Bryen
Digital Managing Editor for Townsquare Media of Albany
Digital Format Captain for Country - Townsquare Media Group
Bryen
Boston Bombing Update: Only Two Devices Were Found, 176 Casualties and 3 Deaths
April 16, 2013 A press conference was held Tuesday morning (4/16) which cleared up some confusion regarding earlier reports of there being other devices, and where the FBI is in their investigation. We continue to send our prayers and thoughts to the victims and their families. Here is a recap of the press conference:
Two Explosions at Boston Marathon
April 15, 2013 There have been two confirmed bombs detonated near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. We are updating this post as new information comes in. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the victims.
Refresh this page for updates as we add them. Latest information will be on the top:
Two Suspicious Deaths Being Investigated in Rotterdam
April 10, 2013 UPDATE at 7:30 PM: There are reports that a mother and daughter have been found strangled in the home. The initial call was to the fire department for a structure fire which was quickly put out when they arrived.
Roger Ebert Dead at Age 70
April 4, 2013 The Chicago Sun-Times reports that movie critic Roger Ebert has died at age 70. Ebert reviewed movies for the Chicago Sun-Times for 46 years and on television for 31 years. He lost his lower jaw in a fight with cancer but recovered and returned to reviewing movies. He just days ago announced that he would be taking a leave to fight the cancer that had returned.
April Fools Google Maps are Treasure Maps
April 1, 2013 If you looked at Google Maps today and wondered why they offering 'treasure' map mode, take a glace at the calendar and you'll notice that it is April 1st. We started looking around the Albany area for buried treasure but we didn't find much of anything.
However there were some other fun features with the joke maps.
Did You See the Meteor in the Albany Sky? [VIDEO]
March 23, 2013 Friday night (3/22/2013) Twitter was lit up with reports of a meteor in the sky above Albany - and this morning (3/23)several meteorological societies and groups are confirming in fact that a meteor did pass through the sky, likely traveling southwest from Massachusetts over Albany, and toward Maryland and points south. There were even reports from Florida and Canada! Check out some videos captured on a dashcam!
Seize the Deal is Having a One Day Sale
March 20, 2013 We get it, times are tough and we want to help you out. We convinced our bosses to give you 60% off absolutely everything at SeizeTheDeal.com. We're talking food, entertainment and more…all 60% off. The catch is it only lasts today, so don't waste any time!
Is Cleaning Better than Chocolate?
March 20, 2013 An article in the Wall Street Journal talks about how cleaning supplies and chemicals are getting stronger and more durable, thanks to an rise in the number of people who are 'super cleaners' - that is they clean so much that you think they're going to scrub the countertop right off. One of the people interviewed in the article said that it's better than chocolate - wait - what?
Albany’s Living Legends [LIST]
March 20, 2013
Where Can You Get Green Tea Kit Kat Bars?
March 18, 2013 We are all fans of Kit Kat - the wafer covered in chocolate that you just can't stop eating when you start, but what if they were a bit healthier? Okay - just because it has green tea on the label doesn't mean it's healthy but they are tasty and also why they have become a bit of a trend. Problem - they aren't sold in the United States, so how do you get them?