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#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!!

Local hip hop heat is back tonight in the 518! Got no plans for the night and want to check out what 518 hip hop is, then you want to get to Bottles n Beats tonight at Bogies!

Living in downtown Saratoga, my daily commute to and from work requires me to drive past the entrance to Congress Park each day. On a weekly basis, some of the park’s residents, ducks, will dictate traffic by crossing the road. The thought of, “Where are they headed?” has never really crossed my min…

The McDonalds “Mighty Wings” were a “Mighty Flop” for the fast food franchise, even though overall earnings were still up 5% this quarter. Now the chain will make another menu change next month to help increase sales. No, they won&CloseCurlyQuo…

Fireman Cory Kalanick became a viral sensation when his GoPro camera showcased his heroic effort to save a kitten. The video shows Kalanick walking around a home when he came across the lifeless body of a tiny kitten. An oxygen mask and a few splashes of water did the trick and a thankful owner now …

A fishy smell is never a good smell unless you’re at a Seafood restaurant – especially when the smell is coming from your pants.
A 41-year-old man from Troy was arrested by police after leaving the Price Chopper on Second Avenue with a three-course meal in his drawers.

The Albany area has some of the most beautiful women on the planet. Why wouldn’t we showcase them? Get to know Local HOTtie, Kelly from Saratoga.

Tyrome Treece of Troy was last seen on Sept. 30 in Colonie. Police are searching for the city worker, who was reported missing on Oct. 1.

Never trust a stranger wearing a Christmas sweater. ESPECIALLY in October.
In all seriousness, a terrible thing happened at SUNY Albany on Friday. A man wearing a Christmas sweater and wind pants tried to abduct two women within 45 minutes, according to the Times Union.