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
100’s of New Yorkers Flood Cuomo Impeachment Hotline
The firm handling complaint messages and emails left by vexed New Yorkers say they've been inundated with claims against the much maligned Governor of New York State, Andrew Cuomo. The voicemails and emails - estimated to be in the hundreds - will take months to listen to and read. Once that work …
Vandals Destroy Saratoga County Playground
A children's playground area inside a popular Saratoga County park was virtually destroyed on Monday. Authorities say that vandals ripped down fence posts, spray painted vulgarities and damaged whatever they could get their hands on. Police are asking for the public's help in ascertaining the indiv…
Photos Show Extensive Damage to Clifton Park Bridge
While thankfully no one was injured this morning, all lanes southbound on the Northway near exits 9 and 8A in Clifton Park remain closed. According to CBS 6 News, traffic is being diverted off exit 10 after a commercial vehicle hit the Sitterly Road bridge causing major backups and delays…
Message on Albany’s Corning Tower Temporarily Changed
The Corning Tower, the tallest of the buildings at the Empire State Plaza in downtown Albany has displayed many messages over the years, but nothing quite like what people saw on Friday evening. The message, "NY TOUGH" had previously been displayed for months during the pandemic, but on F…
6 ‘Most Wanted’ Fugitives with Upstate NY Connections
A few weeks back, we wrote about Eugene Palmer, one of America's most sought after fugitives. This alleged cold-blooded killer has been on the run for nearly a decade, disappearing shortly after the murder of his daughter-in-law Tammy back in 2012. Palmer is believed to have fled the scene of the …
Albany Sergeant Makes Incredible Recovery, Released From Hospital
It's been nearly 2 months since the Colonie crash involving K9 Sergeant Joe Iachetta left him fighting for his life. It was so bad, emergency personnel were forced to extricate him from his crushed SUV. Believed by many at the time that he had suffered life-threatening injuries, the Capital Regio…
Albany to Limit Fan Attendance for Empire Games
Many people in the Capital Region - myself included - can't wait for the Empire to make their return to Albany first time since their 2019 Arena Bowl Championship. And while it may not be quite as loud as we remember it, it's not because of a lack of fan support for the indoor football league we've…
Albany Skyway Construction Underway, Commuters Detoured
Let the construction, road closures - begin. Crews will start working Monday morning for the multi-million dollar elevated park soon to be known as the "Albany Skyway." On Saturday, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan announced the detailed road closures and detours that will un…
Do Sneakers on Wires in Albany Have a Secret Meaning?
Last week while searching for a parking spot near Washington Park in Albany, I approached a light and it was red. Naturally, I came to a stop and looked up while waiting for it for change colors. In doing so, I noticed a pair of sneakers, tied together by the laces had been flung over the wire. …
Commuters Bear Witness as Mama Struggles with Unruly Cubs [VIDEO]
You should probably take two minutes out of your day to watch this adorable viral video.
A nervous mama bear inadvertently caused quite the traffic jam in Winchester, Connecticut while she struggled to get all four of her cubs across the street. Three of the cubs made it relatively easy for mama, wh…
A nervous mama bear inadvertently caused quite the traffic jam in Winchester, Connecticut while she struggled to get all four of her cubs across the street. Three of the cubs made it relatively easy for mama, wh…