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
Upstate NY Man Records Strange Lights Falling From Sky! What is It?
Are we alone in the universe?
That's the question on most people's minds (especially mine lately) as information about the existance of UFO's, aliens, and other worldy planets trickles out from the United States govermnemnt, and into our regular news cycle...
Firefighters in Upstate NY Rescue Trapeze Artist After Mishap on Bridge
"Units arrived on scene and discovering a female photographer on a swing off the side of and under the bridge taking pictures. Due to her precarious position the RFD called in additional resources to make the rescue and bring her to safety." -R...
Upstate Woman Makes Bizarre Discovery in a State Park – What is It?
At first glance, it's a bit tough to determine what may be hanging from a tree inside a State Park in Upstate New York. It looks like something from a horror movie or perhaps even a sick prank, but when you take a closer look it becomes pretty obvious. What is...
Real or Scam? What New Yorkers Should Know About Emails from NYS Lottery
A woman is 3 million dollars richer today thanks to an email from the Michigan lottery that she almost never opened after it was moved to her "Spam" folder. What if this happened here and you were sitting on some unclaimed money from the New York Lottery. Wo...
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 ...
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.
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Everyone in Upstate Knows One Guy Who Can Rock Shorts Year-Round
Every Upstate New Yorker knows at least one person who somehow wears shorts year-round!
The other night while stopped at a gas station in Albany, a man got out of his car and started pumping in the sub-zero temps next to me. He was a burly man in his mid 40's wearing a Buffalo Bills hoodie and Nike athletic shorts. We all know one guy (it's never, ever a woman) who wears shorts year-round, even
Festival of Fries? Cute Lady in Albany’s French-Fried Hanukkah Hack is Lit!
A cute, little old lady in Albany wanted to make sure her home was ready for the first night of Hannukah, so like she does every year, she took out the Menorah and placed it in her window.
When the display was ready to be lit, she looked for a candle but couldn't find one, and was forced to improvise...
See What Was Left Behind in this Creepy, Very Haunted, Abandoned NY Prison
Closed in 2011, the Mid-Orange Correctional Facility in Warwick, NY sits vacated, unless a few brave souls dare take a tour and walk through its supposedly very haunted hallways.
Located about two hours south of Albany, it was originally used as a reform school for troubled boys and became an actual adult prison in 1979...
Showtime to Air New Documentary 50 Years After Deadly Riot in Upstate Prison
Within the first few seconds of the 2-minute trailer for Showtime's newest documentary about the deadly prison riots 50 years ago in Upstate, New York called Attica, it's clear that the film's director wants you to know that the bloodbath, and aftermath, was very much racially charged...