Local Stuff

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.

The first episode of Netflix's reimagined Unsolved Mysteries is coming up July 1st and it focuses on a local famous UFO incident that happened in Pittsfield, MA, less than an hour southeast of the Capital Region.

New York state workers are getting ready to go back to in-office work in Phase Three of Governor Cuomo's reopening plan.

In the last week, there have been a lot of changes and proposed changes to policing, police policy, and police tactics across the country and right here in the Capital Region.

Testing is available to Albany protesters and first responders that feel like they might have been exposed to the coronavirus during one of the protests in Albany.

The East Greenbush Fire Department will hold a drive-thru donation drive on Tuesday May 19th from 5-7pm

There is another round of stimulus checks that could be headed our way.

All 27 rest stops on the 570 mile New York Thruway will be getting a facelift in the form of full renovations and rebuilding all of them over the next few years.

If you're flying anytime soon you don't want to forget your driver's license or passport, of course, your luggage and now a mask to cover your face.

There's a new COVID-19 testing center in Albany County at Priority 1 Health 2080 Western Avenue, Guilderland.

Millions of Americans are waiting for their stimulus payment. Here's how you can check on yours.

Don't make the mistake and ignore these calls if you've filed for unemployment. By not picking up the phone you could delay the process.

Last week it was employees of Popeyes, Burger King, and Stewart's Shops. This weekend it's the Price Chopper grocery store in Rotterdam. Two employees have tested positive for the coronavirus.
If you shopped at the Altamont Avenue Price Chopper in Rotterdam in late March or early April you …

Anyone that visited the 8 Vandenburg Avenue location in South Troy between March 27-31 who are symptomatic for the coronavirus should contact your doctor.

I was taking a look at alcohol.org and they have a study on American drinking habits during the COVID-19 stay at home order.

If you're unemployed or looking for a new job Spectrum is hiring.

In an effort to help stop the spread during the Covid-19 pandemic, CDTA will now be requiring patrons to use the rear door of the buses for entry and exit.

A group of scammers set up a fake coronavirus testing site in North Greenbush and may have stolen people's insurance information, identity info, and money.