Upstate new York news

The sites, the sounds, the smells, the demolition derby;  anyone else longing for the return of state and county fairs?  Well, you're not alone. We know how much people in the Capital Region love state and county fairs - it's part of our DNA.  Hopefully with a little good fortune, a few more months of vaccinations and the green light from the Gov., we might get back to the things we love; fried fo

It's taken nearly a year, but things do appear to be (sort of) getting back to normal. Talks of concerts, sporting events and theme parks reopening are the glimmer of hope we need to get to the other side  Just last week, we learned that the Governor announced that certain outdoor venues may begin reopening.  Once that happened, Six Flags Great Escape announced their opening dates and safety proto

Short tempers and quick fuzes seem to be the norm these days, but even so, this isn't exactly the type of greeting anyone should have to deal with inside a Walmart, especially when you're just doing your job. Police say a local Walmart employee has a fractured wrist after he was pushed to the ground by an unruly customer on Wednesday afternoon.  The worst part is, the elderly employee on the recei

According to a report, Andrew Cuomo placed a threatening phone call to a political adversary last week that was as much "Goodfellas" as it was gubernatorial. The man on the receiving end of the call was actually a fellow Democrat, but one who was outspoken in his opposition of the Governor and his handling of Covid-19 related deaths in nursing homes.   The phone call, made last Wednesday

East Greenbush police say a man dressed as a National Grid employee showed up at a woman's home on Tuesday and tried to enter the house claiming that he was there to provide services. The swindler said he needed to turn her gas off and replace her meter, but she refused to let him in and called police. It's a good thing her "spidey senses" started tingling when they did or the outcome co

A colleague of mine told me she was inside one of the many Capital Region businesses supporting K9 Sergeant Joe Iachetta and the place, a marketing and sign business in Clifton Park, was mobbed. Iachetta, the 30-year-old husband and father was severely injured on Monday morning when his car collided with a tractor-trailer.  While Iachetta courageously battles for his life at Albany Medical Center,

I think skunks are adorable.  On the rare occasional I see one waddling through the parking lot here at the GNA studio, I want to run out and get a closer look.  Chrissy has reminded me in the past that despite my love for wildlife, skunks aren't to be messed around with.  As much as I've always wanted to snuggle or cuddle one, even a fool like me knows better.  How many animals have the ability t

Carrie in Castleton writes: I've been with my boyfriend for 2 years and I've noticed a trend.  He's not a big fan of Valentine's day (and neither am I really) but I do think it'd be nice to do something.  I don't expect expensive gifts , I just want his quality time.  Last year (our first Valentines) he planned an ice fishing trip with his buddies...so we did nothing.  Not a huge deal, he had thes

It was only a matter of time before the man accused of stealing from Target stores around the Capital Region is now being targeted by the New York State Police.  On Wednesday morning, the NYSP posted two pretty identifiable photos of his face as well as his black getaway car in hopes that someone out there may know who he is.

Our hearts continue to be heavy while we wait for what is hopefully some good news regarding Joe Iachetta. The 30-year-old K9 Sergeant with the Albany County Sheriffs Office was involved in a tragic collision on Monday morning causing his vehicle to be trapped for over 30 minutes underneath a tractor-trailer. Iachetta was unconscious when emergency personnel arrived and had to be extricated from h

Brian and Chrissy in the Morning on GNA want to help plan something special for you and your significant other this Valentine's Day. The package includes food, frillies and a special customized song written specifically for you and your Valentine. Here's how you can enter to win Brian and Chrissy's Valen-Rhymes Romance Package.

Leanne in Rotterdam writes: My boyfriend stays at my place as many as 5 days a week but doesn't contribute financially or help out because he has his own place. On top of that, he's constantly unhappy with my apartment and complains about me buying not enough food, but refuses to help me out.  Am I being unreasonable thinking he should help me out as he is practically living in the house? I'm thin