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Sometimes a community is gifted with a talented teacher who cares about their children. Sometimes communities are gifted with rappers who are also advocates for their communities. Rell Dolo is both

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.

Candidate For Schenectady County Legislator Omar McGill stopped by Hot 991 to discuss his future in politics. Election Day is today Omar McGill is running for Legislature For District 1 In Schenectady.

William Rivas, is the Director of the Children of Our Community Open to Achievement House.

For 50 years needy families in the Capital Region have participated in the Equinox Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner. 

Mayor Sheehan joined with AT&T to provide $30,000 in relief to local relief funds.

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.

Members of the Albany community showed up on Tuesday, June 16, in front of Albany city court demanding action for two Albany residents that they feel were treated unfairly.

I want to talk to the mayor, the governor, the mother ...... president. I want to talk to the FBI, and the CIA, and the mother.... congressman. That quote is from Nas I Am that was released in my senior year of high school, and unfortunately, 21 years later the words and lyrics of this song still remain true...

Hot 991 is helping out the Capital Region in this time of need. Everyone has been affected by the COVID-19 virus, so Hot 991 is teaming up with The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. We are taking proactive steps to protect and help the neighbors we serve in response to the COVID-19 crisis...

This will be the 4th year that the City Of Albany is awarding someone with the Henry Johnson Award. This award is designated to someone who lives in the City Of Albany that is a leader and is contributing to the community.

This year the Albany LIGHT (Learning, Initiative and Gaining Headway Together) Program will run from Monday, July 13TH THROUGH Friday, August 14th , 2020, five days a week.

The Hamilton Hill Arts Center invites the community to Culturefest, our new summer event series.

Governor Cuomo just signed off on new legislation that would stop local school districts from allowing teachers to carry firearms on school grounds.

Its all about the Family this Friday for Spring Break Family Awareness Day. This is a family fun-filled day with food and educational ideas that are dedicated to the Family. This will also be an opportunity for less fortunate families to get free donations of hygiene products we know that these products often place a financial strain on less fortunate families...

It's Earth Day are you recycling the right way?

Curvention is pleased to announce the following FREE workshops which not only mirror our mission but also strives to inspire, uplift and motivate each attendee.

The spirit of giving is in the air! I love when local businesses are in a position to give back to the communities that helped build their business.

This past weekend I visited a local youth center and had a great time with some Amazing kids. There was face painting, food, fun and activities.

Saturday, September 15 join Hot 99.1 in “kicking for a cause” kickball Tournament

This day is dedicated to the community, giving out free haircuts to the children, as well as book bags filled with school supplies.

If you think you have seen this young man or have any information on his whereabouts please contact the Waterford Police Department immediately.

This year ONLY 10 ACTS will have a chance to win the grand prize of $2,000 CASH. Do you think you got what it takes to walk away with it?

Join Velvet Rope at Proctor’s Theater for our 2nd annual JuneTEAnth production. Come out to see the works and performances of Regional Creatives all in a celebration of blackness --- black beauty, black culture, black history, black excellence.

William Rivas has come up to Hot 991 numerous times to talk about the various initiatives the #SAVEORUSTREETS movement has participated in this year. This is a live telethon and event. There will be speakers and performances from local talent.

The Albany (NY) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. invites you to join them on May 5, 2018 for "Krimson and Kream" at the Rivers Casino and Resort in Schenectady.

Support the Movement Its time for the Youth FX 2018 Movie Premiere !

An opportunity for them to learn from Hot 99.1's own Rodney B. More aka DJ Supreme.

Hot 991 and Save Our Streets are bringing you a community event celebrating the release of the film "Black Panther".

Mental Health is an issue that crosses color lines and impacts the Black community big time and often goes undiagnosed and untreated. 518 BLK has created an event that brings the community together with mental health professionals to discuss black mental health.