"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!
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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.
Upstate Legends! The Roscoe Diner, a Travelers Best Friend!
The Roscoe Diner opened in 1962 and it quickly became a favorite of the thousands of travelers, including legions of college students, who traversed NYS Rt. 17 and stopped here for a meal. It is definitely an Upstate New York legend.
From Archie to Marvel, Visit These Upstate NY Comic Book Stores!
This gallery looks at a selection of popular comic book stores scattered all across the Upstate New York region. You will surely find a "gem" at any of these shops.
Upstate New York Graves Including the Inventor of the Potato Chip
There are hundreds of famous people buried in New York State. This gallery looks at a selection of famous American who are buried in Upstate New York. Their stories are amazing!
He Wanted To Go Back To Cooperstown One More Time…And He Did!
Emettt Ashford was the first black umpire to officiate a Major League baseball game.
Finger Lakes Area Cider Destinations Are Getting Ready to See You!
This gallery looks at several great cideries in Upstate New York. The hard cider revolution is well under way, and the Finger Lakes Region is ready to go!
18 Top Vinyl Record Store Destinations in Upstate New York
A list of 18 big and small used vinyl record stores in Upstate New York.
Upstate Legends! The Story Of Grandma Brown’s Baked Beans!
This is the story of Grandma Brown's Baked Beans. They were a beloved item for food lovers in Upstate New York, but have disappeared! Why?
Check Out These Hudson Valley Sports Bars and Taverns on Game Day
This gallery takes a look at a half dozen small neighborhood sports bars to catch the big game at. All are located in the Hudson Valley.