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GNA's Summer in the 518 is finally here, and all weekend long we've got your free tickets to the Capital Region's newest family attraction: Dino Roar Valley!

Arena football is set to return to the Times Union Center Saturday, April 27.

I grew up in a large Italian family and every Christmas we would have homemade macaroni. My grandparents would make many pounds of it leading up to the holiday and now that my grandmother has passed, we are continuing the tradition.

This weekend, you can head up the Northway to enjoy all the free holiday festivities in Lake George Village. The event is free and fun for the entire family. Here are the details.

I have no idea when or why things changed when buying board games and fun family games. I was shopping this weekend and couldn't believe the titles and the games that are out now. The majority of them had to do with bodily functions.

As parents we are always trying to make sure our kids are as safe as possible. Code words are part of our safety plan and fortunately a girl thwarted being abducted because she had one too.

Our 11th Secret Star Acoustic Jam was this past Wednesday night at Proctor's in Schenectady and it did not disappoint. We welcomed Devin Dawson, Carly Pearce, Midland, Michael Ray and Granger Smith. I sat down with Granger and we spoke about his New York ancestry, the unique way he met his wife and his family.

Family first: it's not just a saying, it's a way of life. After 9 years in the NFL, a third child born in March, and love for his his supportive country singer wife - that he longs to spend more time with - a hard working NFL receiver has called it quits.  And his family couldn't be happier with the decision!

Starting at 6am on Wednesday, July 4th - and continuing all throughout Independence Day on WGNA - Brian and Chrissy will be honoring some of the local men and women in our military who may be away from their families while protecting our freedom back home. We'll be airing special shout-outs, messages and personal stories from family members who want to honor the military hero in their family. It's

Ok, maybe I am being a little dramatic. But talking for a living, it is very rare I am at a loss for words. But every now and then, my wife Stacy says something I just have no response for.

After forty plus years, a popular card game is getting a brand new sister game with some of the same fun as the original. Our household is very excited because we have been playing the original since we were little.

When my family gets together for Thanksgiving, it's usually a s**t show and I love it.  That's what makes us truly, well...special.  Maybe your family does some of the same dysfunctional things mine does, but I doubt it. Enjoy