Brian was born and raised in the Capital Region and currently lives in Albany. He's the co-host of the GNA Morning Show with Brian and Chrissy. When he’s not watching sports, eating fro-yo, playing poker, or trying to get in a quick nap, he’s hanging out with Brody; his ridiculously talented and handsome son. “Radio is my passion and I’m living out my dream! Every day we get the chance to change someone’s mood, perhaps their perspective, and hopefully make them laugh! What’s better than that?” E-Mail: brian@wgna.com
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Local Shoplifter Spits at Security; Says She Has COVID-19
As if our local law enforcement doesn't have enough things to worry about, an absolute basket-case from Albany attempted to steal thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a Wal-Mart. When apprehended, she spit on a security officer and claimed to have the coronavirus.
Local Firefighters Doing Birthday Drivebys
If your child is celebrating a birthday he or she will probably miss out on all the fun with family and friends due to social distancing. But one local fire department wants to help. Complete with lights and sirens, they'll roll right up to the birthday boy or birthday girl's house a…
April Hometown Hero Makes Miracles For Our Military
Melody is the Director of Veterans Miracle Center and when we called her to inform her that she was April's GNA Hometown Hero, she was incredibly grateful. But she was also in the midst of doing a million things for our Veterans and active military so we kept it rather brief. Please take a momen…
The Husband That Carole Baskin Didn’t ‘Feed To Tigers’ Has Local Roots
Here's a tasty little morsel for all you cool kittens and cats to add to your obsession with the Netflix docuseries "Tiger King". Consider this your quarantine Q and A of the Day. Carole Baskin's current husband (not to be confused with her first husband she a…
Quarantine Cowboy Handles Non-Distancing Daughter
Jack in Saratoga emailed the show hoping the Love Cowboy could help him out with a problem regarding his normally very responsible teenage daughter. She's been sneaking off to hang out with her boyfriend and friends while she should be 'social distancing'.
Love Cowboy On Sleep Divorce Dilemma
Vanessa in Stillwater emailed the show about a situation developing between her and her husband that some have questioned, suggesting that it could lead to problems down the road: they sleep in separate beds. 'Sleep divorce' is quite common with some married couples but what does Love Cowb…
Watervliet Barber Shop Opens Claiming They Were ‘COVID-19 Free’
Despite the mandated shutdown of salons and barber shops, one such place in Watervliet tried to remain open and they were, at least for a little while. Touting that they were open for business and "COVID-19 Free", local police had no choice but to fade their attempt.
Wild Video Shows Why Albany Family is Terrified to Stand in Own Driveway
A quiet residential street in Albany where you can find baseball fields and nearby playgrounds has become a highway of hell for one local family and those that live near them. In the last three years, "dips" in the road combined with the high speed of travelers has resulted in at least 4 …
Open Letter To My Son About Life and Times in 2020
Dear Brody,
You were a bit too young to remember what life was like during the coronavirus pandemic that swept through the world in 2020, some 13 plus years ago. Hard to believe it's been that long. Thankfully, we survived these very uneasy and uncertain times and and you are a grown-up now. Soon e…
You were a bit too young to remember what life was like during the coronavirus pandemic that swept through the world in 2020, some 13 plus years ago. Hard to believe it's been that long. Thankfully, we survived these very uneasy and uncertain times and and you are a grown-up now. Soon e…
Love Cowboy Gives Advice To Panicky Bride To Be
Tessa in Grafton is getting married this Fall and she's been in panic mode ever since the lock down has affected everyone's world. She's worried that lack of money and high stress could lead to complications down the road and wants to postpone the wedding. Can Love Cowboy help o…
Love Cowboy’s Quarantine Kiddo Activities
McKenzie in Glenmont emailed the show because she's basically going out of her mind at home with three kids. She was hoping the Love Cowboy could offer her some good, wholesome ideas to keep the kiddos entertained while she was home with them all day, everyday. Not exactly sure if th…
My Big Fat Greek Pandemic Shopping Experience (Video)
I have two very good friends with elderly parents and wisely, these folks are not spending much time outside of their house during the pandemic. They're a close, wonderful, Greek family, but this COVID-19 stuff hasn't been easy on them. One of the sons lives in Boston and the other lives in L.A. …