Empire State Plaza

The most common thing you hear about Albany, NY and the surrounding Capital Region area is that there isn't anything to do.

If you could say one thing that New York's Capital Region is known for what would it be?

Did we see you?

Were you there?

The Baddest Man on the Planet will take on the Capital of New York

The shows just keep on coming!

They'll be Right Here and we'll all be Weak!

Summer at the Plaza is fully underway with a summerlong lineup of food trucks, fun fitness classes, and free lunchtime concerts at Albany's Empire State Plaza.

One year ago this week, an all-timer was pulled on the City of Albany and former Governor Andrew Cuomo when someone changed the message on The Corning Tower, the tallest of the buildings at the Empire State Plaza in downtown Albany. The tower has displayed many messages over the years, but nothing quite like what people saw on that Friday evening in 2021. The message, "NY TOUGH" had prev

When you look at the skyline of the state capital, though, you have to have wondered at least once: which building out there, is the tallest of them all?

The holiday season is about to get into full swing and the Capital's two Christmas trees have been chosen.

The state is looking for 2 local trees to celebrate the holidays at the Capitol, and here is how you can put one of your trees up for consideration.

Events are finally back at the Empire State Plaza and they are looking for vendors to fill the plaza during the concerts and food festivals. If you have a craft booth, food booth, or clothing booth, The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) wants you to fill out an application to be part of their events at the plaza.

As we celebrate America's birthday this 4th of July, one of the area's biggest celebrations is set to return this year.

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

But why would grown adults even want to do this?! According to News 10 abc, four people were arrested for climbing to the top of a Capital Region landmark.  Two of the four people were charged with criminal trespassing, while two others decided to spray paint some graffiti...

During the MLK Memorial Observance, I got a chance to check out the Dr. King Children's Essay and Fine Arts Exhibit.

Every year New York State recognizes the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hot 991 is proud to in attendance and help with the cermony each year, this year is no different.

The Hispanic community comes together in the Empire State Plaza Convention Center for live music, dance, food, and family friendly activities.

Why not work out while enjoying the scenery of Albany?

Danny Simmons will be bringing the Def Poetry Jam to this year's Black Arts and Cultural Festival. The Black Arts and Cultural Festival is an annual summer festival held in celebration of African-American heritage and culture. This year it will happen at the Empire State Plaza on August 6th...

So much to do in the Cap Region this weekend !! And a big TGIF btw!!!! We have a hot, up and coming retro soul artist coming to Albany tomorrow and you can check him and his talent out for 0 dollarz!