Brian and Chrissy

Ready for the possibility of snow here in Upstate New York? While most of us can do without 7 long months of winter, we know one person who was born ready for the cold: Shorts in Winter Guy!

We are lucky to live in the vast, beautiful upstate region of New York, more specifically known to us simply as the "Capital Region."  But the reality is, that's about as simple as it gets. I've lived in this area my entire life, and the differences between towns, cities, villages, and hamlets can be astonishing.  Not just the way each one looks and feels, but how it's pronounced or trie

I took my son to the 9/11 exhibit at the NYS Museum and tried my best to explain to him what happened that day. It wasn't easy, but I felt it was necessary.

Brian and Chrissy are very different when it comes to their feelings about heading back to school. Chrissy couldn't wait to return to school every year while Brian was dragged to school kicking and screaming. We asked our listeners, which is your kid, a 'Chrissy' or a 'Brian'...

The Great Escape in Lake George turned 70 this year, and these are some of our all-time favorite rides and attractions, ranked. What are yours?

Did You Know? A rock legend recently explained how he was inspired to write one of the biggest 80's rock songs after he was caught speeding in Upstate NY while on his way from Albany Airport to Lake Placid for a show. Thinking that the speed limit back in the 1980s was 65 MPH, this lead-footed rocker gassed it up to 62 MPH, only to get pulled over.  Here's the rest of the story: The Lyrics "I

Sammy Hagar says he was going through Albany when he got the speeding ticket inspiring his 80's hit 'I Can't Drive 55!' Let's hope it doesn't happen again Monday!

The powerful storm that swept through the Capital Region yesterday afternoon came fast and furious catching many of us by surprise.  Trees were uprooted, power lines came down and sadly, at least two lives were lost yesterday afternoon as a result.  This morning, as many people in the Capital Region wake and start the day, they're doing so without power.  It's estimated that at least 140,000 peopl

The "Summer of Bummer" continues as the bigger and more traditional 4th of July firework shows have been postponed or canceled due to COVID-19, but all is not lost! While some of the massive displays that we're used to seeing in downtown Albany, Clifton Park, and Lake George won't be happening, that's not stopping fireworks in many places in our area.  Here's a list of area places that w

In press releases sent out today from both Rivers Casino in Schenectady and the Saratoga Casino in Saratoga Springs, the rippling local and global effects of the coronovirus will temporarily suspend their operations.

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Nichole Naccarato from Latham is the Hometown Hero for the month of January. We're excited to share how she's making a difference!