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
Take a Thrill Ride on America’s Longest Mountain Coaster in Lake Placid
If you are looking for a thrilling ride this spring and summer how about riding the longest mountain coaster in the United States? Not far from the Capital Region, it runs to the bottom of Mt. Van Hoevenberg. It's the Cliffside Coaster in Lake Placid.
Mohawk Commons Filling the Old Party City Space With 2 New Stores
It is always good news when an empty store is being filled with new retailers. The Party City store that is empty inside of Mohawk Commons will soon have two new tenants.
Be Immersed! Schenectady’s Amazing ‘Van Gogh Experience’! Tickets on Sale Now!
The "Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience" opens today (Thursday, May 26th) at the Schenectady This is a 360-degree immersion into the paintings of Vincent Van Gogh. It has toured the world and over two million people have viewed this amazing experience. Tickets are on sale now!
$65 Mil New Apartment Project at Albany’s Old Huck Finn’s Warehouse Site
There are big plans for Huck Finn's Warehouse in Albany. The enormous furniture and more store on Erie Boulevard will become much more than a place to buy furniture. The $65 million plan was announced and when the project is complete, it will be a multi-use facility.
Saratoga County Adds Another City to Allow Permanent Outdoor Dining
There are many cities around the Capital Region that are lobbying to have permanent outdoor dining. This was a lucrative way for restaurants to get around the strict guidelines during the pandemic. Now many places want to continue to offer that option. Another village has the approval to continue.
Wack-a-Doo! Tickets On Sale Now For Bluey’s Big Play Coming to Proctors
Your kids' favorite dog family starring Bluey is coming to the Capital Region in 2023 and tickets are on sale now! There are VIP packages available too for this fun stage show.
Clifton Park Starting to Clear the Way for 37 Acre Town Park
There is another beautiful park being built in Clifton Park. The thirty-seven acres were purchased from the Shenendehowa Central School District back in 2017. Now the new park will begin construction.
Abandoned for 8 Years What Will Hoffman’s Playland Property Become?
If you grew up in the Capital Region, chances are you visited Hoffman's Playland in Loudonville as a kid. When it closed back in 2014, it left a void for a lot of kids and adults in the area. Even though it relocated to Huck Finn's in Albany, the land where it once stood was abandoned. Now it looks like something may finally occupy that space.
Launched Because of Pandemic This Special Event Continues in Cohoes
When everyone was dealing with the pandemic, especially restaurants, many cities came up with innovative ideas to keep the industry running. Cohoes created a brilliant plan to bring restaurants to the people. They started "Eat in the Street". Because it was so successful, they are continuing it this year.
Approved! Monumental Step Forward to Downtown Troy’s Development [PICS]
Revitalization is one step closer to the development of One Monument Square in downtown Troy. Finally, after many denials, the town planning board has approved some of the development.
After 55 Years! $2 Million in Upgrades Made For SPAC 2022 Season
Saratoga Performing Arts Center is celebrating fifty-five years and finally, they are doing some much-needed upgrades. Many of the upgrades are decades old with some still how they were on opening day.
Check Out the Best Mini Golf Courses in Capital Region & Beyond
The Capital Region and the Adirondacks have a lot of great miniature golf courses to explore. There is nothing like going out for ice cream and some mini-golf on a summer day or night. Check out the coolest and most fun miniature golf courses!
Stunning $7 Mil Jaw Dropping Mansion on 15 Acres For Sale in Stillwater
This stunning mansion has been on the market for a while and now the price has been reduced. It was $8.9 million and now a cool $7 million. When looking through the pictures of this gorgeous mansion my jaw was on the floor. There is so much attention to detail and elegance throughout this home. It sits on 15 acres with breathtaking views of Saratoga Lake. Check out the outdoor patio complete with a pool house that actually I would be happy calling my home. There is a built-in barbeque and the pool has a beautiful stone waterfall!
$115 Million Project to Rebuild Albany’s South End Delayed But Still a Go!
A big project is proposed to take over a part of Albany's South End. It was delayed for over a year because of the pandemic, but now it is back on track.
Ride the CDPHP Cycles For Free on Friday-Here’s Why
The weather is getting nicer and that means that the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) in partnership with CDPHP Cycles is out in cities across the Capital Region. This Friday you will be able to ride them for free.
Be a Contestant on ‘Wheel of Fortune Live!’ Coming to the Capital Region!
Game shows are exciting to play along with when you are watching at home. Now one of the longest-running, most popular game shows is coming to the Capital Region and you can be a contestant! It's "Wheel of Fortune Live!"
Troy Pizzeria & Restaurant in Business for Over 70 yrs Gets Well-Deserved Honor
When you have a pizzeria and restaurant that has been in business in the Capital Region for seventy-plus years, they must be doing something right. In this case, they are doing Italian right and very well. Now New York State has acknowledged this Troy pizzeria for its legacy.
Wanna See What The Clifton Park Chick-fil-A May Look Like? [PICS]
We have been hearing for some time that the Capital Region will be getting two Chick-fil-A locations (other than the one inside the airport). It seems planning is moving along quite nicely for the Clifton Park location. The Town of Clifton Park Planning Board just got renderings and plans for what that restaurant may look like.
Capital Region High School Will Build a Sports Dome-1st For Area Schools
Move over Syracuse, there is a sports dome coming to the Capital Region and it's not going to be used for a college team. It's being built for a local high school.
Check Your Tickets! There’s a $127,000 LOTTO Winner in Albany County!
Someone in the Capital Region holds a winning lottery ticket worth over one hundred twenty-seven thousand dollars. The drawing happened Saturday night, May 14th for the New York LOTTO.
Wanna Work at the Saratoga Race Course? Job Fair This Week!
Saratoga Race Course is one of the most historic sports venues in the world and they are hiring for this year's meet. There are hundreds of jobs available and employees can be hired as young as fifteen years old. One of my first jobs was working as an usher at the Saratoga Race Course when I was just sixteen.
New Comfy & Delicious Cafe & Coffee Spot Now Open in Saratoga
There is a new cafe and coffee shop now open in Saratoga that offers more than just java. The Broadway Grind is in a quaint location in the heart of downtown Saratoga Springs
Schenectady County Losing One of its Grocery Stores-Will Close Soon
It was just announced that Schenectady County would finally get a new grocery store in a much-needed part of the county. However, we just learned that another grocery store of its kind will be closing for good.
You Will Need a ‘New’ New York REAL ID to Fly Next Year-Don’t Wait!
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is warning all who wish to fly next year to get their REAL IDs. The new forms of identification will be needed by next year at this time in all the United States airports to board an airplane as per the federal government. A regular license or non-driver ID will not be accepted if you wish to fly within the United States starting May 3, 2023
$3 Million Saratoga Mansion with Eclectic Walls & Ceilings
This mansion in Saratoga Springs is beautiful on the outside but it depends on the buyer's taste because of what's on the walls and ceilings inside. It sits on eight acres and has a gorgeous yard complete with a fire pit and an outdoor kitchen and pool. Check out the eclectic walls and ceilings inside this beautiful home.
North Troy Closer to $25 Million Apartment Complex But Not Everyone’s Happy
There is a plan in front of the city to build a twenty-five million dollar apartment complex. It would be built along the Hudson River in North Troy. This week, they are one step closer to building it but not without opposition.
Hattie’s Restaurant Updates Move to Albany Landmark with Notable Chef
Hattie's Restaurant is known for having the best fried chicken in the Capital Region and beyond. They have their restaurant and shacks in Saratoga Springs and a spot at the Saratoga Race Course. They are currently renovating an iconic Albany landmark and just announced their head chef for that new location in Albany.
Get Your Engine Running! New Coffee Co. Opening in Troy & Albany
There is a new coffee game in town, well two cities in the Capital Region. It is sure to get your engine running. Two local marketing and PR firm executives are now in the coffee business.
3rd Grocery Store of its Kind in Schenectady County Starting to Take Shape
The residents in this section of Schenectady County are finally getting a new grocery store. They have been in need of one for nearly two decades. There were empty stores in the area that are being repurposed into a new, much-needed supermarket.
Saratoga Mansion Boasts 1600 Bottle Wine Cellar & Man Cave Cabin in Yard
The outside of this $3 million mansion is deceivingly plain but is gorgeous throughout. There is an enormous walk-in closet, marble throughout the bathrooms, and a wet bar. The centerpiece of this home is a 1600 bottle wine room that is off of the living room. enclosed in glass walls. There is also a cool structure in the backyard that is a man cave cabin.