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Heroic 16-Year-Old Saves Man From Burning Building in Greenwich

A 16-year-old boy who was spending the night with some friends Saturday is now being called a hero, although he’s not really comfortable with that title. Continue reading…

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8-Year-Old Hero Died Saving Family

Out in Penfield, in western New York, there’s a little boy that’s being called a hero. Continue reading…

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Justin Moore Named Humanitarian of the Year

It's only been a little over a week since Justin Moore won the ACM for New Artist of the Year, and now he's got something else to celebrate! Justin was honored as the “Congressman Bill and Beverly...

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Albany Area Boy Scout's Extraordinary Deeds

A 15-year-old Boy Scout from Menands is being called a hero after he found an iPhone, and then a bag with a large sum of money in it. Continue reading…

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Fire Chief Revives Woman In Glenmont Store

A man went into the Glenmont Lowes on Monday to get a few things, but he ended up doing something more than buying some light bulbs. Continue reading…

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Money Raised For Damaged Duanesburg Firehouse By Colonie Student

After an 8-year-old student from Forest Park Elementary School in Colonie saw that the building that housed the Duanesburg Volunteer Rescue Squad was damaged by a tornado in May, he felt like he should...

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Upstate NY College Quarterback Tackles Purse Snatcher

If you love a feel good story, here's your dose for the day! A University of Rochester quarterback named Daniel Bronson is being called a hero by police after he witnessed a purse-snatching and then...

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Man Hops into NY Subway to Save Fallen Over the Weekend [VIDEO]

It's one of the biggest travel destinations. Everyone wants to experience New York City. It's a mere 3 hours from us and is like another world with how busy everything is there. I've been to the city...

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Cohoes Firefighter Russell Coonradt Is May's Hometown Hero

May’s Hometown Hero story is a true must listen and it comes just in time for Memorial Day Weekend.  In the month that we honor and pay tribute to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for...

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Guy Dives Through Window of Moving Car to Save Driver [VIDEO]

I remember hearing or seeing a news story at some point in my past of a person becoming suddenly ill behind the wheel of their vehicle while driving on the Northway and the amazing way they got...

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Local Trooper Dies From 9/11 Related Disease

Sad news today as the New York State Police informed the public about the passing of a true hero. Trooper Michael J. Anson, 56, from Albany County died from an illness stemming from his assignment at...

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Local Hero Tells GNA About Life Saving Moment (Audio)

Every weekday morning at around 9:45, Chrissy and I do a Good News segment - highlighting a positive, uplifting, or inspirational story.  Tuesday morning we talked about a local contractor named Joe...

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Maren Morris Talks Females in Country at Terminal 5 [VIDEO]

We all have favorite artists. Somehow their music speaks to us on another level that other musicians just can't reach. Mine is Maren Morris and I finally got to see her live in New York City over the...

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Taste Of Country Honors "Turkey Man" On Military Day [PICS]

I had the honor to introduce a very special fan of The Taste Of County Music Festival and a military hero to the crowd on Friday night. It was Specialist Kyle Newberry. Continue reading…

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Who Is Harrison The “Halfmoon Hero”?

The "Halfmoon Hero" is 5 year old Harrison Keenan and for Harrison, no cape is needed as long as he has his shovel so he can help mom, dad and neighbors by shoveling snow for them. Continue reading…

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Thankful-Good Samaritan Who Saved Mom's Mechanicville Home Fire

As I look back on this past year, I realize how thankful I really am. I wanted to bring this story back up, especially around the holidays to focus on how amazing people can be. Back in late January,...

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An Upstate WWII Soldier Gets Honored At Arlington After 78 Years

A Utica man killed in combat in Myanmar in 1944 has had a long journey home, but will finally receive his honors at Arlington National Cemetery. Continue reading…

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Firefighter’s Wallet Stolen As He Saved Upstate Family From Blaze

After an explosion outside the bar he was in, an off-duty Capital Region firefighter had his wallet stolen as he rushed to save a family in a nearby house. Continue reading…

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Hero Comes Home

A local family is counting their many blessings this Christmas as a local soldier comes home after a long journey.  While many people are wishing for giant gifts under the tree, you could say that...

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Boy Falls Onto Subway Tracks While Playing Video Game

Have you seen this video yet?  It really is quite amazing on so many levels.  At first I was like , no way this didn't really happen?  Then I watched it and it was so scary for me I had to let you see...

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