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
Zac Efron Seen In Central New York
It's not all that common for a Hollywood movie star to be spotted here in Central New York. When it happens, word travels fast on social media.
The posts and tweets came in from the Pulaski area, off Route 81 north of Syracuse. A worker at the Tops in Pulaski said Zac Efron was in her store on Sunday, February 17th...
Major Regional Karaoke Contest Comes To Vernon Downs
A chance to sing for your share of $2,500 happens at Vernon Downs as Rockokie, the karaoke-singing contest comes to Ring Eyed Pete's Bar. It's a regional competition and tryouts begin on Thursday, March 2nd.
If you'd like to be part of it, you need to be at least 18, and have a Vernon Downs player card...
Upstate’s Most Unique Irish Pub
It's been included on a list of the 21 best Irish pubs in America, and the bar on Tipperary Hill in Syracuse is one of the most unique in the country. For the past 84 years, Coleman's Authentic Irish Pub has been serving up a taste of Ireland...
Flood Watches Issued For Tug Hill, Parts of Adirondacks
Less than 2 weeks ago we were talking about record snowfall amounts for the Tug Hill area. Now, with the forecast of temperatures in the 60's along with heavy rains, NOAA has now issued flood watches for that area along with other parts of the Adirondacks.
Mohawk Valley Temperatures Could Reach 60 This Week
Many communities in the Mohawk Valley saw temperatures close to, if not over 50 degrees this past weekend. According to weather.com, we could be close to that mark again by Wednesday, and the mercury could even rise higher for Thursday, with 60 degrees a good possibility.
Things To Keep In Mind While Driving In Snow
With the lake effect showing it's ugly face again here in Central New York, here are some common sense, but important things to keep in mind while driving this week. Before you hit the snowy and icy roads, take a minute to check out these AAA winter driving tips.
New Bill Calls For Fines For Snow Covered Cars
It's been proposed twice before for New York State, and twice it hasn't passed in the Senate or Assembly. Now, a state senator has again introduced a bill aimed at cutting down on snow flying from moving vehicles.
This time the measure calls for a $75 fine for those who do not make a reasonable effort to clear snow from their windshield, hood or roof before hitting the road...
Best February Deals For Central New Yorkers
February isn't usually thought of as a shopping month, especially since the middle of winter in Central New York is a good time to hibernate. However, there are great deals this month when it comes to certain items. Here are some things MSNMoney.com suggests you might want to consider.
Plastic Bag Fee Proposed For Upstate New York
A five-cent fee for plastic or paper shopping bags has been proposed for upstate New York. This would apply to shopping bags from supermarkets, convenience stores, and other retail outlets in the state.
3 Mohawk Valley Diners Nominated For Upstate’s Best
Upstate New York has hundreds of great diners. Many of them are in the Mohawk Valley. Three diners in our area have been nominated for the newyorksupstate.com "Best Diner" award.
A Late Spring But An Early Summer Are Forecast For CNY
Perhaps the groundhog was right in his prediction of 6 more weeks of winter. The long-term forecast for Central New York is calling for below-normal temperatures for March, but above-normal temperatures for May. So, that would seem this could be one of those years when we quickly go from winter to summer.
Winter Snow Totals For Central New York Towns
It's been a snowy winter in Central New York, but the total amounts vary from one location to another. Camden leads the area so far this winter, with a total of over 112 inches of snow. Meanwhile, Richfield Springs has had only 43 inches. In most cases, the closer to the "lake effect" area, the greater the snow totals.