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

Re-Imagined ‘Greatest Show on Earth’ Returning to Upstate NY
The last time The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus came to Upstate NY was back in January 2017, and many thought the popular brand would never be back. At the time, the company was mired in controversy over its treatment of animals, ticket sales were sluggish, and the traveling band of circus performers, animals, and daredevils was basically doing a farewell tour after 146 years in b
Suspicious Death at Popular Upstate Attraction – Police Ask for Help
State Police ask for help while they investigate the mysterious death of a man they found at Ausable Chasm in the early hours of Sunday morning. Anyone with information regarding this incident to please contact state police at 518-873-2777. A suspicious death over the weekend in Upstate New York has prompted local police to ask for the public's help while they continue their investigation... Read
Massive Rally of 15K People to Shut Down Parts of Albany this Week
Last week a mid-March Nor'easter left many Capital Region residents scrambling while Mother Nature dumped a foot on us just days before St. Patricks's Day and March Madness hit the State Capital, but, we made it. And now, just when it seemed that things were slowly returning to normal in Albany, on Sunday there was news from the Albany Police Department about an upcoming large healthcare rally dow
Police in New York want you to Drive with a ‘Yellow Dot’ But Why?
Why are so many New Yorkers placing this "Yellow dot" sticker on their car? The answer may not only surprise you, but it may also actually save a life. So, what's up with the Yellow Dot that you are starting to see on cars in New York? "Yellow Dot" is a free program set up by the New York State Sheriff's Office that is used to assist first responders...
Police in Albany Need Help IDing Woman in Animal Cruelty Video
*Content warning: The post may contain some images, videos, and or information in regard to animal abuse and animal cruelty that some may find distressing. This could have been a lot worse if not for a good samaritan, but the video itself is pretty disturbing and today, Albany Police are asking for help in identifying a woman seen in the video who they say placed a living cat in a duffel bag and l
Looking Back at the Day UA Students Changed St. Patty’s Day Forever
The infamous Kegs and Eggs riots of 2011 changed how residents in Albany would celebrate St. Patrick's Day, as well as igniting a change at the University of Albany that had been a tradition for years. It had been rumored long before the incident, that school officials at the University at Albany wanted to do away with "Fountain Day", an annual event that brings thousands of students, fa
Popular Chain Files Bankruptcy – Is the Party Over in Upstate NY?
Party City is the largest retailer of party goods in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, operating over 750 company-owned and franchise outlets, with three right here in the Capital Region - but that number is dwindling. Last week, it was announced that the company filed for Chapter 11, and with that came news that headquarters shut down two of 17 New York stores, one in Manhattan and one in th

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