WGNA Morning Show Co-host for 23 years. Former high school Social Studies teacher who traded blackboard for a keyboard. Has been resident rhymer ever since. Co-recipient of 2000 CMA Award for Best Morning Show and NYS Broadcasters Awards for same. Two time winner of New York State Broadcasters Award for "Reading, Writing, and Rhyming" school program.
Richie Phillips
Traffic and Parking Plan For Travers Day in Saratoga
So you were one of the 50,000 people lucky enough to score a ticket to Travers. Good for you (no jealousy here)! Well, if you're driving up there tomorrow, here's the parking and traffic info for you.
What Was In This VAN That Passed Me At Albany Airport?
So I'm driving home past Albany International Airport yesterday, 8/26, and this huge hauler is creeping by me in the other direction complete with police escort. Gee- what's all the fuss about?
Take That Polar Plunge In Lake George For Special Olympics
This one is not for the faint of heart, but it promises to be the hottest fundraiser in town (well, maybe that's the wrong choice of words, but it is for an amazing cause - Special Olympics of New York. I had the chance to speak to one of the organizers of the event for our Capital Region Sunday program. You can hear it below
TV Reporter and Videographer Killed On Air In Virginia
I repeat what I've been saying all week - WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON IN THE NEWS LATELY? Here's the latest in a string ...
You Can Watch “Blazing Saddles” and See Mel Brooks Live!
The legendary, iconic comic genius Mel Brooks is making an appearance at Proctors, with a copy of the classic "Blazing Saddles" under his arm. I'm writing this less as a commercial and more as a historical cinematic event for the Capital Region, cuz it is!
Warning: Don’t Complain At Work! It Could Hurt Your Future
Oh man! I had to get up at 4am AGAIN to do this morning show? (Whoops- where's the delete key? -I just complained. That's not good. And it's not good for you either..
What Are We Doing To This Earth? Update [VIDEO]
No, I'm not an environmentalist wacko. I don't go home and hug the tree in my front yard by any means. But I noticed this morning all of these stories in one news update, and I just had to react to it! Am I dreaming here or is this proof that we are ruining this big ball of gas we call the planet? Check this out!
Capital District “Walk for Hope” for Pancreatic Cancer Research- Capital Region Sunday
This is yet another fantastic cause in the Capital Region - raising money for pancreatic cancer research. I had the chance to talk to coordinators, Ned and Shari Piper about an upcoming walk happening in Delmar. You can hear the interview below
Here’s What We Need (Rhymed) To Stuff The Bus At Crossgates Mall On August 24th
It's coming this Wednesday, August 26th between 6 AM and 7 PM at Crossgates Mall. It's our Stuff the Bus challenge. We love you to help, and here are some of the items we're looking for (rhymed, of course)
Parody of "My Favorite Things", from Mary Poppins.
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Woman Allegedly Stabbed At Colonie Salon During Robbery
Terrible news to report out of Colonie, NY today involving a robbery and stabbing as well.
Veterinarians Who Make Housecalls? Yup!
Now here's an idea that's ripe for the next edition of Shark Tank. It's a new service popping up called InstaVet. Brilliant!
Poker Run To Benefit Area Veterans
Veterans. How can we ignore them after all they've done? Well, we're not ignoring them around these parts. We want to tell you about a great event to raise money for veteran programs.