"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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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.
Upstate Man Shares Video Of Him Winning the 1976 NBC “Gong Show”
A local Upstate New York radio legend and book author remembers his time as a winner of the 1976 TV show The Gong Show.
More Upstate New York Christmas Gifts To Give, Including Foods!
This is another one of our lists of great and unique Christmas items which represent the Upstate New York region. The list includes two legendary food items from the area!
7 Of Upstate New York’s Top Christmas Villages to Visit This Year!
Upstate New York has no shortage of beautiful small villages that are beckoning us all to come and visit over the holidays. Here are 7 of our best "Christmas Villages."
13 Of the Most-Visited Celebrity Graves in Upstate New York!
This gallery looks at the thirteen graves of famous celebrities who are buried in Upstate New York. They are among the most visited by the general public.
11 Upstate New York Sporting Goods Stores That Are Ready To Go
Winter sports season is well under way. This gallery looks at 11 top outdoor sporting goods stores in Upstate New York that are ready for some action!
This Upstate New York Christmas Shop Must Be Seen to Be Believed!
Lee's Shops at Wagner Square in the Mohawk Valley is home to what we believe is the best Christmas store in Upstate New York. This gallery tell you why we think so.
“Roadtrip!” 10 Small CNY Villages and Why We Love Them!
This gallery takes a look at ten very small Central New York villages that have a wonderful historic back story to them!
Ten “Unknown Museums” In the Adirondacks of Upstate New York
The Adirondack and North Country region of New York State is home to many little known museums. They are all good, and this gallery looks at ten of the best.
Should “Sponge Candy” Be the Official Candy of NYS? We Think So!
Sponge candy , which is micro-regionally popular in Buffalo and Western New York, deserves the right to be named as New York State's Official Candy. This gallery explains why.
NYS Road Trip! The Sights And Tastes Around Gorgeous Keuka Lake!
We love all of our beautiful Finger Lakes, but this gallery puts the spotlight on "the crooked one," Keuka Lake.