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Hot 99.1 Playlist – February 2014 Top Songs
Check out the top 40 songs in Hot 99.1's rotation for the month of January
Beatles Tribute Band to Highlight Saratoga Beer Week
For Beatles fans, it's hard to even see the words "Hey Jude" without beginning to sing the song in your head. But hey, that's what Hey Jude...The Tribute wants.
The authentic Beatles tribute band--made of members Tom Raider (John Lennon), Brad Jarvis (Paul McCartney), Rick Bedrosian (George Harrison), Don Ackerman (Ringo Starr) and Rich Coogan (keyboards and percussion)--will be performi
Facebook’s ‘A Look Back’ Might Make You Cry
In celebration of 10 years of existence today, Facebook has put together a cute little feature that pulls your most memorable photos and status updates from your time on the site into a video with a sweet, upbeat song. And if your Facebook is anything like mine, it's sure to make you cry...
Amsterdam Mentor and Coach a ‘Hometown Hero’
John Sumpter was moved by the loss of two teenagers in Amsterdam two years ago and decided to create a not-for-profit organization geared toward mentoring and coaching the community's youth.
He started W1shfu1 Th1nk1ng and currently mentors 100 to 200 local kids of various ages and grade levels...
Big Game Squares Finalist Pool
Congrats to our 20 finalists who have made it into our Big Game Squares pool!
These finalists have the chance at the conclusion of each quarter or at the end of the game to win tickets to see Kanye West at the Times Union Center on Feb. 19...
Steelers Player Is So Hairy He Shampoos His Entire Body
Brett Keisel's beard is more than just a pile of facial hair, according to the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end.
"It's become a part of me, it really has," he said to Armen Williams when he caught up with him on radio row in New York City during Super Bowl week...
Wes Welker Names the Broncos’ Best Dancer [VIDEO]
Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker was not too shy about naming the team's "best dancer" when asked the question at Super Bowl media day on Tuesday.
Crowded by a swarm of reporters, one yelled out, "Wes, who's the best dancer on the Broncos...
Seahawks’ Michael Bowie Prefers Chocolate, Boxers…And Miley Cyrus?!?
Everyone has a preference.
Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Michael Bowie let his be known during an intense game of "Either Or" at Super Bowl media day Tuesday. The Seahawks and Broncos took over the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey to answer questions -- mostly about the Super Bowl -- from the media...
Peyton Manning Shares Sweet Moment With Media Member [PHOTO]
As reporters fought their way up to Peyton Manning's booth to yell out questions at the Denver Broncos quarterback during Tuesday's Super Bowl media day, one member of the media, admittedly a huge Manning fan, caught his attention quickly when she put in a request...
Michelle Williams Brings ‘Bootylicious’ Back for Super Bowl Media Day [VIDEO]
It's hard to believe it's been 12 years since the Destiny's Child smash hit 'Bootylicious' lit up the radio and had booties bouncing along to the catchy contagious lyrics. But former pop group member Michelle Williams proved she still knows the words -- and the dance moves from the video -- on Tuesday at Super Bowl media day...
Local Children in Crisis Founder a ‘Hometown Hero’
Rayn Boncie has devoted her life to helping children in need, providing clothing and essentials to them through a non-profit foundation she started, Children in Crisis. The Scotia mother of four sacrifices much of her own time to help between 4,000 and 5,000 children per year...
Coxsackie Nurse & Firefighter a ‘Hometown Hero’
There are few things Jennifer McKeon, of Coxsackie, does not do.
By day, McKeon works as a nurse at a pain clinic in Clifton Park and at night she teaches phlebotomy students. In between, she volunteers as a firefighter and also finds time for her three children and one grandson...
Halloween Hot Dog Donors ‘Hometown Heroes’
For the past 19 years, Michele and Hal Bergeron, of Schenectady, have been helping the children of their community not only have a fun Halloween night, but one that includes a full meal.
After noticing that many children had little else to eat but candy on that night, the couple started "The Bergerons' Annual Halloween Hot Dogs," serving between 400 and 600 hot dogs within a four-hour pe
Pond Hockey Teams Wanted for Saratoga Frozen Springs Classic
Labatt Blue presents the Saratoga Frozen Springs Classic on Jan. 24-26 at Saratoga Spa State Park!
The event will be held Jan. 24-Jan. 26. Sixty teams will compete in 4-on-4, round-robin style games all weekend.
Team registration is $375, or $100 to be a free agent...
Local Pro Pick ‘Em Winner Has Chance at $10K
After months of making his picks in our Pro Pick 'Em contest, Joseph McInerney of Castleton was chosen as our local winner!
McInerney has been a Redskins fan since 1970, despite all his friends being Giants fans.
He is a lifelong resident of Castleton and even previously served as a village official...
Amsterdam EMT + Soldier a ‘Hometown Hero’
Stephen Kolbe, of Amsterdam, dedicates his life to others, currently serving as a firefighter, EMT and member of the Army National Guard.
As part of the “Hometown Heroes” series, we’ve partnered with County Waste and Latham Ford to celebrate local unsung heroes for their good deeds and honorable work...
Maddie’s Mark Founder a ‘Hometown Hero’
This week we honor a local not-for-profit foundation on a mission to give children with cancer and other diseases their "Best Day Ever."
Erin Musto, president of Maddie's Mark, started the foundation with her husband and family last year in honor of their daughter, Madeline, who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor at just five years old...
Best News Bloopers of 2013 (Part 2)
If there's one thing this bloopers video proves, it's that newscasters are human and like any human, they sometimes make mistakes.
‘Christmas Wish’ Left By Man’s Wife Will Have You In Tears
For years, Des Moines radio station KSTZ “Star” 102.5 FM has been granting a "Christmas Wish" to someone from the community around this time of year. But this year, they granted a very special wish requested by a woman who passed away in 2011...
Saratoga Beer Week
The Ruck presents Saratoga Beer Week, February 18th through February 22nd, five days of craft beer events in historic Downtown Saratoga Springs, NY!
This year’s events include:
· Thursday Night- Hey Jude The Tribute- an unforgettable evening with the boys from Liverpool courtesy of the nation's leading Beatles tribute act...
Albany Teacher + Coach a ‘Hometown Hero’
This week's Hometown Hero is Jillian McGuire Gonch of Albany. Jillian is a teacher and coach who "always puts the needs of her students and players first," according to the person who nominated her.
She is the assistant coach of women's basketball for the Albany Lady Falcons and a special education teacher in the Albany district...
Dream Vacation, ComicCon Trip, Home Renovations Gift Card Up for Grabs
The Holiday Wish List Giveaway is on and we've got lots of awesome prizes we're giving away during the holiday season.
Among them is a trip for two to ComicCon (where the makers of superheroes like Batman, Superman and more come together) in October 2014 from adrianoINK...
Police Chief Blasts Kanye West for Comparing Himself to Police, Soldiers
Kanye West was warned to "check yourself before you wreck yourself" by a Chicago police chief who wrote an open letter to the rapper after he said in an interview that his job is a lot like that of a police chief or soldier.
In the coy letter, which has gone viral and was posted on the Independent Journal Review, Chief David Oliver pokes fun at West's choice of words...
Night at the North Pole [PHOTOS]
Did you join us for Night of the North Pole at the Best Western Inn Albany last weekend? We hope you had a blast!
Check out photos from Friday night's event here:
Check out photos from Saturday night's event here:
Castleton Volunteer a ‘Hometown Hero’
Louann Ingraham, of Castleton, has dedicated her life to helping people in need.
She works at the Castleton Anchor, a nonprofit charity that supplies food, household goods and clothing to families in the community who need them most.
As part of the “Hometown Heroes” series, we’ve partnered with County Waste and Latham Ford to celebrate local unsung heroes for their good deeds and honorable work...
5 Places to Buy a Christmas Tree in Albany
Some might say if you haven't already gotten your Christmas tree, you're late to the party. Then again, some decorate for the holiday season before Thanksgiving.
We put together a list of five places you can still get your tree locally if you haven't yet...
Was Train Operator Sleeping Before Fatal Derailment?
Was the engineer controlling the Metro-North train that derailed Sunday morning, killing four people, asleep when the accident happened?
Investigators believe so, according to a report on DNAinfo New York.
Four people were killed and more than 60 injured when the eight-car train derailed from the tracks just before 7:30 a...
9/11 Responder William Miller a ‘Hometown Hero’
Troy firefighter William Miller has been volunteering for his community since 1987. But when tragedy struck outside the Capital Region, Miller decided to help others from beyond his hometown.
Miller joined the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team after the Oklahoma City bombing and has stepped in to assist with disasters since--including after terrorists struck the World Trade Center on 9/11...
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Derailed Train Was Traveling at 82 MPH, NTSB Says [UPDATE]
The New York City-bound train that derailed on Sunday, killing four passengers and injuring more than 60 others, was traveling at a speed of more than 82 mph around a 30 mph curve, the National Transportation Safety Board said Monday, according to Fox News...
Firefighter Caitlin D’Alessandro a ‘Hometown Hero’
For Halfmoon resident Caitlin D'Alessandro, fighting fires is a family affair.
D'Alessandro followed in the footsteps of her father and brother and became an interior firefighter last year. Her passion for others came through when she started a group, Firefighters for a Cause, which raises money to donate to people in need, including a West Crescent firefighter who was recently hit by a tow truck.