"Big Chuck" D'Imperio recently retired as the "morning man" at WDOS-AM730 in Oneonta, NY after a 33-year career in radio. In the year 2000, “Big Chuck” was inducted into the NYS Country Music Hall of Fame as “NY Country DJ of the Year." He is the author of 10 Upstate New York travel guide books, and is a former newspaper columnist with more than 300 columns published. "Big Chuck" is pleased to continue to contribute digital content to Townsquare Media radio websites all over New York State. And, for all you baby boomers out there, yes it is true that "Big Chuck" actually won The Gong Show in 1977 by singing "Bad Bad LeRoy Brown" in a shower stall on live TV!
BIG CHUCK
Are These the Best Restaurants in Ithaca? You Be the Judge!
This gallery takes a look at perhaps the Top Ten restaurants in the great college city of Ithaca, NY
Upstate Legends! The Most Famous Movie Theatre in the Adirondacks!
The Strand Theatre in Old Forge is one of the great landmarks of the Adirondack region. Read this gallery to see why and also to see some surprises!
Worship Peanut Butter at These Upstate Eateries on National Peanut Butter Day!
This gallery celebrates National Peanut Butter Lovers Day. The list exhibits some of the many varied peanut butter desserts you can find all throughout Upstate New York.
The Wheels Keep Rolling at These Fun 17 Upstate NY Roller Rinks!
Roller skating is alive and well in Upstate New York as attested by these 17 fun rinks found from the Hudson Valley to Buffalo!
Upstate Legends! Rod Serling, “Gatekeeper Of the Twilight Zone”
This gallery looks at a true Upstate New York entertainment legend, Rod Serling. He is remembered well where he grew up, Binghamton, NY.
Is This the Most Charming and Historic Neighborhood in Upstate NY? We Think So!
The GE Realty Plot in Schenectady is unlike any other such neighborhood in Upstate New York. Read its amazing story in this gallery.
Are These The Top Italian Bakeries in Upstate NY? We Think So!
This gallery shines the light on some pretty awesome Italian bakeries in Upstate New York. From pastries to fresh hot loaves of Italian bread, each of these has something wonderful to offer. Mangia!
Upstate Legends! The Story of The Iconic Half Moon Cookie!
The Half Moon Cookie, born in Utica over a century ago, is one of the great, legendary foods of Upstate New York. This is its story.
22 Epic Upstate NY Record-Holders Including Oldest Ford Dealer!
This gallery looks at a whole litany of record-holders from Upstate New York. They are the oldest, widest, smallest, heaviest,
etc. among the history books for our region! Such great stories here!
Central New York Is Home to Several Fine Chocolate/Candy Stores!
This gallery looks at favorite chocolate shops and candy stores in the Central New York region.