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Criminal Investigation of Greene County Town Destroyed by Hurricane Irene
Criminal Investigation of Greene County Town Destroyed by Hurricane Irene
Criminal Investigation of Greene County Town Destroyed by Hurricane Irene
As reported by the Times Union, a criminal investigation has been launched on both a state and federal level into reported misuse of funds in the town of Prattsville, NY after Hurricane Irene.  As someone who grew up a mere few miles from Prattsville, I can certainly attest to the tragedy that struck that town from the hurricane...
Rebuilding with Rock years after Hurricane Irene
Rebuilding with Rock years after Hurricane Irene
Rebuilding with Rock years after Hurricane Irene
It was a Sunday night.  I needed supplies for dinner.  Off to the grocery store I went.  But a trip for groceries for a Rock Girl is never something normal.  Driving through Prattsville, NY (a town with a population of only in the hundreds) I all of a sudden noticed a band trailer parked on the main road...
Frankenstorm for Halloween? Could the Albany Area See a Hurricane?
Frankenstorm for Halloween? Could the Albany Area See a Hurricane?
Frankenstorm for Halloween? Could the Albany Area See a Hurricane?
We reported yesterday that we could see a hurricane hit a cold front and merge with a Nor'easter thus producing a snowy hurricane. Good news - doesn't look like we'll be getting any snow. Bad news - it looks like we could see a great deal of rain and wind. We have the updated details and with Irene fresh on our minds, we're not looking forward to this storm.
After Irene, What Hurricane Name is Next?
After Irene, What Hurricane Name is Next?
After Irene, What Hurricane Name is Next?
Hurricane Irene blasted the East Coast,  although rare it may not be the last one this year that could affect New York State.  Peak hurricane season happens in September and there are several tropical depressions that are forming now.  What name hurricane could we be talking about next?
Irene May Cause Gas Prices To Drop
Irene May Cause Gas Prices To Drop
Irene May Cause Gas Prices To Drop
Yes, you read that right. I was rather perplexed when I heard that this morning too. Basic instincts would to be to imagine higher gas prices after a natural disaster. But they say no. Gas is priced to supply and demand.
Twin Bridges Closed on Northway in Both Directions Due To Runaway Barge [UPDATE]
Twin Bridges Closed on Northway in Both Directions Due To Runaway Barge [UPDATE]
Twin Bridges Closed on Northway in Both Directions Due To Runaway Barge [UPDATE]
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...
Photos From Monte’s Hometown of Philmont, NY.
Photos From Monte’s Hometown of Philmont, NY.
Photos From Monte’s Hometown of Philmont, NY.
Now that ol' Monte is back up with power and internet, I thought I'd share a few photos from my home town of Philmont, NY way down in Columbia County.  While I was up here with you in the Capital Region, my mom took these photos before the town was under a voluntary evacuation yesterday due to Hurricane Irene.

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