Charlie Voelker
New York Fisherman Hauls Illegal Catch To Federal Court
Some cases that go to Federal Court are a "little fishy." This is literally one of those. A Montauk fisherman faces 20 years for illegally over-harvesting fluke and black sea bass over a four year period. Seems like a steep penalty? That's because the story gets deeper and involves a prominent Montauk family that, some say, has dominated the East End of Long Island's fishing industry for decades.
New England Patriots’ Fan Death Shows Dark Side Of NFL Games
Going to an NFL game can be expensive. For 53-year old Dale Mooney from New Hampshire, going to the New England Patriots game on Sunday cost him his life. At one time, this would be shocking news. It's not anymore.
Can New Prez Save New York Mets From Old Bumbling Ways?
The saying goes something like 'you can take the New Yorker out of New York but you can't the New York out of...' Well, you get the idea. Now let's apply that same philosophy to the "Charlie Brown" of major sports franchises, the New York Mets. Can anyone really save the Mets from themselves? David Stearns, a Mets fan from Manhattan, will be next up to have that unenviable task.
Super Bowl Champion Coach Jumps On 104.5 The Team Tuesday
Most players, coaches and fans have dreamed of winning a Super Bowl. Only a few ever get to live that dream. Fewer win it more than once. (Tom Brady is a freak of nature, so we really can't include him.) Former New York Giants' head coach Tom Coughlin is one of those few.
104.5’s ‘Intern Mike’ Tries To Help With Week 2 NFL ‘Hot’ Picks
The Philadelphia Eagles kicked off Week 2 of the NFL on Thursday by kicking the Minnesota Vikings down to an 0-2 record. 'Intern Mike' of 'The Drive with Charlie & Dan' thinks he knows the winners and can make you look smart on Sunday. Here's 'Intern Mike' with his 'Week 2 Hot Picks.'
If Zach Can Do This, New York Jets Will Beat The Cowboys
Third year New York Jets quarterback is preparing for a much different Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season than anyone ever expected. That goes for head coach Robert Saleh and about 5 million Gang Green fans, as well.
‘Intern’ Mike’s Fantasy Football ‘Buy Low’ Moves After Week 1
Following Monday night's dramatic conclusion to a wild week, 104.5 The Team's 'Intern' Mike Giarraputo spent hours in his fantasy football lab, coming up with these must make moves, if you can!
Wanted – QB To Save New York Jets Season – Immediate Hire
New York Jets fans went into the 2023 season with the hopes and dreams of, if not possibly going to the Super Bowl for the first time in 54 years, at least going to the playoffs for the first time in 13 years. Some of the older Gang Green fans went into the 1999 season with similar 'Super' aspirations.
Cy Young Award Should Shed Some Sunshine On New York Yankee
New York Yankees' fans have not always been so kind to their $324 million pitcher, Gerrit Cole. With big contracts, come big expectations, namely a World Series championship.
Upstate NY High School Security Guard Shot At Football Game
Fans were enjoying an early fall Saturday of high school football at Thomas R. Proctor High School in Utica, New York, when a shooting broke out just after 4pm, leaving a security guard with a gun shot wound to the head.
New York Yankees ‘Martian’ Injured – Lost For The Season
Jasson 'The Martian' Dominguez has been on a rocket-ship ride since landing in the New York Yankees line-up, against, appropriately, the Houston Astros on September 1st.
Capital Region Bills & Jets Fans Call ESPN Audible on Spectrum
Capital Region Buffalo Bills and New York Jets fans, that also happen to be Spectrum cable customers, are beginning to make alternate plans to watch Monday night's Week One match-up between the two AFC East foes.