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Another tragic death in the Capital Region, Police have arrested Paul Barbitano (52) in the death of Nicole Jennings (29).

Capitaland Taxi has ended its operation at Albany International Airport, the latest sign of the collapse of the local livery business. Claiming not being able to handle competition from ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft.
According to Times Union...

There is a 25-year-old bus driver named Shane Piche who had sex raped a 14-year-old he will serve no jail time.

Robert John Cronin, 33, is accused of sexually assaulting and impregnating a young child. He has been indicted on several charges.

The City of Albany has experienced a ransomware cyber attack. If your not familiar with ransomware.

Root3d and Beyond Living LLC welcome you to "The Reclaim Circle": an ongoing conversation about how trauma impacts black people.

The Albany Capital Center may be only a few years old, but it's already getting some more major renovations.
By major renovations, I mean 500 thousand dollars worth.  According to the Times Union, the Albany Capital Center is doing so well with business that they need more space...

Spectrum made promises to deliver internet speeds that aren't capable in NY State, and the technology to improve speeds is too costly.

#MusicMatter show case. A show where independent local artist come to show off their musical talent.

During the morning commute, things were a little slower this AM due to a pedestrian getting hit by a bus.

A local City Rescue Mission Cook has been detained by ICE. While at work here is what happened according to the Times Union.

Zamari Coffin, 17, was charged with robbery and assault for the Jan. 8 attack on the Assistant District Attorney Vincent Stark, 32.

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.

As Crossgates Mall continues to change into an entertainment destination, a new "local craft" restaurant will be moving into the mall.

A local sports store that has been doing business in the Capital Region since 1896 has suddenly closed its doors.

Check out Paul Dano, Benicio Del Toro and Patricia Arquette as the Clinton Correctional escapees and accomplice in the first trailer for "Escape from Dannemora' ...

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.

a benefit show for the American Cancer Society. The show will feature the doc's band Derrick Horton and The Jay Street Band.

It goes without saying how much all of us here at GNA appreciate the men and women of the Capital Region who save lives on the daily (whether paid or a volunteer) as a firefighter or an EMT. If that is something you've always to do, and you've got that fire in your DNA, many local volunteer fire dep…

Alonzo Garaycochea, 25, also known as Albany rapper Zoe Rage was killed last February in a Clinton Avenue apartment in Albany. The person accused of his murder was acquitted in court.

The Colonie teenager who was severely burned in a fiery car crash at Blessings Tavern succumbed to his injuries Monday.

They make us laugh cry and unfollow them, these are the people you follow on facebook, snapchat, instagram and twitter.

It seems like everyone is paying attention to politics and the general operation of our country and city.  From Donald Trump signing an executive order every other day, to Mayor Sheehan and Gov. Cuomo going back and forth about Albany's budget, we had to take it to the street and ask: &…

Fundraising for young teens, adults battling addiction: So there’s a going to be grant funding these are going to be called clubhouses and this is really going to be a great thing that we need because there’s a LOT of young people in the throes of addiction...

Ladies its never to late to become a boss. Owning your own business and becoming an entrepreneur is one of the goals that a lot of women want to achieve. In a male dominated business world it is often hard for women to get that first business off the ground...

The Capital District has some interesting names, some of them are very funny. A lot of the roads in the Capital Region come from Dutch and Native American backgrounds.  The following don't come from any Dutch or Native American origin.  These are some the random names of streets in th…

When young people do something wrong everyone wants to give the negative all the attention in the world. Unfortunately, when young people are doing the right things people seldom take the time to recognize the people who are doing positive things in our community.

The Best of Generation Next So Far!

America on Tap’s Saratoga Brewfest is a must-go for you and your friends on June 13. Over 75 breweries from around the country are going to be in attendance, including many local gems, like these five:

Episode #3, and this might be the BEST YET!!