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The Year in Review: 2009

CENTRAL NEW YORK -- There's no question this was a busy year for the radio industry in Central New York.  Plenty of format flips, quite a few station sales, some great achievements to be proud about, and perhaps most infamously memorable, the economy's impact on the entire broadcasting industry.  Today, as per our tradition, we […]

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POTW: Mars Hill Network's Christmas Broadcast (2009)

SYRACUSE -- Merry Christmas, everyone!  Last week, we announced we wanted to go with a Christmas theme for today's Picture of the Week... so Tom Herbert sent in some photos from the Mars Hill Network's Christmas broadcast, held last week in Liverpool.

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Update: Syracuse Kiss-FM "Mysteries" Solved

SYRACUSE -- The trio of stations going by the "Kiss-FM" name in Syracuse, Oswego and Constantia aren't as new as most people might think -- but station officials say renewed efforts to promote the station have been garnering more attention lately.  A few days ago, CNYRadio.com posted an article about the "mystery" behind these stations, […]

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Big Mike Unveils 2009 Christmas Broadcast Lineup

SYRACUSE -- Plenty of local musicians will have the chance to spread some holiday cheer over the airwaves during Big Mike's "28th Annual Live Christmas Broadcast" this Tuesday morning.  You can attend the show in person at Driver's Village in Cicero (admission and breakfast are free) or listen on Sunny 102.1 (WZUN).

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Citadel Files Pre-Arranged Bankruptcy Plan

LAS VEGAS -- The long-awaited rumors of Citadel Broadcasting's "pre-arranged bankruptcy" plan are now reality.  Several sources are reporting the company -- which owns 224 stations, including 4 in Syracuse -- officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this morning.

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Rick Jordan Signs with Golden Records

Updated 12/18 at 7:30pm: ROCHESTER -- Less than six months after Rick "RJ" Jordan signed a deal to work in promotions for Stroudavarious Records, he's on the move again.

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93Q's Ted & Amy Host New WCNY-TV Show

SYRACUSE -- They've been together on the radio for more than 20 years, and you've even seen them on TV here and there throughout the years.  Now, 93Q (WNTQ) morning hosts Ted Long and Amy Robbins are back on the tube, hosting a new show called WCNY Connected.

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Westwood One Taking Larry King Off Radio

When the new year rings in, you'll need cable or satellite television to keep up with broadcasting legend Larry King. Westwood One recently announced they're taking King's show off the radio at the end of this year, ending a 52-year run in national radio syndication.

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WMCR Rebrands as "Mix 106"

ONEIDA -- Things are sounding a little different at WMCR-FM this morning.  The station has rebranded itself as "Mix 106."  An anonymous tipster told us about the change late last night.  Listening this morning, the changes appear to be minor so far.

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Former WSGO Owner Dies at 86

FLORIDA -- A former owner of WSGO(AM) and the man who started WGES-FM has died.  Robert Gessner was 86 years old when he passed away in Florida.  Today, you might know WGES-FM better as WTKV, the Oswego-based repeater of Galaxy classic rocker TK99 (WTKW).  Dave Bullard has a complete profile on Gessner's accomplishments at oswegocountytoday.com.

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