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UPDATED @ 3P -The barge with the crane on it has been corralled on the Mohawk River and officials are attempting to make it a more permanent mooring. The Twin Bridges have reopened. A 40 ft runaway barge with a 30 foot crane on top is heading toward the Twin Bridges, prompting authorities to close the bridges...

We just received word that Schenectady and the Town of Niskayuna are advising residents who are in low lying areas from Lock 7 to the Albany County line to evacuate immediately due to a possibility that Lock 7 may fail.

Like many area cities Troy has it’s hands full this morning with post Irene flooding. The Hudson River at Troy is flooding parts of downtown and still has yet to crest.

If you’ve never been to the Rockin’ On The River events in Troy, you’re missing out on a great time. Every Wednesday, starting this week through August there is a free concert in the Green Island Bridge parking lot behind Brown’s Brewing Co and Ryan’s Wake. It happens rain or shine and they have a great lineup this year too! Check out the schedule and more info after the jump.