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
Police Say Fake $100 Bills Could be Circulating in Fulton County
Can you tell the difference? I guess it depends on how closely you're paying attention.
Authorities in Fulton County are warning businesses and residents that fake $100 bills might be circulating throughout the community, and to be aware. An...
Violent Volcanic Eruption (8,000 Miles Away) was Detected in Upstate NY
Can a volcanic eruption 8,000 miles away affect us here in the Capital Region?
Ross Lazear, a scientist with the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences at the University at Albany has been following the undersea volcanic eruption off the coast of New Zealand, and he's come to some pretty interesting conclusions...
Upstate Woman Shares Joyful Video of a Surfing Bald Eagle!
See the video below of a Bald Eagle, joyfully surfing on a stick in the river, and then taking it into the air using it like a hoverboard.
The Bald Eagle we see in the video below isn't fully grown, we know that because its head isn't completely white. Ou...
Amazon Driver Makes Plea to Albany Residents Ahead of Big Snow Storm
Clean your sidewalk, driveway, and porch stairs, or NO packages for you!
An Amazon driver recently pleaded with Capital Region residents to make sure there's a clear pathway leading up to their porch or else they won't be getting their packages...
Growing Herd of Majestic White Deer Live in Upstate NY. But Where?
There's a growing herd of very rare, white deer that are not only surviving in Upstate New York, but they're flourishing as well. It defies all laws of nature, considering that these majestic-looking creatures could be an easy meal for hungry predators. In ...
State Police in Upstate NY Have Spent 6 Months Searching for 3 Teens
State Police Wanted them in July, see why in the video below
Back in July, officials from the New York State Police asked for the public's help in identifying three teenage-looking kids who were allegedly caught on video surveillance breaking in and then stealing from multiple campsites in upstate New York...
Albany County Stewart’s Sells Winning Piece of $632 Million Powerball Jackpot
A Stewart's Shops in Slingerlands sold a sizable piece of last night's massive Powerball jackpot!
Last night's Powerball jackpot was worth a whopping $632 million dollars, making it the seventh-highest payout in the history of the ultra-lucrative game of bouncing ping pong balls...
Ranking the 15 Best Movies Ever Made in Upstate New York
Lights, Camera, Upstate! See below how we ranked the 15 best movies filmed in Upstate, New York.
What do A Quiet Place, The Irishman, Salt, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, The Horse Whisperer, Slap Shot, The Other Guys, The Place Beyond the Pines, and Ironweed all have in common? You gue...
Why was Alleged Animal Abuser from ‘Tiger King’ Arrested in Upstate NY?
Who knew that the star of Tiger King 2 was popped right here in the Capital Region?
While this isn't necessarily "new" news, many people in the Capital Region (myself included) may have zero about this, and it might come in handy if you plan on binge-watching Tiger King 2 on Netflix over the holiday weekend.
This ...
10 Ridiculous Things People who Live in Upstate NY Love Arguing About
WE can say it, but don't you dare talk that smack if you're NOT from Upstate!
Upstate New York life is good, but ask anyone who lives here and they'll tell you it's far from perfect. While most of us share in our love for the change of seasons, certain foods, topography, and gifts that are unique to our area, there are plenty of things we don't agree on.
New Yorker...
1906 Video Shows Playful Women on a Snowy Day in Upstate NY
Did people smile 100 years ago?
Ever watch vintage videos or see really old photos of your parents or grandparents? It's hard to imagine the kind of life they lived because no one ever smiled and the black and white imagery makes everything look drab. Bu...
Upstate Woman Tried to Sneak on Plane with Knives Inside Cute Kids Toy
An Upstate New York woman - traveling with her young son - was stopped inside an airport on Monday after alarms triggered because of a child's toy she was attempting to sneak past TSA.
I don't know about you, but every time I go through airport TSA, a massive wave of anxiety comes over me, and even though I have nothing to hide, I freak out a little at the notion of my stuff being X-Rayed...
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