Hey there! It's me, Brian. Since you're here, let me tell you a little about myself. I was born and raised in Albany and currently live there with my girlfriend Samantha and our two cute little doggies named Biggie and Tiny. Adding to the nuthouse is my son Brody who is growing up incredibly fast, but getting more and more talented, funny, and handsome by the day. I feel very lucky to be able to spend time with you in the morning making you laugh, making you think, and sometimes even making you a little angry. But man, it's a privilege to do the show each and every day with Chrissy. I enjoy writing and talking about all things sports, wildlife, Capital Region nostalgia, interesting local people, and any and all of the quirky things I observe while living in the 518. E-Mail: brian@wgna.com
Brian
Pittsfield Man Wins 2nd Million Dollar Jackpot in 20 Years
How in the world does this happen and is it okay for me to be happy for this Pittsfield man, but not too happy? I mean, we all know someone who's pretty lucky, but this is off the charts stuff here.
According to WHDH.com a man in Pittsfield recently claimed a 1 million dollar jackpot f…
According to WHDH.com a man in Pittsfield recently claimed a 1 million dollar jackpot f…
Crossgates Mall Proposal Will Melt More Than Your Heart
Surrounded by the floral scents and tropical aromas of an oasis of wonderful candles, a local couple melted more than hearts when they got engaged inside Crossgates Mall Memorial Day Weekend at - you guessed it - a Yankee Candle.
According to a story by our friend Kristi from the Times Union, Caylan …
According to a story by our friend Kristi from the Times Union, Caylan …
12 Nostalgic Albany TV Commercials You Need To Watch Again
I'm a sucker for Capital Region nostalgia and every now and again I go down these rabbit hole searches to find anything uniquely exclusive and retro when it comes to the 518. Recently I started searching on YouTube for old, vintage and classic television commercials that aired for Capital Region re…
Troopers in Albany Rescue Ducklings Trapped in Drain
Perhaps we oughta call these men the real Duck Dynasty or how about, wait for it..... Duck, Duck Sleuths?
A family of ducks trying to cross a portion of I-87 in Albany ended up in a storm drain, stranded without their mom and probably had little chance for survival had it not been for the heroic…
A family of ducks trying to cross a portion of I-87 in Albany ended up in a storm drain, stranded without their mom and probably had little chance for survival had it not been for the heroic…
Lake George BBQ Fest: For the Love of Mountains & Meat
Lake George tourism has gotten absolutely smoked in the last year as a result of the pandemic and now that things are opening back up, it's officially time to smoke beef and pork and not the tourism industry. If you're passionate about mountains and meat, this August weekend&nb…
MA Store Owner Finds $1M Scratch-Off in Trash, Returns it to Customer
Imagine someone you know, or in this case see everyday, tosses a scratch-off lottery ticket in the trash because they assume it's worthless. Upon examining that discarded ticket you find out that it may in fact be a loser, but it hasn't been scratched fully. Not a .…
Man Slips Security, Hangs In Cockpit of Plane at Albany Int’l Airport
I have so many questions but first and foremost: Aren't airplanes locked when they sit idle at the airport?
Sheriff's say a man was able to slip past security at Albany International Airport in the early hours Monday morning and after going unnoticed, he inexplicably found his way inside an…
Sheriff's say a man was able to slip past security at Albany International Airport in the early hours Monday morning and after going unnoticed, he inexplicably found his way inside an…
Saratoga Deli Blasts Cuomo in Public Message to Patrons
While many people in the Capital Region seemed to be enjoying "maskless Wednesday" and the freedom associated with lesser restrictions, area local businesses are struggling to find the right balance between keeping their customers and employees safe while meeting government expecta…
Great Escape Retires Nostalgic 80’s Attraction
Some people who have already been to the Great Escape in Lake George this spring have snapped photos of this nostalgic attraction, hoping to preserve a childhood memory. Right now it just looks as if it's "temporarily closed," but this oldie but goodie is permanently ret…
From Donuts to Dinner, Albany Initiative to ‘Split Your Bill’ on Tuesday
Split the Bill NY, set up to encourage New Yorkers to frequent more restaurants and eat takeout, has worked wonders throughout the state. The successful program has bounced around throughout the state during the pandemic generating over $320,000 in revenue for restaurants that have participated.
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