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Severe Thunderstorms and Potential Tornado Roll Through Albany Area [PHOTOS]

Darcy — Thu, 30 May 2013 16:01:05 +0000

A scary line of storms moved through the Albany area on Wednesday night that caused a lot of damage and flash flooding in the area. We’ve gathered some pictures of damage around the region you can see below. We hope everyone is safe! If you have a photo you’d like to share, email it to [...]

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 [...]

Troy Student Made To Lick Desk Clean

Nick Lee — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:00:35 +0000

After sketching a dragon on his desk a 10 year old student says he was asked by his 5th grade teacher to erase his work of art with his tongue. The mother of student told the Troy Record, that their sons story was confirmed by a teacher assistant. The Mother still gets choked up when [...]

Drug Raid In Troy – Shocker!

Dalton Castle — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:11:45 +0000

32 Year old Anthony Taylor was charged with a felony after police raided his home in Troy finding all sorts of delicious goodies. Police officials reported that Taylor was found in possession of three ounces of heroin, four pounds of marijuana and $31,000 in cash. Taylor has since been sent to Rensselaer County jail without bail. [...]

Professional Wrestling Near Albany

Dalton Castle — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:05:50 +0000

Several former WWE and current Ring of Honor stars are making their way to the Albany area and its a good couple of weeks to be a pro wrestling fan in eastern NY.

Monday through Friday I am in the studio for Q103 but on the weekends I'm traveling around with my tights and climbing into wrestling rings. Nor

No Porn District For Troy

Wes Styles — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:10:44 +0000

Yesterday, The City Council of Troy voted on the measure that would allow for 70 acres of a “Porn District” in South Troy along the Hudson River. The vote was split 5 to 4 on not allowing the adult entertainment district. Several council members stated their reasons for voting “no”: Councilman Ken Zalewski said “Nobody wants this in their neighborhood” [...]

Bootleggers In Troy Introduces Self Serving Draft Tables

Nick Lee — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:00:07 +0000

What is our favorite features at a bar? Pool tables are nice, got to have dart boards, good bartenders, great music and affordable drinks. Well now we can add taps built in to your table. Soon you will no longer do you have to fight for a spot at the bar in bootleggers. You can [...]

13 Year Old Girl Missing from Troy Since Friday 2/15

Bryen — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 01:37:55 +0000

UPDATE: Great news – we just learned from Troy Police that she has returned home – THANK GOD! News of a missing child always worries us and we do our best to use our position as a media outlet to get the word out. Today we were alerted to news of a 13 year old girl from Troy, [...]

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.

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 [...]

Jeopardy Super Computer WATSON Is Going To College At RPI [AUDIO]

Dalton Castle — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:15:15 +0000

Dalton Talks With The IBM Super Computer WATSON Its times like these I’m happy I spent all that time building an underground bunker and filling it with canned goods. WATSON going to school at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is the first step to the end of the world. I kind of always knew this day would [...]

House Destroyed by Fire, Family Left with Nothing but a Bill for the Water

Darcy — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:47:01 +0000

It’s a horrible thing to have to lose your home, regardless of the circumstance, especially at this time of year. But could you imagine being charged for the efforts to save your home? A couple here in the Albany Area are facing just that situation. Monday was a horrible day for Eagle Mills homeowner Mike [...]

Five Reasons To Come Watch Dalton Wrestle In Troy December 9th

Dalton Castle — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:06:14 +0000

For the first time ever I will be lacing up the boots, putting on the tights and stepping into a wrestling ring in the Albany NY area. This is why you need to come.Wrestling Is Awesome is running a show in Troy and I am apart of it. There are a plethora of [...]

Dude In Troy NY Calls 911 While Holding Onto Back Of Speeding Truck [VIDEO]

Dalton Castle — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:55:29 +0000

There are something’s in life you just have to let go of, like old girlfriends, shirts that don’t fit and of course speeding trucks! Being dragged around Troy near RPI is tricky terrain. All those hills and turns make me think this guy could go the full 8 seconds on any Bull in the PBR. [...]

Troy Teen To Appear In Court After Confessing To Shooting Her Father

BJ Ragone — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 10:03:46 +0000

A strange story developed on Friday when a man was found dead in his home from a gun shot wound. It was learned that his daughter pulled the trigger, and she’s going to appear in court. The City of Troy has seen it’s share of terrible events. Last week a man was found dead in [...]

One Man Dead In Troy After Shooting

BJ Ragone — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:10:15 +0000

Tragedy struck early Friday morning in Troy. Shots rang out, and one man is dead. At around 3 A.M. Friday morning, a man was found dead at a 7th Avenue home in Troy. Police are currently investigating to see what exactly happened. According to the Times Union, the Police aren’t sure if it was a [...]

Being Let Out Of An Elevator In Troy After 90 Minutes Is Not A Rescue Mission

Dalton Castle — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 20:20:18 +0000

I hate misleading headlines and today I saw one that made me fear the worst than get angry about the over reaction. Or at least the wording. The headline I saw today in the Times Union was “eight rescued from elevator”. Once I read the story I learned they were only trapped for an hour [...]

Think Of It As Beer For Breakfast, Brown's Oatmeal Stout – Beer Of The Week

BJ Ragone — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:30:55 +0000

With so many beers to offer, this weeks beer as me right back where I was last week. At Brown’s Brewing in Troy for some of their Oatmeal Stout. Dark and sweet. That’s how I would characterize this brew from Brown’s in Troy. The place has so many different types of locally made beer, how [...]

Great Local Flavor From Brown's Brewing In Troy – Beer Of The Week

BJ Ragone — Thu, 03 May 2012 10:00:48 +0000

We have been talking great New York beers, and we have some really great stuff that is brewed right in our back yard in Troy. Beer made right in the Albany area. Could you ask for more? Since 1993, Brown’s Brewing Co. has been serving up some of the best ales and lagers a beer [...]