Around Albany

All the jams.

A Hot 991 Listener wrote in today because she is pregnant but debating on whether she should tell her husband.

Lawmakers in Albany are making it illegal to have ATVs and dirt bikes on city streets.

Are you a first-time homebuyer that needs the information on securing your first home? The Homebuying experience can be intimidating and seem overwhelming. The Capital Region's Home Buyer Fair is here to help.

The state budget was due on April 1, but it was not submitted until Tuesday, April 6. Governor Cuomo announced that he had reached an agreement with Albany legislative leaders yesterday on a tax increase.

There is a teacher shortage in the state of New York for various reasons, and the COVID-19 pandemic has made the situation much worse.

The current mayor of the City of Albany, Kathy Sheehan, announced last year that she would be seeking a third term as the mayor of Albany. This year, thanks to the Board of Elections, several opponents have been eliminated from the playing field.

Fiery bars.

Several local government officials are banding together with the mission of vaccinating homeless individuals in Albany County.

City Of Albany Department Of Recreation is hiring for seasonal jobs begin at $15.52 an hour, with some jobs going up to $17 an hour.  The department is looking for Lifeguards, Rangers, Swim Instructors, and Site Supervisors.

Today Albany County Legislator George Langdon IV, of the 37th district, issued a statement announcing his resignation.

Albany County Legislator George E Langdon IV made some inappropriate, homophobic comments about members of the LGBTQ community.

2021 beat heat.

On Wednesday members of a group of local organizations banded together to protest the state budget proposal. To draw attention to their complaints, they took over the Dunn Memorial Bridge in Albany.

Now that recreational marijuana has been legalized in the state of New York, I’m wondering what should happen with the people who are serving time for marijuana possession.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law this week that now legalizes adult, recreational-use marijuana in the state.

Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that COVID-19 vaccine eligibility has expanded to include all citizens over 30 years old beginning next Tuesday, April 6.

A 46-year old New Jersey man has been sentenced for attempting to have sex with a local underage girl. Recep Sandikci of Plainfield New Jersey has been sentenced for attempting to have sex with a minor in August 2019.

This is not only the oldest house in Upstate New York, but it also has a connection to Henry Hudson and his ship the Half Moon.

It’s been a long time coming, but the Albany Public School District has reported that Ms. Onovu Otitigbe-Dangerfield has earned the title of Valedictorian. This makes her the first Black student to become Albany High School’s Valedictorian.

Two fires that were set on Sunday in Troy leave a Cohoes man facing arson charges.

These Pop Smoke type beats suit the rapper's Brooklyn drill style.

Rap like Em.

A random audit of a deputy's body camera caused the Albany Police Department some embarrassment, and now the officer who made the embarrassing comments will be terminated.

As the 2020-2021 school year ends here in Albany, many high school students are looking forward to the City of Albany Youth Employment Program (SYEP) for summertime jobs.

You might see trees painted with purple paint. Do you know what that means?

Activist Jamaica Miles is holding politicians accountable for police reform.   The activist took on City Hall this past week for changes in the New York State Governor's executive order for police reform in counties statewide.

You know a Drake beat when you hear one.

Asian Americans gathered to honor victims who were senselessly injured or killed in recent hate crimes. Members of the Asian American community gathered in Academy Park on Monday evening to denounce hate crimes against Asian Americans.

Governor Andrew Cuomo has been making headlines for a full year now, and most of the news was good. Unfortunately for him the news has turned sour and now some legislators are calling for his resignation.