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
Upstate NY Twill be Getting Medieval on Thee this Weekend
If you're craving a little bit of medieval mayhem this weekend, thou shall check out the Renaissance Festival happening this weekend at Indian Ladder Farms in Altamont.
Interestingly enough, my nephew, Nick turned me on to this a few weeks ago, asking if we'd be bringing Master Brody (my son) to the event, and had he not informed me, I don't think I would have known...
Celebrity Canine Wiz from Upstate NY to be Featured on The Today Show
A well-known dog trainer based out of Saratoga Springs will be making an appearance on NBC's The Today Show later this morning in honor of National Puppy Day.
Tom Davis, a "celebrity dog trainer" has worked with famous stars and athletes including Patrick Mahomes, The Chainsmokers, Logan Paul, and more according to his press release, and this morning he'll be hanging out with a few more
BRRR-MAID! Brave Mermaid has Photo Shoot at Ice Castles on Lake George
Q: What's a mermaid's favorite type of picture? A: a shell-fie.
We may not see any shelI-fies in this particular batch of photos, but you must give this woman, I mean 1/2 woman 1/2 fish, all the credit in the world. Just look at that outfit!
I won...
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