"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
20 Of the Most Popular and Tasty Diners In the Adirondack Region!
A road trip guide to 20 of the best small diners in the Adirondack region of Upstate New York
These Five “Erie Canal Towns” Offer Much In History and Beauty!
At look at some of the amazing and historic "canal towns" along the Erie Canal
Check Out This Gallery Of Some Great Upstate NY Chicken Wing Places!
To celebrate National Chicken Wing Day, here is a list of more than a dozen great places that serve hot wings around Upstate New York.
20 Of the Most Mouthwatering Chocolate Shops in Upstate New York!
A list of 20 of the very top chocolate shops in Upstate New York!
An Incredible List of 25 Unusual Upstate NY Points of Interest!
An amazing list of 25 people, places, and things along the backroads and highways of Upstate New York not to be missed!
19 Upstate New York “Halls of Fame” You May Have Never Heard Of!
A comprehensive list of 19 smaller, "off the grid" halls of fame in Upstate New York
These Dinner Cruises Offer Many Wonderful Options in Upstate New York
A look at some of the best dinner cruises you can take in Upstate New York. These ships travel the Hudson River, various lakes, and even the Erie Canal!
Celebrate “Bacon Month” In Upstate New York With These 15 Items
A look at 15 of the most creative ways to celebrate National Bacon Month in Upstate New York. Bacon Cheesecake?
These 11 Waterfront Restaurants in the Finger Lakes Are All A+
A gallery of 11 great dining places on the waterfront in the Finger Lakes area.
Still Time For County Fairs, Country Stars, Food, & Demo Derbies!
There is plenty of County Fair action in Upstate New York after mid-August. Here is a calendar of fairs that goes up to Labor Day.
These 10 Finger Lakes Blueberry Farms Say “Come And Pick-Em!”
A gallery of 10 great places in the Finger Lakes region to take the family for an outing of blueberry picking!
The Heroes And Legends Of the US Military Academy At West Point!
This gallery looks at several impressive statues of American war heroes around the grounds of West Point.
Do You Know These 4 Upstate New York Baseball Stars? You Should!
A look at four members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame who are buried in Upstate New York.
“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
Be a “Pinball Wizard” At Any of These Upstate NY Pinball Arcades!
A look at some fun and exciting pinball arcades scattered around Upstate New York.
“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 Amazing Statues and Monuments of Upstate’s North Country!
A gallery of some very impressive statues, monuments, and memorials all located in Upstate New York's "North Country"
10 Amazing Graves You Can Visit in the Buffalo, N.Y. Area
A look at several graves of famous people that are accessible to the public in the Buffalo, NY area
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!
Say “Happy Birthday America” With These Upstate New York Donuts!
A look at some of the most creative and colorful donuts you can buy this July 4th in Upstate New York
Enjoy “National Waffle Day” At These 12 Upstate NY Diners & Cafes!
To celebrate the birthday of the invention of the waffle iron (June 29, 1869), here are a dozen Upstate New York places to get a waffle, from cafes to restaurants to diners.
These Presidents And First Ladies Were Born in Upstate New York
A look at some U.S. presidents and their First Ladies who were born in Upstate New York
An Amazing INSIDE Look at 22 Historic Upstate New York Churches!
A rare inside glimpse of 21 gorgeous and historic Upstate New York places of worship!
10 Graves of Famous People You Can Visit in the Capital District!
A gallery of the gravesites of ten famous Americans who are buried in New York's Capital District.
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.
Glamping? Yurts? The Catskills Have Some of Best in Upstate NY!
A new wave of camping is now popular, with glamping and yurts among the most popular adventures. Here are some of the top ones in the Catskills.
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!