"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!
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
Buffalo Takes a Winter Break at These Great Neighborhood Pubs!
Buffalo always survives a tough winter, and their old pubs and taverns are places of respite from the storm. Here are 10 of the best, old neighborhood pubs in Buffalo.
These Upstate Restaurants Are Long Gone, And Very Much Missed!
This is a gallery of 10 now long gone Upstate New York restaurants that still stir up fond memories with their customers.
A Dozen Points of Interest For a Visit to Amazing Troy, NY
This is a gallery of a dozen points of interest for a visit to wonderful Troy, NY
“The List!” Our 12 Most Popular 2023 Upstate New York Articles!
A list of our 12 most popular lists, galleries, and articles about Upstate New York for 2023!
Writer Lists His Top Favorite Actors Born in Upstate New York!
The nine actors on this list have all earned their way into our hearts. From movies to Broadway and to TV, these are my favorite stars who were born in Upstate New York.
Is This The Most Important Museum In Upstate New York?
This gallery looks at the "Safe Haven Museum" in Oswego, NY. This museum tells of a harrowing tale of World War II that took place in this northern New York city.
An Upstate New York Quiz: “Guess Who These Famous Americans Are?”
Take a quiz!! Take a look at these 20 famous Upstate New Yorkers. Can you guess who they are (answers are provided at the end).
12 Old Upstate NY “Grand Dame” Hotels That Are Now Long Gone!
A list of 12 magnificent Upstate hotels that met their fate with the wrecking ball many years ago, but whose memories linger on!
A Gallery Of the Best Vintage Neon Business Signs in Upstate NY!
A collection of vintage, classic old neon signs still blinking away in Upstate New York.