Local Stuff

The movie, Go/Don't Go" that was produced and filmed in Columbia County is making noise in a bunch of film festivals and on Amazon Prime.

If you haven't seen Lincoln Park lately, prepare yourself for shock when you see how many trees have been cut down recently.

The University at Albany vaccination site is on the move to bigger and better digs according to Governor Cuomo.

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.

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.

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

This week's Capital Region Hot 5 features exclusives from Gutti Raw, Party G, Rig Hemmingway, Inf. Blaze, Squad Sui, Tiff Gabana, Ace Gifted, Malcolm Larenz, and Swank G.

Restaurants all over New York have said that the ability to offer take-home liquor basically saved their business during the coronavirus pandemic. Now, that emergency executive order looks like it might expire on March 28th unless something is done about it.

Today's Hot Topic is about a woman who has a son that isn't taking the COVID-19 pandemic seriously, he doesn't respect her opinion to get the COVID-19 vaccine and she is considering calling CPS on him because small children are involved.

The New York State Museum is offering virtual presentations to celebrate Black History Month.

A man from Albany named Carlos Aguayo-Salas was arrested and charged with the intent to distribute heroin laced with fentanyl.

Artists from the Capital Region received streams from all over the world. These nominees put in the work to expose their music this year. Which local artist had the hottest song?

Vote now for the 2020 DJ of The Year. Who was the HOTTEST DJ of 2020? Check out the nominees and vote today.

With the help of the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany, the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York is planning drive-thru food pantries that will help feed those in need for Thanksgiving.

With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner, I guess it's time to start thinking about how to do these major family gatherings in the COVID world we now live in.

The house that Governor Andrew Cuomo shared with his girlfriend, Food Network star Sandra Lee, has sold.

If you are looking for some HOT local independent artist to add to your Playlist check out the Capital Region What Hot "Hot Picks" Playlist. The hottest independent artist mixed back to back by DJ Supreme.

From a ghost ship that sails the Hudson River to Camp Hero being the inspiration for "Stranger Things" New York has a lot of myths, monsters, and urban legends.

So, what's going on with the Crossgates Best Buy?  Anyone?
I haven't driven by Crossgates yet to check it out.  I initially read a headline by the Times Union made it dramatically sound like Best Buy is closed for good.  And look, who knows- with all the events of 2020 and ec…

There is a tiny house resort that is a little less than one hour from the Capital Region in South Cairo, New York.

CDTA returned to front door boarding and fare collection on Wednesday August 19. Back in April, CDTA temporarily stopped collecting fares and began a "rear door only" boarding policy as part of CDTA’s pandemic plan.

CDTA will return to front door boarding and fare collection on Wednesday August 19. Back in April, CDTA temporarily stopped collecting fares and began a "rear door only" boarding policy as part of CDTA’s pandemic plan.

Capital Region victims of a nationwide scheme to steal credit and debit card numbers at gas stations.

Coronavirus cases are spiking all across the U.S. Even here in the Cap City theres been a slight spike in cases. People can't seem to follow simple social distance guidelines or wear masks while in public. Heres a list of 10 places you're most likely to catch Covid-19.

Join us every Friday across the Capital Region for Albany Playstreets. Hot 991 will be out in the streets providing the soundtrack and broadcasting live.

This Sunday July 19th there will be a Black Lives Matter March and Educational Rally to honor George Floyd. The event will take place in Fort Edward NY from 1-5pm.
The Black Lives Matter movement has become one of the largest movements in U...

If you're looking for some safe family fun and adventure, look no further. The popular and (socially distanced) photo scavenger hunt, Albany I Spy, is back.

Albany SNUG and Team Hittaz Boxing Club are working together to organize an outdoor Youth Job Fair.

Do you know where your teenager is? Its summertime and with all that's going on in the community, we should be trying to keep our kids out of the streets. If a teen has no guidance, self-worth or stable home life, they can easily travel down the wrong path and become a detriment to society and …

A community forum/meeting we be held tomorrow at 6pm @ Arbor Hill Sports Complex (Basketball Courts) to discuss the ongoing violence disrupting our city.