"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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See What Goes On At These Upstate New York Fish Hatcheries
For a person not familiar with fishing, a visit to a fish hatchery can be a mind-boggling event. Here are some of the best fish hatcheries in Upstate New York and all of them welcome you to come and see for yourself what goes on!
Celebrate National Pet Day at These Upstate New York Pet Stores!
April is "National Pet Month." For this gallery we focus on dogs (cats come up in a couple of weeks!). Check out these amazing, small, independent pet stores and dog boutiques in Upstate New York.
These Upstate New York Chocolate Shops Have Epic Easter Bunnies!
You got them when you were a kid, and I'll bet you still get them as an adult! Chocolate Easter bunnies are a tradition, and these 11 Upstate New York chocolate shops have some of the best!
Find Your Easter Flowers At These Historic Upstate New York Shops
Easter flowers mean so much to so many people. At the heart of it all is that they are a harbinger of spring, and warm weather ahead. These historic flower shops stand ready again this year to find you the right flower for your table. Some of these shops have been around since the 1800s! Amazing.
Get Your Easter Hams at These 10 Awesome Upstate Smokehouses
Traditionally, Easter is celebrated with a big ham dinner. Upstate New York has some of the best smokehouses you will ever find, and they are ready this week for you to stop in a get your holiday ham!
13 Amazing Roadside Oddities and Famous Sites in Upstate New York
13 must-sees for any road warrior traveling around Upstate New York. These are awesome!
Celebrate National Clam Day at These Upstate New York Restaurants
It is time to celebrate clams...so dig in! Here are a dozen great places to celebrate at, with everything from clam chowder, half shell, clam sandwiches, white clam pizza, and more!
10 Historic Upstate New York Homes Worthy of Your Bucket List
There are many famous homes across Upstate New York. Here are ten not to be missed. Even if you have never heard of these ten homes before, they are definitely worthy of a visit from you this summer!
Road Trip! Ten Stops to Make on a Visit to Historic Old Forge, NY
Old Forge has a population of less than 1,000 residents. But it is a special summertime destination for thousands of New Yorkers. Here are ten places to consider on your next visit to this Adirondack treasure.
Bullseye! 12 Top Axe Throwing Venues in Upstate New York
The art (game? sport? event?) of axe throwing has exploded over the past five years. There are more than 50 places now that feature this unusual activity. Here is a list of 12 of the top axe throwing venues found in Upstate New York. Bullseye!