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Advisory For Schenectady's Stockade Neighborhood

BJ Ragone — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:02:21 +0000

The people of the Stockade Neighborhood in Schenectady have been advised to get away from that area because flooding from the Mohawk River is immanent. There is a temporary shelter set up for everyone that has evacuated. WTEN has more coverage of this story. Evacuation of this area is not mandatory, but the City hopes [...]

Residents Near Schoharie County's Gilboa Dam Told to Evacuate

BJ Ragone — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 21:07:20 +0000

With all the rain that was brought to the Capital region by Tropical Storm Irene, the Gilboa Dam in Schoharie County could be in some serious danger due to flooding. It is not a good scene right now in Gilboa, as residents the live below the Dam have been given the evacuation order. Heavy rains [...]

BJ's Tropical Storm Irene Coverage [VIDEO]

BJ Ragone — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:55:52 +0000

All the news stations seem to be sending someone out in the field to cover the breaking news of the hurricane. I decided to do my best on the scene reporter impression and take to the streets of Glenmont, NY to see exactly what was going on outside. I found rain,wind and a bunch of people whose main priority seems to be getting to Chilis.

Tropical Storm Irene Effecting Traffic Around the Albany Area [UPDATE]

BJ Ragone — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 16:22:49 +0000

Hurricane Irene is causing some big time traffic problems around our area right now. Downed trees and flooding has several roads around our area closed. If you are planning on hitting the road today, you may want to think twice. The Governor has asked that anyone that isn’t an emergency vehicle to stay off the [...]