This Saturday, the music surely will be heard as far as the Hudson River.

The new Quail Street landmark, the Hudson River Coffee House, will host the Sunnyside of the Street Band, Meara McTague, Meagan Duffy, Ill Will and the Epidemic, the Big News, and many others this Saturday, June 4th at 5:00 p.m.

The coffee house (located at 227 Quail Street), which opened last fall by Anton Pasquill, has been a regular stop for many smaller acts.

This Saturday’s show is free of charge. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/hudsonrivercoffeehouse

“You Betcha” meets “You’re Fired!”

Developer and one-time presidential hopeful Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with former Alaska governor Sarah Palin in New York City tonight. Palin is currently on a bus tour of East Coast cities as she explores a potential 2012 run for the Republican nomination in a bid to unseat President Barack Obama.

Trump earlier this month ruled out a presidential run – in which the “pre-campaign” was highlighted by his prodding of the President to release his long-form birth certificate.

A Trump spokesperson said the two families would meet at Trump Tower and most likely be followed by dinner at an undisclosed location.

Last night’s fatal hit and run of six year old Jahvion Perez was not suspect Roy Sanders’ first dance with Troy Police.

On December 10, 2010, Sanders allegedly shot a man in the foot outside the Stewart’s near Glen and Sixth avenues and was charged by Troy Police with second degree attempted murder and first degree assault. It took officers nearly two full months to find Sanders.

Troy Police had located Sanders after a tip led to them to a gold 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee in South Troy. After a foot patrol made an unsuccesful attempt to apprehend Sanders, additional officers joined the pursuit that led to a canine unit finding Sanders hiding under a vehicle in a parking lot near Fifth and Congress.

Sanders is currently under investigation for the vehicular murder of six year old Jahvion Perez, who was pronounced dead late on Monday evening from injuries sustained by the black 2004 Ford F-150 driven by Sanders – who is 5′ 9″ and of medium build.

Family and friends of Perez held a memorial service in Troy at 1:00 p.m. today.

The City of Troy has announced they are issuing a $500 reward to anyone who knows the whereabouts of Sanders. If you have seen Sanders or know anything leading to his arrest, you can call Troy Police at (518) 270-4421.

Former New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Denise Sheehan has announced she will run for the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic incumbent Paula Mahan this fall.

Sheehan (c. at podium) during her tenure as NYS DEC Commissioner

Sheehan, 47, who served as DEC Commissioner for two years from 2005 to 2007 under Governor George E. Pataki, has recieved the endorsement from the Colonie Republican Committee. As Commissioner, Sheehan oversaw a $950 million dollar departmental budget, which is nearly ten times the size of the town’s annual budget.

Presently, Sheehan is currently the executive director of the Climate Registry, an environmental think tank that pushes forward “consistent” standards for greenhouse gas emissions into a singular database. In her role as executive director according to the organization’s website, “(Sheehan) is responsible for providing the strategic direction for The Registry and oversees its program, services and staff. She acts as chief liaison with the state and provincial Board members, as well as between states and provinces and their respective federal governments.”

Sheehan’s opponent, Paula Mahan, is seeking her third term as Town Supervisor. Mahan defeated Mary Brizzell in 2007 and fought off former Albany County Executive Michael Hoblock in 2009.

The suspect of last night’s fatal hit and run in Troy is still at large.

Roy Sanders, 21, of 49 Ingalls Avenue in Troy, is suspected of the hit and run death of six year old Jahvion Perez. The incident occurred at 7:45 p.m. near the intersection of Middleburgh and 10th Avenues. Sanders – driving a black 2004 Ford F-150 – hit Perez and immediately sped off, according to witnesses. Perez was to have been taken to Albany Medical Center, but was rushed to Albany Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead of head injuries.

The truck has since been recovered, but no sight of Sanders.

Perez is being remembered as “a sweet kid.” “In the summers, he would run up to me and ask me for money for ice cream,” said Trina Coleman, one of Jahvion Perez’s neighbors whose nephew went to school with the victim.

Troy Police are asking citizens if you know the whereabouts of Sanders, please call (518) 270-4421. Troy Mayor Harry Tutunjian is offering a $500 reward additionally.

Troy Police are currently searching for the driver of tonight’s hit and run that took the life of a six year old child.

Roy Sanders, 21, of 49 Ingalls Avenue struck six year old Jahvion Perez around 7:45 p.m. tonight near the intersection of 10th Street and Middleburgh Avenue. Sanders was driving a 2004 black Ford pick up truck with the license plate of 26009JS.

Perez was taken to Albany Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. Troy Police are asking citizens if you know the whereabouts of Sanders, please call (518) 270-4421. Troy Mayor Harry Tutunjian reportedly is offering a $500 reward additionally.

As a recent college graduate, I have successfully made it 4 years without plagiarizing. That is to say, I completed what I went to college for without cheating, and came out successful. Over the last few years, we have seen that the NCAA has cracked down on illegal actions by student athletes, namely illegal benefits received. Many of these athletes go to college simply to prepare themselves for the pro’s (if you don’t believe me, research one and done players in College Basketball; I’ll wait).  That is not to say that all athletes in college do not strive to receive the best education to have a meaningful career in life, but the ones in major programs who have a chance at entering the pro’s learn how to better themselves to make more money and be the best athlete possible.  Coaches in all sports try to make their athletes better people and to grow as individuals, but of course, there are always the bad apples.

Former Ohio State University Coach Jim Tressel would certainly fit into a category that he attempted to better the men that came out of his program. The vast majority of men that came from his program went on to be outstanding NFL players, but more importantly, outstanding individuals. Let’s not forget his 106-22 record over 10 years, and the plethora of efforts he made to better the school and community. The problem is not him resigning, but how the NCAA treated the entire situation as a whole.

One year ago before the NCAA Football season kicked off, numerous UNC players were ruled ineligible for numerous games because of illegal benefits. Go back before that and see New Orleans Saint RB Reggie Bush give his Heisman trophy back admits controversy on his status which USC is now being punished for. Remember number one pick Cam Newton? He almost didn’t play at the end of the year, the National Championship game or receive the Heisman simply because he was ACCUSED of being ineligible. What happened to the numerous Ohio State University players who were found to be ineligible at the end of last season right before their BCS bowl game? They were suspended for 5 games…the following season. Star Quarterback Terrelle Pryor and 4 other players were allowed to play in the BCS game in the season they were ruled ineligible to even participate in.

Almost every other school and program would not have had this luck. The NCAA chooses to punish at their discretion; the inequitable system called the BCS has proven that schools that bring in the most money can only be considered the top team. More importantly, it teaches us that cheating in some instances is okay.

We strive to teach children to play by the rules along with honesty and strong values when they are young. We teach children that going to college will continue their education and help them continue onto their desired career path. Unfortunately, the NCAA teaches us that depending who you are, bending or breaking the rules to benefit College Sports as a whole is wrong…depending on who you are of course.

Jeff Conaway, whose roles in TV’s “Taxi” and the 1978 motion picture “Grease,” is dead at 60.

Conaway died at Encino Hospital Medical Center of pneumonia, according to his sister. Conaway arrived two weeks ago, unconscious as a result to “too many prescribed drugs,” his sister continued.

From Kenicke to Bobby Wheeler, Conaway’s successes in the 1970s and 1980s led to a later career downfall that resulted in appearances on Dr. Drew’s “Celebrity Rehab” and “Celebrity Fit Club.”

Conaway admitted to having a harder time in the spotlight. “Hollywood can be a terrible place when you’re depressed. The pits,” Conaway once said. “I decided to change my life and do different things.”

Rick Perry’s attempting to be Sherman 2.0. If prodded enough, maybe you’ll run.

The longest serving Governor of Texas says he will now explore a presidential run for 2012 after repeating stating for months that his focus has been the State of Texas and its legislature. Perry, 61, has been governor since 2001 – having been elevated from his post of lieutenant governor under George W. Bush.

“I’m going to think about it,” said Perry at a ceremonial signing event in Austin, Tx. in reference to the calls to run.

Perry has been one of the original Tea Party allstars.

From your screen to your hand – the Knickerbocker Ledger returns to print!

Today, the new, “rag-style” print edition of the Knickerbocker Ledger will launch at the Hudson River Coffee House at 227 Quail Street in Albany. The print edition is a double-sided 8 1/2″ x 14″ legal sheet that is geared toward quick reading.

“When we originally had a print edition back in 2006, it was more of a digest. With trends now toward a swifter read – really just reading on the go, a double side works best for our readers,” said Joe Bonilla, chief executive officer of BASKnickerbocker Inc. “We had to start somewhere – I think we were setting the bar a little higher than what was needed,” said Jaqi Cohen, Vice President of BAS News and Managing Editor of the Knickerbocker Ledger, in reference to prior plans to come out with a digest format similar to the 2006 edition.

The first edition comes with six articles – ranging from the Research Foundation scandal to Randy Rose’s interview with the band Guster. Future editions plan to have a weekend “What to Do” section complete with event listings and movie screenings. Additionally, there are plans to release print-exclusive stories.

All issues of the Knickerbocker Ledger print edition are free of charge and will come out weekly on Fridays.