August 2010

New info added 9/1 – SYRACUSE — Clear Channel country station B104.7 (WBBS) and “a Syracuse-area television weatherman” are mentioned in a report by the New York State Inspector General’s Office regarding allegations of corruption against former New York State Fair Director Peter Cappuccilli, Jr. and other past and present Fair officials.

SYRACUSE — According to the Syracuse Press Club, the 10pm newscast on CW6 (WSTQ-LP) will expand from 30 minutes to a full hour starting tonight. SPC says Lisa Spitz will join Matt Mulcahy as producer and co-anchor.

SYRACUSE — It’s a busy two weeks for ABC affiliate NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV). Right after 12 days of extensive coverage from the New York State Fair, it’s the MDA Labor Day Telethon, followed the very next day by the addition of two more newscasts.

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OSWEGO — Citing the success of last year’s contest, public broadcaster WRVO is once again inviting listeners to submit artwork that could be used on coffee mugs offered as incentives during WRVO’s upcoming fall fundraiser.

SYRACUSE — The money CBS affiliate WTVH-TV saved by shutting down its newsroom and moving in with channel 3 has apparently been piling up — enough for Channel 5 to take over the market’s affiliation contract for Live! With Regis and Kelly away from longtime affiliate NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV).

UTICA-ROME — Even though Arbitron didn’t release its Spring 2010 ratings estimates to the general public (the market’s actually been embargoed since the Fall 2008 book), Arbitron’s Fair Use policy says media can report on certain ratings data — as long as the data is provided by subscribers.  That’s just what happened, so for the

LOWVILLE — You probably don’t hear about the Lewis County Fair unless you actually live in Lewis County, but this year’s fair managed to attract many country music fans, along with Watertown’s leading radio station, Froggy 97 (WFRY).

SYRACUSE — He’s been a regular guest with Ted & Amy on 93Q (WNTQ) for a few years, even stepping in as substitute co-host (with Chris Xaver) whenever Ted & Amy are on vacation.  Starting next month, comedian Josh Grosvent will hosting his own morning show on sister station 95X (WAQX).

UTICA-ROME — Mike Walsh is on the move again, this time hosting a brand new talk show on Roser Communications Network’s Beautiful Music B95.5 (W238CA) and WUTQ/WADR.  The new show is already on-air, weekdays from 8-10am.