Hey there! It's me, Brian. Since you're here, let me tell you a little about myself. I was born and raised in Albany and currently live there with my girlfriend Samantha and our two cute little doggies named Biggie and Tiny. Adding to the nuthouse is my son Brody who is growing up incredibly fast, but getting more and more talented, funny, and handsome by the day. I feel very lucky to be able to spend time with you in the morning making you laugh, making you think, and sometimes even making you a little angry. But man, it's a privilege to do the show each and every day with Chrissy. I enjoy writing and talking about all things sports, wildlife, Capital Region nostalgia, interesting local people, and any and all of the quirky things I observe while living in the 518. E-Mail: brian@wgna.com
Brian
You’ll ‘Go Nuts’ When You See an Upstate Man’s Whimsical Acorn Art
Jody Hildreth is a full-time librarian at Sauquoit Valley Elementary School which sits about 90 miles northwest of the immediate Capital Region. In his free time, Hildreth enjoys traveling but during Covid, he didn't get to do all that much. Instead,...
Abandoned Water Park near Saratoga Springs Still Looks Like Fun
Water Slide World, a formerly very popular water park in Lake George, New York was known as much for its catchy jingle as it was for its slippery rides.
Cancel-Proof Comic Bill Burr Announces Saratoga Date on Upcoming Tour
Off-color and in your face, Boston-area comedian Bill Burr may not actually be cancel-proof, but if you watch most of his comedy, you wouldn't know it. Over the years, Burr has honed his craft with laserlike precision, allowing him to basically joke about anything - and he does. Ra
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Onlookers Horrified as Hot-Air Balloon is Nearly Destroyed by Upstate Waterfall
Onlookers appear horrified as they watch a hot-air balloon drift dangerously close to a raging waterfall inside Letchworth State Park in upstate New York recently. Interestingly, many who watched the video say the pilot did this on purpose.
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Local Olympic Medalist Earns More Praise Following Return From Tokyo
Local bronze medalist Emma White continues to receive more well-deserved praise following her return home from the Olympics in Tokyo. Most recently, the Duanesburg native was honored with a proclamation by a local assemblyman as a way to celebrate her cycling success, where White is quite simply one of the best in the entire world.
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Local Comedians to Join Forces in Albany for ‘Roast of Cuomo’ Event
Local comedians will share the spotlight and take turns roasting disgraced former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo later this month in Albany.
The event, simply titled "The Roast of Andrew Cuomo" will be taking place at Albany's Madison Theatre on Saturday night September 11th at 930 pm, with proceeds going to a charity that will benefit an anti-sexual violence organization...
HBO Cast and Crew Film in Albany Despite Alleged Bullying by Director
The notice came out to Albany residents late last week detailing many of the road closures in the city beginning on Monday 8/16 and lasting through Wednesday 8/19 as cast and crew return to work on the HBO series White House Plumbers.
We won't know until shooting begins if series stars Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux will be here as well, donning their 70's attire, filming the Watergate drama
Showtime’s Biggest Hit is Back and Bringing New Blood to Upstate New York
Fans of Showtime's Dexter will be ecstatic to know that their favorite serial killer - along with much of the original cast - is coming back for a 9th season. After an eight year hiatus, Michael C. Hall is back in his familiar role as Dexter, the blood spatter analyst by day, serial killer by night. Critics and fans ...
Cobleskill Man Launches Savage Attack with Car, Killing A Man and Two Dogs
A Cobleskill man with a long history of violence, agression and sexual deviance killed a man on Tuesday afternoon when he intentionally rammed the victim with his car. During the savage outburst, he also killed two dogs and displaced many others when the vehicle he was driving smashed through a Cobleskill hotel and into the room of the motel where both the victim and the perp had been living.
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Pipe Dream: Owen Wilson Preps for Movie at Saratoga Smoke Shop
Owen Wilson was looking to add a bit more authenticity to the movie character he's portraying, so he took about 45 minutes out of his day to visit a Saratoga Springs tobacco shop to learn the subtle nuances associated with smoking a pipe.