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
No Friday Night Racing At Vernon Downs This Week
There will be harness racing this weekend at Vernon Downs, but not on Friday night. According to a press release, the cancellation is due to a shortage of horses. However, racing is scheduled for Saturday night and Sunday afternoon at the racino.
‘Sniper’ Movie Franchise Star Raised In Mohawk Valley
In addition to starring as Brandon Beckett in the 4 "Sniper" movies, Chad Michael Collins has made appearances in several TV shows including "CSI:NY," "NCIS," "2 Broke Girls."
Teacher Salaries In The Mohawk Valley
Teaching is not an easy job. If you've been in a classroom recently you know there are a lot of distractions that weren't there years ago.
The Bull Still Stands…Will The Stampede Return?
The iconic bull has been standing on Route 31 in Verona for decades.
Upstate New York’s Massive Wind Farm
Not too many miles north of the Utica/Rome area is the largest wind farm in New York State. Just off Route 177 in Lowville you'll see fields full of giant wind turbines.
When Disaster Struck The Mohawk Valley
It was shortly before midnight on April 20, 1940 when a speeding passenger train on route from New York to Chicago entered Gulf Curve in Little Falls, the sharpest curve on the entire New York Central rail system.
Groups Try To Ban Declawing Of Cats In New York
Saying that the procedure is inhumane, groups are again trying to make it against the law to declaw cats in New York State.
Downtown Rome Signs Can Be Confusing
When you reach the southern end of Black River Boulevard where it meets East Dominick Street in downtown Rome, you'll see this barrage of signs. But some of them are confusing.
Your Gas & Electric Bill May Be Going Up
The power company that serves most of Upstate New York is asking for higher prices for their gas and electricity service.
Herkimer County Towns With Most Car Crashes
The preliminary numbers for last year are in, and they show us the number of auto accidents for all the villages and towns in Herkimer County, as well as how may of those resulted in injuries.
Where Do Car Crashes Happen In Oneida County
Have you ever wondered if there are certain areas here in Oneida County that are more dangerous for driving than others?
Say Goodbye To $1 Mega Millions Ticket
The popular "Mega Millions" lottery game played here in New York a well as in many other states will be doubling the price of tickets.