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
$750M Powerball! Do All New Yorkers Know the Lucky Place to Play?
Tonight's massive $750 million dollar Powerball jackpot will send New Yorkers scrambling to get in on the action. Do you know about the luckiest place to buy tickets? If not, you should!
We've told you many times to get your lottery tickets at one of the ten Smokes 4 Less locations...
New Yorkers React After Rare Earthquake Hit Us this Morning
One of the great things about living in the Northeast is that - for the most part - we don't have the real threat of unpredictable natural disasters that people in other parts of the country or world do. For instance, we're not getting many hurricanes, tornadoes, avalanches, landslides, wildfires, and droughts, but if we do, it's relatively mild.
But o...
Watch as Men in Upstate NY Marvel at Massive Moose on the Move
Holy Bull! I know a lot of people from Upstate NY who say they would love to see a majestic moose in the wild, and I'm one of them.
Watch below as a massive bull moose makes its way through Upstate NY, while two buddies marvel at the rarity of the moment.
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Mom of Missing Schenectady Teen Reacts to ‘Rumors’ of Floating Body
Thursday, a body was seen in the Mohawk River, and some thought it could have been missing teen Samantha Humphrey, but her mom seems to think otherwise.
Schenectady teenager Samantha Humphrey left home on Black Friday, November 25th at around 11 pm and she hasn't been seen since...
Experts Say Bird Sighting in Upstate NY was Very Rare! Here’s Why
Natalie Aldrich was outside birdwatching and enjoying the outdoors in Upstate New York a few weeks ago when she spotted something in a tree that seemed a little bit unusual. Unable to make it out, she went in for a closer look. What was it?
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Upstate School Gets Chilly Reception with Racially Insensitive Snowman
Was it a simple misunderstanding, a failed attempt at humor taken out of context, or blatantly racist? That's up to you to decide.
Either way, a school in Upstate New York found themselves left out in the cold on Tuesday after a picture they posted on their social media created a bit of backlash and controversy.
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For the Love of Kids, GNA will Sound ‘Different’ for a Few Days
Beginning tomorrow morning just after 6 AM, and running through Friday until about 7 PM, GNA, the radio station that you know - and love - will sound a little bit different.
NY State Police Warn About Imposter Cops Asking for Money
Residents in New York State were warned about a scam on Tuesday where imposters asked for credit card information and requested monetary donations while pretending to be part of a union that supports the police. Don't fall for it!
On Tuesday, members of the New York State Police explained to residents in Upstate New York that they "received several calls from residents in the Wayne County ar
It’s a Chocolate Lover’s Dream this Weekend in Saratoga County
If you or someone you know loves chocolate, get on board - this festival is a chocolate lovers' dream and for the 8th consecutive year, it's coming back to the Capital Region this weekend.
And, with Valentine's Day just a few weeks away, why not stock up on the good stuff now rather than wait until the last minute...
Liam Neeson Lives Like a King in this 34,000 sq. ft. Mansion Upstate NY
One of Hollywood's biggest stars, Liam Neeson is reportedly worth over $150 million dollars. It shouldn't come as a surprise, considering that the 69-year-old has been in almost 100 films.
Born in Northern Ireland, the leading man with starring roles in films like Schindler's List, Star Wars Episode 1, Batman Begins and the Taken franchises, commands somewhere in the neighborhood of $20 million p