"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
“Road Trip” A Starter’s Guide To a Visit To Jamestown, NY!
A starter's guide to a visit to the great city of Jamestown, NY
“Road Trip” Oswego: History, Fun, Food, and An Awesome Lakefront
A road trip to the city of Oswego which is located along the southern shore of Lake Ontario. A lot of history and fun here!
The Smallest, Tiny, Itty Bitty Counties in New York State. WOW!!
A look at the smallest counties in New York State and why we should all visit them!
Central New Yorkers Can Cool Off At These Cool Splash Pads!
This gallery looks at some very cool splash pads found throughout Central New York
These Upstate NY Waterfront Restaurants Are Tasty And Very Cool!
This is a selection of waterfront restaurants (along lakes, rivers, streams, and canals) in Upstate New York to enjoy this summer.
10 Of the Quirkiest (And Most Fun) Museums in Upstate New York!
A gallery of ten of the oddest, quirkiest, and most fun museums in Upstate New York
24 Top “Favorite” Places to Visit in Upstate New York This Summer
A list of two dozen "top bucket list" places to see in Upstate New York this summer.
Check Out These 14 Top Burger Joints in Upstate New York! Yum!
This gallery looks at 14 of the Top (and most delicious) burger joints in Upstate New York!
UPSTATE LEGENDS: Remembering Spaulding Bakery Krullers and Bread
Another in our series of UPSTATE LEGENDS. This time we look at an iconic Central New York bakery: Spaulding Bakery!
Celebrate National Brisket Day at These Top Upstate NY BBQ Joints
In May we celebrate National Brisket Day. Ad that is fine with me, as it is my favorite of the 9 prime cuts of beef! This gallery showcases 11 top brisket barbecue places around Upstate New York
A Summer Checklist of 10 Top Upstate New York Waterparks!
A summer checklist of 10 of Upstate New York's top waterparks (both outdoor and indoor).
UPSTATE LEGENDS: The Story of Buffalo’s Famous “Beef on Weck”
A salute to the official sandwich of Buffalo, New York: the Beef on Weck!