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According to the Saratogian, a dumb a$$ called a bomb threat into the Saratoga City Police Department on Wednesday around 5pm (my words, not theirs). The call was traced to a NYRA phone line at the track.

The opening of Trader Joe’s on Friday will most likely result in major traffic jams in the Wolf Road area. The store will open its doors at 8am.

Recycling is looked at by most as a way to help preserve our environment. In Columbia County today, it’s the epicenter of harm. Firefighters have been battling an action movie-like inferno at a transformer recycling company. The fire reportedly began after 10pm last night.

The 2012 Summer Olympics showcase 16 days of competition. Unfortunately, the Olympic experience only lasted 1 minute and 44 seconds for Clifton Park native, Kyle Vashkulat.

In preparation of the nasty weather expected to reach the area this afternoon, Alive @ Five will change locations. Rather than setting up shop at the usual rain location, today’s Smash Mouth performance will be held at the Times Union Center.

Thunderstorms expected to reach the area this afternoon could be the most severe we’ve seen in a while. There is also a slight risk of tornadoes forming according to the National Weather Service.

A retired New York State Police investigator accidentally shot himself in the leg on Tuesday night. The man’s gun went off while trying on clothes in the changing room of Sears at Colonie Center Mall. I guess skinny jeans really are dangerous to your health.

Montel Williams will be in the 518 this Saturday! The Emmy award-winning TV personality will participate in a march to support the Arthritis Foundation of Northeastern, NY.

Opening day at Saratoga Race Track is Friday. Gates open at 11am and post time of the first race is at 1pm. Should be a nice day for ponies and people, the forecast high is 82 with a 10% chance of rain.

Sorry kids, Governor Cuomo signed a law banning the use of artificial tanning beds by those younger than 17. Like, OMG, that means, like, I’m going to be so pale at my junior prom!!! #getoverit

The aroma of animal dung, fried food, rickety-looking rides and a plethora of jeans cut into shorts – yes sir, county fair season has arrived.

An 18 year old by the name of Antonio Lopez-Bautista is the definition of scumbag. He is accused of trying to rape and kidnap a 67 year old woman in Saratoga Springs.

The Hudson Police Department has been investigating some un-American activity at Cedar Park Cemetery. Last week, a total of 52 American flags were stolen from the tombstones of Civil War veterans.

A 23 year old man from Arbor Hill was busted for yanking his crank in public. Police charged Jayshawn Owens with public lewdness for masturbating in two city alleys this past June. Have you seen the alleyways this time of year? Very romantic.

Today could be a big one for Troy native Joe Mahoney. Joe is expected to make his first major league roster appearance tonight with the Baltimore Orioles. Mahoney is a graduate of Catholic Central.

Route 11 in the town of Stockholm experienced three hours of traffic this morning. A tractor trailer loaded with 20 tons of Hershey’s chocolate rolled over.

Opening Day at Saratoga Race Course is July 20th. Gates open at 11am to kick off another year in Toga Town. The giveaways for this year’s season include some new additions.

National HIV Testing Day is Wednesday June 27th.  Hot 99.1 welcomes you to get tested for FREE!  It's always better to be safe than sorry.

Hot 99.1 presents "Making The 5-1-gr8"!  The Capital Region wouldn't be a great place to live if it weren't for great people.  Our goal is to bring attention to those in the community who are doing positive things to make the 518 a better place.

I’ve lived in Saratoga for most of my life. Being a Saratogian, you can’t help but appreciate the excitement the Saratoga Race Track brings to the area each year. Opening day is just over a month away – July 20th. If you’re new to the area or never had time to learn how to bet like a boss, here’s your official guide to placing bets.

Fort Edward police chief Walt Sandford must have drank a cup of “stupid” juice last Friday. He suffered a gunshot wound to his left hand as he was cleaning his 9mm semiautomatic handgun.

This week's Freestyle Friday artist is Rated R out of Troy, NY.  Dude spit some powerful words in this rhyme!  Support your local artists, check it out and vote!

The Alive @ Five concert series begins this week. The free concerts take place each Thursday at 5pm at the Corning Preserve in Albany Riverfront Park. We’ve had our fair share of rain so far this season but weather will not affect the shows.

Andrea Amanatides isn’t as sneaky as she thought.  The 38 year old was being held at Albany County Correctional Facility Tuesday when a bunch of drugs spilled out of her vagina.  Wait.  Say what?  Yes, her vagina.

Free stuff. I have your attention now, don’t I? This summer, Hot 99.1 is coming to a hood near you! We’ll be performing “Random Acts Of Hotness” throughout the Albany area. Ya never know when the Hot Lexus could be rollin’ through so keep your eyes peeled!

Mother Nature cut us some slack on Memorial Day weekend. Two of the three days were calling for rain that never arrived. We’re back to reality, however, as severe thunderstorms are expected to soak the Capital Region this afternoon.

Monday is our first ever Mixorial Day!  Thank you to the THOUSANDS who supported our local talent with your votes yesterday.  The following DJ's will be throwin' it down from 3pm-7pm on Hot 99.1 this upcoming Monday.

Memorial Day was originated to commemorate our fallen soldiers. We pay tribute each year with acts of patriotism, parades, bbq’s and day-drinking. Here’s a list of parades to check out on your unofficial summer kick off weekend.

When it comes to business, I don’t think there’s a more accurate phrase than “sex sells”. Maybe not when it comes to conducting day to day operations but an appealing visual definitely makes a brand stand out.

Hot 99.1's 1st annual Mixorial Day is right around the corner!  Time to choose the talent you want to listen to while you're partying on Monday.  Make sure you share the link and spread the word - you can vote as many times as you'd like.