"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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Trivia Facts About Upstate New York That’ll Make You Say, “Wow!!”
Thirty of the most fascinating pieces of trivia about Upstate New York's people, places, and things.
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Irish Pubs in Upstate New York
This gallery looks at 32 of the best Irish pubs in Upstate New York. Fun on any night, or for a St. Paddy's Day, they are all great.
Saratoga’s New York State Military Museum is Awesome!
This gallery is meant to encourage our readers to put this fantastic museum on their bucket list for summer travels this year.
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
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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?
Upstate Legends! Photos of Bresee’s Department Store (Oneonta)
Another look at an Upstate Legend. This gallery looks at one of the most beloved old department stores, Bresee's, in Oneonta, NY