Hometown Heroes

Schenectady’s Bravest Battle 4 Fires in One Day
Schenectady’s Bravest Battle 4 Fires in One Day
Schenectady’s Bravest Battle 4 Fires in One Day
As always, we thank all of the first responders in the city of Schenectady and hope they remain safe while taking action when duty calls.  Wednesday has been especially challenging as a string of fires broke out in the city of Schenectady, one of them proved fatal.
Choose Human Rating Over Uber Rating
Choose Human Rating Over Uber Rating
Choose Human Rating Over Uber Rating
Something ridiculously unnerving was brought to my attention by a GNA listener who called into the morning show on Friday.  After spending over an hour discussing the potentially tragic news of the Albany man missing at Thacher Park since New Years Eve, I came to the conclusion that as an Uber driver, I feel it is your responsibility as a human to be wary of individuals like Zachary Barrantes. Rea
Proud Teen Nominates Dad As September’s Hometown Hero (VIDEO)
Proud Teen Nominates Dad As September’s Hometown Hero (VIDEO)
Proud Teen Nominates Dad As September’s Hometown Hero (VIDEO)
15-year-old Aiden from Guilderland wrote into WGNA asking that his father, Matthew, be our Hometown Hero for Septemeber.  We were happy to call and speak with Matthew on his day off to tell him the great news, which he humbly accepted.
August Hero
August Hero
August Hero
Penny Bartlett from Colonie is the proud Marine Mom of 26-year-old Ian and she wrote to GNA hoping we'd honor him as August's Hometown Hero.  Mom also told us that her son may be slightly uncomfortable with the 'fanfare' that comes along with it and decided to spend a few minutes with, in her words, why her son is so amazing.
GNA’s Emotional Call To Remarkable July Hometown Hero
GNA’s Emotional Call To Remarkable July Hometown Hero
GNA’s Emotional Call To Remarkable July Hometown Hero
Chrissy and I have had the pleasure of contacting our GNA Hometown Heroes each month for nearly three years. We have never had a phone call quite like this.  Frank Lockwood from Coxsackie is a man of true character and integrity.  He's a priest, addictions counselor, volunteer firefighter, and to top it off, the man rides a Harley.  When we called to tell him that his wife Joanne nominated him to

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