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William Rivas has come up to Hot 991 numerous times to talk about the various initiatives the #SAVEORUSTREETS movement has participated in this year. This is a live telethon and event. There will be speakers and performances from local talent.

a benefit show for the American Cancer Society. The show will feature the doc's band Derrick Horton and The Jay Street Band.

It goes without saying how much all of us here at GNA appreciate the men and women of the Capital Region who save lives on the daily (whether paid or a volunteer) as a firefighter or an EMT. If that is something you've always to do, and you've got that fire in your DNA, many local volunteer fire departments are holding recruitment events/open houses this weekend, part of the Is There A Fire In You

Alonzo Garaycochea, 25, also known as Albany rapper Zoe Rage was killed last February in a Clinton Avenue apartment in Albany. The person accused of his murder was acquitted in court.

The Colonie teenager who was severely burned in a fiery car crash at Blessings Tavern succumbed to his injuries Monday.

They make us laugh cry and unfollow them, these are the people you follow on facebook, snapchat, instagram and twitter.

It seems like everyone is paying attention to politics and the general operation of our country and city.  From Donald Trump signing an executive order every other day, to Mayor Sheehan and Gov. Cuomo going back and forth about Albany's budget, we had to take it to the street and ask: "what unpractical approach could make the city of Albany a much better place...

Fundraising for young teens, adults battling addiction: So there’s a going to be grant funding these are going to be called clubhouses and this is really going to be a great thing that we need because there’s a LOT of young people in the throes of addiction...

Ladies its never to late to become a boss. Owning your own business and becoming an entrepreneur is one of the goals that a lot of women want to achieve. In a male dominated business world it is often hard for women to get that first business off the ground...

The Capital District has some interesting names, some of them are very funny. A lot of the roads in the Capital Region come from Dutch and Native American backgrounds.  The following don't come from any Dutch or Native American origin.  These are some the random names of streets in the Capital Region that make no sense...

When young people do something wrong everyone wants to give the negative all the attention in the world. Unfortunately, when young people are doing the right things people seldom take the time to recognize the people who are doing positive things in our community.

The Best of Generation Next So Far!

America on Tap’s Saratoga Brewfest is a must-go for you and your friends on June 13. Over 75 breweries from around the country are going to be in attendance, including many local gems, like these five:

Episode #3, and this might be the BEST YET!!

Local hip hop heat is back tonight in the 518! Got no plans for the night and want to check out what 518 hip hop is, then you want to get to Bottles n Beats tonight at Bogies!

Living in downtown Saratoga, my daily commute to and from work requires me to drive past the entrance to Congress Park each day. On a weekly basis, some of the park’s residents, ducks, will dictate traffic by crossing the road. The thought of, “Where are they headed?” has never really crossed my mind as I’ve missed green light opportunities to let the little quackers cross the road. That question

The McDonalds “Mighty Wings” were a “Mighty Flop” for the fast food franchise, even though overall earnings were still up 5% this quarter. Now the chain will make another menu change next month to help increase sales. No, they won’t be testing a new menu item. They’ll be changing the once profitable Dollar Menu to “Dollar Menu and More.”

Fireman Cory Kalanick became a viral sensation when his GoPro camera showcased his heroic effort to save a kitten. The video shows Kalanick walking around a home when he came across the lifeless body of a tiny kitten. An oxygen mask and a few splashes of water did the trick and a thankful owner now has their little friend back. City firefighters in Cohoes are now prepared for similar situations. R

A fishy smell is never a good smell unless you’re at a Seafood restaurant – especially when the smell is coming from your pants. A 41-year-old man from Troy was arrested by police after leaving the Price Chopper on Second Avenue with a three-course meal in his drawers.

The Albany area has some of the most beautiful women on the planet. Why wouldn’t we showcase them? Get to know Local HOTtie, Kelly from Saratoga.

Tyrome Treece of Troy was last seen on Sept. 30 in Colonie. Police are searching for the city worker, who was reported missing on Oct. 1.

Never trust a stranger wearing a Christmas sweater. ESPECIALLY in October. In all seriousness, a terrible thing happened at SUNY Albany on Friday. A man wearing a Christmas sweater and wind pants tried to abduct two women within 45 minutes, according to the Times Union.

Halloween will be here before you know it and spooky things are already happening around the Capital Region. The Times Union is reporting that a woman’s remains were found in the crawl space of a home in East Greenbush. Yikes!

I’m not sure how I managed to miss this story, but a nasty incident occurred at Bow Tie Cinemas Movieland 6 in Schenectady nearly three months ago. Theaters do their best to prevent moviegoers from distracting others during the showing of their films. But as is evident from this incident, there will always be people out there who just DGAF. A man and one of his daughters were brutally assaulted by

Hot 99.1 proudly presents our brand new, “Read to Succeed” initiative. Throughout the fall and winter we want to visit as many Capital Region elementary classrooms as possible. Hot 99.1’s Tanch will come in to read to the kids and speak to them about how important it is to read, help others and treat people with respect. We’ll also bring local artists to select visits to sing an uplifting song for

UAlbany has made a lot of “top” lists for different reasons. But this one “takes the cake” (pun intended). Complex listed the university as being home to one of the grossest college cafeterias in the country.

“All you damn kids with your loud music!” said every old person ever. But one AARP card-holder took out his frustrations in an extreme way last week. The Freedom of Expression Music and Arts Festival took place in Queensbury over the weekend, and a 75-year-old man who lives near the venue visited the event and voiced his displeasure by brandishing his trusty steel piece.

Police believe a recent string of shootings are related. The most recent incident occurred around 8pm on Monday night on Fifth Avenue in Troy. Several shots penetrated the building and missed two small children, 6 and 7-years-old, by inches.

I read an interesting article on the Times Union website today that says law enforcement will start cracking down on both drivers and pedestrians to help prevent accidents on Central Avenue. The article exclaims that pedestrians are hit by cars more than once a week on average on Central.

If you're a college kid shacked up in a dorm room or sharing an apartment with other students, privacy is limited.  Hot 99.1 to the rescue!  If you're trying to "study" or get freaky, these door hangers are guarenteed to keep unwanted visitors away from your personal space (results may vary).