I love being on the radio. I've had a long career in broadcasting and couldn’t imagine doing anything else. I grew up in Upstate New York, and have logged thousands of hours behind the mic. Radio has allowed me to meet the greatest people in entertainment, including Jay Leno, Mariah Carey, Rihanna, the Rolling Stones, Steven Tyler, Wyclef Jean, Janet Jackson and so many more. I have also done live broadcasts from Universal Studios Orlando and hosted several listener cruises to the Caribbean. In July 2018, I began working in the WBSM newsroom as well as continuing on the air at Fun 107.
JR Reitz
Giant Chain Not Buying Price Chopper
Last November, it was announced that supermarket giant Albertsons was in talks to buy Price Chopper. The purchase price that was mentioned at that time for the Schenectady-based chain was $1 billion.
Now, Food Trade News reports that Idaho-based Albertsons is no longer interested in Price Chopper...
Watertown Native Up For ‘Best Actor’ Oscar
You may know him best as Aragorn in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Watertown's Viggo Mortensen has most recently played a father who lives off the grid in "Captain Fantastic." That role has earned him a best lead actor nomination at the Academy Awards...
Will Your Next New Car Come From Wal-Mart?
The nation's largest retailer is adding another product line. After a successful test-drive in Florida, several other Wal-Mart stores are going to roll into the new car business.
It may take a while before you can buy a new cart form Wal-Mart here in Central New York, but 25 stores in the southwest will soon offer one-stop car shopping...
Enjoy ‘National Pie Day’ With CNY’s Best Pie
What better way to celebrate "National Pie Day" than with one of the best available from one of Central New York's legendary eateries. People who live in Sylvan Beach, and for miles around, are known to top off their meals at Eddies, with a slice of their delicious homemade pie...
CNY Weekend Temps 20 Degrees Above Normal
We're just past the middle of January, and for Central New York, the normal high temperature is 30 degrees. But on Saturday, we saw a 50 degrees in downtown Utica, and some other places in the area reached the low 50's.
Whiteface Named One Of America’s Best For Skiing
When you think of the best areas for skiing here in the U.S, Colorado, Utah and even Vermont come to mind. But one of the best resorts in America is within easy driving distance from Central New York.
Upstate Drivers Lining Up To Become Uber Partners
If, or should I say "when" Uber gets the green light to hit the road here in upstate New York, it appears there won't be any shortage of drivers. The popular ride sharing service has announced that 50,000 New Yorker's have signed up to become Uber driver-partners...
Beer and Wine Could Come To CNY Movie Theaters
Would you like to drink a cold beer or sip from a glass of wine while watching a movie at the theater? It could happen right here in Central New York.
When Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled his new state budget on Tuesday night, he included a proposal for theaters to be allowed to sell beer and wine...
Does Your Child’s Chew Toy Have Mold?
Many parents have become alarmed after a children's dentist said she found mold inside of a stuffed toy she was cleaning. After noticing a musty smell, Dana Chianese cut into the toy giraffe and found mold inside.
The toy is "Sophie the Giraffe", and the dentist says it was one of her infant's favorite teething toys...
Author of ‘Hidden Figures’ Will Speak At Utica’s Stanley
It's been the number one movie in American for the past two weekends, and the Author of the best-selling book the film is based on will speak at Utica's Stanley Theater Friday night. Margot Lee Shetterly's "Hidden Figures" tells the true story of the black women who worked as mathematicians for NASA and helped America launch the manned space program...
New Fast Foods You’ll See In CNY In 2017
McDonald's, Wendy's, Domino's and other fast food restaurants have brand new menu items that will be introduced this year. MSN.com gave us some of the new fast foods you'll see on menus in 2017:
Mac Junior. For those who love the Big Mac, but want something less filling...
Classics Coming To New Hartford Big Screen
On a cold afternoon or evening in the dead of winter, you may want to consider watching one of the all time biggest classic movies on the big screen. Marquee Cinemas in New Hartford is presenting some of Hollywood's best during their "Flashback Cinema" series...