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One Buffalo legend got a visit from another one - with two big gifts.

After an explosion outside the bar he was in, an off-duty Capital Region firefighter had his wallet stolen as he rushed to save a family in a nearby house.

A Utica man killed in combat in Myanmar in 1944 has had a long journey home, but will finally receive his honors at Arlington National Cemetery.

As I look back on this past year, I realize how thankful I really am. I wanted to bring this story back up, especially around the holidays to focus on how amazing people can be. Back in late January, my mom had a porch fire. She was inside but had no idea her house was on fire. A selfless man swooped in and saved my mom and her house.

The "Halfmoon Hero" is 5 year old Harrison Keenan and for Harrison, no cape is needed as long as he has his shovel so he can help mom, dad and neighbors by shoveling snow for them.

I had the honor to introduce a very special fan of The Taste Of County Music Festival and a military hero to the crowd on Friday night. It was Specialist Kyle Newberry.

We all have favorite artists. Somehow their music speaks to us on another level that other musicians just can't reach. Mine is Maren Morris and I finally got to see her live in New York City over the weekend.

Every weekday morning at around 9:45, Chrissy and I do a Good News segment - highlighting a positive, uplifting, or inspirational story.  Tuesday morning we talked about a local contractor named Joe Shewczyk who was in his work truck on Friday morning and watched an accident unfold on alternate Route 7, Latham,  right before his very eyes.  With some quick thinking, bravery, and a little help from

Sad news today as the New York State Police informed the public about the passing of a true hero. Trooper Michael J. Anson, 56, from Albany County died from an illness stemming from his assignment at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

I remember hearing or seeing a news story at some point in my past of a person becoming suddenly ill behind the wheel of their vehicle while driving on the Northway and the amazing way they got themselves to safety. It freaked me out.

May’s Hometown Hero story is a true must listen and it comes just in time for Memorial Day Weekend.  In the month that we honor and pay tribute to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, we are so proud to award WGNA’s May Hometown Hero to Russell Coonradt from Cohoes.

It's one of the biggest travel destinations. Everyone wants to experience New York City. It's a mere 3 hours from us and is like another world with how busy everything is there. I've been to the city plenty of times over the years and I've honestly always been concerned that someone would fall onto the subway tracks. After a long night of partying, after a big game, during rush hour completely acc