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Even when news appeared to be grave, Charlotte Sena's mother was overcome with something that can only be described as "mother's intuition". And she wasn't wrong!

In town to watch the games? Welcome to the Capital Region of Upstate New York!  When you get hungry,  let this be your guide to some of Albany's tastiest food options that are also really close to the March Madness at MVP Arena.

Generous Deli in Saratoga Doing Free Holiday Dinner- No Questions Asked! We love Daniel Chessare the owner of Saratoga's Broadway Deli in Saratoga Springs. Hard-working and outspoken, he's never shied away from speaking his truths when it comes to his restaurant, his customers, or anything else on his mind. ...

Did You Know? A rock legend recently explained how he was inspired to write one of the biggest 80's rock songs after he was caught speeding in Upstate NY while on his way from Albany Airport to Lake Placid for a show. Thinking that the speed limit back in the 1980s was 65 MPH, this lead-footed rocker gassed it up to 62 MPH, only to get pulled over.  Here's the rest of the story: The Lyrics "I

What a game! What a Season!  Congrats to the entire Schalmont Community on the Lady Sabres winning a Class B State Title! The Lady Sabres won the Class B State Title on Sunday, and on Monday morning Brian and Chrissy talked to the emotional Coach V after the win.  Ch...

At Least 3 Capital Region Schools Close Over Possible Tik Tok Scare School administrators throughout the Capital Region have spent the last few days sorting through details and evidence in regards to the national Tik Tok threat of school gun violence posted on the social media platform this week...

Closed in 2011, the Mid-Orange Correctional Facility in Warwick, NY sits vacated, unless a few brave souls dare take a tour and walk through its supposedly very haunted hallways. Located about two hours south of Albany, it was originally used as a reform school for troubled boys and became an actual adult prison in 1979...

Kelsea Ballerini is a legit superstar who has seen a meteoric rise in country music over the last 5 years or so.  But any fan of hers will tell you that no matter how famous she gets, she remains as humble and down-to-earth as any big star in the format. ...

It’s finally here, the last day of 2020. Yesterday we took a look at some of the events that occurred during 2020, but now it’s time to look ahead to 2021. What are your hopes and dreams for 2021?

In 2020 Should Women Propose Marriage to Men? Should this custom of men proposing to be adjusted to fit the 2020 dating narrative?

Maureen White-Schock of Ballston Spa is not only on the front lines at Albany Medical Center dealing with the high stress, high demand job of the health care world during the pandemic, but continues her job when she gets home. While she certainly is grateful to be blessed with a wonderful husband and two children, she assumes the responsibility of caregiver to her mother-in-law, who unfortunately

Whats Hot! New vibes from the Capital Region and beyond. This is a small playlist of people throughout the Capital Region who are doing their thing. These artists submitted music right here at Hot991.com. These are the ones that I found had potential and people needed to hear...

A brother-sister team that run a bakery/cafe in Castleton were honored as the August Hometown Hero on Hot 99.1.

Even without the return of athletics until at least the Spring, the University at Albany gave us something to be excited about with the reveal of an updated logo and mascot that looks freaking awesome. I never had an issue with previous "Damien the Dane"  it was a nice looking mascot but it wasn't the most intimidating of all Great Danes.  The  Dame on the new logo is totally bada** and

Governor Cuomo threatened to revoke the liquor law licenses for restaurants and bars that do not adhere to the social distancing requirements.

Laurie Barrett and her 17-year-old son Brandon from Mechanicville are June's 2020 Hometown Heroes. What an absolute pleasure it was getting to know these two very philanthropic, caring people. It's nice to know that during these trying times, people are using their extra time for good, especially our youth...

May's Hometown Hero sounds like one of the most generous and kind men you'll want to know.  His name is Jim Welch and he's from Mechanicville.  Jim does something truly unique for children in need by offering up the gift of a comfortable place to sleep...

The Supreme Experience is set to release an all-new Generation Next Compilation to all major streaming platforms.  

Erica Debie is an amazing mom, volunteer and captain of the Ballston Lake Fire Department. She's also is our February Hometown Hero!

Congratulations to MobBeatz for winning Hot991's producer of the year award. MobBeatz is a producer, writer, and artist coming out Albany NY, originally born and raised in Turkey until he was a young teenager and then moved to Upstate NY. MobBeatz has been on the music grind and staying consistent for quit some time now...

A video is circulating on social media with Yung Joc driving for a ride share program to make extra cash.  But you got these uppity chicks who needed a ride telling Yung Joc – “oh you must’ve fell off.”  Dude sounded like he was already feeling down when he replied “why not, just making some extra cash downtown” ...

Up and coming artists that are looking for radio exposure in the new year send your music to Hot991. You could get your song featured on The Who’s Hot podcast that is hosted by Keisharenee every Saturday at midnight. Catch new music and  new artist on the show and exclusive interviews from your favorite up and coming artists...

Nichole Naccarato from Latham is the Hometown Hero for the month of January. We're excited to share how she's making a difference!

You know you gotta have a fire playlist for the holidays and having the best Christmas music is a plus as well. I mean listening to "Santa’s Coming to Town" by the Jackson 5 or "This Christmas" sung by Chris Brown always puts me in the Christmas Spirit...

The Benoits built their enormous family on love, kindness and compassion. They have five biological children and seven children they adopted.

I said this before that music is very universal and it’s something that we all have in common—in the fact we all enjoy a good tune every now and then. Most artists give us a time frame of when they will be dropping new music or a body of work, that is unless you're Beyonce or Drake then that could be anytime...

Only three months left until the 2019 year is over and getting your music on the radio is a must. If you think you got the hottest song in the streets and it’s a certified hit, then send your music to the link below for your song to be considered for The Who’s Hot Show with Keisha Renee on Saturday nights...

Cody Alessi from Stuyvesant has created TAP Cancer Out and he hustles to raise thousands of dollars while competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments.

This past Saturday we turnt up with G-unit's very own Uncle Murda at Putnam place. Murda brought the BK vibes up to Saratoga where he performed some of his hits. Murda is known for his yearly wrap ups and songs like “Whoa” , It Hit Different” , Thot and his freestyles...

This past Friday, there was a lot of heat that was dropped from Kevin Gates to Dababy to Sheff G to Layton Greene and more. Perfect weekend to thoroughly check some new projects out and see what the hype was all about. Brooklyn's rising star Sheff G dropped his debut album "The Unluccy Luccy Kid," a 14-track album with features from Mozzy and label mate Sleepy Hollow...