Producer of the GNA Morning Show/middays. I've lived in Schenectady my whole life and even bought a house there recently with my boyfriend Jim. I'm adventurous, outdoorsy, travelled (Can you tell I don't like to sit still for very long?) but I also like sitting on the couch writing my local blog while watching Investigation Discovery and binge-watching Netflix. E-Mail: jess@wgna.com
Jess
Upstate NY Family Holds World Record for Most Christmas Lights [VIDEO]
You think your house had the most Christmas lights this year? There's an Upstate New York family that has you beat, so much so, the hold the world record for it!
The 6 Strangest Stories From the Capital Region in 2019
As we end the year and decade, it's interesting to look back on the year to see what's happened in the last 365 or so days. Looking back, some pretty strange stuff happened around here in 2019. Do you remember?
World’s Oldest Fossil Found in Upstate New York
When you hear headlines like "World's Oldest" or "World's Biggest," 98% of the time it is now where near the Capital Region, until now.
‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’ To Feature Nearby Restaurant
In the show, Guy Fieri goes to local restaurants (not chains) to feature them on his show "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Drives." For an upcoming episode, he picked one not too far away!
Crossgates Mall Vintage 1984 Grand Opening Day [VIDEO]
Do you remember when Crossgates Mall opened? Well, if you want to relive the grand opening, a video from the day is trending. Do you see yourself?
School Closings and Delays 12/2
Weather forecasts are predicting that we're going to be getting up to 12 inches overnight. That means that a lot of schools and workplaces will be closed or at the very least, delayed. We'll keep you updated as we can with the various closings as they are announced.
Uber Offering Free Rides in Upstate NY for Thanksgiving Eve
Thanksgiving Eve is one of the busiest bar nights of the whole year. If you're planning on going out, take advantage of the ways to get a free and safe ride home.
‘Saved by the Bell’ Actor to Hold Local Movie Premiere
One 'Saved by the Bell' actor will not only be attendance to a local screening of their movie in a couple of weeks, but apparently the movie was filmed here too!
School Closings and Delays 11/19
Be careful on your drive in this morning, big flakes and slippery roads are in your future. According the The Weather Channel, Rain and snow this morning until about 9:00am then remaining overcast for the afternoon. High 41F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 100%. 1 to 3 inches of snow expected.
5 Things You Need to Host ‘Friendsgiving’ This Year
My boyfriend and I are hosting 'Friendsgiving' for the first time this year. We may have bit off more than we could chew. If you're in the same boat, let me help you out.