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
Famous TV Celebrity Makes ADK Trek! Spotted on Lake George!
Famous TV Celebrity Makes ADK Trek! Who was Recently Spotted on Lake George?
Celebrity sightings aren't all that unusual in Upstate New York, we know the rich and famous love to hobnob in Saratoga Springs and most certainly the stunning Adirondack region of New York...
Albany Confirms First Case of Rare Monekypox Virus – Now What?
Albany Confirms First Case of Rare Monkeypox Virus - Now What?
Albany County Executive Dan McCoy announced on Tuesday that the first confirmed case of the possibly deadly monkeypox virus has been detected in an Albany believed to have traveled out of state...
Gilded Age 2 to Film in Albany this Summer – Here are the Dates!
Filming for "The Gilded Age 2" will begin in Albany later next month, and details recently surfaced about when and where they'll be shooting!
Back in May, the production team of "The Gilded Age" announced they were scouting locations in Rhode Island and New York for season two of the popular HBO series set in 1880's New York City...
Family of Geese Mowed Down in Schoharie County – Two are Dead!
A Schoharie County man is heartbroken and shaken after he learned that a family of geese was hit by a ruthless driver in Schoharie County on Monday morning -killing two of them. The driver at this time is unknown - but perhaps that can change.
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TV Storm Chaser Hunts Down Tornado in Upstate NY! What did he See?
TV Storm Chaser Hunts Down Tornado in Upstate NY! Watch the video below...
Reed Timmer, an American meteorologist known for his work on the Discovery Channel reality television series Storm Chasers, started his hours-long journey through New York on Monday in Albany...
Upstate Hiker Encounters a Rare Rattler! You Won’t Believe What Happens Next!
Does your fear of rattlesnakes - or any snake- prevent you from going into the woods? If you said yes, you're not alone!
There are people who will not hike because they're afraid of being attacked by a rattlesnake - and I totally get it. Snakes ...
13 Celebs That Love Saratoga & Could Be Spotted Any Time!
Here Are the 13 Celebs That Love Saratoga & Could Be Spotted Any Time!
Celebrities love Saratoga Springs for a variety of reasons, but the race course is definitely at the top of the list. Since the Spa City's best celebrity spotting season is now upon us, let's look at the celebs most likely to be seen.
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After 26 Years Popular Restaurant in Albany Posts Heartfelt Goodbye
A few weeks ago, the managers of a popular mainstay restaurant in Albany surprised its patrons by announcing a "temporary" shut down for a few weeks. But their latest announcement is anything but temporary.
While it raised a few eyebrows, it was only because the staff wanted to take a much-needed and well-deserved break...
Police in Schenectady County Warn About Scam that May Look Legit
Scammers will stop at nothing to get your money, even if it means unlawfully posing as local law enforcement and threatening jail time if you don't comply!
It might sound far-fetched to some, but police say it's happening - and they tell us to look out for the elderly who are primo targets...
Imaginative and Fun! See Inside the New Children’s Museum in Saratoga
It's official! The Children’s Museum at Saratoga and the Children’s Museum of Science and Technology joined forces and created a super museum in Saratoga Springs and from the looks of it, it's pretty awesome.
A bunch of new and exciting exhibits is now on display inside the museum located at 65 South Broadway inside the Lincoln Bathhouse of the Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs.
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Demolition to Start in the City of Troy – Some Roads Closed for Months!
The Uncle Sam's Parking Garage in Troy - deemed unsafe for years - will be smashed to bits over the next few months and the demolition will get underway today in the "Collar City".
While crews get to work on the nearly 50-year-old structure, the City of Troy announced that many roads and areas will have parking restrictions, while some areas may be closed altogether for many months...
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ValleyCats to Honor Clifton Park Star with Own Bobblehead Night
Former Shen Standout to be Honored During "I Love Upstate New York Night" at Joe Bruno Stadium in Troy.
Unfortunately, former Shen star and World Series Atlanta Braves standout Ian Anderson won't be in Troy for the ValleyCats game on Wednesday night, but they'll be no shortage of Anderson's likeness throughout the ballpark...
Upstate NY Rescue Team Locates 3 Kids Lost on Top of Mountain
9-yr-old Helps Upstate Rescue Team Locate 3 Kids Lost on Mountain
When 3 kids in Fulton County went missing for a period of time on Sunday, the oldest, a 9-year-old, helped dispatchers and emergency personnel pinpoint their location for a successful recovery...
Axe Thrower from Albany a Favorite to Win Upcoming World Championship
An Axe Thrower from Albany is the Favorite to Win the 2022 World Championship in Minnesota Later this Month!
Axe-throwing venues became a big thing in Upstate New York over the last few years, especially during the pandemic when we seemingly faced a shortage of fun things to do...
Morgan Wallen Gives SPAC VIP’s to a Recently Arrested Super Fan!
Morgan Wallen gives SPAC VIP to a recently arrested super fan!
A Morgan Wallen superfan from New Hampshire was treated to VIP at SPAC last night during Wallen's sold-out show, just one week after this young man's arrest went viral.
You may have heard the story about a Morgan Wallen superfan who got arrested in New Hampshire last week for underage possession of alcohol while wearing a t-shirt that
Teacher in Upstate Arrested After Allegations of Sexual Abuse from 4 Kids
A longtime teacher in Saratoga County was arrested on Wednesday, and the allegations lobbied against him by as many as four minors are being called "terribly disturbing" by the school's superintendent.
The District has been made aware of allegations of improper behavior against one of our longtime staff members; allegations that if true, are terribly disturbing to all of us...
Morgan Wallen Sold Out SPAC! 11 Things to Know if You’re Going to the Show!
An enormous crowd is expected at SPAC Thursday night when one of country music's hottest stars returns to Upstate New York and we know you can't wait!
Morgan Wallen's "The Dangerous Tour" featuring special guest Hardy has been sold out in the Capital Region for months and anticipation for Thursday night's mega-show feels like an all-time high...
76 Million Year Old T-Rex For Sale in NY! How Much Would You Pay?
Want to own a 76 million-year-old T. Rex skeleton? Of course, you do!
I would put in a bid for this incredible fossil - but I don't think I have the room in my house - that and the fact that my $2-$3 thousand dollar bid wouldn't even purchase me a piece of its toenail.
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Missing 8-Year-Old Boy! Last Seen Getting Off Bus in Albany
The Albany Police Department sent a Nixle advisory alerting residents in Upstate New York about a young boy who apparently ran away from home and was last seen just after 7 AM Tuesday morning - and they need your help getting him home safe!
Albany Police Attempting to Locate Missing 8-Year-Old - But they Don't Believe He's in Danger
The boy's name is Brandon Isio, and Albany Police say he ran away
Celebrity Hits Up Dive Bar in Upstate – Then Jams with Local Band!
High Pines, a local band from Upstate New York was performing their regular set of funk, jazz, and rock-infused hits when they were surprised by a celebrity who stopped into Maloney’s Pub in Hammondsport, NY over the weekend.
But this A-list celeb wasn't interested in just having a few drinks while kicking back to watch the show, he wanted to get involved- and he did.
So,...
Thieves from Capital Region Are On the Run – Have You Seen Them?
They may think they're the Bonnie and Clyde of the Capital Region, but law enforcement is hot on their tail trying to track down a duo that police say have gone on a week-long stealing spree.
Police are asking the public for some assistance; do you recognize these two, have you seen them...
Knife-Wielding Man Shot by Police at an Upstate NY Stewart’s
One person was stabbed, one man was shot and killed, and a community in Upstate NY is in shock, disbelief, and feeling heartbroken following a harrowing incident at an Upstate New York Stewart's location.
On Wednesday morning, police in Saranac Lake, New York say they responded to a call about a stabbing incident, and upon arriving at the Stewart's located at Bloomingdale Ave and Depot St...
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Help! ISO Morgan Wallen Tickets at SPAC! Wait – How Much?
How many times have you seen this or something like it on Facebook?
A desperate Morgan Wallen fan looking to give a week's pay, an arm, leg, or firstborn, to see one of country music's hottest stars.
Every few years, a breakthrough artist makes an indelible splash on the world of pop culture, and that’s what Wallen has become and if you haven’t seen people begging for Wallen tix in your social me
At Age 83, Could One of the FBI’s ‘Most Wanted’ be Hiding in the ADKs?
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...
Popular ER Actress’ Body Found After Drowning in Upstate NY
The body of a 61-year-old actress known for her roles in ER and Criminal Minds was found on Sunday morning in Upstate New York. Sadly, State Police believe she drown while trying to swim in a river near the New York/Canadian border.
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Italian Fest Returns to One of Upstate’s Most Beloved Neighborhoods
Who has the best Italian food in the Capital Region? Mamma Mia, the choices are endless!
Is it Troy, Albany, Glens Falls, or someplace up in Saratoga County?
If you said Schenectady, you'd be in the majority, as it's pretty much been ingrained in our heads that the Electric City is the place to go for authentic Italian food, made with love in some of our area's most notorious neighborhoods.
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Did You Know? Popular Stewart’s in Albany is ‘Permanently Closed’
The Stewart's brand is famous for using the tagline "Did You Know?" when marketing and promoting sale items, in-store specials, and new arrivals - but this is an announcement that had no prior notice.
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It came as a complete shock to me as I was just inside it a few days ago getting milkshakes, but an Albany Reddit user posted a photo of the popular Stewarts with a sign on t
Country Star Collabs with a Pop-Punk Band from Albany -It’s Real Good!
Country Star Meets Pop Punk Band from Albany!
A country star recently joined forces with a pop-punk band from Albany on a surprise hit that nobody saw coming. But we're glad they did!
Last week during Alive at Five - Albany’s 8-week free concert series - an energetic band performed in front of an enthusiastic legion of young fans at Jennings Landing down by the Corning Preserve.
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Take this Vintage Train Through Cooperstown – But Watch Out for Outlaw Gangs!
If you or someone you know loves trains, outlaw gangs, and the old wild west, this is the Upstate NY experience for you! See the action-packed images of a train being robbed by bandits below.
Built in 1869, the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad gives you a chance to experience what was once the primary form of transportation throughout the country – riding the rails - CooperstownTrain.c
Check Out Damage Pics & Video – Did a Tornado Touch Down in Upstate NY?
First and foremost, we hope that everyone is okay - and as far as we know there weren't any injuries reported after storms swept through much of New York yesterday, and it's a good thing.
Massive trees and powerlines in Geneseo, NY were leveled, water levels were rising, and some of the damage was chronicled in the video and pics below - and it was one powerful storm!
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