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
Celebrate Frozen Yogurt Month 12 Legendary Upstate New York Stands
Celebrating National Frozen Yogurt Month at These Iconic Upstate New York Stands
Buffalo Amazes Visitors With These 10 Must See Historic Sites
Ten must see historic sites in the great city of Buffalo, NY!
NY’s Chautauqua County Offers Beauty, History & ‘I Love Lucy’
Chautauqua County, our state's most western county, is filled with great places to see and enjoy on a bucket list road trip!
“Let’s Play Pickleball!” 13 Great Upstate NY Courts to Play
13 Upstate New York places to play the hottest game in America....pickleball!
The 12 Largest School Districts in Upstate New York
A list of the 12 largest school districts in Upstate New York.
Memories Come Alive at the Old Catskill Game Farm [PICS]
The Catskill Game Farm is a cherished memory for all Upstate New York baby boomers. Take a look at some wonderful nostalgic photos of the park, and also see how you can still go there today! And spend the night!
These 11 Upstate New York Flower Festivals Are Waiting for Spring!
Eleven places around Upstate New York to enjoy spring at its most beautiful.
It’s National Bagel Day Everyday at These 12 Great Upstate New York Cafes
Here are a dozen great bagel shops in Upstate New York for you to celebrate National Bagel Day at!
Is This the Most Charming Old General Store in Upstate New York?
A spotlight on a small, charming old-fashioned general store in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains
“Road Trip!” Upstate New York’s Beautiful Washington County!
Here are 12 places to visit on your next road trip to Upstate New York's beautiful Washington County!
Get Crafty at These Amazing Upstate New York Craft and Art Shops
This is a list of interesting craft and art shops, many of which offer classes in a whole array of subjects. From stained glass making, to designing your own gourd night light! And these are located from east to west and north to south in Upstate New York.
Happy New Year to 9 Of the Oldest Businesses in Upstate New York!
This gallery gives a big shout out to nine Upstate New York businesses that are among the oldest of their kind. I mean, a 135-year-old family run jewelry store? Check these all out!
Celebrate National Hot Pastrami Day at These Upstate New York Delis
Here are 11 great Upstate New York deli's where you can celebrate the upcoming National Hot Pastrami Day!
Take a Tour of These 12 Fabled Mansions in Upstate New York
12 spectacular Upstate New York mansions that are definitely worthy of a visit from you on your next road trip.
Celebrate National Bloody Mary Day At These Upstate New York Taverns
National Bloody Mary Day is January 1. Celebrate some of the "hair of the dog that bit you" at these 15 great taverns, restaurants, pubs, and breweries.
11 Ways to Make Your Visit to Auburn, New York Special
11 places to see when you next visit the beautiful and historic Upstate New York city of Auburn!
Travel Writer Picks His Top 5 Upstate New York Christmas Towns
A travel writer lists his favorite Upstate New York Christmas villages!
14 Of the “Cheesiest” Gourmet Cheese Shops in Upstate New York
New York State ranks fifth in the cheese producing states in the nation. Here are 14 excellent gourmet cheese shops for you to enjoy on your next road trip around Upstate New York!
Upstate New York Train and Fire Stations That Are Now Restaurants
11 old train depots and fire stations that are all now wonderful Upstate New York restaurants
18 Upstate New York Christmas Items For Sale on eBay Right Now!
18 great items to consider for your Christmas gift giving this year. All of these items have an "Upstate New York" connection and all are for sale right now on eBay!
11 Small Upstate New York Museums That You Will Not Soon Forget
11 museums that are often overlooked when traveling around Upstate New York. Each tells a compelling story which you will not soon forget.
Warm Up At These 11 Fun Hot Chocolate Cafes in Upstate New York
This list looks at 11 great places to find an excellent mug of hot chocolate or hot cocoa in Upstate New York this winter. And don't forget those hot cocoa bombs, too!
Pick The Best Tree at These Upstate New York Christmas Tree Farms
This is a gallery of 16 top Christmas tree farms across Upstate New York. They have hundreds of pre-cut trees waiting for you, or plenty out in the field ready for you to cut it down yourself!
11 Top Craft Distilleries to Visit in Upstate New York
Eleven great distilleries in Upstate New York. They range from the lower Hudson Valley to the St. Lawrence Seaway region and out through the Finger Lakes to western New York.
See Live Reindeer and Polar Bears in Upstate New York This Season
There are many places to visit this season to see "Christmas winter" animals around Upstate New York including polar bears, penguins, reindeer and others. This list covers areas from the Hudson River Valley to western New York.
Find Italian Treats and More in Upstate New York This Christmas
Italian Christmas cookies and fresh, creamy, dreamy Italian gelato. Perfect for the Holiday season. But what about a Tom and Jerry? This list will explain!
12 Great Bars and Pubs in Upstate New York’s Area Code 585
Twelve great dive bars, cocktail lounges, wine bars, sports taverns and Irish pubs in the 585 Area Code of Upstate New York.
Have Snow Fun at These 10 Upstate New York Snow Tube Destinations!
Snow tubing is the hot new activity for this cold winter season. Check out this list of ten tubing destinations all around Upstate New York that you and your family will enjoy this winter.
Top Ten Snowiest Places in Upstate New York! Wow!
This list is of the ten snowiest communities in Upstate New York. It ranks the places from one to ten. And, yes, Buffalo is on the list. However, we expect the rankings to change for next year. Just look at the photos coming out of the Buffalo area after the November 2002 snow blast. Wow!
15 “Don’t Miss” Places on Your Next Upstate New York Road Trip!
There are many amazing historic sites all over Upstate New York. Some are hard to find, others are right in front of you. Here is an amazing and fun list of places you do not want to miss seeing the next time you travel around the region. What a list!