WIBX 950 » albany http://wibx950.com Your News Talk and Sports Leader Fri, 24 May 2013 12:15:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Lockdown At The College Of Saint Rose Caused By Threat Of Rain http://wibx950.com/lockdown-at-the-college-of-saint-rose-caused-by-threat-of-rain/ http://wibx950.com/lockdown-at-the-college-of-saint-rose-caused-by-threat-of-rain/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 12:16:35 +0000 Kristine Bellino http://wibx950.com/?p=201061 A college campus in Albany, New York was on lockdown apparently because of the threat of bad weather.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/lockdown-at-the-college-of-saint-rose-caused-by-threat-of-rain/feed/ 0 College of Saint Rose Facebook page UFO Sighting Over Albany – April 14th [VIDEO] http://wibx950.com/ufo-sighting-over-albany-april-14th-video/ http://wibx950.com/ufo-sighting-over-albany-april-14th-video/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:28:16 +0000 Phil Nye http://lite987.com/?p=193250 Travelers on the Thruway in Albany, NY last night (April 14th, 2013) are reporting witnessing a UFO in the skies above the city.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/ufo-sighting-over-albany-april-14th-video/feed/ 0 Slideshow Bruce/flickr Seward: Root Out Corruption In Albany http://wibx950.com/seward-root-out-corruption-in-albany/ http://wibx950.com/seward-root-out-corruption-in-albany/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:04:15 +0000 Jim Rondenelli http://wibx950.com/?p=176367 Legislation that would end pension benefits for elected officials convicted of felonies has been introduced in the state Senate.

Senator James Seward is co-sponsoring the legislation.

He says the recent arrests and accusations of corruption involving state

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]]> http://wibx950.com/seward-root-out-corruption-in-albany/feed/ 0 Albany Man Arrested After Bringing Drugs To Turning Stone http://wibx950.com/albany-man-arrested-after-bringing-drugs-to-turning-stone/ http://wibx950.com/albany-man-arrested-after-bringing-drugs-to-turning-stone/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:11:33 +0000 Gino Geruntino http://wibx950.com/?p=162866 An Albany man is under arrest after State Police say he brought drugs to the Turning Stone Resort Casino.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/albany-man-arrested-after-bringing-drugs-to-turning-stone/feed/ 0 Gino Geruntino, WIBX State Police Arrest Man Who Stabbed State Trooper In Albany http://wibx950.com/state-police-arrest-man-who-stabbed-state-trooper-in-albany/ http://wibx950.com/state-police-arrest-man-who-stabbed-state-trooper-in-albany/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:55:12 +0000 Gino Geruntino http://wibx950.com/?p=160437 The man who allegedly assaulted a State Trooper at the Empire State Plaza in Albany on Sunday has been caught.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/state-police-arrest-man-who-stabbed-state-trooper-in-albany/feed/ 0 New York State Police State Police, Albany Police Searching For Suspect In Trooper Stabbing http://wibx950.com/state-police-albany-police-searching-for-suspect-in-trooper-stabbing/ http://wibx950.com/state-police-albany-police-searching-for-suspect-in-trooper-stabbing/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:56:50 +0000 Gino Geruntino http://wibx950.com/?p=159836 A New York State Trooper is recovering from stab wounds received during an assault in the concourse of the Empire State Plaza.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/state-police-albany-police-searching-for-suspect-in-trooper-stabbing/feed/ 0 Seward Attends Albany Gun Rally http://wibx950.com/seward-attends-albany-gun-rally/ http://wibx950.com/seward-attends-albany-gun-rally/#comments Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:58:16 +0000 Jim Rondenelli http://wibx950.com/?p=158487 Thousands attended a pro gun rally at the State Capitol yesterday, including Senator James Seward.

Seward says passing a bill that diminishes Second Amendment rights and makes criminals out of law abiding gun owners fails to address the real cause of gun violence.

In light of recent tragedies, Senator Seward says something must be done

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]]> http://wibx950.com/seward-attends-albany-gun-rally/feed/ 0 courtesy of Senator Seward's Office Pro Gun Rally In Albany Tomorrow http://wibx950.com/pro-gun-rally-in-albany-tomorrow/ http://wibx950.com/pro-gun-rally-in-albany-tomorrow/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:39:24 +0000 Jim Rondenelli http://wibx950.com/?p=157261 Another pro-gun rally will be held this week at the State Capitol.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/pro-gun-rally-in-albany-tomorrow/feed/ 0 Marc Piscotty, Getty Images Seward Stands With Gun Owners http://wibx950.com/seward-stand-with-gun-owners/ http://wibx950.com/seward-stand-with-gun-owners/#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:58:04 +0000 Jim Rondenelli http://wibx950.com/?p=149347 State Senator James Seward joined in a rally outside the state Capitol today in support of gun owners' rights.

Seward says law abiding gun owners made the trip to Albany to exercise their First Amendment right and express their opposition to the governor's gun control bill, which tramples on their Second Amdenment right.

He says he was proud to stand with them.

Seward voted against the NY

]]> http://wibx950.com/seward-stand-with-gun-owners/feed/ 0 courtesy of Senator James Seward Governor Andrew Cuomo Launches Website Explaining Gun Law http://wibx950.com/governor-andrew-cuomo-launches-website-explaining-gun-law/ http://wibx950.com/governor-andrew-cuomo-launches-website-explaining-gun-law/#comments Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:21:39 +0000 Gino Geruntino http://wibx950.com/?p=139133 Albany, NY (WIBX) - If you're having trouble understanding Governor Andrew Cuomo's recently signed gun law, a new website explaining it is here to help.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/governor-andrew-cuomo-launches-website-explaining-gun-law/feed/ 0 New York Rising Website Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott Is Launching Google Ad Campaign To Encourage New Yorkers To Move To Texas Where Citizens Have The Right To Bear Arms http://wibx950.com/texas-attorney-general-greg-abbott-is-launching-google-ad-campaign-to-encourage-new-yorkers-to-move-to-texas-where-citizens-have-the-right-to-bear-arms/ http://wibx950.com/texas-attorney-general-greg-abbott-is-launching-google-ad-campaign-to-encourage-new-yorkers-to-move-to-texas-where-citizens-have-the-right-to-bear-arms/#comments Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:12:27 +0000 Kristine Bellino http://wibx950.com/?p=138636 Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is launching a Google ad campaign designed to get New Yorkers to move to Texas.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/texas-attorney-general-greg-abbott-is-launching-google-ad-campaign-to-encourage-new-yorkers-to-move-to-texas-where-citizens-have-the-right-to-bear-arms/feed/ 0 Brendan Smialowski, Getty Images Gun Control Negotiations Continue In Albany http://wibx950.com/gun-control-negotiations-continue-in-albany/ http://wibx950.com/gun-control-negotiations-continue-in-albany/#comments Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:35:39 +0000 Jim Rondenelli http://wibx950.com/?p=134418 Albany, NY (WIBX) - Debate on a gun control package continues in Albany.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/gun-control-negotiations-continue-in-albany/feed/ 0 Scott Olson, Getty Images Jingle Bell World Record Attempt In Albany At Times Union Center With Mayor Jerry Jennings And Santa Claus http://wibx950.com/jingle-bell-world-record-attempt-in-albany-at-times-union-center-with-mayor-jerry-jennings-and-santa-claus/ http://wibx950.com/jingle-bell-world-record-attempt-in-albany-at-times-union-center-with-mayor-jerry-jennings-and-santa-claus/#comments Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:43:03 +0000 Kristine Bellino http://wibx950.com/?p=129880 Albany, NY (WIBX) - The jury is still out on whether an Albany event will set a Guinness World Record, but Recordsetter is prepared to witness history in the making just for the fun of it.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/jingle-bell-world-record-attempt-in-albany-at-times-union-center-with-mayor-jerry-jennings-and-santa-claus/feed/ 0 Matt McGee, Flickr "Caravan of Corruption" Stops In Utica http://wibx950.com/caravan-of-corruption-stops-in-utica/ http://wibx950.com/caravan-of-corruption-stops-in-utica/#comments Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:45:13 +0000 Gino Geruntino http://wibx950.com/?p=115998 Utica, NY (WIBX) - Caricatures of fifteen former politicians, including former senators Pedro Espada and Joseph Bruno, were on display as the "Caravan of Corruption" made a stop in Utica yesterday afternoon.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/caravan-of-corruption-stops-in-utica/feed/ 0 Gino Geruntino, WIBX FBI Renewing Efforts To Combat MoneyPak Virus / Reveton Ransomware Drive-By Scam http://wibx950.com/fbi-renewing-efforts-to-combat-moneypak-virus-reveton-ransomware-drive-by-scam/ http://wibx950.com/fbi-renewing-efforts-to-combat-moneypak-virus-reveton-ransomware-drive-by-scam/#comments Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:39:23 +0000 Kristine Bellino http://wibx950.com/?p=110288 Albany, NY (WIBX) - The Federal Bureau of Investigation is renewing warnings about an online threat that threatens computer users with jail time if they do not pay a fine.  As soon as the message is opened it unleashes a virus that locks the computer.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/fbi-renewing-efforts-to-combat-moneypak-virus-reveton-ransomware-drive-by-scam/feed/ 0 Federal Bureau of Investigation / IC3 Website 2012 Vote: It Is Easier Than Ever To Register To Vote In Utica, New York But The Deadline Is Approaching http://wibx950.com/2012-vote-it-is-easier-than-ever-to-register-to-vote-in-new-york-but-the-deadline-is-approaching/ http://wibx950.com/2012-vote-it-is-easier-than-ever-to-register-to-vote-in-new-york-but-the-deadline-is-approaching/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:47:03 +0000 Kristine Bellino http://wibx950.com/?p=106781 Marcy, NY (WIBX) - New York State is increasing the push to get eligible voters registered.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/2012-vote-it-is-easier-than-ever-to-register-to-vote-in-new-york-but-the-deadline-is-approaching/feed/ 0 Matthew Cavanaugh, Getty Images Non-Invasive CoolSculpting Procedure Is Turning Heads http://wibx950.com/non-invasive-coolsculpting-procedure-is-turning-heads/ http://wibx950.com/non-invasive-coolsculpting-procedure-is-turning-heads/#comments Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:46:45 +0000 Gino Geruntino http://wibx950.com/?p=98781 Albany, NY (WIBX) - Whether it be love handles, a spare tire or the dreaded muffin top, fat has always had a way of hanging around. But, thanks to a new procedure using a controlled cooling applicator, there is a new non-invasive way to remove unwanted fat cells.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/non-invasive-coolsculpting-procedure-is-turning-heads/feed/ 0 Photo provided by CoolSculpting. Cuomo Predicts Minimum Wage Debate Will Stall http://wibx950.com/cuomo-predicts-minimum-wage-debate-will-stall/ http://wibx950.com/cuomo-predicts-minimum-wage-debate-will-stall/#comments Wed, 23 May 2012 11:58:10 +0000 Kristine Bellino http://wibx950.com/?p=71152 Albany, NY (WIBX) - Governor Cuomo says that it is unlikely that the debate on the minimum wage hike will be resolved before the end of this legislative session in Albany.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/cuomo-predicts-minimum-wage-debate-will-stall/feed/ 0 401K, Flickr Does Utica Get A Bad Rap? Question of the Day http://wibx950.com/does-utica-get-a-bad-rap-question-of-the-day/ http://wibx950.com/does-utica-get-a-bad-rap-question-of-the-day/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 10:43:52 +0000 Kristine Bellino http://wibx950.com/?p=69249 Utica, NY (WIBX) - A Getty Images Photographer's photographic essay is irking Utica city officials and champions of the City.  Now many pushed to action are rallying around what they say is one of the most diverse and exciting places to live.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/does-utica-get-a-bad-rap-question-of-the-day/feed/ 0 Gino Geruntino, WIBX You Can Be An Extra In An HBO Movie About Muhammad Ali! http://wibx950.com/you-be-an-extra-in-a-hbo-movie-about-muhammad-ali/ http://wibx950.com/you-be-an-extra-in-a-hbo-movie-about-muhammad-ali/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 18:54:11 +0000 WIBX http://wibx950.com/?p=66821 If you are an aspiring actor then you have a chance to be involved in an HBO movie that will be filmed in the Capital Region.

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