Public Stations Sweep SPC Radio Awards April 14th, 2009 SYRACUSE — The slate of Syracuse Press Club Award winners has been announced… and not one commercial radio station appears on the list. In fact, all of the radio awards — including the Career Achievement Award — are being divvied up amongst two public stations.
Reith’s “Producer Bill” Takes the Stage April 10th, 2009 SYRACUSE — The man known as “Producer Bill” on WSYR’s The Jim Reith Show will be getting into the limelight this weekend — with a principle role in Jesus Christ Superstar tonight and tomorrow at the Onondaga County Civic Center’s Crouse-Hinds Theater.
Stations Mourn Roosevelt Dean April 10th, 2009 SYRACUSE — When local blues musician Roosevelt Dean died from cancer last week at 65, at least two local radio stations made a marked effort to observe the passing of a talented legend.
WRVO’s Smith Reflects on New Hosting Job April 10th, 2009 OSWEGO — After just a few weeks of hosting the local segments WRVO’s Morning Edition, Jason Smith says he loves the job. And while he feels at ease behind the mic, you’d be surprised to know he hates public speaking.
Mars Hill Network to Stage Concert April 10th, 2009 SYRACUSE — Christian recording artist Steve Green is coming to Syracuse next month, as the religious Mars Hill Network continues to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
POTW: It’s All About the Kids (2009) April 10th, 2009 UTICA-ROME — “It’s all about the kids.” Those five, simple words are the unofficial motto behind everything that happens at Lite 98.7 (WLZW)’s annual radiothon to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network.
WRVO Brings Garrison Keillor Documentary to CNY April 9th, 2009 SYRACUSE/UTICA/OSWEGO — Local fans of A Prairie Home Companion will soon have a chance to screen “The Man on the Radio in the Red Shoes,” the 2008 documentary about APHC host Garrison Keillor.
Governor Saturates Local Radio April 8th, 2009 Governor David A. Paterson was all over Central New York today — both physically, and on the radio. Here at CNYRadio.com HQ, we counted no less than three stations where the Governor provided live interviews today.
WHCU Back to Full Strength April 8th, 2009 ITHACA — News/talker 870 WHCU is back to transmitting at full power, less than 12 hours after a fire at the transmission tower knocked the station off-air for most of yesterday’s morning drive hours. APD Dave Vieser sums it up nicely:
KROCK Unveils DFBIII Lineup April 7th, 2009 SYRACUSE/UTICA — The three-station KROCK family has unveiled the concert lineup and ticket details for its third-annual Dysfunctional Family Barbecue, set to take place Memorial Day weekend at the State Fairgrounds in Syracuse.
