Dan Bahl is the Brand Manager of 104.5 The Team (WTMM-FM) ESPN Radio in Albany, NY. He is also the host of 'The Drive', heard weekdays from 3-7PM across the Capital Region. Dan is also the play-by-play voice for Rensselaer (RPI) men's and women's hockey on ESPN+, as well as men's lacrosse on RPI TV. He is the color analyst for the Albany FireWolves, and has been a member of the 'Wolves broadcast team since their first season in 2021. Dan is a graduate of Quinnipiac University, where he worked as hockey analyst for five years, and ran the student-run radio station, 98.1 WQAQ-FM.
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Were Potato Chips Really Invented in Upstate NY? We Say Yes!
Legend has it, potato chips were invented in Upstate NY, when a chef got angry at a customer, and tried to purposely mess up their fries. Do you believe the tale?
There’s Hope! New Drug Tested in New York Causes Cancer Remission
An experimental drug called dostarlimab, administered to 12 cancer patients in New York, had unprecedented results that are causing hope for the future.
Ten More New York Laws That are Weird, But Somehow Still Exist
Some laws make sense, and others do not. New York has its share of laws that make sense, but a few others, that are out-of-touch, and just plain weird.
Ca-Ching! How Fast Do New Yorkers Blow Their Pay Checks?
Studies show that New Yorkers are extremely quick to spend their paychecks every month, struggling not to spend their budgeted money early on in each month.
It’s the Law! Did You Know These Ten Bizarre New York State Laws?
From selling pet hair, to not wearing matching jackets and pants, there are some weird laws in New York that residents don't know about. Have you broken these laws?
A-Plus! It’s Better to Be a Student in NY Than 48 Other States
An educational consulting service compiled data that showed New York was one of the best states in which you can be a student, better than 48 other states.
It’s Modern, It’s Hands-Free, and It’s…Illegal In New York State?
It may seem wise to use wireless earbuds to make calls and do other hands-free activities while driving, but the state of New York is one that disagrees.
Which College Towns are the Best, and Worst, in New York State?
From the quality of living, to the nightlife, to the safety of their students, here are the college towns ranked the best, and worst, in the state of New York.
Have You Seen ‘The Best in the World’ at These New York Sports Halls of Fame?
Only the best of the best in every sport are named to the Hall of Fame, and these New York sports Hall of Fames are open for Empire State sports fans to visit today.
Jack to Jill: New York Ballparks Unveil New Face on Classic Snack
When you buy peanuts at a ballpark, you're supposed to buy Cracker Jacks, too. Entering 2022, there's a new face on the classic snack at New York ballparks.