Syracuse

UTICA-ROME — The brand now likely has a larger following in the larger Syracuse market, but Galaxy Media’s first KROCK station, 94.9 WKLL Frankfort, signed on in the Mohawk Valley 36 years ago today. But longtime listeners might remember it wasn’t called “KROCK” from day one.

SYRACUSE — For the first time in years, we’ve got no idea whether the “top 40 leader” in Syracuse is iHeart’s Hot 107.9 (WWHT) or Cumulus’ 93Q (WNTQ). The latest topline ratings data from Nielsen doesn’t include data for 93Q or any other Cumulus stations.

SYRACUSE — Former local radio personality and programmer Peter McElvein, known for awhile by his on-air alias “Pete McKay,” has died, according to an obituary shared by a longtime CNYRadio reader.

SYRACUSE — A day after announcing the exit of Hall of Fame broadcaster Rick Gary from its Sunny 102 (WZUN), Galaxy Media Partners announced several back office promotions including a new Chief Operating Officer and a new Chief Content Officer.

SYRACUSE – Longtime local broadcaster Rick Gary is no longer be working in the studio that bears his name at Sunny 102 (WZUN). Station owner Galaxy Media Partners announced his departure today.

SYRACUSE – After nearly a decade at CNY Central, investigative reporter Mary Kielar has announced she’s heading to a new job in Las Vegas.

SYRACUSE — Updating a story we first brought you last week, CNY Central is reporting some minor issues on Monday morning, as the Sinclair-owned cluster moves CBS programming from its longtime home on WTVH 5.1 to its new home on WKOF 15.1.

SYRACUSE – Starting Monday, the local CBS affiliate will be moving from it’s longtime home on channel 5 (WTVH) to a new channel.

SYRACUSE — Longtime TK99 morning host Glenn “Gomez” Adams is now a published author. You can grab a signed copy of “You’re Caller Number 7, Please Try Again” at the book’s official launch party tonight. If you can’t make it, you can buy a print or electronic copy of the book online.

SYRACUSE and UTICA-ROME — “Big Smoothie” is off the lineup at Galaxy’s KROCK stations after more than 8½ years on the trio of signals covering two neighboring radio markets. The longtime local radio personality confirmed his exit with an online video.