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
It’s Not Nice To Tease Your Dog! [VIDEO]
I love doing these postings for the website...but sometimes your mind just draws a blank. I am so glad they told us in web posting school that if that should happen you can always fall back on two things. Children and animals. Folks LOVE those topics and/or videos. Today, the animal will be in the spotlight!
Mom Was Right! Get Out Of The Water When It Rains…[VIDEO]
WOW! I have always had respect for lightning and all it's awesome power, but have never been really afraid of it. Until now!
If You Like Pranks, You’ll Love This! [VIDEO]
Welcome to Monday! Hey, the Bills won! Of course, sometimes even that isn't enough to get us through the "back to work" day. Maybe this funny Youtube video prank may help.
Baby Oliver Wakes Up! [VIDEO]
Check this out! Baby Oliver is sleeping so soundly...but it's time to wake up! Talk about a variety of facial emotions.
Rubber Band And Pan Camera Trick [VIDEO]
It seems like everyone these days is taking video. Look at all the uploads on Youtube. I too have been getting in to it with my phone and a new video camera I just purchased. Have you ever tried and use a tripod only to have the video look "jerky" and unprofessional? Here is a little trick I found thanks to Youtube.
Funny “Back To School” Commercial [VIDEO]
P.S 90 (Photo courtesy Buffalo Public Schools)It's that time of year...BACK TO SCHOOL!! Three words that bring joy to Mom and Dad and that sick feeling to those returning to the place of higher learning. I just happen to remember one of my favorite "Back To School" commercials that expresses those emotions perfectly...
A “Labor Of Love” [VIDEO]
(Mt. Rushmore photo courtesy of National Parks Service)
So I’m doing a search of something Labor Day related on Youtube when I came across this video. Of course it’s hard to imagine all the “labor” that went into carving Mt. Rushmore.
WNY Chapter of the NYS Horse Council Invites You On A Trail Ride!
As many of you know, in addition to my part-time on-air work here at Townsquare Media, I am also a proud member of the Erie County Sheriff's Office Mounted Reserve Unit. I joined back in 1996 and am presently a Lieutenant, Instructor and Chaplain. Our un
Happy Birthday To The Bikini! [VIDEO]
Please forgive me, I am a day late with this. How could I have forgotten? July 5, 1946 marks the day when a certain fashion item made it's debut at a Paris fashion show.
You guessed it. The bikini bathing suit was born...
“Mounted for Meals” at the Broadway Market for the Food Bank of WNY!
Hi, it's Craig Matthews inviting you to help us help the hungry. It's time for the Erie County Sheriff's Office Mounted Reserve Unit semi-annual food drive we call, "Mounted for Meals". It happens this Wednesday at Buffalo's famous Broadway Market. In addition to my on-air work here on the New 96.1 JOY FM, I am also part of the Sheriff's Mounted Patrol, serving proudly since 1996.
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“An Evening Of Love” For Mia Moore
One of the reasons I wanted to work in radio is being to help people. To help people smile with a song or a comment, to help by providing information or spreading the word about someone who needs some help...like a little girl named Mia Moore who is about to undergo extensive chemotherapy.
WHAT A RIDE! [VIDEO]
It's hard to believe that spring begins in just a few weeks. Just yesterday I got to thinking that I had not gone tubing or tobogganing yet this year. Of course, the lack of snow hasn't helped. So I decided to take a "virtual" ride!