Brian

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

Change at # 1! Poll Updates the 10 Best High Schools in Capital Region
What's the BEST Public High School in the Capital Region? When it comes to public high schools in the Capital Region, there's no shortage of great ones - and shout out to all of the teachers and educators who shape and mold our kids. With that being said, bragging rights are on the line here, and there's a new number # 1 when it comes to the best public high schools in the Capital Region based upo
Police Chopper in Upstate Flies Over Secret Pot Field – Man Arrested!
Colonie Man Arrested after State Police Flew Over his Pot Field A man in Upstate New York was arrested last week when a State Police helicopter located a large number of pot plants growing in a field right here in the Capital Region. While the perception of marijuana and marijuana use has changed dramatically over the last few years, growing it yourself,  with the intent to sell is a totally diffe
7 Popular Hair-Raising Haunted Attractions – Just Minutes from Albany!
The Top Hair-Raising Haunts, Hayrides, and Houses in Upstate NY - Just Minutes from Albany! It's that time of year in Upstate NY when leaves start changing color, football fills our weekend, your girlfriend can't get enough of pumpkin-spice all the things, nights are cooler, apples get picked, and friends and families come together for some frightening fun...
No Bones About It! Must-See ‘Skeleton House’ in Rensselaer County
Is this the Most Spooktacular House in Rensselaer County? It could be... I guess you could say that this is one Halloween House in Rensselaer County putting the howl in Halloween, perhaps even the kill in Poestenkill.  See the 80 + decorations outside of a house in Poestenkill that has become an annual drive-thru for families and is so popular, that it stops traffic! But there's not a wh... Read M
Stillwater Man with Magnificent Mullet Ranked Top 25 in USA!
Scott Salvadore from Stillwater is known to many as the light-hearted, hard-working, blue-collar guy who earns an honest living doing tree work and landscaping for one of the two businesses he owns. But these days, when Salvadore isn't cutting trees or working on lawns, he's manicuring his own melon, which happens to be fully engulfed in one of the most specular displays of a Tennessee Tophat that
Upstate Takeover! A Complete Sea of Bills Mafia Invaded Miami this Weekend!
The Bills lost a tough game to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday in front of a massive gang of Bills Backers, many from Upstate NY, who literally took over the city ahead of the game. I've never been to South Beach before, but I imagine it looks much different than it did over the weekend before thousands of Buffalo Bills fans convened in Miami ahead of the big game between the Dolphins and Bills... Re
Changes to a Popular Spot in Saratoga! What’s ‘Deli After Dark’?
Drink specials, a late-night food menu, and free video games!  Things are heating up "After Dark" inside Saratoga's Broadway Deli in Saratoga Springs, NY! Daniel Chessare, the outspoken owner of Saratoga's Broadway Deli, has never shied away from speaking his truths, much to the delight of customers and people who follow his deli on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Many of...
Man in Upstate NY Shares Nudes of Ex-GF in a Work Group Chat
Ex-Rated! A man in Upstate New York was arrested recently for allegedly sharing private, possibly x-rated photos of his ex-girlfriend with colleagues from work in a group chat. I'm not sure if this man's alleged misdemeanor happened while he was working, or if this was something done after hours, chatting it up with his boys from the office, but either way, it's not good - and it's certainly not l
‘All Elite’ Pro Wrestler from Albany ‘Salutes’ Hometown Crowd!
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is an American professional wrestling promotion based in Jacksonville, Florida, rolled into town on Wednesday night, bringing attitude, excitement, drama, and a host of talented professional wrestlers. Even if you weren't at the MVP Arena in Albany last night, you might recognize some of the names on the roster like former WWE Superstars like Chris Jericho, and Bryan Dani
One Dead, Police Search for Driver After Hit-and-Run in Albany
The victim sustained "serious injuries" and was pronounced deceased at the scene as a result of the reckless driver, who at the time this article was published, has yet to be caught.   One Dead, Police Search for Driver After Albany Hit-and-Run Sirens were screaming through parts of downtown Albany on Wednesday afternoon as first responders rushed to aid a woman struck by a hit-and-run d
Did You Know? A Speeding Ticket in Upstate NY Inspired Iconic Rock Song!
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Montgomery County Woman All Smiles After $1M Scratch-Off Payday!
A woman in Montgomery County closed out her summer on the highest of highs last week when it was announced by the NY Lottery she had claimed a giant lump-sum payment after hitting a scratch-off jackpot! Congratulations to Valerie Kevlin of Amsterdam New York, winner of a $1M dollar grand prize after she scratched her way through a game from the NY Lottery called X SERIES: 20X. ...

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