"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
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!
Upstate Legends! The Story Of Grandma Brown’s Baked Beans!
This is the story of Grandma Brown's Baked Beans. They were a beloved item for food lovers in Upstate New York, but have disappeared! Why?
Upstate Legends! Photos of Bresee’s Department Store (Oneonta)
Another look at an Upstate Legend. This gallery looks at one of the most beloved old department stores, Bresee's, in Oneonta, NY
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!