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Another Hot Topic comes from a female listener and is unedited. She is feeling insecure in her relationship because her partner has more relationship experience than her.

Today Governor Cuomo signed a bill into law that makes huge strides in preventing childhood marriage. The law prohibits anyone under the age of 18 from getting married in the state of New York.

They are called “breakthrough cases“ when vaccinated people test positive for COVID-19. Millions of New Yorkers have been vaccinated against the virus, but more than 8000 vaccinated people have tested positive.

At the beginning of July Governor Cuomo declared a “gun violence disaster emergency” in the state of New York. With this declaration comes state funding to address the issue.

A 27-year old Schenectady man has learned how long he will spend in prison for his conviction for raping a child under 15 years of age.

We have all heard about the drastic rise in opioid deaths over the past few years, now three major drug distributors have been hauled into court in New York and they are being forced to pay up.

TripAdvisor has recently given us their top ratings for cheap eateries in the Albany area. Did your favorite cheap eat spot make this list?

There is some really sad news coming out of Glens Falls, New York. A 19-year-old father is facing felony charges for assaulting his newborn, the child has now died.

COVID cases continue to rise at alarming numbers across New York State.

Because so many people were quarantined and staying at home, pet ownership has increased by more than 30%. With increased pet ownership comes increased veterinarian visits.

If you are looking for something fun to do this summer, the City of Albany is pleased to announce the return of Yoga in the Park and PlayStreets for 2021.

46-year old Steven E. Willetts of Waterford admitted in court that he sexually abused a child under 13 years of age for more than two years.

If you are looking for some outdoor fun this summer, the New York State Office of General Services has announced free movies night in Albany.

New York officials are cutting a law that officials say ends an "archaic and meaningless law."

A local restaurant owner has been indicted for labor law violations alleging that she took advantage of an illegal immigrant.

Now accepting submissions for the submit your hottest song for a new music compilation release for indie artists who would like to stream their music on Spotify/Apple Music/Tidal and more.

Wake Up With The Breakfast Club Scarface & Willie D talk with The Breakfast Club on Hot 991 about new upcoming podcast

Community advocates are stepping up to fill the void where healthy food options are not available. Jammela Anderson is an advocate who is trying to make a difference.

There have been no legal marijuana shops opened in the state yet, but an upstate  New York Indian tribe is rushing to be the first in the state to get started.

As COVID-19 positivity rates are decreasing in New York, the State has issued new guidelines for mask-wearing for summer school students.

Horrific gun violence has been plaguing our state and now Governor Cuomo is making a bold move to try to curtail it.

Police are investigating an incident in Watervliet where a Marine caused havoc on the Marine Arsenal grounds.

Exciting news for children living in Troy; the South Pool is open with no entrance fees.

Another Hot Topic comes from a co-parenting situation where a new partner is upset about a piercing. Check out what he had to say

A Troy resident has been arrested for allegedly raping a juvenile in a correctional facility in 2020.

The Capital Region is working hard to defeat the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of New Yorkers are still struggling with food insecurity, and volunteers are working hard to keep them fed.

New legislation signed on July 1st builds on COVID related employee protections - preventing public employees from dismissal or disciplinary action for using time for COVID related missed work.

The operators of the daycare, a couple from Green Island, have both been arrested for endangering the welfare of children at the daycare.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court just announced that Bill Cosby‘s 2018 conviction was vacated and that means he has been released from prison. How do you feel about Bill Cosby being released from prison?