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How To Have An Amazing Cookout This Memorial Day

Wes Styles — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:00:24 +0000

Memorial Day weekend, the “unofficial” kick-off to summer and the time to “officially” break out the grill and host a party for family or friends. But when you do, how can you ensure the meal and party is going to be great? Well, let me help (or at least try to, I’m not Bobby Flay [...]

The Best Things That Come In Threes

Wes Styles — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:15:55 +0000

Memorial Day Weekend is of course 3 days of celebration and remembrance of those who serve and protect our great country, as well as the kick off of summer. To help with the “kick off of summer” part, Q103 is celebrating by giving you 3 songs sets throughout the weekend of your favorite artist. Think [...]

Prepare For Traffic Jams – Highways To Be More Congested This Holiday Weekend

Wes Styles — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:16:30 +0000

If your Memorial Day Weekend plans take you either a short distance down the Northway or a long extended drive; be prepared for extra traffic. According to AAA, most Americans will do their travel by vehicle this weekend – that’s up 0.25% from last year. 31.2 million people are expected to hit the roadways for Memorial Day [...]

Heavy Rains And Flooding Hammer The Albany Area [PICS]

Adams — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:36:23 +0000

Say what you want but the torrential rains we received earlier today (Wednesday) were sick. With a friend sending me crazy pics from Scotia and my own personal pics while I was retrieving a friend at the train in Schenectady, I felt like I needed to show you exactly what happens when it downpours for about 30 minutes.

Area Woman Caught In Scam Claimed To Have Cancer

Nick Lee — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:55:06 +0000

Most of us have known or even lost someone close to us with cancer. So to see that someone is accused of using cancer as away to swindle people out of their money is heart breaking. A Troy woman is accused of doing just that. 33 year old Lee Kryszeski was arrested on Friday, after [...]

Ballston Lake Man High On Acid Attemps Time Travel

Nick Lee — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:07:38 +0000

Have you heard consuming alcohol and LSD then driving into oncoming traffic will allow you to time travel? Yeah nor have we. But consider this myth and a man named Terrence Rudes busted. Back in September Mr. Rudes believed while high he could drive into on coming car, pass right through the car and on [...]

Lots of Poo In The Water – Public Pools Are Very Dirty. Have A Great Summer

Wes Styles — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:45:55 +0000

The warm weather have finally graced the Albany region and that means it’s time to take a dip in the pool while the sun is blazing. But before you do that, you might want to consider something – the is VERY dirty in public pools. Studies show that the genetic material from E.coli is found [...]

Watch St. Patrick's Church Bell Tower in Watervliet Come Crashing Down [VIDEO]

Dalton Castle — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:12:30 +0000

So they finally pulled the trigger and tore down the St. Patrick’s bell tower in Watervliet NY and you can watch the video here. I remember every day for about a week I would be driving through Watervliet around 10am and the only thing left standing of the old St. Patrick’s church was its bell [...]

Man's Body Found on the Plaza

Nick Lee — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:18:01 +0000

Little is known as of right now. But what we do know is Wednesday night a body was found at the Empire state plaza. Police recognized the body of a man who is believe to be homeless and was well known for frequently visiting the plaza. No names have been released yet. We’re still waiting [...]

Creative Beer Opening 101

Nick Lee — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:49 +0000

This will be a short class in a form of a video. It’s import that you pay attention with Saratoga Brewfest right around the corner. It could be the difference between a buzz or sobriety. In this two minute video you will see a compilation of beer opening techniques. From flying helicopters to shotgun. It is [...]

17 Year Old Steals $50K In Merch From Albany Area Home

Adams — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:06:53 +0000

Ahh, to be 17 again. What was that saying- Young, dumb, and full of c–? We were all there right weren’t we? Some of us may have tried some booze while others were trying out their private parts on whatever walked past. Ahh yes, to be 17 again. Speaking of ‘young, dumb and full of [...]

Drunk-Driving Level Could Be Dropped to .05

Wes Styles — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:45:11 +0000

How much it “too much” to drive. We know the current legal limit is .08. What if it was lower and you could get popped for having 2 drinks in an hour, then driving? Now I’m not condoning drinking and driving but The National Transportation Safety Board has voted to lower the drunk-driving limit from .08 to .05. [...]

Top 5 Shinedown Acoustic Performances

Wes Styles — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00:58 +0000

Last year, Q103 debuted the Garage Session where your favorite bands play acoustically in our garage while hanging out with you. Pretty cool idea right? Nothing like getting up close and personal in a private setting with a band you love. So far, we've had 6 bands come in to play including Nonpoint, Trapt, and Young Guns.

Gloversville Mayoral Candidate Michael Ponticello Found Passed Out Drunk At A Bar

Jay Sanin — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:57:31 +0000

Members of our government are held to a high standard. As our elected representatives, they are expected to uphold the moral and ethical standards of our communities while acting in our best interests. Gloversville mayoral candidate Michael Ponticello must have missed that memo, as he was recently found passed out drunk at the Glove City Sports Lounge in the town in which he's running for office, with someone taking a hilarious photo of him out cold.

Cohoes Principal In Hot Water For Buying Ammo From Student In School Parking Lot

Wes Styles — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:31:07 +0000

Joseph Rajczak, principal of Cohoes High School, is under a bit of fire after reports to police say he was seen buying ammo from a former student in the school’s parking lot. The deal went down on May 1st between Rajczak and the former student, who works at a local sporting goods store. The incident [...]

Hot Mom Contest – And The Winner Is?

Wes Styles — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:00:06 +0000

Q103 along with Jean Paul Salon & Spa, Newton Plaza in Latham, asked you to upload your Moms for our Hot Mom Contest. Then, we narrowed it down to the final 5 and had you vote for the hottest of the hot. The entire week leading up to Mother’s Day votes were collected and it came [...]

Deceased Man Found In UAlbany Parking Lot Has Been Identified

Nick Lee — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:22:26 +0000

Over the weekend an 18 year old man was found dead in the visitor parking lot of UAlbany. An Elizabethtown College student from Oneonta N.Y. named Jared Trotti was visiting a friend at UAlbany when he was found dead. The police seem to think he was spending the night in his car and believe his [...]

The Flying Car Is A Reality! [Video]

Wes Styles — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:00:29 +0000

Well, better late than never I guess? Finally the “flying car” is going to be a reality – in 2015. Woburn, MA based Terrafugia has created “The Transition”. A car that can not only drive on the road but also fly as well! Part sedan, part private jet – The Transition has a 23 gallon take [...]

RPI Dorm Evacuated After Prank Goes Wrong or Prank Went Off Perfectly?

Dalton Castle — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:26:00 +0000

An RPI Dorm in Troy NY was evacuated on Tuesday and police officials and a HAZMAT team had to be called to the scene. Police say that a college maintenance worker picked up a closed soda bottle to throw it away when the bottle exploded in their hand covering them with an unknown liquid. A [...]

Protesters Throw Money At Politicians In Capital [VIDEO]

Dalton Castle — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:24:50 +0000

You got to love it when people confuse a hippy protest at a Senate hearing for a good old fashion filthy strip club. I’m not completely positive what this protest is all about but I do know they totally spreading the word. When protesting something you really truly believe in everyone knows it’s important to [...]