Brian and Chrissy in the Morning

New Lawn Chair Policy at SPAC GNAtion: Will you be at SPAC tonight? If so, we hope to see you there. We'll have seat upgrades and even a chance to meet Tucker Wetmore!  A few weeks back, concert-goers had a chance to check out the lawn situation at SPAC, which is a little different this year than in previous years. ...

Vehicle Crashes into Buggy in Upstate NY A car traveling in Upstate New York collided with an Amish horse and buggy on Wednesday, ejecting the driver and two passengers while gravely injuring the horse, according to a report from the New York State Police...

Speed Week Started on Monday You may have noticed an increase in the number of cars pulled over by New York State Police in the last few days as "Speed Week" continues throughout the state. Now, through Sunday, troopers said they will actively patrol highways and target drivers who violate New York’s “Move Over” Law during this weeklong sting.   Some of t...

Did a Tornado Touch Down in Upstate New York? The unpredictable Upstate New York weather turned volatile on Monday, and a video that shows the aftermath of the storm has many wondering if an actual tornado caused the damage. The National Weather Service has yet to confirm what some believe was a tornado that ripped through Elicotville, a village in western New York about 45 minutes south of Buffal

Tragedy in Maine A father and daughter from Upstate New York visited Maine over the weekend for a hiking trip that ended in tragedy.  Sadly, Rangers say they found the body of the father, but they continue to search for the missing daughter. Bo...

Can a Woman Legally Go Topless in New York State? This question was recently posed on social media and piqued my interest. For the record, I'm not out looking for this type of thing, but I'm not necessarily looking to avoid it either! So please, allow me to get this off my chest...

Man Drowns in Lake on Memorial Day Police say a 31-year-old man drowned in Burden Lake, a moderate-sized lake known for swimming, boating, fishing, or relaxing by the water, located in Rensellaer County. According to the New York State Police, the incident happened on Monday, Memorial Day...

Saratoga Chocolate: The Best in the Country? Only 20 chocolate shops across the country were nominated in a recent USA Today poll for "Best in the USA," one of which is right in our backyard. Congrats to the Saratoga Chocolate Co., located at 454 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, for garnering this sweet accolade...

Memorial Day Weekend The weather may not be cooperating as we'd like, but with or without the sunshine, there's plenty to do and see as we gear up for Summertime here in the Capital Region. Memorial Day parades, cookouts, bonfires, camping, lake life, and concerts are a few of our favorites...

Move Over! I'm always amazed when other drivers don't immediately try to pull over when they see or hear emergency vehicles approaching them. As soon as I hear the sound of sirens, even faintly, I start looking around nervously for a fast-moving cop car, firetruck, or ambulance...

Jay-Z Makes Surprise Albany Visit on Monday Shawn Carter, AKA Jay-Z, the billionaire rap icon, entrepreneur, businessman, and husband to Beyonce, visited with Democratic leaders in Albany on Monday. You may have seen many photos and videos on social media, but why was he here...

At least two Albany schools received hate speech and death threats on social media recently, and school officials say they are working with the Albany Police Department to investigate the unnerving messages. Threats Made to Hackett Middle School and One Other According to a press release from the Albany City School District, local police are investigating the "threats of violence and hate spe