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09/03/2024

UTICA -- Mohawk Valley viewers of shows like "Sullivan's Crossing" and "Police 24/7" will be tuning to a different channel, after the Utica market's CW network affiliation moved up the dial last week. It's all due to recent ownership changes at the network level....

UTICA -- Mohawk Valley viewers of shows like "Sullivan's Crossing" and "Police 24/7" will be tuning to a different channel, after the Utica market's CW

08/26/2024

Just now at The Great New York State Fair... Ted & Amy 93Q and Dinosaur Radio's Bob Brown introduce Herman's Hermits on the Chevy Court stage

08/24/2024

SYRACUSE -- Following the recent departure of Tommy Sladek, management at CNYCentral announce the promotion of Samantha Croston to Sports Director. The press release from CNY Central News Director Sean Carroll follows:...

SYRACUSE -- Following the recent departure of Tommy Sladek, management at CNYCentral announce the promotion of Samantha Croston to Sports Director. The press

08/14/2024

SYRACUSE -- We saw the writing on the wall last week when his job was advertised... now CNY Central Sports Director Tommy Sladek confirms for CNYRadio/CNYTVNews this is his final week in Syracuse before taking a new job in the Big Apple....

SYRACUSE -- We saw the writing on the wall last week when his job was advertised... now CNY Central Sports Director Tommy Sladek confirms for

08/12/2024

While not local, most of CNY can pick-up the NYC signal from WCBS 880 at night. Sad news today, as parent company Audacy announced the legendary all-news format of the past 57 years is going away in just two weeks, to be replaced by ESPN Radio.

Audacy has announced a licensing deal with Good Karma Brands in which the company will move the programming of “ESPN New York” 98.7 WEPN-FM to 880 WCBS effective August 26. The LMA will see 880 end its 60+ year run with all-News and change call letters to WHSQ. More coming…

08/10/2024

SYRACUSE -- Get those resume reels ready! CNY Central is looking to fill not one, but two jobs on the anchor desks at 1030 James Street. Parent company Sinclair Broadcast Group has provided to us postings for a CBS5 (WTVH) anchor/producer, and a posting for Sports Director of the entire cluster, including NBC3 (WSTM) and CW6 (WSTM 3.2)....

SYRACUSE -- Get those resume reels ready! CNY Central is looking to fill not one, but two jobs on the anchor desks at 1030 James Street. Parent company

08/10/2024

UTICA-ROME -- It's not often you hear one radio journalist interviewing another -- and it's even more rare when it involves people from two separately-owned radio stations in the same market. But that's what happened recently on "Hot Seat: Media Monday" on Phoenix Radio 95.5 (WUSP)....

UTICA-ROME -- It's not often you hear one radio journalist interviewing another -- and it's even more rare when it involves people from two separately-owned

07/28/2024

SYRACUSE -- A longtime NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) anchor says he's stepping down from a prominent role, but keeping another. Meantime, there's a new anchor on the weekend wakeup shift....

SYRACUSE -- A longtime NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) anchor says he's stepping down from a prominent role, but keeping another. Meantime, there's a new anchor on

07/22/2024

SYRACUSE -- Colleagues of Steve Hyder are sharing memories and condolences after learning the former Syracuse sportscaster passed away over the weekend. He was 62 and leaves behind two daughters and a partner....

SYRACUSE -- Colleagues of Steve Hyder are sharing memories and condolences after learning the former Syracuse sportscaster passed away over the weekend. He

07/11/2024

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For 50 years, the name Ed O’Brien has been synonymous with local sports radio. Fans would eagerly tune in to ESPN Utica-Rome 96.5 FM to hear what the broadcast legend had to say during his radio show “In This Corner with Ed O’Brien,” as he would deliver insightful commentary with a passionat...

06/28/2024

Longtime Mohawk Valley media personality Bill Keeler made an unfortunate -- but hopeful -- announcement about his health this week.

UTICA-ROME -- Longtime Mohawk Valley broadcaster Bill Keeler recently revealed to listeners of his WIBX 950 morning show that he's fighting cancer -- for a

06/28/2024

We are proud to announce Cumulus Syracuse is Cumulus Media's Q1 HABU Heroes Operating Award Winners! Bob Walker, President of Cumulus Operations says:

"The team recognized with the HABU Heroes Operating Award for the first quarter of 2024 is one that truly embodies a daily commitment to focus, responsibility, collaboration, and empowerment. This team certainly demonstrated a strong focus on growth. Mary Berner and I had the pleasure of congratulating Beth Coughlin and the entire Syracuse team earlier today and ask that you join us in congratulating them on this huge honor."

06/18/2024

UTICA-ROME -- The married morning duo of "Polly Wogg" and "Tadpole" have been named "Best Morning Show" by the New York State Broadcasters Association. The pair will collect their trophy on behalf of Big Frog 104 (WFRG) when the NYSBA holds their 2024 awards luncheons this fall....

UTICA-ROME -- The married morning duo of "Polly Wogg" and "Tadpole" have been named "Best Morning Show" by the New York State Broadcasters Association. The

06/07/2024

SYRACUSE -- The CNYCentral cluster of TV stations is hiring a full-time news video editor. The hire will be editing video for the newscasts on NBC3 (WSTM-TV), CW6 (WSTM-DT 3.2) and CBS5 (WTVH). Here's the full posting as provided by Sinclair Broadcast Group:...

SYRACUSE -- The CNYCentral cluster of TV stations is hiring a full-time news video editor. The hire will be editing video for the newscasts on NBC3 (WSTM-TV),

05/30/2024

He was on the radio for more than a half-century, and he was the very first voice viewers heard when ABC television affiliate "Colorful Channel 9" (WNYS-TV, now NewsChannel 9 WSYR-TV) debuted in 1962. Longtime Syracuse broadcaster Phil Markert has died at the age of 92....

He was on the radio for more than a half-century, and he was the very first voice viewers heard when ABC television affiliate "Colorful Channel 9" (WNYS-TV,

05/21/2024

SYRACUSE -- Longtime Syracuse radio programmer Gary Gallup, better known by his on-air name, Bob Paris, has lost his battle with leukemia the age of 78, according to a report on syracuse.com today....

https://cnyradio.com/2024/05/21/former-syracuse-radio-programmer-bob-paris-dies/

SYRACUSE -- Longtime Syracuse radio programmer Gary Gallup, better known by his on-air name, Bob Paris, has lost his battle with leukemia the age of 78,

05/15/2024

SYRACUSE -- We're a bit late on this one, but big news for rock fans: Galaxy Media's KROCK stations are "rebooting" their legendary KRockathon concert series with a day-long concert featuring 6 returning bands at the New York State Fairgrounds in July.

SYRACUSE -- We're a bit late to the party on this one but big news for rock music fans: Galaxy Media's KROCK stations are rebooting their legendary KRockathon

05/15/2024

SYRACUSE -- CNY Central is looking for a new weekend news anchor/producer. The position could pay up to $45,000/year, according to a job posting submitted to CNYTVNews.com by Sinclair Broadcast Group....

https://cnyradio.com/2024/05/14/job-alert-cny-central-seeks-weekend-anchor-producer/

SYRACUSE -- CNY Central is looking for a new weekend news anchor/producer. The position could pay up to $45,000/year, according to a job posting submitted to

05/15/2024

UTICA-ROME -- One colleague described him as a local "broadcasting pioneer." Longtime local radio engineer Gary Morgan died on Monday at the age of 80, after a long career that included stops at RCA in New York City before returning to the Mohawk Valley to work for stations including WUFM, WRUN and WADR....

UTICA-ROME -- One colleague described him as a local "broadcasting pioneer." Longtime local radio engineer Gary Morgan died on Monday at the age of 80, after

05/12/2024

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05/03/2024

SYRACUSE -- No big surprises at the top of the Syracuse radio ratings chart, with iHeart Country B104.7 (WBBS) leading the way. But there's some notable movement among "the best of the rest" in the latest audience estimates released today by Nielsen. The survey covered the months of January, February and March....

SYRACUSE -- No big surprises at the top of the Syracuse radio ratings chart, with iHeart Country B104.7 (WBBS) leading the way. But there's some notable

03/14/2024

Syracuse University's student run Z89 grabbing some national coverage today:

I want Top 40 radio to be more aggressive on current music. But I’ve spent a lot of time listening to the college and high-school radio stations that play some version of Top 40. Now, I have a different question. Should Top 40 radio play the ’80s? At least a few non-comm CHRs do play

02/06/2024

UTICA-ROME -- Townsquare Media's long-running adult contemporary Lite 98.7 (WLZW) is looking for a new morning co-host to sit alongside Dave Wheeler, following the recent exit of Envy McKee, who just joined the station last March. The posting calls for someone with "great on-air skills" along with the ability to be a "strong content creator and [...] to be the champion of the station on the streets."...

UTICA-ROME -- Townsquare Media's long-running adult contemporary Lite 98.7 (WLZW) is looking for a new morning co-host to sit alongside Dave Wheeler,

02/06/2024

SYRACUSE -- Nexstar-owned NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) has some prominent titles among its current list of vacancies. Among them, the ABC affiliate is seeking a new Assistant News Director, and a new weekday morning co-anchor / reporter....

SYRACUSE -- Nexstar-owned NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) has some prominent titles among its current list of vacancies. Among them, the ABC affiliate is seeking a

01/12/2024

SYRACUSE -- Not long after Amanda Hull announced her exit from morning anchoring at CNY Central, longtime Spectrum News anchor Brad Vivacqua announced his own exit from TV. Now we know the pair are headed for new jobs with the same employer, and how much they'll be making....

SYRACUSE -- Not long after Amanda Hull announced her exit from morning anchoring at CNY Central, longtime Spectrum News anchor Brad Vivacqua announced his own

12/28/2023

SYRACUSE -- Last week, we reported on a morning news anchor job opening at CNY Central. Now, the mystery surrounding that vacancy is explained, as one of morning anchors on NBC3 (WSTM) has announced they are leaving the station....

SYRACUSE -- Last week, we reported on a morning news anchor job opening at CNY Central. Now, the mystery surrounding that vacancy is explained, as one of

12/24/2023

SYRACUSE -- Beth Coughlin, the VP/Market Manager of Atlanta-based Cumulus Media's three Syracuse-based radio stations, has been promoted to Regional Vice President, adding Buffalo and Erie to her portfolio. More details in this press release from Cumulus. In Syracuse, the company owns 93Q (WNTQ), 95X (WAQX), The Score 1260 (WSKO) and online-only SGNL.

SYRACUSE -- Beth Coughlin, the VP/Market Manager of Atlanta-based Cumulus Media's three Syracuse-based radio stations, has been promoted to Regional Vice

12/22/2023

SYRACUSE -- The CNY Central television station cluster, consisting of NBC3 (WSTM) / CW6 (WSTM 3.2) and CBS5 (WTVH) has multiple active job openings, including morning news anchor, multimedia journalist, content producer and marketing sales manager....

SYRACUSE -- The CNY Central television station cluster, consisting of NBC3 (WSTM) / CW6 (WSTM 3.2) and CBS5 (WTVH) has multiple active job openings, including