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
Giraffe Finally Gives Birth At Upstate NY Park
April the Giraffe is a new mom. After weeks and weeks of being watched by millions via a live webcam at Harpursville, New York's Animal Adventure Park, the birth finally happened on Saturday morning.
The Adirondacks’ Most Spectacular Hike
This alone may be worth the 3 hour drive to the Lake Placid area. It's about a 45 minute hike though the High Falls Gorge.
Frankfort’s Unsolved Murder Case
It was believed that Lucy Dade Forrester kept an amount of cash hidden somewhere in her Frankfort, New York variety store. If there was money to be found, it was either in the store or upstairs in the 2nd floor apartment where Lucy lived alone.
Quench Your Thirst On A 37 Mile CNY Beverage Trail
This is an adventure that thousands of people experience every year. Sampling some of the best ale, hard cider and wine that New York has to offer.
Herkimer County’s Unsolved Mystery
It won't be long before 50 years have passed since Richard Karla of Dolgeville took a late night phone call from his 25-year-old daughter.
Uber & Lyft Finally Coming To Central New York
We are one of the last remaining areas in the country with no ride sharing available, but that's about to change.
Kayakers Try 4-Story Jump Over Falls On Black River
The water conditions were perfect this week for 3 daring Upstate New York kayakers to take the ultimate adventure on the Black River near Watertown. Heavy rains had raised the water level to the point where the men felt comfortable making the 40-foot drop over Brownville Falls, known to some as "Bovine Falls."
This Week Marks 30th Anniverary Of Thruway Bridge Tragedy
The weather was eerily similar to our conditions this week here in Upstate New York. Heavy rains and local flooding were what we saw during the first week of April, 1987.
The rushing waters of the swollen Schoharie Creek near Fonda were too much for the NYS Thruway span that crossed the river...
Both Payless Shoe Stores In New Hartford Spared
Following its filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Payless ShoeSource has announced the closing of 400 stores, that includes many New York State locations with 3 Syracuse area stores being shut down. However, the Payless stores in New Hartford's Sangertown Square and Consumer Square are not on the list of those being closed...
Secrets From Denny’s In The Mohawk Valley
Denny's has four restaurants here in the Mohawk Valley. They are open 24/7, 365 days a year. They are located in North Utica, New Hartford, Rome and Herkimer. But here a some things you just may not have known about Denny's.
CNY Drive In Theater Plans To Open Soon
With a fairly short warm-weather season here in Central New York, and the comfort of the new high-tech indoor theaters, the iconic American drive-in theaters have all but disappeared from this region. Many can remember being able to enjoy the drive in movie experience in New Hartford, Rome, Schuyler and Little Falls.
Small Upstate Town Sued By Hall & Oates Singer’s Bar
Daryl's House is a restaurant and live music club in the small upstate New York town of Pawling, not far from Poughkeepsie. It's owned by Daryl Hall of the band Hall and Oates. The star opened the club a few years ago after he came up with an idea for a reality TV show. It soon became the venue where the MTV Network's show "Daryl's House" was filmed.