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LOS ANGELES — Our latest Picture of the Week comes from the “Where Are They Now” file.  An observant CNYRadio.com reader tipped us off to the blog of the famous Dr. Drew Pinsky, host of the popular Loveline show — where Pinsky posted a picture from a recent meeting between himself and a former K-Rock

OSWEGO — WRVO is one of five public broadcasters chosen to take part in a “major journalism initiative” which will establish a new “Local Journalism Center” tasked with documenting technology’s role in “rebuilding Upstate New York’s economy.” The initiative will fund the hiring of new reporters, a manager to coordinate the efforts, and an interactive

SYRACUSE – The man behind the “CNY Latino” newspaper is looking to expand the offerings of Spanish-language radio programming in the area. But Hugo Acosta says he’s having a tough time finding stations to carry the new programs he’d like to produce.

SYRACUSE — Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 25th: that’s the date set for the 5th Annual Bill Leaf Memorial Kickball Tournament.  The event raises money for broadcasting scholarships while remembering the Newsradio 570 WSYR broadcaster who was killed by a drunk driver in 2006.

SYRACUSE — We told you last month that 93Q (WNTQ) morning duo Ted and Amy were selected as one of eight recipients of the 2010 Post-Standard Achievement Awards.  In case you missed it, the pair were featured in today’s newspaper and the report is also available online.

SYRACUSE — The WLTI call letters at 105.9 The Big Talker are history.  Citadel Syracuse OM Tom Mitchell tells CNYRadio.com, effective today, the new call letters are WXTL.  The new talk format launched on March 3, replacing Lite Rock 105.9.

CENTRAL NEW YORK — Plenty of local stations helped their communities celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day by taking part in local parades and other events.  It wouldn’t be fair to just show one station, so we’ve got a few different ones sharing the honors in this edition of Picture of the Week. Updated 8:15pm to add

OSWEGO — You’ve already read here how WRVO General Manager John Krauss has announced plans to retire at the end of this month, wrapping up  more than four decades of work at the NPR affiliate on the SUNY Oswego campus.  Today, Krauss is profiled in the Syracuse Post-Standard.

SYRACUSE — Sunny 102 (WZUN) morning man “Big Mike” Fiss and NPR’s Scott Simon recently shared some of their experiences in broadcasting and journalism with students at F-M’s Eagle Hill Middle School. Specifically, Simon spoke about the way technology — specifically social media — has impacted journalism.

SYRACUSE — Today was Alex Silverman’s last day at Newsradio 570 WSYR.  After two years as an anchor and reporter for the Clear Channel station, Silverman is making a 70-market jump and a 2,700-mile drive west to Seattle.