Brian Cody - Morning Show on 1077 WGNA Brian was born and raised in Albany and currently live there with his son Brody, who according to Brian, "is growing up incredibly fast, but getting more and more talented, funny, and handsome by the day." Brian considers himself very lucky to be able to spend time with you in the morning on 1077 GNA with hopes to make you laugh, think, and sometimes even making you a little angry - in a fun sort of way! When he's not on the radio or pandering to his son, Brian spends his time watching sports, people, eating ice cream, and betting 12 team parlays on Football Sunday! E-Mail: brian@wgna.com
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Fast-Acting Norwich Bus Driver Used ‘Arm Break’ to Save Student
A tragedy was averted recently in Upstate NY when a fast-acting bus driver employed an old-school tactic that kept a young man from getting hit by a reckless driver
Quack Pack! Police in Upstate NY Rescue 5 Lucky Ducklings
State Police in New York, along with local firefighters, saved 5 lucky ducklings and "returned them safely" to their mom over the weekend.
Puff Puff Putt! Enjoy Weed-Friendly Mini Golf in Saratoga County
Weed-Friendly Mini Golf returns to Saratoga Springs
It's hard enough trying to read putting greens on a golf course stone-cold-sober; for the life of me, I couldn't imagine trying to line up a 15-foot putt after puffing on some herb.
But it does sound like it would be a lot of fun, and we're talking mini golf, devoid of expensive greens fees and those pesky course rangers...
Watch the Great Escape Come Alive in this Classic 1983 Commercial!
30 years ago, an iconic theme park in Upstate NY went through a major metamorphosis adding new thrill rides, more attractions, and a hot new jingle, all while unveiling a brand new name.
Storytown becomes the Great Escape
Now known as The Great Escape, when this theme park opened in 1954 it was called Storytown USA. It ...
Lake George Ice Castles to Extend Hours for Final Weekend
Yes, the Lake George Ice Castles are still operating, but time is running out. And finally some good news - they've extended their weekend hours to allow more guests to check them out!
It hasn't been an easy year for Lake George event organizers, especially when it comes to one of the area's fastest-growing and beloved attractions; The Ice Castles.
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Eager Crew from Upstate NY to Rumble this week on Family Feud!
Survey Says: An Upstate NY family will be appearing on the hit game show Family Feud this week and their run starts tonight!
A second family from Upstate New York is ready to tussle on TV after announcing the date(s) they're scheduled to appear on The Family Feud.
Th...
School in Upstate NY Shocked by a Movie Star ‘Mystery Reader’ !
Inviting a "mystery reader" into a school can be a lot of fun; it breaks up the day and gives teachers and students something to look forward to. Sometimes the guest is a local celebrity, a doctor, maybe a first responder, an athlete, or perhaps even a parent - all great choices, btw! Bu...
15 of the Best Movies Ever Made in Upstate NY – And the Reasons Why!
Lights, Camera, Upstate New York! Are we living in Hollywood East?
What do A Quiet Place, The Irishman, Salt, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, The Horse Whisperer, Slap Shot, The Other Guys, The Place Beyond the Pines, and Ironweed all have in common?
You g...
One of the World’s Tiniest Diner’s in Upstate NY Turned 100!
Big menus, good food, fast service, convenient hours, and fair prices. Morning, noon, or night - nothing beats a quality Diner - and thankfully we have many to choose from here in the Capital Region.
Some diners are known for their massive breakfasts, meaty triple-decker sandwiches, or pancakes the size of your head; maybe even all three. But they...
Basketball Legend Buys Stunning $5M Lakefront Estate in Upstate NY!
Basketball Legend Buys Stunning $5M Lakefront Estate in Upstate NY!
My dad was born in Syracuse but got married and had kids in Albany - and even though I wasn't born in Central NY, I've paid my fair share of visits out that way.
The first Syracuse men's basketball game I went to was back in the mid-1980s...