I was born and raised in Mechanicville, NY and have been in radio for over 25 years. I have lived and worked on Long Island in the Hamptons, in West Palm Beach, FL, Buffalo, NY and Portland, ME. Brian and I have been together for 15 years and we love waking up the Capital Region each and every morning. I am getting ready to move back to my hometown where my 10-year-old son Ryan will attend my Alma mater. I will be getting married to my best friend, Jenn, at the end of 2021 and we are having a Disney wedding. We love everything Disney and even have a dog named Freddie after Mr. Fredrickson from the movie UP. I am a true crime junky and will watch every Law & Order SVU episode over and over again. (My Dad worked on the show for several years and my name appears on the locker in the squad room in early episodes). I have a very close relationship with my amazing mom, Nancy who is on the show with us messing up song lyrics each week. I will fight anyone, anytime, if you say that someone else or a restaurant makes better eggplant than my mom. Thanks for allowing our personal lives into your world each morning. We hope to give you laughter and fun to start your day.
Chrissy
Check Out ‘The Best of’ Breweries in the Capital Region [RANKED]
If you are looking to try a craft beer or cider in the Capital Region, there are a ton of places to choose from. Check out the best breweries in the Capital Region according to the "Best of" poll from Times Union readers.
Extraordinary $3.75 Mil Mansion Expansive & Intimate w/ Gorgeous Outdoor Oasis
This gorgeous 8900-square-foot mansion sits on 3.7 acres in Colonie. The minute you walk in you notice the stunning curved staircase and white marble floors in the grand entryway with 22-foot ceilings. The master suite doesn't disappoint with a spa-like bath and extraordinary walk-in closet. There are marble and limestone fireplaces. The lower level of the home features an in-law suite. The backyard is more of an outdoor oasis with beautiful landscaping, a stone wall, a Gunite saltwater pool, and more.
Capital Region School Hopeful New Sports Dome Inflated this Winter
Back in May, it was announced that Christian Brothers Academy in Colonie was proposing to build a sports dome. This is the first for Capital Region schools. Now the plans are in motion and they are hoping to have it built and inflated by winter.
It’ll be Pac(ked)Man! Schenectady Getting Arcade Bar Restaurant Concept
Schenectady is getting a new restaurant concept. It's called an arcade bar restaurant. It's exactly what you think it is. It takes the old arcade games that you loved when you were a kid and puts them in an atmosphere where you can enjoy some food and drinks in a bar and restaurant setting.
Abandoned Orange County Choppers Headquarters in Newburgh For Sale
In 2003, a father-son business reality show hit the Discovery Channel. It was called American Chopper and it followed the custom motorcycle building business of the Tuttle family out of Newburgh, NY. Paul Sr. owned the shop with sons Paul Jr and Mikey working in the business. There was a slew of cast and characters. The center of the show wasn't just the amazing custom motorcycles built for celebrities and others, it was the volatile relationship between Sr. and Jr. The show ran for 12 seasons before the two could no longer get along. It ended up in lawsuits and the two not talking for ten plus years. In the past few years, the business moved to Florida. This left the 61,000-square-foot headquarters for sale and abandoned. Take a look at what remains of Orange County Choppers.
Moreau Good Samaritans & Officers Save Life of Motorcycle Accident Victim
There are heroes walking among us in the Capital Region and they were recently recognized by the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office. A couple from Moreau and two of our finest were honored for their quick thinking that saved a life.
Going Hiking in the Adirondack High Peaks? Free Shuttle Service
There is a more convenient and safer way to hike in the Adirondack High Peaks. It is an addition to the other service offered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Hop aboard the free shuttle.
Too Much Talent? AGT Decides Saratoga County Singer Won’t Be Live!
We met Kieran Rhodes from Burnt Hills back in June when he auditioned for the reality show America's Got Talent. He taught himself how to play piano and decided to attend the Berkley school of music. On the streets of Boston, he was discovered by talent scouts for the show and they encouraged him to audition. He got four yesses from the judges! Then why isn't he moving on to the live rounds of the show?
Affordable ‘Workforce’ Apartments For Teachers, Nurses in Saratoga
There is a huge housing shortage in Saratoga Springs for nurses, teachers, hotel, and restaurant workers. A company from central New York that specializes in affordable housing is looking to help that problem. They just need approval.
Take a Look! Massive Complex Proposed on Busy 146 in Halfmoon
One-Four-Six Marketplace is a proposed mixed-use development to be built on 21 acres across from Lowe's at the intersection of Route 146 and Old Route 146 in Halfmoon. There would be 10 buildings total featuring 328 luxury apartments, retail stores, swimming pools, courtyards, restaurants, offices, underground parking, and more.
New Business Being Built on Wolf Road That’s Not a Restaurant!
It seems when we talk about a new business being built on Wolf Road in Colonie it's a new restaurant. Well, this time it's a business that has been in the Capital Region for a century and has outgrown its current location. It will be built between a bunch of restaurants on Wolf Road.
Have You Seen These Invasive Beetles in Your Pool? NY DEC Needs to Know
Being a new pool owner, there are a lot of things I have learned rather quickly. Now the New York Department of Environmental Conservation wants New York pool owners to be aware of a very damaging beetle that you may see swimming in your pool.
WARNING! Harmful Algae Bloom in Popular Upstate Lake Destination
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is warning boaters and swimmers of harmful algae bloom in a popular Capital Region lake.
Stunning Mediterranean Mansion in Colonie w/Marble & Limestone
Check out this gorgeous nationally award-winning mansion in Colonie. This home sits on 3.8 acres with breathtaking views. It is over 6,800 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 3 fireplaces, and beautiful craftsmanship throughout. The floors are limestone, cherry, and marble. There is an open-air french kitchen. Take a look at the stonework on the terraces and the patio.
UPDATE: Now a Total of 7 Dead Dogs Found in Rensselaer County
When you hear of stories like this one, you wonder who is so cruel that they would dump seven animals in different locations in Troy? It appears they are all from the same litter and suffering from the same disease.
Yes! You Can Smoke Pot at the New York State Fair in Syracuse
Next month the Great New York State Fair in Syracuse will be underway. There are some amazing concerts, games, exhibits, and fair food plus if you are a recreational marijuana user, there's a place for you too.
How You Can Remain Anonymous in NY if You Win Mega Millions!
In New York state when you win a jackpot through the New York lottery, you are usually instant-famous by name. But a fairly recent winner in East Berne walked away with a ten million dollar scratch-off lottery ticket jackpot and no one knows who the new millionaire is.
Horrible Discovery! Dead Dogs Found Near Rensselaer County Bike Path
There were remains of at least two dogs found near a bike path in Rensselaer County. Police said the dogs were tested and they had a viral disease. They are trying to find who dumped these dogs.
The $6 Billion Project in Saratoga County Gets the Go-Ahead
It will be one of the biggest projects in Saratoga County and possibly all of Upstate New York when it's completed. The six to eight-billion-dollar computer chip factory got the green light from local planning boards.
$20 Mil Apartments Will Replace Empty Properties in Downtown Schenectady
Get ready because there are eyesores and empty properties in Schenectady that are going to be repurposed into a twenty-million dollar mixed-use development.
Military Themed Brewery Opens at Altamont Orchards
They are no strangers to the Altamont Orchard but now they can offer their brews permanently. Allied Brewing Company will continue to serve its military-themed beers inside the orchard's farm store.
Top 10 Capital Region Places For a Fish Fry [RANKED]
If you observe Lent, here is a guide to the best fish fry in the Capital Region according to Yelp! reviews. There are some restaurants that specialize in fish fry and others that are full restaurants. There are 10 on this list but there are probably twenty more we could have listed.
Which NY State License Plate Do You Like? Benefits a Worthy Cause!
In an effort to raise more awareness about the prevention of domestic violence in New York state, two agencies have come together. You have a say too. It's your chance to vote on which license plate design you like best.
Horrible Human Steals Upstate NY Veterans’ Bronze Headstone Plaques!
There are thieves and then there are thieves that cross a line into just disgusting humans. Someone thought they could get away with stealing thirteen bronze veteran plaques from the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Upstate New York.
What Will the Old Troy Atrium Become? The Latest Plan
There has been a new plan to develop the old Troy Atrium downtown but not as the two previous plans had mapped out. Costs are up so plans have changed.
Take a Look at this Stunning Rustic Saratoga Mansion w/ Lagoon Pool
Situated on Saratoga Spa State Park it's just minutes from the Saratoga Race Course and other popular sites. This rustic and elegant double lot compound has master craftsmanship. It was built with a timber frame and attention to detail. There are four fireplaces, solid wood floors along with blue stone and slate. The home has hand-sewn beams throughout and reclaimed cypress wood. The kitchen boasts high-end appliances with custom cabinets and rough-cut granite countertops. The backyard oasis has a stunning inground lagoon pool and a blue stone patio that overlooks the Spa State Park
‘Scary & Exciting’ New Cohoes Eatery Goes From Pop-Up to Restaurant
It may be a tiny space, but the former pop-up restaurant is going to get its own place in downtown Cohoes. It was once only on Instagram but will now be an actual restaurant.
Not Just for Decoration New York ‘Barn Stars’ Have Special Meaning
If you've ever driven backroads throughout New York state, you may have noticed that many barns don beautifully large stars. Not only are they pretty to look at, but there are also special meanings and reasons for hanging them on the barns.
Iconic Water Slide World in Lake George Has a Buyer-Build You Bet!
Water Slide World in Lake George, NY is being sold but it's not going to be a place for summer fun anymore. They are going to build on the massive site.
Won’t You Help Our Feathered Friends? The NY DEC Needs You!
Can you help the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation record the turkeys in your area? The documentation of wild turkeys in New York state is a vital part of understanding how the turkey population is doing in our area.