All articles posted by Scott Jameson, founder and editor of the original CNYRadio.com. Scott started the site on March 1, 2001 and announced his decision to go "suspend regular publication" on April 22, 2005. In that time, he posted a total of 997 articles. We're gradually adding those back articles in this category, in an effort to fully unite the original site with the current site.
Plans for the ninth annual K-Rockathon are taking shape. The one-day event happens July 30 at the Cayuga County Fairgrounds in Weedsport. It's the first time the outdoor concert will be held on a Friday. Modern rockers Hoobastank will headline the show which is sponsored by K-Rock (WKRL/WKRH).Source (link may no longer work): The annual […]
Galaxy Communications air personalities will take to the stage Friday night as part of the 2004 SAMMY Awards. Sunny 102 (WZUN) morning man 'Big Mike' Fiss will emcee the night's festivities which honor the local music scene. Presenters include TK-99/105's Glenn 'Gomez' Adams, Dave Frisina, and Eric Will along with Eric Cohen of Jazz 88 […]
At least one half of Y94FM's former morning show team has lined up another Syracuse radio gig.
With a year and a half left on his contract, Howard Stern says he's ready to leave, especially if Infinity honcho Mel Karmazin exits. "I am so done with this situation," Stern told listeners. "It's ridiculous. I want out, I want to go work for another medium where I can talk and not worry if […]
Delilah, the evening darling of light adult contemporary stations across the country, is switching syndicators. Premiere Radio Networks has signed the night personality who got her start with Jones Radio Networks.
Delilah, the evening darling of light adult contemporary stations across the country, is switching syndicators. Premiere Radio Networks has signed the night personality who got her start with Jones Radio Networks. Delilah is heard on Lite 105.9 (WLTI) in Syracuse and Lite 98.7 (WLZW) in Utica-Rome. No word yet on what her move means locally.
WRVO FM 90 marks its 35th year on the air this year, a milestone that has the station looking to the future with a year-long fundraising campaign to update outdated studio equipment. It is also a time to reflect. The current issue of Oswego Magazine takes a look back to the early years of WRVO […]
Syracuse may end up with the largest free country music festival in New York State. At least that's the goal. The city is teaming up with Galaxy Communications for a one-day free concert at Clinton Square on July 10 featuring country stars Lee Greenwood, Marty Stuart, and John Anderson. Galaxy president Ed Levine hopes to […]
Saga Communications has picked four Ithaca radio stations as the company's first acquisitions in the state of New York. Saga has agreed to buy Q-Country (WQNY), Lite 97 (WYXL), WTKOldies (WTKO), and WHCU 870 AM from Eagle Broadcasting. The deal should be completed by the fourth quarter of this year. Saga owns radio stations in […]
Former American Idol contestant Kimberley Locke will headline the opening night of this year's Balloonfest in Jamesville next month. The hot air balloon and music festival presented by Syracuse radio station 93Q marks its 25th anniversary on June 11-13. Locke is one of 14 acts that will grace the main stage during the three-day event. […]