"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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Are These The Top Italian Bakeries in Upstate NY? We Think So!
This gallery shines the light on some pretty awesome Italian bakeries in Upstate New York. From pastries to fresh hot loaves of Italian bread, each of these has something wonderful to offer. Mangia!
Central New York Is Home to Several Fine Chocolate/Candy Stores!
This gallery looks at favorite chocolate shops and candy stores in the Central New York region.
Upstate New York Graves Including the Inventor of the Potato Chip
There are hundreds of famous people buried in New York State. This gallery looks at a selection of famous American who are buried in Upstate New York. Their stories are amazing!
From Archie to Marvel, Visit These Upstate NY Comic Book Stores!
This gallery looks at a selection of popular comic book stores scattered all across the Upstate New York region. You will surely find a "gem" at any of these shops.
18 Top Vinyl Record Store Destinations in Upstate New York
A list of 18 big and small used vinyl record stores in Upstate New York.
Upstate Legends! The Roscoe Diner, a Travelers Best Friend!
The Roscoe Diner opened in 1962 and it quickly became a favorite of the thousands of travelers, including legions of college students, who traversed NYS Rt. 17 and stopped here for a meal. It is definitely an Upstate New York legend.
Upstate Legends! The Story of The Iconic Half Moon Cookie!
The Half Moon Cookie, born in Utica over a century ago, is one of the great, legendary foods of Upstate New York. This is its story.
Upstate New York Clubs and Bars Keep Country Line Dancing Alive!
Country music line dancing is making a bit of a comeback lately. Here are a bunch of clubs, bars, and dancehalls in Upstate New York where you can get your "boot scootin' boogie" on.
22 Epic Upstate NY Record-Holders Including Oldest Ford Dealer!
This gallery looks at a whole litany of record-holders from Upstate New York. They are the oldest, widest, smallest, heaviest,
etc. among the history books for our region! Such great stories here!
Finger Lakes Area Cider Destinations Are Getting Ready to See You!
This gallery looks at several great cideries in Upstate New York. The hard cider revolution is well under way, and the Finger Lakes Region is ready to go!