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
Did You Know? Popular Stewart’s in Albany is ‘Permanently Closed’
The Stewart's brand is famous for using the tagline "Did You Know?" when marketing and promoting sale items, in-store specials, and new arrivals - but this is an announcement that had no prior notice.
Did You Know?
It came as a complete shock to me as I was just inside it a few days ago getting milkshakes, but an Albany Reddit user posted a photo of the popular Stewarts with a sign on t
Country Star Collabs with a Pop-Punk Band from Albany -It’s Real Good!
Country Star Meets Pop Punk Band from Albany!
A country star recently joined forces with a pop-punk band from Albany on a surprise hit that nobody saw coming. But we're glad they did!
Last week during Alive at Five - Albany’s 8-week free concert series - an energetic band performed in front of an enthusiastic legion of young fans at Jennings Landing down by the Corning Preserve.
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Take this Vintage Train Through Cooperstown – But Watch Out for Outlaw Gangs!
If you or someone you know loves trains, outlaw gangs, and the old wild west, this is the Upstate NY experience for you! See the action-packed images of a train being robbed by bandits below.
Built in 1869, the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad gives you a chance to experience what was once the primary form of transportation throughout the country – riding the rails - CooperstownTrain.c
Check Out Damage Pics & Video – Did a Tornado Touch Down in Upstate NY?
First and foremost, we hope that everyone is okay - and as far as we know there weren't any injuries reported after storms swept through much of New York yesterday, and it's a good thing.
Massive trees and powerlines in Geneseo, NY were leveled, water levels were rising, and some of the damage was chronicled in the video and pics below - and it was one powerful storm!
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Hot and Bothered: Deli in Saratoga Doesn’t Want ‘Sweaty Bra Money!’
This isn't the first time we've written about a popular deli in Saratoga Springs making headlines for something other than sandwiches, and it probably won't be the last!
What happened now?
Daniel Chessare, the outspoken owner of Saratoga's Broadway Deli, has never shied away from speaking his truths on its various social media platforms, much to the delight of customers and people who follow them.
Casting Call 90 Mins from Albany! What’s the Big NBC Series They’re Filming?
There's an upcoming casting call 90 mins south of Albany for a major NBC series that stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Adrien Brody, and more, and here's what we know about it!
Developers are working on a new project set to debut on NBC Peacock sometime in 2022, and they've announced a casting call later this month just outside of Albany.
The act...
Stalker Continues to Terrorize Woman at her House in Washington County
State Police and local law enforcement in Washington County are keeping a watchful eye on a home in Easton, NY where a frightening stalker keeps harassing the same woman.
Last month, many of you read the harrowing account experienced by 38-year-old Kat Grimes of Easton NY (20 mins east of Saratoga) after she stopped at her mom's house and looked at her security camera feed from her phone.
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Former Syracuse LAX Player wins $14M on NY Lottery Scratch Off!
Former college lacrosse star at Syracuse University wins $14M on NY Lottery scratch-off!
A former standout high school and college lacrosse player who helped the Syracuse Orange win a National Championship in 1995 scored big recently on a shot he took on with a lottery ticket, not a lacrosse ball when he turned a $20 scratch-off from the New York Lottery into nearly $14M dollars...
School District in Albany County Ranked #1 for Six Years in a Row
For the 6th year in a row, a school district in Albany County has been ranked #1 in the annual "Schools Report" according to a business review.
The last few years weren't easy for our Upstate New York schools, and as area educators get set to enjoy a few months off during the summer, this comes as good news heading into that much-needed break...
Unpopular Upstate NY Confession: I Hate ADK Chairs and Here’s Why!
"The wood looks nice and gives it that rustic feel, but they're not very comfortable," she explained. "And when the wood gets weathered I get splinters in my a**!" Anonymous collgeaue of mine who suprisingly hates the ADK chair
This blew my mind, I thought everyone loved the Adirondack chair! Maybe th...