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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 [...]

Free Beer + Hot Wings Live Show from Albany NY [PHOTOS]

Bryen — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:20:05 +0000

Every time Free Beer + Hot Wings are in Albany, it's always a packed house. This morning (4/26) the guys are doing a live show from Clubhouse Race Book on Central Ave. The live broadcast hit the air at 6AM and within minutes FBHW had the crowd laughing. The broadcast is free to get in, but you'll have to pay for breakfast and beer. Show is live until 10AM.

Enormous Styrofoam Head Found Floating Down Hudson River

Bryen — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:44:25 +0000

There are many things that can be seen floating down the Hudson River but it isn't every day that you see an enormous styrofoam head just floating along. Marist College crew coach Matthew Lavin shared some photos of the giant head his team found and brought to shore. If you ask us, it looks somewhat like New York Governor Cuomo, sans nose. Maybe we're just crazy - but you can let us know in our poll below the photos.

Cop Gives Man Ticket for Taking Photo of 420 License Plate on Cop Car

Dalton Castle — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:28:05 +0000

Only in Albany would this happen, mostly because our vehicle / electronic device laws are so strict. Technically you could get a ticket for touching your iPod in good old New York State. Find out the story behind this photo - and what happened to the girl who took it. The photographer posted this on reddit and explains on [...]

Walmart Employee Arrested for Prostitution in Albany Area

Bryen — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:39:48 +0000

You can get lots of things at Walmart and apparently sex is one of them if you happen to stop in at the Queensbury location, where a MALE employee was arrested for prostitution. No word on if he was offering price rollbacks. According to the New York State Police 22-year-old Foster Bills was soliciting sexual [...]

Police Swarm Education Building In Albany After Mysterious Package Is Delivered

Jay Sanin — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:59:45 +0000

WTEN just tweeted this updated that the scene has been cleared: Suspicious box in front of State Education building in Albany found late this morning; police took box and scene is now clear — NEWS10 ABC (@WTEN) April 18, 2013 Let’s all hope that it was just a poorly delivered package! Given the events [...]

America's Commonly Mispronounced Towns And Cities; Schenectady Ranked

Wes Styles — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:30:40 +0000

I'm not a master of the English language, yet I talk on the radio for a living. There are many times you'll hear me screw up a person's name or even a town's name on air. There are countless times that has happened in my career (more so during my time in North Carolina).

Before I moved to the Capital Region I was fortunate enough to visit the area and learn a lot of the town names before cracking the mic for the first time - Thankfully.

Fox News has put together a list of the Top 10 Most Commonly Mispronounced Towns And Cities. Guess What? Schenectady got ranked!

Remembering the Latham Circle Mall [PHOTOS]

Bryen — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:12:33 +0000

The Latham Circle Mall has become a piece of local culture ever since it started it's spiral of decline and became an infamous 'dead mall' - well, now it's really dead - gone. Many people who work here hold a special love for this unfortunate mall, as our studios were once located on the upper level. Actually there were a lot of things that used to be there, like stores, people, you know - stuff.

Man Visits Albany Spa to Expose Himself

Q103 — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:14:38 +0000

So apparently the women who work at an Albany area spa aren’t there to see your junk, as evidenced by a man being arrested for doing just that. However he did call it a ‘skin condition’ which perhaps technical it is, but still not really something they can help with at the spa. It gets worse though [...]

Mom Disrobes at School Assembly in Albany – Bonus: Has a Lazy Eye

Adams — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:51:01 +0000

Sometimes I wonder if Albany belongs in Florida, only because we seem to hold our own for the weirdest people doing ‘incredible’ things. Incredibly odd. Today we learn of mother attending an assembly at her child’s school that ended with her undressed and arrested. Oh Albany. From the Albany PD press release: Albany police arrested a 24 year old [...]

Albany Area Snow Emergency List

Bryen — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:27:46 +0000

Some people are calling it Nemo but most people are calling it a blizzard, which is what it is. Many cities in the Albany area have snow emergency policies for snow removal, so check our list to make sure you don’t get towed or violate the emergency order! Albany Park on even numbered side of [...]

Albany School Closings and Weather Information

Bryen — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 03:23:32 +0000

Have you heard we're getting a storm? We haven't had much winter in the past two years so any storm delivering any amount of snowfall gets people all excited. We're expecting a pretty big storm though and many schools decided to close ahead of the storm. Our list of closings is continually updated as is our real time weather.

Q-Tease Out for Sevendust

Nick Lee — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:51:34 +0000

Q-tease did their part trying to keep you warm for the Sevendust show. As the temperature drop the Q-tease brave the wintery conditions. Sevendust tore up the stage leaving a lasting impression and now you have the documentation to prove you witnessed it. I hope you enjoy these photos as much as we did taking [...]

2013 Albany Pizza Wars Winners

Townsquare Promotions — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:51:41 +0000

Our third annual Pizza Wars stormed the Albany area once again and while many great pizza was had, there was just one winner at each location. Thanks to everyone who came out – hope you has as much fun as we did. Proctors Location winners: Best overall: Broadway Joe’s Best cheese: Broadway Joe’s Best pepperoni: Broadway Joe’s Speciality: Paulie’s [...]

Jesus Arrested for DWI While Operating a Backhoe

Darcy — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 14:22:10 +0000

Yes it is true – a man name Jesus was arrested by Albany police and charged with DWI in a backhoe. It wasn’t even like he was on a backstreet either – it was right down the main drag on Central Ave. From the Albany police department press release: Albany police arrested a 44 year [...]

Megan Cunningham,23 Identified in Albany Fire

Nick Lee — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:00:53 +0000

It’s alway so sad to see someone so young pass away. In this case it was Megan Cunningham. Megan Cunningham was a 23 year old employee of the Getty station on Western avenue. She lived on Arcadia Ave in Albany, the seen of the fire. Investigators are still looking what started the fire and the [...]

Albany NY is One of The Least Bible Minded Cities

Bryen — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:57:05 +0000

Apparently we are all sinners in the Albany, NY area - a recent study done by an Evangelical group ranked the most bible minded and least bible minded cities in the United States and we came in at #2. Perhaps next year we can strive for the #1 place, an honor held by New Bedford MA.

Arrest Made in Albany Railroad Puppy Abuse Case

Bryen — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:07:32 +0000

A few months ago we told you the horrible story about how someone nailed some sweet little puppies to the railroad tracks. Today we are really glad to be able to report that the person responsible is now in jail. Albany County District Attorney’s office has made an arrest - 30 year old Anthony Walker who lives [...]

Laura Wasserbach is a Model From Albany

Nick Lee — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:00:58 +0000

Laura Ann is an model right in our back yard. She loves to travel and work. So it’s good she choose modeling as a career. Laura Ann is a firm believer of “dedication and loyalty to your commitments”. I am glad Laura Ann committed to keeping Albany beautiful. Laura getting into the Christmas spirt [...]

Albany Cellphone Store Employee Steals Nude Photo Off Phone

Bryen — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:22:27 +0000

An Albany area cellphone store employee has been arrested after he stole a nude picture off of a customers phone – and texted it to himself. Colonie Police arrested the Verizon Wireless employee after the customer realized that the photo had been texted off of his phone. According to police the victim brought his phone in [...]