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
Bronx Zoo Welcomes You to Follow Two New Penguin Hatchlings
Need some adorable animals in your day? Turn to the Bronx Zoo for some beautiful new penguins you can obsess over while you're home.
Dunkaroos Are Coming Back and Millennials Are Freaking Out
This is the best news I've heard all year (even though it's only February), part of my childhood is coming back and my millennial self can't wait to get to the store and buy some.
Brand New NYC Bar A Tribute to Dolly Parton
She's the queen of country music and a brand new bar in New York City is paying tribute to her by devoting an entire wall to her.
Upstate NY Celebrity Sightings in 2019
Where most people around here would leave the area to vacation, apparently Upstate New York was quite the spot for celebrities looking to get away this year.
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!
Brad Paisley Tweeted Out His Phone Number – For Real
Have you ever wanted to be able text one of your favorite country stars? Imagine having that direct line of communication! Well, Brad Paisley tweeted out his number while he was in the car and was actually answering people back!
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.
Nickelodeon Opening Largest Indoor Theme Park Hours Away
Usually, when we hear of a huge park opening it's in California or Florida but Nickelodeon is opening up what will be the largest indoor theme park in the Western Hemisphere and it's only a couple of hours away!
Upstate NY Home For Sale with Oval Office Replica [PHOTOS]
Listen, people can decorate their houses however they'd like but it was a little strange to see a replica of the President's office inside of a house for sale in Upstate New York.
Arlington Cemetery Changing Burial Rules Due to Space
Arlington National Cemetery, at its current rate, will be full by the mid-2050s, the Army says. In order to extend the life of the cemetery, the Army has decided to make the rules of who can get buried there a little more strict.
Help Find Mystery Couple Engaged in Adirondacks [VIDEO]
On September 11th, one person hiking in the Adirondacks decided to do a good thing, the problem is now they need your help to complete the good deed!
You Can Become the Official Food Taster for the NFL!
Do you like food? Do you like football? Then, you're gonna want to sit down because your dream job is calling!
Upstate Filming Looking for Specific Kind of Actor for New Movie
A new movie will be filming soon and there are a few props they're looking for and one specific kind of actor. Can you help them?
Craziest Vanity License Plates in New York State
You heard the news about the license plate changes, right? No matter how you feel about them, I know a good number of people who aren't going to be happy about having to spend more money to keep these beauties.