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
A Fun Fundraiser Is On Tap For This Weekend
Looking for a fun night out this weekend? There is a fundraising event you certainly might enjoy on Saturday evening at The Skenandoa Club in Clinton. It's a win-win as all proceeds benefit the Go Red Campaign for the American Heart Association.
Utica Restaurant Named As One Of State’s Best ‘Farm-To-Table’
Their website says they strive to serve the finest food in Central New York. It also says using local products is of the utmost importance.
Morning Mindbenders For The Week Of 3/20
Here are the questions and answers for the J.R. and Naomi Lynn Morning Mindbenders for the week of 3/20/17.
Monday 3/20: Of all the households in the U.S. that have one of these, over half of them don't have one that works. A: Flashlight
Tuesday 3/21: You can't buy just one, so it's estimated that nearly 16 billion of these will be purchased here in the U...
JC Penney Stores In CNY Are Not On Closings List
The list of their 138 stores that will be closed this year has been released by JC Penney. There are 3 locations in New York State on the list, however none are here in Central New York.
Forget The Snow And Enjoy A Classic
We've been bombarded with snow, wind and below normal temperatures. Maybe it's time to take a break and go back in time. Each Sunday and Wednesday, Marquee Orchard 14 Cinema in New Hartford shows classic movies on the big screen.
This week, it's one of the all time greats...
Please Shovel Out Hydrants Near Your Home
Now that Stella has left Central New York with her gift of much more snow than was expected, we need to be good samaritans. We're all in this together, and one very important thing we can do for ourselves and our neighbors is to shovel out the fire hydrants.
How Much Snow Did Stella Leave On Mohawk Valley Towns
We all know that much more snow was dumped on the Mohawk Valley and all of Central New York than originally expected. Many chose to go outside with their measuring sticks to find out exactly much snow fell in their neighborhood.
Please Clean Off That Car If You Must Drive
It's bound to happen. Someone is anxious to get home and worried about the condition of the roads. They clean off their driver's window and enough of the windshield to see the front of the car. Maybe they figure the extra weight of the snow on the car will give them better traction...
Snowed-In JR Raids The Lite Fridge
It's understood that you just never take food from the refrigerator in the staff break room, unless it's yours. Nice people just don't steal food from co-workers. However, when we find ourselves snowed-in here at the radio station, I think the rules may change.
Which Snacks Did We Buy For ‘Stella’
Moms were quite sure that their kids would be home from school today, and thinking that maybe the entire family might be snowbound. When that happens, you need bread, eggs, water and all the basics. But what about the important stuff...
Rome’s Urgent Care May Be Returning
The only urgent care facility in the city of Rome has been closed for several months. The Mohawk Glen Center for Community Health had posted a sign last summer that it was closed for vacation. However, after several months the facility has still not reopened.
Morning Mindbenders For The Week Of 3/13
Here are the questions and answers for the J.R. and Naomi Lynn Mindbenders for the week of 3/13/17:
Monday 3/13: When this popular was first made...it weighed two-and-a-half pounds and cost just under $4,000. A: Cell Phone
Tuesday 3/14: 3-out-of-4 people over the age of 45 keep one of these around...