Producer of the GNA Morning Show/middays. I've lived in Schenectady my whole life and even bought a house there recently with my boyfriend Jim. I'm adventurous, outdoorsy, travelled (Can you tell I don't like to sit still for very long?) but I also like sitting on the couch writing my local blog while watching Investigation Discovery and binge-watching Netflix. E-Mail: jess@wgna.com
Jess
Craziest NYS Fair Food: Can You Top This List?
We are in the middle of fair season, with The Great New York State Fair starting on Wednesday. Fairs are fun because of the games, the livestock, but let's be real, we all want to try the strange fair food!
Army Vet Offers Free Camp in Upstate NY for Wounded Warriors
As your summer is winding down, you may be looking for a last minute camping trip. If you're a veteran or wounded warrior, there's a campsite you may not have heard of but is free to your family.
Operation Adopt a Soldier Fire Ends in 200+ Care Package Loss
Fires are terrible no matter what kind of business they affect but to hear that a local organization that helps soldiers was damaged by one breaks my heart even more.
You Can Win $1000 for Binge-Watching “Friends”
Is "Friends" one of your favorite shows? Do you go back and watch the episodes all of the time? Well, don't waste that time at your house, you can make $1000 doing it!
50 Years of Woodstock: Jess’ Mom Tells What It Was Like [LISTEN]
Today marks the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock 1969. 50 years ago one of the biggest concerts, one of the biggest moments in history happened and my Mom was there!
Wanna Try Taco Tuesday in Troy? New Restaurant to Open!
It's great to see the development of the Capital Region and one great example of that is Troy. One restaurant closes in May, another opens - with tacos!
Capital Region Colleges Ranked: Top Party Schools & More
You send your kid to college knowing that they're going to learn, make new friends, and have fun. What you may not know is that you may have just sent them to the biggest party school in the Capital Region.
Three Dogs Die By Poisoning After Swimming
Dogs are members of the family and it's scary to think that taking them swimming, to spend time with their family could end up the last memory you have together.
Oscar-Award-Winning Director Bringing Famous Film to Albany
There are certain movies and directors that everyone knows are good. It just so happens that this Oscar winner for Best Director coming to Albany is responsible for checking both of those boxes (a couple of times).
Parents: Schools No Longer Sending Kids Home for Lice
When I was a kid, when someone got lice, they were sent home. Now, a new study is saying there's no need to send them home anymore.
Crossgates Mall Releases Details on New Entertainment Venue
A few months ago, Crossgates Mall announced that Lucky Strike was going away but that they already had an idea for what would fill the space. Now, we have more details about what we can expect.
Proctors Completely Changes Safety Rules Ahead of Hamilton
After years of waiting, Hamilton is coming to Schenectady this week but ahead of opening night, Proctors is completely changing what you're allowed to bring into the theatre.