Bryen
Digital Managing Editor for Townsquare Media of Albany
Digital Format Captain for Country - Townsquare Media Group
Bryen
Social Media Guide for Food Truck Festival
4 weeks ago If you're going to be at our first ever Food Truck Festival happening this Saturday (5/4) in Troy, NY, we want you to Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, Foursquare, flickr, and more with us! Here's a complete guide for the fest including our hashtag for the day and the Twitter handles for a bunch of the trucks. We'll even have a fancy-dandy guide to save to your phone, or print out. We'll also have paper copies at the festival too, but you can save a tree and download it here.
Enormous Styrofoam Head Found Floating Down Hudson River
5 weeks ago There are many things that can be seen floating down the Hudson River but it isn't every day that you see an enormous styrofoam head just floating along. Marist College crew coach Matthew Lavin shared some photos of the giant head his team found and brought to shore. If you ask us, it looks somewhat like New York Governor Cuomo, sans nose. Maybe we're just crazy - but you can let us know in our poll below the photos.
Media Briefing on Boston Bombings: No Apprehension Made
April 19, 2013 Officials in Massachusetts gave a press conference to update the media on the status of the Tsarnaev brothers and the Boston bombings. Gov Patrick and Boston Mayor Menino started the press conference:
Uncle of Bombing Suspects Speaks to Media
April 19, 2013 The uncle of the bombing suspects, Ruslan Tsarni, spoke to the media a short time ago and expressed his disgust with what his nephews have done. He pleaded for Dzhokar, also known as suspect #2, to turn himself in and ask the victims for forgiveness.
FBI Releases Photos of Suspects in Boston Bombing
April 18, 2013 Late Thursday afternoon (4/18) the FBI held a press conference regarding the bombings at the Boston Marathon which occurred in Boston on Monday. Here is the latest information that the FBI released to the media regarding this act of terror.
Make-A-Wish ‘Wishes In Flight Campaign’
April 18, 2013 You can help grant a wish for a local child with a life-threatening medical condition, simply by donating airline miles. Make-A-Wish Northeast New York grants around 100 wishes each year, and most involve air travel
Boston Bombing Updates – Unclear if Suspect Arrested
April 17, 2013 UPDATE: 3:56:
This will be the last update of this article this afternoon. There is a press conference with the FBI at 5P, after which we'll publish a new article recapping the details. What we do know as fact is that the FBI and has made "significant progress" in this investigation.
UPDATE @ 3:02:
The Boston police department has tweeted that there HAS NOT been an arrest made:
UPDATE @ 2:51:
CBS News is reporting that the suspect is a WHITE MALE not 'dark skinned' as previously reported by other outlets:
Additionally CBS News is reporting that cellphone tower data was used to find the bomber:
AP just tweeted that "Federal officials deny that Boston Marathon bombing suspect is in custody." - however AP has NOT retracted that their source confirms so.
ABC News also has NOT reported an arrest:
UPDATE @2:29: We have conflicting reports. NBC is saying that a top official in Boston says that there is NO arrest:
However, a source at the Boston Globe continues to state that a suspect is in custody:
UPDATE @2:21: This is helicopter footage of the Federal Courthouse in that is from Twitter - AP and CNN are reporting that the suspect has been brought here. However, someone can be taken into custody without there being an arrest. No officials have made a statement regarding a suspect in custody and we are reporting based on information from CNN and the Associated Press.
UPDATE @ 2:06 PM: The AP reports that Federal Marshals have a suspect in custody and are brining him to a Federal Courthouse:
UPDATE AT 1:49: CNN REPORTS THAT A SUSPECT HAS BEEN ARRESTED AND IS IN CUSTODY.
Associated Press is also reporting that an arrest has been made:
According to reports on major national media, CNN has broken the story that the FBI has obtained clear footage of a suspect in the Boston bombings. The footage originated from a department story surveillance camera and was used to locate other footage that included images of the suspect from a Boston TV station.
FBI: Letter to President Obama Tested Positive for Ricin
April 17, 2013 The White House just held a press conference in which they confirmed that a letter addressed to President Obama has tested positive for richin. There is no indication that this letter is connected to the bombings in Boston.
Runners Unite and Organize on Twitter with #RunForBoston Hashtag
April 16, 2013
Boston Bombing Update: Only Two Devices Were Found, 176 Casualties and 3 Deaths
April 16, 2013 A press conference was held Tuesday morning (4/16) which cleared up some confusion regarding earlier reports of there being other devices, and where the FBI is in their investigation. We continue to send our prayers and thoughts to the victims and their families. Here is a recap of the press conference:
Two Explosions at Boston Marathon
April 15, 2013 There have been two confirmed bombs detonated near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. We are updating this post as new information comes in. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the victims.
Refresh this page for updates as we add them. Latest information will be on the top:
Two Suspicious Deaths Being Investigated in Rotterdam
April 10, 2013 UPDATE at 7:30 PM: There are reports that a mother and daughter have been found strangled in the home. The initial call was to the fire department for a structure fire which was quickly put out when they arrived.
Did You See the Meteor in the Albany Sky? [VIDEO]
March 23, 2013 Friday night (3/22/2013) Twitter was lit up with reports of a meteor in the sky above Albany - and this morning (3/23)several meteorological societies and groups are confirming in fact that a meteor did pass through the sky, likely traveling southwest from Massachusetts over Albany, and toward Maryland and points south. There were even reports from Florida and Canada! Check out some videos captured on a dashcam!
OMG: Amanda Bynes on Twitter @Drake: MURDER My V!!!!!!!!!!
March 21, 2013 Okay - we're done with the internet - it's ALL OVER after seeing this tweet from Amanda Bynes asking @drake to MURDER her VAGINA! Hasn't she heard that DRAKE HAS A REPUTATION that isn't so great?!?????? We can only guess what she HAS IN MIND. Check out the TWEET AND ANOTHER WEIRD ONE HERE:
Seize the Deal is Having a One Day Sale
March 20, 2013 We get it, times are tough and we want to help you out. We convinced our bosses to give you 60% off absolutely everything at SeizeTheDeal.com. We're talking food, entertainment and more…all 60% off. The catch is it only lasts today, so don't waste any time!
Eight Failed and Misguided McDonald’s Menu Items – What The Hell Were They Thinking?
March 18, 2013 Everyone gets so excited when the Shamrock Shake comes back, or even the McRib (like a zombie back from the grave) returns. We felt it was time to take a McLook back at some McDonald's menu items that McFailed miserably
IS LIL WAYNE OKAY? Just Tweeted HE IS COOL But Has his Twitter Been HACKED?
March 15, 2013 We earlier heard that Lil Wayne was going to die but he just tweeted that he's okay - we're hoping that's legit and he will pull through. Rumors are that his Twitter feed has been hacked or that Mack Maine may have tweeted it, considering it came moments after Mack Maine tweeted he was about to send out a tweet ending all speculation about Wayne's health. Check out the tweet from Wayne's account here:
OMG! Lil Wayne IN THE HOSPITAL – CRITICAL CONDITION – Possible SIZZURP binge Given LAST RITES
March 15, 2013 We're just hearing that Lil Wayne had another seizure and is back in the hospital except this time it's looking pretty bad - he's listed in critical condition. According to sources he's been given last rites.
Summary of New York State Police Statement on Herkimer Shooting
March 14, 2013 New York State police held a press conference earlier today (3/14) regarding the death of a shooting suspect in Herkimer. The suspect had shot six and killed four on 3/13 at two different locations. Police had him cornered overnight and opened fire on him when he shot and killed an FBI K9 Officer.
Six Shot, Four Dead in Herkimer County
March 13, 2013 Six people were shot in two different Herkimer County locations with four confirmed dead. Two people were shot and killed at Gaffey's Car Wash in the Village of Herkimer and an additional four people were shot at John's Barber Shop in Mohawk. Of those four, two were killed.
Bus Carrying St. Michael’s College Lacrosse Team Crashes Near Albany
March 12, 2013 Traffic is closed on the Northway following a bus crash and police have confirmed one fatality in the accident. The bus was transporting the St. Michael's College Lacrosse team to a game in Long Island when the accident occurred.
Hugo Chavez Has Died
March 5, 2013
Saratoga Beer Summit [PHOTOS]
February 25, 2013 Who knew that your dreams could all come true in Saratoga and all in one day! If you missed the Saratoga Beer Summit, which was the capstone event of Saratoga Beer Week, then you really missed out on some great beer and cider too!
Saratoga Beer Week Rare Beer + Cask Ale Event [PHOTOS]
February 22, 2013 Albany area beer connoisseurs were out in full force at the Rare Beer + Cask Ale Event as part of Saratoga Beer Week on Thursday 2/22. A dozen breweries were represented with some of best of the best and of course rare beers. We had some favorites for the night for sure and clearly so did all of the other beer geeks in attendance.
13 Year Old Girl Missing from Troy Since Friday 2/15
February 17, 2013 UPDATE: Great news - we just learned from Troy Police that she has returned home - THANK GOD!
Albany Area Snow Emergency List
February 8, 2013 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!
Hey Weather Channel: Stop Naming Winter Storms – It’s Stupid
February 7, 2013
Using the word stupid isn't always polite and should be reserved for special occasions and The Weather Channel trying to name winter storms is a perfect example of when to use the word stupid.
Arrest Made in Albany Railroad Puppy Abuse Case
January 24, 2013 A few months ago we told you the horrible story about how someone nailed some sweet little puppies to the railroad tracks. Today we are really glad to be able to report that the person responsible is now in jail.
Fire at SUNY Oneonta
January 16, 2013
Albany Cellphone Store Employee Steals Nude Photo off Phone
January 8, 2013 An Albany area cellphone store employee has been arrested after he stole a nude picture off of a customers phone - and texted it to himself. Colonie Police arrested the Verizon Wireless employee after the customer realized that the photo had been texted off of his phone.