Charlie Voelker
Will Critics ‘Billieve’ When The Buffalo Bills Squish The Fish?
The 2023 Miami Dolphins are very good. Any NFL team that can put 70 points on an opposing defense, is something to be reckoned with. However, the Dolphins have their toughest test of the young season on Sunday, the perennial AFC East champion, Buffalo Bills, who some critics seem to forget these days.
Bears Broke Into 9 Homes In This Upstate New York Town
Nine break-ins in any town are going to cause alarm. When black bears are the culprits, that may be a bit more concerning. However, when your town sports a 'Bear Task Force', you probably have some level of expectation for this type of invasion.
Small Game Hunting In New York Begins On Sunday – Wear Orange
Sunday is the start of Small Game hunting season in New York State. Some portions of the state will offer youth and veteran opportunities to get out there on Saturday. The biggest thing to remember as hunting season begins is: safety.
Cooperstown Legend Dies At 86
Brooks Robinson was considered one of the greatest third baseman to have ever played the game of baseball. The Arkansas native became a first ballot Hall of Famer in 1983 and never stopped coming to Cooperstown.
Judge’s Input Key To Fixing New York Yankees
New York Yankees' general manager Brian Cashman is going to have a busy off-season. Never has the baseball executive's leadership of the storied franchise been more in question. Are the Bronx Bombers stale? Is their organizational strategy antiquated? Does the front office need help fixing this team?
Saturday Will Be A ‘Test’ For UAlbany Great Danes’ Students
The UAlbany Great Danes roll into Saturday's CAA match up with Villanova at Tom & Casey Stadium with a 2-2 record. The only losses for head coach Greg Gattuso's squad are to FBS programs, Marshall and Hawaii. That's the good news.
New York Jets Fans To Woody: Dump Zach Or Sell The Team
New York Jets owner Woody Johnson Jr. purchased the NFL franchise in 1999. In the first 10 seasons as CEO of New York's AFC organization, Johnson's teams went to the playoffs 6 times. Fast forward and they haven't been back in a dozen years.
104.5 The Team’s ‘Intern Mike’s’ Hot Picks For Week 3
Week 3 of the NFL kicked off on Thursday night with the Niners politely disposing of the injured Giants 30-12. To get you ready for Sunday's action, 'Intern Mike' Giarraputo has put together his 'Hot Picks.'
New York State Turns Focus On AI To Help Senior Population
New York State is focusing on the latest technology to try to reduce one of our country's senior population's greatest challenges, loneliness. Researchers from the state's Office of the Aging is using a technology called ElliQ that is designed to reduce a person's feeling of isolation and being out of touch.
Pham’s Words Will Sink New York Mets Skipper
New York Mets manager Buck Showalter is as disappointed as anyone regarding the team's performance in 2023. Coming off of a 101-win season and a Manager of the Year award, Showalter appeared to be the captain that would steer Steve Cohen's MLB yacht into the World Series. That excursion may be short lived.
Comedy Icon Hangs Out On ‘The Drive’ On 104.5 The Team
Some actors and comedians seem like they have been around for your entire life. Paul Reiser is in that group. Reiser is performing in Saratoga in October and was nice enough to join 'The Drive with Charlie & Dan' on Wednesday.
Bus Carrying High School Band From New York Crashes Killing Two
A bus carrying a high school band reportedly had an issue with a front tire, which may have forced the vehicle to veer off of the highway and slide down a 50-foot ravine. Two adults were reportedly killed with dozens of band members injured.