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
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 ShoeSouce 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.
-The spot were Denny's in Rome is located was once a popular area disco called "Club Gazebo...
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...
5 Central New York Places To Go For Spring Break
It's just around the corner. Most area schools will be closed for Spring break beginning April 14th, Good Friday. The weather will hopefully continue to improve over the next couple of weeks, and we've put together a list of great Central New York attractions that you and the kids will enjoy.
Unique Rome Home On Market At Bargain Price
It has a theater, billiard room, gourmet kitchen, sun rooms and a 3 car garage. This home sits on 10 acres of land not far from Delta Lake. The original developer of the property, Fred Macchia, founder and president of 1st Rome Realty, tells us that the cost of construction was over one million dollars to build back in 1996...
Will Drone Racing Come To Central New York
Maybe the question should be "when will drone racing come to Central New York?" Some people are calling it the sport of the future, but there are already dozens of drone racing leagues that have popped up throughout the U.S.
There is also a national drone racing league, and they've just reached an agreement with ESPN to carry a season of the races...
Uber Is Coming To Upstate NY…Maybe
This may be the closest we have ever been to having ride sharing services available to us here in Upstate New York. It appears that lawmakers in Albany are close to finalizing a deal that would make Uber and Lyft apps legal in this part of the state...
Chanatry’s Wins CNY Best Small Supermarket Poll
Their website says they were the very first supermarket in the United States. That same Utica grocery store has now been voted the "Best small supermarket in Central New York." Chanatry's Hometown Market on French Road won a poll by readers of Syracuse...