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Watch 'The Voice' on News Channel 13 (NBC) tonight at 8 pm. There is rooting interest in a country artist on Team Reba that has made it to the Knockout Rounds. Not only will he be performing to stay on the show, but he will also be giving a signal to all of his Upstate New York fans.

Sometimes it's more impactful to hear an innocent child talk about the amazing work that St. Jude does.

Zoinks! Check out this home on Highbridge Road in Schenectady, each year it's one of the best-decorated Halloween houses in the Capital Region!

We are lucky to live in the vast, beautiful upstate region of New York, more specifically known to us simply as the "Capital Region."  But the reality is, that's about as simple as it gets. I've lived in this area my entire life, and the differences between towns, cities, villages, and hamlets can be astonishing.  Not just the way each one looks and feels, but how it's pronounced or trie

I took my son to the 9/11 exhibit at the NYS Museum and tried my best to explain to him what happened that day. It wasn't easy, but I felt it was necessary.

Brian and Chrissy are very different when it comes to their feelings about heading back to school. Chrissy couldn't wait to return to school every year while Brian was dragged to school kicking and screaming. We asked our listeners, which is your kid, a 'Chrissy' or a 'Brian'...

Beginning tomorrow morning just after 6 AM, and running through Friday until about 7 PM, GNA, the radio station that you know - and love -  will sound a little bit different.

Sunday's 1 pm Bills/Browns Game is Not Televised in Many Parts of Upstate - Including Albany. Buffalo is expected to get absolutely annihilated by snow this weekend - and for a city that prides itself on toughness and grit, moving the Bills game out of New York is the ultimate kick to the gut...

Did You Know? A rock legend recently explained how he was inspired to write one of the biggest 80's rock songs after he was caught speeding in Upstate NY while on his way from Albany Airport to Lake Placid for a show. Thinking that the speed limit back in the 1980s was 65 MPH, this lead-footed rocker gassed it up to 62 MPH, only to get pulled over.  Here's the rest of the story: The Lyrics "I

Is it possible that one of the FBI's "10 Most Wanted Fugitives" is hiding out somewhere in the Adirondacks? The Feds think so... Authorities won't rule anything out, and even at 83 years old, Eugene Palmer is one of America's most sought-after fugitives...

These are the must-have hot dogs in the Capital Region.

The NFL Playoffs continue with 4 more games this weekend, and these next few weeks are my favorite of the entire season; it's like March Madness for the NFL.  The matchups are all pretty compelling, but there's one, in particular, that is sure to captivate many football fans throughout Upstate New York. Fo...

The NFL Playoffs kick-off this weekend, and these next two weeks are my favorite of the entire season; it's like March Madness for the NFL.  We have games on Saturday, Sunday, and even Monday night this weekend. For many in the Capital Region, and throughout New York state, all eyes will be on the Bills versus Patriots clash on Saturday night in primetime, 8:15 pm on ESPN. It...

We did a poll on our WGNA Facebook to try and find the best sports bar in the Capital Region where the game is always on, and Bills fans can feel welcome.  It turns out, there are quite a few places including Albany, Clifton Park, Troy, Colonie, Malta, Saratoga, and Hudson Falls and we think we have found the 5 best Bills Backers Bars west of Buffalo. ...

A vital and historic piece of World War II history sits in her glory, restored and anchored in the waters of Albany's Hudson River.  The USS Slater DE 766 in fact, is the only ship of its kind to remain afloat in the entire USA.  But until recently, nobody talked about why one of the seats inside the ship is painted red, yet all others are painted black.  What's the seedy story behind the "re

Who is Eugene Palmer and what is he accused of? Eugene Palmer is one of America's most sought-after fugitives.  This alleged cold-blooded killer has been on the run for nearly a decade, disappearing shortly after the murder of his daughter-in-law in 2012.  Pa...

The big day is here. Finally the debut of that NFL Amazon "Stat That" commercial that I am in will be airing today (Thanksgiving Day).

We remember the jingles, the catchphrases, and the celebrities who starred in them. These are 13 Classic TV Commercials the Capital Region Will Never Forget. 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 clas

New legislation just signed by the Governor will try to eliminate the most maddening thing that you absolutely hate about your phone.

The Lyrics "It took me 16 hours to get to L.A. Gonna write me up a 125 Post my face wanted dead or alive Take my license, all that jive I can't drive 55!"  Sammy Hagar claims that he was traveling through Albany when he got the speeding ticket that inspired his '80s hit "I Can't Drive 55!"

It is the biggest Country show of the fall, and you can still buy your tickets. But if you need a reason why to go, here are 43 very convincing ones.

I was driving into the radio station the other morning passing the Lark Street establishments that I normally see each day when something unusual caught my eye.  This was a departure from the regular pizza and calzone places or little convenience stores that normally make up my morning commute. ...

While the future of Governor Cuomo remains up in the air, one thing that many New Yorkers agree on - and appears quite clear-  is that he should resign or step down.  People are just finding different ways to express it. As media from all over the Capital Region and beyond hunkered down to cover the explosive sexual harrassment allegations against Governor Cuomo in Albany on Wednesday, there was a

Mario Cardenas admitted he was nervous when Barstool Sports founder and President Dave Portnoy came into his brand new, recently opened pizza joint called West Ave Pizzeria. Cardenas had only been open for about a month, and the impromptu visit by Portnoy came on a day when they were dealing with some unforeseen issues...

Dramatic video shows the July 30th explosion that obliterated an Old Forge home sending debris flying hundreds of feet into area water.  Photos of the aftermath are as equally mind-blowing.  It truly is miraculous that there weren't any serious injuries. Autho...

Are things in the Spa City really this bad? The outspoken owner of a very popular deli in the heart of Saratoga Springs is counting down the days until the animals leave town and track season is over. But he's not talking about the thoroughbreds...

Saratoga, Schenectady, Albany, and Troy nightlife is buzzing once again. Bars and restaurants are packed and many of are finally getting back to our regular social life and dating scene. Summertime in the Capital Region can - and should be -  be an exciting time But it can also be somewhat dangerous, especially for women. ...

Throughout the years, Ticonderoga has become a Star Trek paradise of sorts for legions of "Trekkies" throughout the Capital Region and beyond.  It all started over 25 years ago when James Cawley and his grandfather decided to "rebuild" some of the incredible Star Trek sets for super fans to enjoy. Cawley, th...

How can you not love that happy doggo look on her face?  This highly trained, very good girl was instrumental in helping the New York State Police in a drug and gun bust on Friday that resulted in the confiscation of cocaine and an illegally possesed handgun.  He...

Bear sightings seem to be the norm these days throughout the Capital Region, and while it's always wise to keep a safe distance, our natural curiosity makes it impossible to veer away.   Bears are curious creatures too, and in the hunt for food, they sometimes get themselves into some pretty precarious situations and this happened recently in Greene County. A...