Hello everyone! We're going into #TheUpdate vault to play one of our many episodes throughout our many years of the show. For today's episode, we go into the world of Year 5 of The Update. When we first started this then-show at WKRB in 2017, the first year had a lot of things going on. Donald Trump's first year in office, mass shootings worldwide, and the Great American Solar Eclipse to name just a few. In Year 5, it was more of the same. There was the Russian war in Ukraine, more mass shootings in America, and the overturning of Roe V. Wade to name just a few that we'll mention. But also, after more than two years out on the road, we made our way to a new studio at UD Team in the summer of 2022. Oh, and one last thing- be on the lookout for some WKRB highlights as we looked back on five years of memories.

Somehow, in the span of one episode, we’ll manage to cover a man who didn’t leave but also apparently doesn’t exist anymore, a breakfast item that now requires a warning label, and a “vacation” that starts on April Fool’s Day… which feels less like a break and more like a setup.

First, PIX11 would like you to believe nothing has changed with Mr. G—just don’t ask questions, don’t look too closely, and definitely don’t acknowledge the giant meteorologist-shaped absence in the room. Totally normal. Completely fine. Nothing to see here.

Meanwhile, Pop-Tarts looked at their already questionable life choices and said, “What if we just… doubled down?” Enter the Super Stuffed era—because regular amounts of sugar clearly weren’t doing enough damage. At this point, one of these might qualify as both breakfast and a near-death experience.

And finally, Spring Break is here… on a Wednesday… on April Fool’s Day… right before a 10-day stretch that guarantees you’ll forget what your responsibilities even look like. By the time we come back, we’ll all be groggy, confused, and wondering who approved this schedule in the first place.

In other words: nothing makes sense, everything feels slightly suspicious, and honestly… that tracks.

In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Wednesday, a jury will soon decide the fate of a man charged in the 2024 shooting death of an NYPD officer, considering a case that briefly became a focal point during President Trump’s campaign to reclaim the White House.

Four people connected to a company hired by New York City to operate homeless shelters for migrants were arrested Tuesday as part of a federal public corruption investigation that is also examining a City Council member and a top aide to Gov. Hochul.

And in Washington, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to suspend construction of a $400 million ballroom it demolished the East Wing of the White House to make space for, barring work from proceeding without congressional approval.

Hello everyone! We're going into #TheUpdate vault to play one of our many episodes throughout our many years of the show. For today's episode, we go into the world of Year 5 of The Update. When we first started this then-show at WKRB in 2017, the first year had a lot of things going on. Donald Trump's first year in office, mass shootings worldwide, and the Great American Solar Eclipse to name just a few. In Year 5, it was more of the same. There was the Russian war in Ukraine, more mass shootings in America, and the overturning of Roe V. Wade to name just a few that we'll mention. But also, after more than two years out on the road, we made our way to a new studio at UD Team in the summer of 2022. Oh, and one last thing- be on the lookout for some WKRB highlights as we looked back on five years of memories.

In today's edition of The Update Journal, we explore three very different ways things fall apart… and somehow all of them feel extremely avoidable.

First, Calypso drops drink mixes that feel less like a product and more like a “this probably shouldn’t be allowed” experiment. It’s a cheat code for your taste buds—and possibly a self-destruct button for their entire business model. Because nothing says “long-term strategy” like making it easier not to buy your actual drinks.

Then there’s Peter Alexander, who spent 22 years at NBC News, apparently waiting for a promotion that was moving at MTA weekend schedule speed. After two decades, zero upgrades, and more missed Fridays than a middle school attendance record, he finally said, “You know what? I’m good.” Honestly, at that point, LinkedIn wasn’t a choice—it was a survival instinct.

And in today’s Honorable Mention: situationships. You know, relationships that aren’t relationships… but somehow come with all the stress of one. Experts are now explaining why people stay in them, but let’s be honest—you didn’t need a study for that. It’s called hope, bad timing, and ignoring every red flag like it’s background decoration.

Three stories, one common theme: whether it’s your drink, your job, or your love life—sometimes the smartest move is realizing, “Yeah… this isn’t working,” and finally doing something about it.

In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Tuesday, an off-duty security guard at a Manhattan shelter was shot near Madison Square Park — and police believe the assailant opened fire over an ongoing clash, law enforcement sources said.

Federal prosecutors are investigating whether a New York City Council member and her sister, an aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul, accepted bribes or kickbacks in connection with the appropriation of city funds to a migrant shelter provider, according to a copy of a search warrant obtained by The Associated Press.

And frustrating security lines were dwindling at U.S. airports, clearing the worst bottlenecks as Transportation Safety Administration officers began receiving backpay for working during the government shutdown.

In today’s Update Journal, we start with a deal so good it has to come with fine print—because apparently you can get your house cleaned for $19 with Homeaglow… and your bank account cleaned out shortly after.

Then, Dunkin’ enters the chat with powdered drink mixes that feel less like a product and more like a life hack they weren’t supposed to release to the public. (Somewhere, a Dunkin’ executive is yelling, “Who approved this?!”)

And finally, Easter is back—once again asking the important questions: Why are there eggs? Why are they hidden? And why is there a bunny involved in what is, at its core, a religious holiday? We don’t have answers… but we do have chocolate, confusion, and a bunny operating on what can only be described as a freelance contract.

In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Monday, A Riker’s Island inmate died Sunday morning, the second fatality at the city jail in less than a week, officials said.

A vicious fire inside a violation-plagued Queens building that killed four people — including a toddler — is now being investigated as a homicide, cops said.

And out in the American west, authorities in Los Angeles deployed tear gas near a federal detention center and made dozens of arrests following one of thousands of “No Kings” rallies held this weekend across the United States and in Europe to protest President Trump’s actions and the war in Iran.

In this edition of The Update Journal, we begin with a mystery that’s somehow more unsettling than your train going express without warning: where exactly did Mr. G go? Because one minute he’s giving you the five-day forecast, and the next… he’s been replaced like a midseason lineup change nobody asked for. And the explanation? Oh, I don’t like it. Not one bit. This feels less like a weather update and more like the opening scene of a true crime documentary: “The Disappearance of Mr. G: Sponsored by Budget Cuts.”

Then, in a moment of peak American decision-making, we take on the 9-9-9 Challenge — nine innings, nine beers, nine hot dogs — also known as “how to turn Opening Day into a medical case study.” Because nothing says “I love baseball” like testing the structural integrity of your stomach by the 6th inning and questioning every life choice by the 7th inning stretch. Somewhere, a cardiologist just felt a disturbance in the force.

And in The Last Word, the boys of summer are back — the crack of the bat, the smell of the grass, the hope that this is the year… all while the looming CBA expiration creeps in like that one cloud you see on the horizon that ruins the entire beach day. Enjoy the games now, because if history tells us anything, the lawyers of winter are already warming up in the bullpen.

In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Friday, an innocent 9-year-old boy was shot and wounded in the crossfire of a suspected gang-related shooting in Brooklyn— and the gunmen are still at large, according to cops and sources.

A man was killed and six firefighters were wounded when a five-alarm inferno ripped through a Bronx apartment building, according to FDNY and NYPD officials.

And in Washington, the Senate approved Homeland Security funds to pay Transportation Security Administration agents and most other agencies, but not the immigration enforcement operations at the heart of the budget impasse that has jammed airports, disrupted travel and imposed financial hardship on workers.

Hello everyone! We're going into #TheUpdate vault to play one of our many episodes throughout our many years of the show. For today's episode, we go into the world of Year 5 of The Update. When we first started this then-show at WKRB in 2017, the first year had a lot of things going on. Donald Trump's first year in office, mass shootings worldwide, and the Great American Solar Eclipse to name just a few. In Year 5, it was more of the same. There was the Russian war in Ukraine, more mass shootings in America, and the overturning of Roe V. Wade to name just a few that we'll mention. But also, after more than two years out on the road, we made our way to a new studio at UD Team in the summer of 2022. Oh, and one last thing- be on the lookout for some WKRB highlights as we looked back on five years of memories.

Hello everyone! We're going into #TheUpdate vault to play one of our many episodes throughout our many years of the show. For today's episode, we go into the world of Year 5 of The Update. When we first started this then-show at WKRB in 2017, the first year had a lot of things going on. Donald Trump's first year in office, mass shootings worldwide, and the Great American Solar Eclipse to name just a few. In Year 5, it was more of the same. There was the Russian war in Ukraine, more mass shootings in America, and the overturning of Roe V. Wade to name just a few that we'll mention. But also, after more than two years out on the road, we made our way to a new studio at UD Team in the summer of 2022. Oh, and one last thing- be on the lookout for some WKRB highlights as we looked back on five years of memories.

In today’s Update Journal, we begin with the MTA proudly unveiling a “better” app experience—by removing the one feature that made it worth opening in the first place. Because nothing says progress like taking away convenience and replacing it with three extra taps and a mild identity crisis.

Then, Big Tech finally gets called into the principal’s office, as the whole “scroll, tap, repeat until your brain turns into mashed potatoes” business model meets something it hasn’t seen in years: consequences. Turns out, you can’t just algorithm your way out of accountability. Who knew?

And in today’s Honorable Mention… a frozen version of a Costco food court favorite is causing outrage because it’s “not the same.” Shocking. Absolutely stunning. Next you’re going to tell me microwaved pizza doesn’t hit like it does at 2am. Also—full transparency—we found this story on Fox News. Yes, that Fox News. So naturally, we’re choosing to acknowledge it, judge it quietly, and then pretend we never saw it.

In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Thursday, all but four of the passengers injured in Sunday’s deadly collision between an Air Canada plane and a fire truck have been released from the hospital, the airline said, as crews began moving the mangled aircraft off the runway at LaGuardia Airport.

New York Attorney General Letitia James was hit with two federal criminal referrals Wednesday alleging she may have committed homeowners insurance fraud.

And in Washington, The Transportation Security Administration may have to shut down operations at some airports if the budget impasse drags on, the agency’s acting head said, even as record wait time for travelers did little to end the standoff over the funding fight in Congress.

In today’s Update Journal, we go through the full emotional spectrum—starting with heartbreak, detouring through reality TV chaos, and ending with baseball pretending everything is totally fine.

First, NCIS celebrates 500 episodes the only way network television knows how: by absolutely wrecking us emotionally. One minute you’re reminiscing, the next minute you’re yelling at your TV like it personally betrayed you. Because clearly, that’s how anniversaries work now.

Then, ABC hands out the final rose… to absolutely no one. The Bachelorette gets canceled, the franchise takes yet another hit, and somewhere, a group of contestants who already bought their blazers are asking, “Wait… so what do we do with these now?”

And finally in Brandon's Take this week, baseball is back! Technically. Kind of. One game. Just one. While the rest of the league waits until tomorrow like normal people, we’re left trying to convince ourselves that this counts as Opening Day—while also ignoring the giant “looming lockout” cloud hovering like it’s part of the pregame show.

It’s grief, confusion, and denial… all before the second inning.

In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Wednesday, one of only two air traffic controllers on duty at LaGuardia Airport cleared a fire truck to cross a runway just 12 seconds before that Air Canada flight touched down, leaving little time to avoid the collision that killed both pilots, federal investigators said.

A Manhattan lawyer who stole $4.4 million intended for COVID protective gear — allegedly to fund a romance with his then-CEO girlfriend — tearfully admitted to the craven crime.

And in Maryland, a professional cornhole player who’s also a quadruple amputee has been accused of fatally shooting a passenger in the front seat of a car he was driving during an argument, authorities say.