Brian

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

787 ‘Wrong Way’ Driver Caught on Video
This is one of my biggest fears when I'm driving on a highway for some reason, even though it's incredibly unlikely to happen.
I'm always on the lookout for a car that is headed in the wrong direction and I'm equally as terrified to enter a "wrong way" part …
Caller’s Urgent Plea Regarding COVID-19 (AUDIO)
Here's the audio of the woman who called into GNA Friday morning just one day after she lost a very good friend to the coronavirus.  While it's heartbreaking to listen to, it's also a glimpse into the reality of what is happening in the world today.
Colonie Police Do Perk-Up Patrol w/ Parade of Positivity
Kudos to the these Colonie cops who always put care for the community first.  I can only imagine the looks on everyone's faces as a "parade of positivity" featuring squad cars from the Colonie Police Department made their way through the Shaker Elementary neighborhoods Thursday afternoon w…
For This Ol’ Barber, Shutdown Is Toughest Cut Ever
A long-time barber in Albany reluctantly cut his last head of hair on Saturday due to the government mandate closing the doors on barbershops, salons, tattoo parlors, and piercing shops and quite frankly, he's not happy about it.  Despite the urging of family, that at age 78, he was in the high risk…
Amazon Offering Free Kids Programming w/o Prime Subscription
If you're a parent working from home or you're simply struggling to find ways to keep children entertained while the coronavirus quarantine takes over our lives, this may be helpful.  There are plenty of useful activities that we could be doing with the kiddos, but sometimes, some good old fashioned…
Schenectady Bear Defiantly Dismisses Social Distancing
A black bear bear was caught on tape curiously sniffing around on a man's front porch in Schenectady County on Sunday night.  Local residents are wondering where the migrating mammal was off to next and why it wasn't practicing proper social distancing?
Tanya Tucker Reschedules Show at Egg
The CMT Next Women of Country tour starring Tanya Tucker originally scheduled for May 22nd at the Egg in Albany has been rescheduled as a result of the New York state capacity edict.
Love Cowboy Helps Quipping Quarantined Couple
Love Cowboy has been dealing with a lot of questions and situations that have arisen due to the coronavirus.  Couples are staying home, and as a result, probably getting on each other's nerves a little more than normal.  Such was the case for Orlando in Pattersonville who emailed the …
There’s Nothing Normal About ‘The New Norm’
The other day I received a text message from an old buddy of mine who is the father of two kids in the Guilderland School District.  He wanted to pass along a message regarding his teenage daughter who happens to be a huge country music fan.  His daughter has been quarantined in her own house for ap…
St. Rose Singer-Songwriter Survives on American Idol
It's been 3 weeks since Katy Perry gave St. Rose senior Julia Gargano the hug felt around the world on American Idol.  In the weeks that have followed since Gargano blew the judges away back on February 23rd, the show has since weeded out the lesser talent.  But last night, American I…
Rivers and Saratoga Casinos To Close Temporarily
In press releases sent out today from both Rivers Casino in Schenectady and the Saratoga Casino in Saratoga Springs, the rippling local and global effects of the coronovirus will temporarily suspend their operations.

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