Brian was born and raised in the Capital Region and currently lives in Albany. He’s the co-host of the GNA Morning Rush 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 themaugh! What’s better than that?” E-Mail: brian@wgna.com
Brian
Video Shows ATV’s Dangerously Driven On Crowded Albany Street
Albany needs to do something about people illegally (and dangerously) riding their ATV's up and down certain heavily populated streets. If the city doesn't address the situation soon, an innocent bystander is going to get seriously injured. I was able to capture part of their reckles…
New Study On ‘Beard Gunk’ Will Make Your Skin Crawl
I have a beard and I demand a recount. There is no way that my beard is more germ-infested than the average strand of dog hair. Perhaps I'm just in denial, but I just can't fathom how that's physically possible.
This Is Brian’s and Chrissy’s Weeknight Meal Hack
The Great American Turkey Co. offers fresh turkey cutlets and strips in 12-ounce packages and pan-ready portions, plus delicious turkey sausages.
Man Dies After Intentionally Plunging Truck Into The Mohawk
Reports are that the man who drove his truck into the Mohawk River earlier this morning did it intentionally. Sadly, his lifeless body was recovered late Tuesday afternoon.
Dream American Idol Run Continues For Young Cohoes Star
Call it Maddy Mania. Here in the Capital Region, people who haven't watched American Idol in years are tuning in to American Idol to see the 17-year-old Cohoes singing star that everyone is talking about. For about a month now, Madison VanDenberg has delivered one spectacular perform…
Local Family To Sell Landmark Orchard
A very popular, century-old orchard in Rensselaer County has been sold. The granddaughter of it's original owner stating that 'it was time'.
Man Dies Following Schenectady Burger King Bathroom Incident
Local police confirmed this morning that a man has died following an incident in a Burger King bathroom at a high traffic area in downtown Schenectady.
Favorite Late-Night Munchie Spot In Albany Closing
Every hometown has a reliable late-night delivery place that when the urge strikes. you call up in a moments notice for a dozen wings or large pepperoni pie, or both. A little piece of me died when I heard that one of Albany's classic late-night delivery restaurants was turning off the fr…
Cohoes’ VanDenberg Wows Judges; Earns Spot In Idol Top 20
Madison VanDenBerg has done it again! The 17-year-old Cohoes native had another near perfect performance on American Idol last night; once again impressing the judges (and viewers) while surviving another cut and advancing to the top 20.
Tragic End For Missing Mom Once Seen Wandering Through Niskayuna
This past June, Niskayuna police were baffled when they were flagged down by a confused, disoriented woman who didn't know her name, or how she got to New York. The Capital Region, as it would turn out, was just one of the many stops in the bizarre and tragic journey of Amanda Hanover, a …
Adam Sandler Announces Upstate NY Show This Summer
Adam Sandler, the comedic-acting genius behind Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison, The Waterboy and The Wedding Singer (just to name a few) released a schedule of stand-up comedy tour dates. While it appears that he'll only be making a handful of appearances in 2019, one stop on his "1…
Hoosick Falls Police Searching For Escaped Robber
Police in Hoosick Falls are out with K9's searching for a man they say escaped custody at 5:30 pm today.