Brian

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

Large Crowd Gathers to Cheer Up Cancer Patient at Albany Med
At around 6pm Thursday evening, a massive crowd of police officers, firefighters, bikers, cheerleaders, friends, family and complete strangers gathered below the foot bridge at Albany Medical Center to lift the spirits of an 11-year-old girl named Anna LaBella...
Weakened By Cancer, Teammates Help Shen Runner Cross Finish Line
In a beautiful moment captured on video, three runners on the Shenendehowa girls track and field team locked arms with a fellow student batting cancer, helping her cross the finish line at a meet on Monday afternoon.  The clip has gone viral and for good reason; it's a touching moment that…
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 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.  …
Cuomo Considering Later Curfew for ‘Cuse Fans
If you wanted to head out on Saturday to watch the round of 16 in the NCAA Tournament at your favorite sports bar, for the most part you'll be able to. But not if you're a fan of the Syracuse Orange.
If you wanted to see them at a Capital Region sports bar,  the 9:55PM scheduled start time means you'…
10 Things Capital Region Residents Learned During Covid [PICS]
We're coming up on one year since the universe threw us the biggest curveball anyone could have ever imagined.  We locked down, social distanced, tried to "not be stupid," wore our masks, watched daily press conferences, explored the Adirondacks, worked from home, taught our children, did …
New Albany LAX Team Wants You To Choose Name
George Manias, the newly hired team president for Albany's new professional indoor lacrosse team has been down this road before.  Three years ago, he was one of the main cogs behind the resurrection of Arena Football here in the Capital Region.  With Manias at the helm, the Albany Empire had tremend…
Albany Landlord Allegedly Kidnaps Tenants
Late on rent? Do the neighbors bang on the ceiling trying to get you and your unruly kids to pipe down?  Well, let's hope you have an understanding landlord!
This has to be the most bizarre story to come out of the Capital Region in some time.  I literally thought this was something that you would se…
Despite Uncertainty, Schaghticoke Fair Announces 2021 Dates
While many Capital Region outdoor venues are planning to reopen with limited capacity in the next month or so, Governor Cuomo has been non-committal on the reopening of state and county fairs.  In fact, the Governor recently expressed his love for the Great New York State Fair in hopes of having a d…
Cuomo Hints at Return of State Fairs
The sites, the sounds, the smells, the demolition derby;  anyone else longing for the return of state and county fairs?  Well, you're not alone.
We know how much people in the Capital Region love state and county fairs - it's part of our DNA.  Hopefully with a little good fortune, a few more months o…

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