Brian was born and raised in the Capital Region and currently lives in Albany. He's the co-host of the GNA Morning Show with Brian and Chrissy. When he’s not watching sports, eating fro-yo, playing poker, or trying to get in a quick nap, he’s hanging out with Brody; his ridiculously talented and handsome son. “Radio is my passion and I’m living out my dream! Every day we get the chance to change someone’s mood, perhaps their perspective, and hopefully make them laugh! What’s better than that?” E-Mail: brian@wgna.com
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Albany “Greek Feast” Drive-Thru This Weekend
Every year Greek Fest at St. Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church in Albany is a must-attend event for me, and many of you as well. Because of the pandemic, the event that normally attracts thousands of people has been postponed until next year. But good news. You can still Go…
Area Malls Lay Out New Rules and Adjusted Hours
After months of waiting, Crossgates Mall and Colonie Center, the Capital Region's biggest and busiest malls will finally be open for business this weekend. Under the new COVID-19 safety protocols mapped out by the Governor, the CDC and the malls themselves, things will be different before and after…
Missing: Local Teen Last Seen At Million Dollar Beach
Let's hope we can spread this message and help authorities safely find a missing teenager from the Capital Region.
Police are searching for a teenage boy who went missing on Monday and they hope someone out there can help by offering any information that could be useful in locating him. Th…
Police are searching for a teenage boy who went missing on Monday and they hope someone out there can help by offering any information that could be useful in locating him. Th…
Coxsackie Residents To Receive Generous Bill Relief
Here's to hoping the second half of 2020 - which started off on July 1st - is a little less chaotic and crazy than the first half of 2020. Residents who live in the Village of Coxsackie got some good news in the mail to kick it off as it was announced that they'd get relief from thei…
518 List of Firework Extravaganzas on the 4th
The "Summer of Bummer" continues as the bigger and more traditional 4th of July firework shows have been postponed or canceled due to COVID-19, but all is not lost! While some of the massive displays that we're used to seeing in downtown Albany, Clifton Park, and Lake George won't be happe…
Phased and Confused: When Will Rivers Casino Reopen?
It might be easier trying to hit a jackpot on a progressive slot machine than figure out what part of phase 4 Rivers Casino in Schenectady will reopen. Signs do point to it happening sooner rather than later, but it's still anyone's guess. Here's what we know so far.
Ford Allowing Vehicle Return If You Lose Job
If you've been wanting or needing a new vehicle but are fearful of taking on an added payment, the Ford Motor Company wants to help you buy without fear. On Monday it was announced that they're launching a new program called the "Ford Promise" designed for anyone af…
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 compell…
Albany Isn’t The Wild West, It Just Seems Like It
I live in Albany. You know, the city that literally seems to have gun violence daily, sometimes two or three times a day. If you didn't know any better, you'd think it was the Wild Wild West with all the shootouts.
It's weird. I don't feel unsafe in the city I live in, I truly don't. But if I didn…
It's weird. I don't feel unsafe in the city I live in, I truly don't. But if I didn…
Bloomin’ Gloom: Local Outback Forced to Close
A local Outback Steakhouse informed their staff on Monday that their onions won't be bloomin' and steaks won't be sizzlin' anymore as management decided to cease operations permanently after 14 years.