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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.

Flooding Causes Bridge Collapse Upends Car [VIDEO]

JT — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:32:20 +0000

From our partners over at WZZM comes this story of a scary drive over a bridge. It happened on Lincoln Ave in Ionia. One minute the driver is crossing over what appears to be a normal bridge, the next minute the bridge is collapsing and nearly sends his vehicle plunging over the side. Source: Flooding [...]

Incredibile + Shocking Photos of Sandy Damage, NYC Flooding

Bryen — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:33:54 +0000

The photos flooding social media sites such as Twitter and Instagram as well as Facebook are just shocking to see. Lower Manhattan is flooding, the power is out in large parts of NYC as the city takes a beating from Sandy. Also Atlantic City and other cities along the east.

Albany + Capital Region Road and Bridge Closing Information

Bryen — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:55:01 +0000

During and after Sandy hits the Albany area and the Capital Region, roads may close for various reasons including flooding, downed wires, and other emergencies. Bridges may also be closed due to high wings, flooding, large debris in the water, and other hazards. We have a map from 511 NY which has official information regarding roads and bridges. Check out the map before heading out - but try to keep travel at a minimum!

Heavy Rain Causes Evacutions Around Albany Area

WQBK — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:33:09 +0000

Heavy Rain is causing evacuations in the village of Middleburgh, the village of Schoharie, the town of Broome, the town of Blenheim, as well as Prattsville in Greene County. Residents of low-lying areas are advised to evacuate to higher ground. If you are in these areas, please contact your fire department to receive emergency information.

Help Red Cross and Hurricane Relief Efforts Tonight at Savannahs

WQBK — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:33:38 +0000

Tonight the Carnival of Madness tour comes to the Times Union Center. Q103 will be hosting the "official" pre-party just down the road at Savannahs from 4p-6p. Bring monetary donations to help the Red Cross and support relief efforts for the Albany area residents affected by Hurricane Irene.

Schenectady Flood Photos

Nick Lee — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:15:50 +0000

The place beyond the pines is now partly underwater. I was at the radio station at four this morning preparing for the Red Cross fundraiser at the Crossgates Mall. After the fundraiser I decided I wanted to see what we were raising money for. So I took a trip to the stockade in Schenectady. Here [...]

Twin Bridges Closed on Northway in Both Directions Due To Runaway Barge [UPDATE]

B6 — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:44:01 +0000

UPDATED @ 3P -The barge with the crane on it has been corralled on the Mohawk River and officials are attempting to make it a more permanent mooring. The Twin Bridges have reopened.

A 40 ft runaway barge with a 30 foot crane on top is heading toward the Twin Bridges, prompting authorities to close the bridges

Schenectady County and Town of Niskayuna Advise Evacuation of Low Lying Areas – Lock 7 May Fail

B6 — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:21:09 +0000

We just received word that Schenectady and the Town of Niskayuna are advising residents who are in low lying areas from Lock 7 to the Albany County line to evacuate immediately due to a possibility that Lock 7 may fail.Emergency first responders are making an effort to go door to door as well as make [...]

Hurricane Irene Washes Away 141-Year-Old Vermont Bridge [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:14:49 +0000

One of Hurricane Irene‘s unfortunate structural victims this weekend was the 141-year-old Bartonsville Covered Bridge in Bartonsville, Vermont. The lattice truss bridge, built in 1870 by Sanford Granger, spanned 151 feet across the Williams River and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places — but judging by these before-and-after photos, you’d never know [...]

Hudson River Flooding in Troy NY [PHOTOS]

B6 — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:50:51 +0000

Like many area cities Troy has it’s hands full this morning with post Irene flooding. The Hudson River at Troy is flooding parts of downtown and still has yet to crest. The Record reports that the Rusty Anchor Bar and Grill has come loose and that it’s anchor may fail sending the barge down the [...]

Delays and Closures Effecting Albany Area Traffic

BJ Ragone — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:25:22 +0000

Even though Tropical Storm Irene has moved on, she has left quite the path of destruction behind for us to clean up. It is causing some major traffic problems across the Capital Region, which could make commuting this morning just a little bit trickier. Here is a list of road closures from around our area.