Rich Birdsall

Hey! I’m Rich and you don’t get any more local than me. I was born and raised right here in Binghamton. My best friend is my pup named Maggie and we terrorize dog parks and the rail trail as much as possible. I started working at 98.1 The Hawk in 2001. You might spot me out at a charity event because I try to visit as many as I can. My TV watching is minimal, but if I have a chance to relax, its Leverage and Lost girl on NETFLIX and Ghost Adventures or Expedition Unknown on my stream TV. I’m a big tech geek and I love to figure out new ways of doing things that involve technology. I’m available to chat whenever and answer all my social media myself. If you see me out someplace, stop and say hello!

Five Easy Tips to Be Healthier This Year
If you're trying to be healthier this year, or that was your New Year's Resolution... here are five small changes that don't require much effort.  But they can actually make a boatload of difference!
1.  Start calling yourself a "runner...
Whitney Point Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Whitney Point Tree Lighting Ceremony was Friday the second of December and I apologize for not having this video up sooner than this. The hustle and bustle of the holidays and my schedule definitely got the best of me.
This years tree lighting ceremony was in support for the Haynes and Chand…
I’m On The Naughty List Because…
It's been all over social media today, "I'm on the naughty list because___" Interactive game. its kind of fun because you just tap the middle predictive button until you get a completed sentence. Here's mine:
"I'm on the naughty list because I have a lar…
Winterfest is Back at Tioga Downs! (WATCH)
It's time again to celebrate the Holidays! Winterfest returns to Tioga Downs on November 25 and it again features their extravaganza of a light show, horse drawn wagon rides, singing trees and more holiday awesomeness!
Top Downloaded Christmas Songs
Figuring out your holiday playlist? This list is probably not going to help you because, if you're like me, you've had these songs for years anyway... but here you go!
Most Downloaded Holiday Songs of All Time
1. "All I Want for Christmas is You", Mariah Carey...
5 Things Dr. OZ Does to Not Be Sick
Dr. OZ recently did an article for Oprah's magazine about the five main things he does to avoid catching a cold this time of year.  They're all things you've probably heard before, but a little refresher won't hurt:
1.  Get a flu shot...
Well… these will break your holiday budget!
So... you gonna try to stick to your budget this year?  Or are you just going to rampage though the stores and buy way too many presents for your kids, put it all on the credit card, and figure it out in January?
A new survey found 78% of us have gone over-budget on Christmas before, and the ave…
Guy Buys 150 Families Thanksgiving
There's a mystery man near Philadelphia who's been donating enough food for 150 family dinners! That's 3,000 pounds of turkey, and $22,000 worth of groceries.
Avoid Thanksgiving Food Poisoning
I recently just dealt with a go 'round of food poisoning from some hummus. There was a recall... I devoured it before the email even made it to the inbox. Oops. Now with that being fresh on my mind, I do not want anyone to deal with all that on Thanksgiving!
Help Chenango Ambulance Get Up and Running
Help Chenango Ambulance by joining them for a fundraiser at Moe's and Hoopla on Front Street in Binghamton! Coming up this Friday, November 18th!! They will get almost a third of the proceeds from your purchases at both franchises!
Top 10 Lies Parents Tell Kids
The Holidays are coming on a swift sleigh and we can now effectively use the "Santa is watching you!!" threat to get the kiddos to behave. Somewhere inside... you know that statement was a horrible example from an adult.
10 Worst House Guest Activities
Someone near and dear to my heart is gearing up for an 18 person Thanksgiving at her place. Stressful! House guests have been the bane of their friends and family for eternity for a lot of reasons. Check them out!

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