I am a Western New York native, born and raised in West Seneca and now living with my wife Maribeth, who is an R.N., on our 65-acre farm in Marilla. We do not have children but plenty of "kids" -- our cats, dog and horses. I have worked in Buffalo radio since 1975 and at Townsquare since 2001. Presently, I work just weekends and some fill-in on-air work. My main career is in law enforcement; I'm a mounted lieutenant, chaplain and instructor for the Erie County Sheriff's Office. And, yes, I am the guy famous for the signature radio sign-off, "God bless you, God bless America, never say never!"
Craig Matthews
Forget Angry Birds, How About ‘ANGRY BABIES’? [VIDEO]
It's time to celebrate the coming weekend. It's not here yet as of this writing, but it's close! You need a chuckle, you need a laugh. You deserve it. You've worked hard all week.
Deer And Skateboarder Collision [VIDEO]
When I did the website post on Monday about archery season opening and the fact there are more deer-vehicle accidents between October and December...I never thought I'd be writing this! A deer and long-boarder collide...at 40mph!
One-Legged Soccer Player Scores AMAZING Goal! [VIDEO]
He's been featured on the news, in the newspaper and the YouTube video of him scoring a goal in a recent soccer game. And he did it while playing with just one leg!
Archery Season For Deer Opens October 1st
As you are on the move in the morning and heading home in the afternoon, be extra careful! Deer will be on the move as well. According to the New York State Department of Transportation nearly 65,000 vehicle-deer (and vehicle-moose collisions in some areas of the state) accidents happen every year...MOST between October and December.
Amazing Ping-Pong Game [VIDEO]
This is neat! Table tennis like you've never seen before!
World’s Most Dangerous…Comic? Magician? [VIDEO]
I admit I love to watch truly talented magicians or stunt performers on YouTube. You can stop the video, rewind or enlarge it, slow it down and try to see how the trick or stunt is done.
‘The Brady Bunch’ Remembered — Test Your Brady IQ! [VIDEO]
This week marks a big anniversary. It was September 26, 1969, when 'The Brady Bunch' made its television debut. Whether you watched the first time around like me, or watched it in reruns, it will go down in TV history as a classic. So you think you know the show? Let's test your 'Brady Bunch' IQ!
The “Good Old Days”
Perhaps it's my age. Maybe because I am a history buff. I LOVE looking at old pictures...especially of our wonderful city or anywhere in Western New York.
It’s National Voter Registration Day! [VIDEO]
Election Day (November 6) is only 6 weeks away. Will you vote? Are you eligible to vote?
The U.S. Economy…In The 1950’s! [VIDEO]
All the talk in recent years about our economy got me to thinking. No, actually it got me to remembering! Remembering when our economy was the envy of the world.
“Rock The Lakes” This Weekend [VIDEO]
They say there is a message in the music. The music this weekend at "Rock The Lakes" at Coca-Cola Field will be loud, uplifting and definitely delivers a message. The Rev. Franklin Graham and Billy Graham Ministries are bringing some rockin' contemporary Christian acts to Buffalo this Saturday and Sunday.
Yesterday, The Talking Dog…Today, The Talking CAT! [VIDEO]
My last posting featured a "talking dog" getting teased by it's owner over food. In the event you may have missed it, click here. Well, the cats have demanded equal time.