Poll: Is Justin Timberlake the most exciting thing to happen to the Capital Region?

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Live Nation announced yesterday Justin Timberlake is headed to the Times Union Center in July (on my birthday, thankyouverymuch :)). This got Brian, Chrissy and I talking about some of the most-exciting events in the Capital Region. Take the poll and tell us what we missed. Select answers will be used on air tomorrow.   [Read More]
Categories: FLY 92.3, Local news

ARA: Looking for a professional photographer who takes Santa pictures

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A reader asks: There a lot of local photographers and I am following a few in Facebook but it seems there is always someone new popping up. I found one (Sophia Sabella Photography) who is doing quick sessions with Santa for a very reasonable price but it appears she’s booked solid. Think your readers will […] [Read More]
Categories: ARA, Local news

‘Troy Girls’ video

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I love, love, LOVE that Royals song, so I’m all about this video parody called “Troy Girls.” The part about tats and twerking is especially entertaining. [Read More]

ARA: How to get my friend out of his cold weather funk

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A reader asks: A friend of mine who moved to Albany from Southern California is in a bit of a funk about chilly fall weather and the predictions of snow. Do your readers have any suggestions of an activity that might boost his mood? Please don’t suggest a tanning salon – he already goes – […] [Read More]
Categories: ARA, Local news

Vote: Who should win the ‘makeover’ from Colonie Center?

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“What Not to Wear” is going off the air, but that doesn’t mean every style-challenged woman in America has been helped. No, there are many more who could use a little 360-degree mirror. While we can’t bring Stacy London and Clinton Kelly to the Capital Region, we can still help women in the area improve […] [Read More]
Categories: Contests, Fashion, Local news

Obamacare makes it more costly to tan?

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We have so many ridiculous taxes in this country, and state, but this may be the silliest one I’ve seen in awhile. My colleague snapped this photo outside Planet Fitness: [Read More]

ARA: Looking for Christmas show/play recommendations in the Capital Region

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A reader asks: We can’t afford to go to NYC for the Radio City Christmas show. Can your readers recommend a local Christmas show/play, etc for my family to attend? We went to the Melodies of Christmas one year, but my kids were a little bored by it. [Read More]
Categories: ARA, Local news, Nightlife

Giveaway: $50 to Mazzone restaurants and $50 to NEFJ (and a game)

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This giveaway, since it’s likely to be one of my last for the year, is going to work a little differently than the others. I’m not promoting on the TU Facebook page and not pushing it out on Twitter other than the automated feed. No, this one is for all of you who read regularly. […] [Read More]
Categories: Contests, Local news
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