Brian

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

Capital Region Bills Fans Share the Best Bar to Watch Sunday’s Game

The NFL Playoffs continue with 4 more games this weekend, and these next few weeks are my favorite of the entire season; it's like March Madness for the NFL. The matchups are all pretty compelling, but there's one, in particular, that is sure to captivate many football fans throughout Upstate New York. Fo...

NFL Champ from Albany Pleads Not Guilty to DWI Yet Told Officers “I’m Drunk!”

Star running back from Albany tells officers "I'm drunk!" before telling them that his phone number was "1-800-S**K-MY-D***!" A former NFL Super Bowl Champion running back with the New England Patriots, who also had a successful run with the NY Giants and Tennessee Titans, pleaded not guilty to DWI charges in Guilderland Town Court on Thursday stemming from an incident that to

Upstate Dad Shares Viral Pics of Lousy-Looking Lunches – Are They That Bad?

The photos of the cafeteria food seen in the photos below won't make it to an Instagram page #FOODPORN, but they're not necessarily the most appalling looking meals either. See the images below - would your children eat it? According to a story in the New York Post, the dad of a teenager in Upstate New York put his son's school on blast by posting photos taken by the child of some school meals re

Man Traveling Upstate NY Shares a ‘One in a Million’ Wildlife Sighting

Keep your eyes on the road, you never what you might see. New York is made up of over 18 million acres of forest! Interesting wildlife encounters on roads throughout Upstate New York may not be too unusual, but an animal an Upstate New York man and his wife recently saw, sure was...

Vacated Landmark in Albany Sells for Nearly $1M. What’s Next for Grandma’s?

A landmark property on Central Ave in Albany was recently purchased by a Saugerties businessman for nearly $1M dollars recently, opening up speculation as to what could possibly become of the old Grandma's Pies. Back on July 8th, 2018, it was announced that Grandma's Pies was closing its doors for good...

Violent Volcanic Eruption (8,000 Miles Away) was Detected in Upstate NY

Can a volcanic eruption 8,000 miles away affect us here in the Capital Region? Ross Lazear, a scientist with the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences at the University at Albany has been following the undersea volcanic eruption off the coast of New Zealand, and he's come to some pretty interesting conclusions...

Craving Cajun? New Spot in Troy Serves All The Southern Goodness!

There's a new Louisiana-style seafood restaurant in Rensselaer County and fans of cajun cuisine here in the Capital Region seem to be ragin' over it! You don't have to be from the south if you're craving some downhome Cajun cooking, but if you live in Upstate New York, it might be hard to find...

12 Unwritten Rules for the Capital Region That We’re Required to Know

Living here in the Capital Region requires some basic fundamental learning. There are rules here for living in the upstate region of New York - many of which are "unwritten." But how does one gather this knowledge? Sometimes it's trial-and-error, sometimes it's word of mouth, others might pick up a few things in a written post like this one which literally spells out a dozen things you

Police Say Fake $100 Bills Could be Circulating in Fulton County

Can you tell the difference? I guess it depends on how closely you're paying attention. Authorities in Fulton County are warning businesses and residents that fake $100 bills might be circulating throughout the community, and to be aware. An...

Is She Above the Law? Albany Restaurant Posts Video of Maskless Senator

The "Wear a Mask" signs are posted everywhere as you walk into the restaurant, but US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand didn't seem to pay them any mind. Watch the video posted below... It's common knowledge for all New Yorkers that you must wear a mask inside restaurants for the safety of the staff and everyone around you, but in this instance, the rules don't seem to apply. "The proble

Back when it was announced that they'd be closing hundreds of stores nationwide, Capital Region and Upstate New York residents figured it would probably be only a matter of time before we lost one, perhaps more

Looking for a ‘Mafia-Friendly’ Bar in Upstate to Watch Bills/Pats? The Best are Right Here!

The NFL Playoffs kick-off this weekend, and these next two weeks are my favorite of the entire season; it's like March Madness for the NFL. We have games on Saturday, Sunday, and even Monday night this weekend. For many in the Capital Region, and throughout New York state, all eyes will be on the Bills versus Patriots clash on Saturday night in primetime, 8:15 pm on ESPN. It...