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
GALLERY: 10 More Charming Upstate New York ‘Main Streets’ You’ll Want To Visit
This is a list of 10 of Upstate's most charming "Main Streets" for you to enjoy. They include big cities and small map dots, but all are wonderful.
New York Road Trip: Genesee County in the Spotlight!
Genesee County, in western New York, hits the spotlight in today's gallery. Find 12 places to visit when you road trip to here this summer!
12 Delicious Upstate New York Food Festivals for Summer 2022
Food festivals are extremely popular all over Upstate New York. Whether is is highlighting corn, garlic, hamburgers, spiedies, or just about anything else, you can be sure a crowd will enjoy themselves! This is a list of 12 food festivals for the Summer of 2022.
21 Nostalgic, Fun Drive-In Movies Across Upstate New York!
Drive-In movie theatres, a staple of summertime fun in the 1950s and 1960s, are back and thriving in Upstate New York.
It’s Hot Out! Explore These 12 New York Lakes to Refresh In
A dozen Upstate New York's that don't always hit the spotlight for summer vacations. And they should!
10 Upstate New York Government Buildings With A Story To Tell
Ten Upstate New York that have fun and interesting back stories to their history
16 Unbelievably Delicious Cupcakeries in New York State
June is National Cupcake Month. Here are 16 Upstate New York bakeries to celebrate at!
These 15 Old (Very Old) New York Businesses Are Still Kicking
15 great Upstate businesses that have really stood the test of time. Some are nearly 200 years old!
New York Road Trip! Destination: Chenango County!
This begins a series of featured articles about many of Upstate New York's beautiful and historic counties.
It’s Always Five O’Clock At These 21 Great New York Craft Breweries
This list includes 21 top Upstate New York craft breweries that are waiting for you to stop by and say hi.
New York Travel Writer Names “15 Favorites” To Visit This Summer
An Upstate New York travel writer offers up "15 Favorites" to visit this summer
13 Favorite New York County Fairs! Bring On the Fried Oreos!
County Fairs are about to open up. New York has 62 counties, and here are are 13 of the best ones.
15 Stunning Upstate New York Lakefront Hotels and Inns
This is a sampler list of 15 beautiful and historic lakefront hotels in Upstate New York.
📷 GALLERY: New York Town Names From Around The World
Upstate New York has a virtual United Nations of foreign-named communities
11 Of Upstate New York’s Historic, Beautiful Carnegie Libraries
11 of the best Carnegie Libraries still open, after a century, in Upstate New York
11 Great Walking Tours in New York (Including 3 Cool Ghost Tours)
There are many great walking tours to take across Upstate New York. From mansions, to Naval warships, to historic music sites, and to fabulous homes, here are 11 of the best walking tours you can take.
Eight of New York’s Best Sports Museums and Halls of Fame
Here are eight of the best sports halls of fame and sports museums to be found in Upstate New York.
13 New York State Grilled Cheese Sandwiches As Good As Mom’s!
May is grilled cheese month across the nation. To help celebrate this All-American sandwich we went looking for some of the best in Upstate New York. Here are 13 we like. I mean, we really like!!
12 Great Waterfront Homes in New York That You Can Afford!
Here are 12 nice homes that offer waterfront living in Upstate New York. You might be surprised at their relatively low price tags.
‘How Much Snow?’ 16 of the Oddest Records Set in New York State
New York has set many odd records over the year. The tallest, widest, oldest, heaviest, etc. Check out this fun list of 16 records set by Upstate New York over the years.
View The Transformation of 12 Historic New York Train Depots
Many Upstate New York train depots have found a new and exciting new life. Check out this list of a dozen of the best!
14 Reasons to Put Plattsburgh On Your Summer Bucket List
This list gives you 14 reasons to visit Plattsburgh, a city of 20,000 on Lake Champlain.
Cinco de Mayo Means Margarita’s At These 15 New York Cantinas
Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) is celebrated across the Upstate New York region with great Mexican food and music, and a tasty margarita. Here are 15 bars and restaurants that serve some of the best!
Take a Walk In the Park at These Best New York Sculpture Gardens
New York's many outdoor art parks and sculpture gardens are waiting for you now that beautiful weather is on the way!
Doggies Are Welcome at These 15 Top New York Craft Breweries
Craft breweries are everywhere these days, and this is a list of 15 of the top ones in Upstate New York who will allow you to bring your doggie along for the fun.
These Top 21 New York Farmers Markets Bring Nature to Main Street!
Farmers markets can be the life blood of a small community. Here are 21 of the best.
Kids Thrive in These 10 Tiny New York School Districts
These ten Upstate New York school districts have total enrollments the same size as many larger schools have in a single grade. Still, they remain active in their very rural communities
21 Reasons To Put New York’s Capital District on Your Bucket List
A list of 21 well-known and maybe not so well-known places to visit next time you are in New York's Capital District.
When It Is Tea Time In New York, Head To These 15 Top Tea Houses
Tea houses and tea shops can be found throughout New York State. They are cute, comfortable, and offer up an amazing array of creative tea leaves from which to choose from. Here are 15 of the best tea houses in Upstate New York.
New York History Comes Alive At These 11 Cool Historical Centers
County historical societies hold the treasures of New York State history within their walls. Here is a random list of 11 such places to visit this summer.