"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
Inside Video Tours of 15 Stunning Upstate New York Churches! WOW!
A gallery of 15 of the most beautiful churches of Upstate New York, each including a video tour of the interior of them!
Buffalo Takes a Winter Break at These Great Neighborhood Pubs!
Buffalo always survives a tough winter, and their old pubs and taverns are places of respite from the storm. Here are 10 of the best, old neighborhood pubs in Buffalo.
Upstate Legends! A Look Back at Freihofer’s Baking Company
A memory book of photos from the legendary days of Freihofer's Bakery in the Capital District.
These Upstate Restaurants Are Long Gone, And Very Much Missed!
This is a gallery of 10 now long gone Upstate New York restaurants that still stir up fond memories with their customers.
A Dozen Points of Interest For a Visit to Amazing Troy, NY
This is a gallery of a dozen points of interest for a visit to wonderful Troy, NY
It’s “Spaghetti Week” at These Top Upstate NY Italian Restaurants!
We celebrate "National Spaghetti Week" at the beginning of January. Here are some of the best (and oldest) spaghetti houses in Upstate New York!
“The List!” Our 12 Most Popular 2023 Upstate New York Articles!
A list of our 12 most popular lists, galleries, and articles about Upstate New York for 2023!
Is This The Most Important Museum In Upstate New York?
This gallery looks at the "Safe Haven Museum" in Oswego, NY. This museum tells of a harrowing tale of World War II that took place in this northern New York city.
An Upstate New York Quiz: “Guess Who These Famous Americans Are?”
Take a quiz!! Take a look at these 20 famous Upstate New Yorkers. Can you guess who they are (answers are provided at the end).
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.
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!
12 “Festival of Lights That Sparkle This Year in Upstate New York!
This gallery offers a calendar of family Festival of Lights events all across Upstate New York this holiday season.
Writer Lists His Top Favorite Actors Born in Upstate New York!
The nine actors on this list have all earned their way into our hearts. From movies to Broadway and to TV, these are my favorite stars who were born in Upstate New York.
12 Very Cool Upstate New York Christmas Gifts For 2023!
This gallery looks at 12 unique and unusual Upstate New York-themed gifts to give this Christmas.
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.
Is the Cooperstown Diner the Smallest Diner in Upstate New York?
Is the Cooperstown Diner the smallest diner in New York? We think so, and it has been open for over 100 years!
“It’s National Nut Month at These Upstate New York Nut Stores!”
October is National Nut Month and here are the nuttiest ways to celebrate this food holiday in Upstate New York!
Cozy Up At These 12 Comfy Tea Rooms in Upstate New York!
As cold weather arrives on our doorstep, how about you sit for a spell and enjoy a nice, hot cup of tea. Here are a dozens places to enjoy toing that in Upstate New York.
These Upstate New York Turkey Farms Are Ready for Thanksgiving!!
There are many independent turkey and poultry farms operating in Upstate New York. This Thanksgiving season, we offer this list of some of the best.
“Under The Sea” Adventures Await At 2 Upstate New York Aquariums!
There are two major aquariums in Upstate New York for visitors to check out and explore. We highlight them in this gallery. The Via Aquarium (Schenectady) and the Aquarium at Niagara.
Travel Writer Picks His 12 Favorite Upstate NY Italian Restaurants!
After many years on the road in Upstate New York, a travel writer picks his 12 favorite Italian restaurants in the region.
The “View From The Top” Awes You At These Upstate NY Ski Resorts
Take a ski lift ride to the top of an Upstate New York Ski Slope for the best autumn view around!