I started at WDOS in 1989 and man has it been a fun ride. Join me every weekday morning from 6:00-10:00 for the best music anywhere on your dial, plus fun stories, factoids, interviews with local and national figures and lots of laughs along the way. Among my most popular features are the Sports Spotlight, the Singer's Showcase, the World War II File, Wacky Inventions, the Movie Showcase Cinema, Real or Not Real?, and the Watercooler Conversations (with fellow DJ Leslie Ann. ABC News pops up at the top of every hour to keep you in tune with what is going on in our world, and we keep our thumb on the pulse of the local news stories you need to know about with six local news broadcasts each morning. It's a great mix of music, laughs and news every morning. I start out at 6AM sharp and don't quit until I am outta here at 10...on my way to hunting me down "a meatball with my name on it!" I'll catch you in the morning!
BIG CHUCK
10 Town Welcome Signs That Tell an Amazing Upstate New York Story
This gallery looks at ten Upstate New York towns which have put their community's claim to fame right out on their welcome sign for all to see. The stories are amazing.
These 12 Upstate NY Parks Say, “Come Visit Us This Summer!”
This gallery offers up a selection of a dozen great New York State Parks for consideration for Memorial Day Weekend, or for the rest of the summer. Each park mentioned is fully linked to their website for more information.
Don’t Miss These Memorial Day Weekend Events in Upstate New York
Here is a sampling of many large and very small events to consider for your upcoming Memorial Day Weekend in Upstate New York. All of them are great fun!
12 of the “Lip-Smackingest” Barbecue Places in Upstate New York!
In honor of this week's National Barbecue Day, this gallery looks at a dozen of the most delicious places to get some mouthwatering barbecue in Upstate New York.
10 Outstanding River and Lake Cruises in Upstate New York
This gallery takes a look at ten top boat cruises and tours available for you to choose from this summer. All are fascinating and so much fun. They get busy, so remember to book early!
‘Give Somebody a Cupcake Day': Where to Get the Best Cupcakes in Upstate NY
Here are 12 Upstate New York bakeries that specialize in making cupcakes.. Give a cupcake to a special person at work, at school, or even a stranger on this favorite "food holiday"
Add the St. Lawrence Seaway of NY to Places With Award-Winning Wines
While most of the time our Finger Lakes Region grabs the spotlight from wine enthusiasts around the country (and deservedly so), in this gallery we take a look at several of the great wineries and vineyards located in the far northern part of New York along the St. Lawrence Seaway Trail.
Howe Caverns Still Packs a Punch After More Than a Century!
For well over a century, Howe Caverns (Schoharie County) has been welcoming guests to New York's "most famous hole in the ground." It is the second most popular natural wonder in the state, behind only Niagara Falls.
Big And Small Marinas Await Upstate New York Boaters This Summer
As boaters take to the waterways of Upstate New York this summer, there are numerous marinas around the region waiting for them to pull in for a spell. Here are some to keep your eye out for.
These Small (But Mighty) Upstate New York Book Stores Are Awesome!
On the heels of Independent Book Store Day, this gallery looks at a collection of smaller (in some case, even tiny) Upstate New York book stores that are due a visit from all of us.
These Upstate New York Ice Cream Stands Are All Over 50 Years Old
This list shines the spotlight on 11 amazing Upstate New York ice cream stands that have really stood the test of time. All are over 50 years young, and one is even more than 85 years old!
13 Small But Mighty Upstate New York Mini Golf Courses
There are plenty of giant miniature golf courses around Upstate New York. In this gallery, we look at the smaller "mom-and-pop" ones that have fun family favorites for generations.
11 Small, Fantastic Family Campgrounds in the Finger Lakes
Camping in the Finger Lakes is a family tradition for many Upstaters. Here are 11 great, smaller family campgrounds to consider this summer.
The Incredible Upstate New York Graves of 12 Amazing Americans
This is a list of a dozen famous, or not-so-famous, New Yorkers who ended up being buried in Upstate New York. It is a remarkable list and features gravesites from the Hudson Valley to Buffalo.