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New Year's Eve can be a long night, even if you're not celebrating.  Good news is, you can get free coffee and hot chocolate at a couple Capital Region convenience stores.
From 5pm tonight to 5 am on New Year's Day, you can get free coffee and hot chocolate at Cumberland Farm…

Well unfortunately not too many people found Eddie’s jokes about Bill Cosby funny because Cosby’s spokesperson Andrew Wyatt called Eddie Murphy a “Hollywood Slave.”

J.R. Smith responded to his wife’s Instagram video when she called out his affair with some chick.

An Amber Alert went out on Monday for a girl who was caught on camera being snatched from her mother’s side while walking in the Bronx.

With the Grammy Awards nominees being announced yesterday, I’ve thought the Grammys were trash for a long time. Some of the rappers that have won grammy’s include Will Smith, Puff Daddy, and Macklemore.
These Grammy winners should tell you all you need to know about th…

"GTL" which in the world of MTV's Jersey Shore is an acronym for gym, tan, and laundry, may have a bit of a different feel next week. Next week, "GTL" may stand for things like gravy, turkey, and leftovers or perhaps grandpa, triptafen, and loud (snoring)? Next Wednesday night, a…

I was just talking about how we need more options in the Capital District for buying in bulk. Right now all we have is Sam’s Club & BJ’s. Word is spreading as a special permit was filed by the company at Crossgates Mall and Crossgates Commons. Wh...

Not only is it a new year coming, but also a new decade.

Did you sign up? $6.99 and access to their entire catalogue! It’s such a huge deal that Disney + couldn’t handle the volume today.
It appears to have been hit by some technical errors and server jams just a few hours into its official launch on Tuesday...

Instagram is one of many social apps that are in use 24/7. Twitter, Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram are all social media apps that allow you to interact with people from all over the world. Most features allow you to like , unlike, comment and repost from other people stories or timelines...

Cody Alessi from Stuyvesant has created TAP Cancer Out and he hustles to raise thousands of dollars while competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments.

Two NY Casinos Land on Top Ten List for the U.S.

Walmart has launched it’s holiday savings – earlier than ever – with its Early Deals Drop on Walmart.com

Who is the best DJ in the Capital Region? Vote for this year's nominees.

Every Lego fan’s dream has come true in New York! You will no longer have to travel to Florida to experience Lego Land.

Kanye pushes back the release of his new album... Or does he?

For the first time ever, the popular ABC reality romance show is coming to the Capital Region with your chance to find love. Here are the details.

Yesterday I got a chance to attend the Revolt Summit that kicked off in Brooklyn at the Kings Theater. This was one of three Revolt summits that will take place this year. The Revolt summit is a summarized by Diddy himself as a mass cultural meeting , where creatives in all aspects of the music busi…

Twenty-five years ago we met new "Friends" and now to celebrate, Pottery Barn is coming out with housewares inspired by the iconic TV sitcom. Plus you have a chance to win a "Friends" themed trip.

Join Hot 991 for the Capital Concert Series featuring Stephen Marley this Wednesday at The Empire State Plaza

Frontier Town has been a work in progress.  Just last year, we posted about ground being broken for Frontier Town.  Now?  It's officially opening for the season and camping this weekend.
According to the official Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) site, …

Track season is going to be kicking off July 11th, and it looks like local musician and "American Idol" contestant Madison VanDenburg will be there to help kick off the season.
According to the Times Union, Madison VanDenburg will be at the Saratoga Race Course opening weekend …

Okay, so I'm not a nudist.
I have nothing against people who are- I mean, hey, to each their own.  I have actually even had my own experience on a nudist beach out in Utah while camping along the Colorado River (unintentionally).  But I do happen to find comedy in puns...

From rock to alt rock to rap to pop and more, the final lineup for the New York State Fair is stacked- and has been announced in case you missed it.
With concerts from August 21st through September 2nd, there are ample opportunities to see some live music at the fair...

Danny Green Talks NBA Championship, Free Agency + Kawhi Leonard's Personality.

As we approach the 4th of July, get ready to see pop-up tents that claim to be selling "Fireworks".  They're not.  The technical term is 'sparkling devices' and for the record, they're not the big explosives that people in our neighboring states are able to legally sell.  With that being s…

Fresh off releasing collab with Drake, Breezy announces INDIGOAT tour with Capital District Stop!

Looking for something local to do for Father’s Day?  Well, aside from the 21st Annual Father’s Day Car Show in Scotia, you can also enjoy a special sports day in Troy.
Our Capital Region minor league baseball team, the Tri-City ValleyCats are h…

Turns out you can satisfy that sweet tooth with some of the best donuts in Upstate New York right around the Capital Region.
From classic and simple donuts, to donuts topped with bacon and elaborate frosting, a list of the 27 best donut shops in Upstate New York (posted by newyorkupsta…

Joyce Mitchell will be in front of the parole board once again this week. Will she be granted parole this time?