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Cape Never Comes Off September’s Hometown Hero
Cape Never Comes Off September’s Hometown Hero
Cape Never Comes Off September’s Hometown Hero
Maureen White-Schock of Ballston Spa is not only on the front lines at Albany Medical Center dealing with the high stress, high demand job of the health care world during the pandemic, but continues her job when she gets home. While she certainly is grateful to be blessed with a wonderful husband and two children, she assumes the responsibility of caregiver to her mother-in-law, who unfortunately
103.9 The Breeze Honors Dynamic Duo From Castleton
103.9 The Breeze Honors Dynamic Duo From Castleton
103.9 The Breeze Honors Dynamic Duo From Castleton
We were able to track down Joanna Finkle while she was hard at work at the Crisp Cannoli .Joanna makes up 1/2 of the dynamic duo that operate the popular bakery/cafe in Castleton where her and her brother Jason not only feed hungry customers, but give back as well. One of their best customers, a woman by the name of Karen, emailed us to nominate the brother/sister team because as someone who frequ
July’s Hometown Hero is Hardworking EMT x 3
July’s Hometown Hero is Hardworking EMT x 3
July’s Hometown Hero is Hardworking EMT x 3
We called Beau Dushane to pass along the news that he was our Hometown Hero for the month of July and we were actually lucky to get a hold of him. Beau is one busy man juggling not one or two, but three different jobs for ambulance companies down in the Catskills. Dushane's cousin Katie felt compelled enough to email us and nominate this hard-working man who we had the pleasure to talk to, but we
103.9 The Breeze Honors Mom & Son Dynamic Duo
103.9 The Breeze Honors Mom & Son Dynamic Duo
103.9 The Breeze Honors Mom & Son Dynamic Duo
Laurie Barrett and her 17-year-old son Brandon from Mechanicville are June's 2020 Hometown Heroes.  What an absolute pleasure it was getting to know these two very philanthropic, caring people.  It's nice to know that during these trying times, people are using their extra time for good, especially our youth.
Mechanicville Hero Turning Dreams into Reality
Mechanicville Hero Turning Dreams into Reality
Mechanicville Hero Turning Dreams into Reality
May's Hometown Hero sounds like one of the most generous and kind men you'll want to know.  His name is Jim Welch and he's from Mechanicville.  Jim does something truly unique for children in need by offering up the gift of a comfortable place to sleep.  Jim and a group of volunteers donate their time, energy and resources to literally make custom beds for kids.  Listen to the heartwarming phone c
April Hometown Hero Makes Miracles For Our Military
April Hometown Hero Makes Miracles For Our Military
April Hometown Hero Makes Miracles For Our Military
Melody is the Director of Veterans Miracle Center, and when we called her to inform her that she was April's Hometown Hero, she was incredibly grateful.   But, she was also in the midst of doing a million things for our Veterans and active military, so we kept it rather brief.   Please take a moment to listen to our call to Melody; it may inspire you to help out some true American heroes in a time
March Hometown Hero Cares with Kindness
March Hometown Hero Cares with Kindness
March Hometown Hero Cares with Kindness
When we called to speak to Christopher Fain from Albany, immediately we knew that he was someone passionate about the volunteer work he does for sick kids at Albany Medical Center. He got a little choked up when we told him he was nominated to be a Hometown Hero by a friend who admires his heart and his good will. After speaking with Chris for a few minutes, we began to marvel at the work he and h
Captain Mom-Erica: February’s Hometown Hero
Captain Mom-Erica: February’s Hometown Hero
Captain Mom-Erica: February’s Hometown Hero
When we talked to Lieutenant Erica Debie from the Ballston Lake Fire Department to inform her that she'd been nominated to be February's Hometown Hero she immediately corrected us. "I'm the Captain now, guys" she quickly informed us.  The promotion happened recently and we were thrilled to hear about her recently anointed honor.  Erica Debie from Burnt Hills is not only the captain of th
Hometown Superhero Helps Friend In Need
Hometown Superhero Helps Friend In Need
Hometown Superhero Helps Friend In Need
Nichole Naccarato from Latham is January's Hometown Hero after an enlightening email submission from her friend Stephanie Joslin.  Stephanie wrote to tell about this amazing woman who went from being a workout buddy to so much more, especially when times got tough.

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