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
50 Large! Powerball Winning Ticket sold at Schenectady Stewart’s
It wasn't the grand prize, but nobody (including the winner) is scoffing at the payout after a Powerball winning ticket was sold at a local Stewart's Shops over the weekend.
Powerball jackpots start in the hundreds of millions, but there's plenty of life-changing money to be had even if you come relatively close.
An...
Why was this Upstate NY Mansion Abandoned? Pics Tell Mysterious Story
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property.
YouTubers created an amazing 52-minute walk-through video that showed the intriguing insides of an abandoned mansion in Upstate New York...
30 Fascinating Facts About Upstate New York’s Mighty Adirondacks
There's a lot to love about living in the Capital Region, but for me, it's our close proximity to the wonder and beauty that is the Adirondack Mountains.
Hikers, campers, wildlife enthusiasts, thrill seekers, and more travel from all over the world to visit our beautiful ADK mountains...
Upstate NY Man Admits to Baiting and Killing Rare White Deer
The DEC announced that it settled a case with a hunter in Upstate NY that was accused of baiting and killing a rare white deer. There are only 700 in the world.
Their bright white coats make them difficult to hide, and occasionally they do wander onto people's properties, but they are so treasured and cherished, hunters know to leave them alone...
Odd Noises, Humanlike Footprints: What Did a Man in Upstate NY See?
Dan Dodson told us about a recent Bigfoot experience by first taking us back to April of last year. That's when Dodson says he was outside, smoking a cigarette on his back deck when things in his normally quiet neighborhood in Upstate New York took a bit of a strange turn...
These 10 Big Stores in Upstate NY are Gone but Not Forgotten
For ease and convenience, it's Amazon all the way. But I do miss certain big, clunky department stores we had here in Upstate NY. Here are 10 gone, but not forgotten.
Remember circling the things we wanted for Xmas or our birthday in the Service Merchandise catalog...
One Dead, at Least 2 Critical after Concert Stampede in Upstate NY
Police are currently investigating the details surrounding an Upstate New York tragedy on Sunday after a packed concert inside a 120-year-old building turned into deadly chaos. Here's what we know so far.
Police say one person is dead and others were critically injured during a stampede at a concert on Sunday night in Upstate, New York...
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
Mushy Pooch from Upstate is a Finalist for ‘America’s Favorite Pet’
Voting ends soon for "America's Favorite Pet" but we think we already know who's taking this title!
Meet Oliver Mush a sweet 1-year-old Eglish Bulldog from Troy who loves peanut butter, and basketball, and has so much love to give, he even enjoys trips to the Veterinarian.
He...
TV Celeb Shares Pics of Perfect Weekend with Family in Upstate NY
Another celebrity spotting in Upstate NY! This time during a quick family retreat to a resort thought to be so beautiful, it's attracted and inspired artists and writers for 100 years.
We don't need TV celebs to gush over Upstate and all of the beautiful places to see experience, and enjoy - we do plenty of that ourselves...