/Adirondack-Lake-Flickr-user-Dougtone.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Name This Lake – Local Landmark Game
Yesterday's picture in the Local Landmark Game on WGNA.com was Uncle Sam at Magic Forest in Lake George, New York. Today's may be harder.