"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
25 Reasons Why This Is the BEST Museum in Upstate New York!!
The New York State Museum Is without a doubt the #1 history museum in Upstate New York. Here is why!
These Are 10 Of The Top Ice Cream Stands in the Hudson Valley!
This gallery showcases ten of the very best ice cream stands in the Hudson Valley. Just ion time for summer!
Visit Wayne County, NY. It is a Gem! Here Is a Travel Guide!
Wayne County, NY is located between the Finger Lakes and the shores of Lake Ontario. Definitely worth a visit!!
11 Old-Time General Stores and Five and Dimes in Upstate New York
11 awesome nostalgic general stores and five and dimes in Upstate New York
These Upstate NY Train Stations Have Been Certified “Historic!”
A gallery of Upstate New York train stations and depots that have been entered into the National Register of Historic PLaces.
These Upstate NY Bakeries Celebrate National Cheesecake Day!
A gallery of delicious cheesecake bakeries in Upstate New York celebrating National Cheesecake Day.
7 of The Weirdest (and Coolest) Roadside Oddities in Upstate NY!!
This gallery looks at seven of the weirdest (and coolest) roadside oddities you can find in Upstate New York
These 12 Classic Diners Are Ready To Serve You In Western NYS!
This gallery looks at a dozen popular diners located in the far western part of New York State. All are classic eateries serving up great homemade food.
Clever and Colorful! Upstate County Seals Tell Amazing Stories!
Each of New York's 62 counties has an official county seal. But who notices? Probably nobody. Here we look at 10 random Upstate NY county seals. And guess what? They are pretty cool!
Cooperstown’s Magnificent “Hyde Hall” Never Fails to Impress!
Hyde Hall, north of the village of Cooperstown, is one of the most beautiful mansions in Upstate New York. Tours here are wonderful.