I'm native of New Hartford, raised in Utica and have been involved in broadcasting since 1967 in a number of on and off air capacities. For the past 25-plus years I have hosted and co-hosted the morning show on WFRG (Big Frog 104).Married with one daughter my hobbies include golfing. travel, history, reading, going to the gym, movies and music. We have 2 cats, Fenway and Parker so you can probably guess which baseball team I follow. Sorry Yankee fans.
Matt Herkimer
Myths About Men
Women who think they know it all about men are in for a surprise. Just as men seem, at times, clueless about women so are the gals when it comes to knowing their guys. How so?
What Happens When You Turn 40?
Birthdays with a zero at the end of them are usually thought of as life-stage benchmarks, especially when you hit 30, 40, 50 and 60. Someone I work with--who may or may not be named Polly Wogg--recently turned 40 and probably experienced a few of the following.
Women Hockey Players On-Ice Brawl [VIDEO]
Women are often referred to as the "gentler" sex. Tell that to the United States and Canada's women's hockey teams who mixed it up in an on-ice brawl this past Saturday. Why the bad feelings?
Dancing Bear Tossed Out of Dodger Stadium [VIDEO]
The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the few baseball teams that does not have a mascot. Last night a fan decided to provide one--without permission from the Dodgers. The unidentified man dressed in a bear costume performed a short but crowd pleasing dance atop the visiting St. Louis Cardinals dugout before being escorted out of the stadium by security. Check out the performance.
School Bans Use of Balls, Games of Tag During Recess
Every school stresses safety on school grounds but Weber Middle School in Port Washington, New York has taken things to a new level by banning the use of most balls and games of tag during recess.
Rory McIlroy, Caroline Wozniacki Split After Twitter Pic Goes Viral
One of the higher profile celebrity relationships is over. Golfer Rory McIlroy has broken up with tennis star Caroline Wozniacki, a breakup that was hastened by one of Caroline's tweets in which she posted a picture of Rory that wasn't, well, too flattering. Judge for your self.
How the Debt Ceiling Fight Might Affect You
First it was the government shutdown. Now it's a fight over whether or not to raise the debt ceiling. Our "lawmakers" are having it out again and, in the end, the losers could be us, the American public. What is the debt ceiling and how could not raising it--or defaulting--affect you?
Boston Red Sox or “Duck Dynasty”?
At the start of spring training this year the Boston Red Sox decided--as a team--to grow beards as a bonding experience. What started as a five o'clock shadow became a stubble and then as the season wore on a team effort to out-beard the boys of "Duck Dynasty". Fashion experts say the beards, though somewhat alike, all make different statements.
Taylor Swift Education Center Opens At Country Music Hall of Fame
The $4 million Taylor Swift Education Center opened this morning at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. The center, according to the Associated Press, "will have classroom space, a hands-on instrument room and ongoing education opportunities." Taylor was there for the opening ceremonies.
“Nano Utica”-Area’s Next “Loom-To-Boom” Era?
The "Nano Utica" announcement Thursday has given rise to much excitement among area officials and business owners. As reported by WIBX 950, the development of "Nano Utica" will bring an investment of some $1.5 billion dollars and 1000 jobs to the Mohawk Valley and that's just the beginning.
Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar Going For An Even 20
The stars of TLC's "19 Kids and Counting", Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar, are going for more. Michelle, who suffered a miscarriage in 2011, recently opened up about possibly adding another child to the family.
Congress Less Popular Than Cockroaches, More Popular Than Miley Cyrus
Gridlock in Washington has kept Congress from passing a new budget agreement and it's costing members their approval ratings. New new survey from Public Policy Poling finds Congress less popular than hemorrhoids but more popular than Honey Boo-Boo. What else are members of Congress less popular than?