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Police Issue Warning to Adirondack Hikers After Multiple Car Break-Ins
NY State Police are warning those who plan to do some hiking in the Adirondacks to be mindful of what they leave behind in their cars following a rash of vehicle break-ins over the weekend. Many hikers have reported purses, credit cards, and other valuables being stolen.
Albany Restaurant Removes Rare Lobster From Menu
Jack's Oyster House is one of the great, historic restaurants in downtown Albany, known for their outstanding food and impeccable service. But today, people aren't talking about a delicious dish they served, they're talking about one they didn't. According to News 10 ABC, a super-rare blue lobster was on the menu at the famed Albany eatery, but even the hungriest of all patrons couldn't bring he
Lady-Killer Says He’s a Changed Man
Vanessa in Latham writes:
I've been dating a guy for a few months and we're the talk of the town. He's 25, pretty successful, no kids, and very handsome. But something in the back of my mind is telling me to be careful because his reputation is that he's a bit of a "player."
Almost every girl warns me about his past which has included having multiple girlfriends at the same time. I've
WWE Star Visits Albany 20 Years After Life-Changing Title Win
Back in October of 2000, a packed house at the Pepsi Arena in Albany (and a massive PPV audience) watched WWF superstars The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Rikishi, Triple H and Kurt Angle in the third and final event in the "No Mercy" trilogy.
That night, many memories were made and those who were in attendance remember the excitement and energy like it was yesterday including WWE Hall
Unknown Hero Saves Drowning Boys in Washington County
Who is the mysterious fisherman who saved two drowning boys in Washington County on Sunday?
Officials from the Washington County Sheriff's Office are trying to piece together the limited information they have as they try to locate a local fisherman they believe is a legitimate hero. It is believed that two young boys were saved by this unidentified this man in Cossayuna Lake on Sunday.
Bald Eagle Shot Dead in NY, Reward Sits at $5K
It's so tragic to think that some sicko would take aim at a beautiful and innocent animal and actually have it in their heart to pull the trigger of a large-caliber rifle to shoot it dead. Just one week ago, GNA was invited out to Cobleskill, NY for the launch of the Schoharie County Eagle Trail and it was truly a special day for all of us involved. As the bald eagle population in the area and t
Willy Wonka of Upstate Hides $100K ‘Golden Ticket’
The Upstate New York man known as the original "Mr. Jelly Belly" has taken his passion and love for Willy Wonka-style treasure hunts to the next level. David Klein says that somewhere in the lower 48 United States, he's hidden a treasure in the form of a "Golden Ticket" worth $100,000.
Cuomo: ‘The Great New York State Fair Will Go On!’
The sites, the sounds, the smells, the food, the demolition derby; anyone else longing for the return of state and county fairs? Well, you're not alone. A few months ago, Governor Cuomo hinted that the return of state fairs was something that he was prioritizing.
“I personally love the fair. I love what we’ve done with the fair,” the Governor said during a February news conference. He added “If
The (Unconfirmed) Dirty Secret of the ‘Red Seat’ on the USS Slater
A vital and historic piece of World War II history sits in her glory, restored and anchored in the waters of Albany's Hudson River. The USS Slater DE 766 in fact, is the only ship of its kind to remain afloat in the entire USA. But until recently, nobody talked about why one of the seats inside the ship is painted red, yet all others are painted black. What's the seedy story behind the "re
$30K Take 5 Ticket Sold in Schenectady County
Check your Take 5 ticket from the New York Lottery. Someone purchased a ticket from a a convenient store in Rotterdam Junction for last night's drawing and whoever won is sitting on some pretty serious money right now and they may not even know it.
Albany Sheriffs Looking for Person Who Shot Dog in Head
The Albany County Sheriff's Office released information on Wednesday about a dog they say was found in Berne and left for dead. According to the authorities, the dog was left in a ditch to die after it had apparently been shot multiple times, including one to the head.
It's as heartbreaking as it it infuriating and we're all hoping that whoever did this is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the
Capital Region Residents Make Extraordinary UFO Claims
A few weeks ago, while driving into the radio station on Friday morning April 2nd, at approximately 4:55 AM, I saw something in the sky over the Schenectady County Pine Bush. There were two bright lights, one in the upper east and and another upper west quadrant of the trapezoid-shaped object. As I turned the corner onto Kings Road, I continued to look up in the sky hoping for a good enough view