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
Woman in Albany County Wins $1M Dollars from Holiday Scratch-Off
New Year, new you? Maybe not for all of us, but there's at least one person in the Capital Region who is off to a good start in 2022.
A woman in Albany County is $1 million dollars richer as we head into the new year after it was learned that she scratched off an instant game ticket from the NY Lottery and won the grand prize.
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Upstate NY Residents Say Super Loud ‘Booms!’ Rattled Windows. What Was It?
What caused a series of loud, window-rattling BOOMS heard throughout the Capital Region on Thursday? There are some pretty interesting theories...
Many residents throughout the Capital Region took to hyper-local apps and websites on Thursday wondering if others also heard the series of loud, unexpected "Booms!" sh...
Albany County Stewart’s Sells Winning Piece of $632 Million Powerball Jackpot
A Stewart's Shops in Slingerlands sold a sizable piece of last night's massive Powerball jackpot!
Last night's Powerball jackpot was worth a whopping $632 million dollars, making it the seventh-highest payout in the history of the ultra-lucrative game of bouncing ping pong balls...
POSTPONED: One of Saratoga Counties Most Popular Foodie and Family Events
An event that foodies throughout the Capital Region enjoy every year has been postponed until a later, safer time, according to organizers in Saratoga County.
Saratoga's annual Chowderfest, originally scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 5th has been postponed until March due to recent Covid spikes in the county, and throughout New York...
State Police in Upstate NY Have Spent 6 Months Searching for 3 Teens
State Police Wanted them in July, see why in the video below
Back in July, officials from the New York State Police asked for the public's help in identifying three teenage-looking kids who were allegedly caught on video surveillance breaking in and then stealing from multiple campsites in upstate New York...
NYS DEC Drops Step-By-Step Video On Properly Pooping in the Woods
We're pretty lucky. Nature lovers in Upstate New York are surrounded by thousands of acres of pristine beauty that can't be found anywhere else in the country. And whether you hunt in the Adirondacks, camp in the Berkshires, or hike in the Catskills, the NYS DEC wants you to know there's a proper way to "handle your business" when nature calls.
I know I w...
East of Buffalo, Here are the 5 Best ‘Bills Backers’ Bars in Upstate New York
We did a poll on our WGNA Facebook to try and find the best sports bar in the Capital Region where the game is always on, and Bills fans can feel welcome. It turns out, there are quite a few places including Albany, Clifton Park, Troy, Colonie, Malta, Saratoga, and Hudson Falls and we think we have found the 5 best Bills Backers Bars west of Buffalo.
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‘To All a Good Night’ – One Final Time Through Albany’s Lights in the Park
Driving through the park a few weeks ago, I couldn't help but notice the last display you see on the way out of Capital Holiday Lights in the Park. It says, "And to all a good night!" That stuck with me.
There are many reasons why I don't want Washington Park in Albany to lose Capital Holiday Lights in the Park. But none greater than the sentimental value it holds, not just for me, b
When Can New Yorkers Finally Bet Sports on an App? Reports Say Soon
We keep hearing that New Yorkers will be able to bet on sports using an App. But when?
We've been hearing the commercials - heck I've even voiced some of the ads for the DraftKings Sportsbook App on WGNA, telling New Yorkers to get ready, soon you will be able to legally bet on sports in New York using an app. But wh...
Big Box Store in Albany County Announces Their Last Day in 2022
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
Were Shunned Sailors Banished to a ‘Red Seat’ Aboard the USS Slater in Albany?
A vital and historic piece of World War II history sits in her glory, restored and anchored in the waters of Albany's Hudson River. The USS Slater DE 766 in fact, is the only ship of its kind to remain afloat in the entire USA. But until recently, nobody talked about why one of the seats inside the ship is painted red, yet all others are painted black. What's the seedy story behind the "re
Not a Deer? Albany Woman Perplexed After Seeing Silly-Looking Animal
It's cute, albeit silly-looking, and it's definitely a deer...right?
Okay so maybe the answer is obvious - maybe it's not. But either way, this derpy-looking animal that was recently photographed by an Albany County woman has perplexed enough people that it's worthy of a post.
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