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Category: Archives (2001-2005)

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.


Forum looks at broadcasting

With managers from most local media outlets in attendance, Thursday's public forum on broadcasting held at Syracuse University got a bit spirited at times. Clear Channel Syracuse manager Joel Delmonico and Newhouse Dean Dave Rubin continued their debate over WSYR's coverage of last year's blackout, while Galaxy chief Ed Levine told FCC commissioner Michael Copps […]

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Mary Ann Hartley leaves WIBX

WIBX AM 950 news anchor Mary Ann Hartley is leaving radio for a position with the city of Utica. Hartley will work as a floating secretary in a variety of departments, including urban and economic development, codes, information technology and the mayor's office.Source (link may no longer work): www.uticaod.com/archive/2004/03/27/news/29088.html

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Bob Schmidt exits 'The Dog'

New Rock 105 'The Dog' (WWDG) is looking for a new morning man. Bob Schmidt, who has been with the station since its format change 15 months ago, is headed to Los Angeles where he'll take over as creative production director at Sports KXTA 690 & 1150 AM. WWDG's program director, Erin Bristol, says she's […]

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Journalism goes under microscope

A two-hour panel discussion at Syracuse University on Thursday will examine current issues facing the media. The moderator for the public forum is PBS correspondent Terence Smith whose resume also includes 20 years at the New York Times and 13 years with CBS. The Syracuse Post-Standard has more on Smith's visit ...Source (link may no […]

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James Pond adds PD stripes

Stan Soboleski, better known to the masses as Froggy 97 morning man James Pond, has been named program director of WFRY and sister station ESPN 1410 (WNER). Both stations are owned by Regent Communications. Soboleski got the nod following last month's exit of Matt 'Bullfrog' Raisman.

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FCC's Michael Copps to attend SU town meeting

The Newhouse School at Syracuse University is teaming up with Clear Channel Communications to host a two-hour public "town meeting" next week to discuss current media hot topics.

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WRUN adds Big Bands, Ballads & Blues

Dick Carr's syndicated Big Bands, Ballads & Blues has picked up its 40th affiliate station. Beginning next month, WRUN in Utica-Rome will carry the two-hour weekly show featuring a mix of adult standards and jazz masters. The program is hosted and produced by Syracuse resident Dick Carr and is marketed by the WOR Radio Network.

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NPR replaces Bob Edwards

Bob Edwards, the sole host of National Public Radio's Morning Edition since its debut 25 years ago, is being forced out of that position. "It's part of a natural evolution," said NPR spokeswoman Laura Gross. "We just felt it was time for a change." Edwards, 56, will become a senior correspondent for the show. Steve […]

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WRVO to broadcast 9/11 hearings

This week WRVO will preempt much of its regular programming to present live coverage of Senate hearings by the National Commission on the Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. Coverage begins at 9 a.m. Tuesday with testimony expected from Colin Powell, Madeline Albright, and Donald Rumsfeld. On Wednesday questioning turns to George Tenet, Samuel Berger, […]

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Bud Money jumps to Froggy 97

There's a new frog in town at WFRY in Watertown. Bud Money, who has worked in the Utica-Rome market and most recently at Clear Channel Syracuse as a traffic reporter and weekend jock, moves to Froggy 97's afternoon drive slot beginning next week. Money, who will use the name Bud Green on the air, replaces […]

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