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Howard Stern asks for $5 from each listener

National morning "shock jock" Howard Stern, heard locally on 95X, has set up a toll-free number for listeners of his daily show to assist families of the victims...

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WRVO and Clear Channel broadcast memorial service

Nearly 10,000 people gathered in Clinton Square on Thursday evening for a service to remember those who lost their lives in last week's terrorist attacks and to show support for those assisting in the recovery effort. WRVO FM 90 and the six local Clear Channel radio stations broadcast the 90-minute event live.

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Stations scale back playlists

In the wake of last week's terrorist attacks, radio stations across the country as well as here in Central New York are taking a second look at what songs they're playing and are considering how long certain songs will be "off limits". Syracuse.com's Bill LaRue took a closer look... (link to original article no longer […]

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WSIV adds nighttime broadcasts

Local religious station WSIV 1540 AM has added the services of ABC/Rejoice network programming at night.

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New Times looking for best radio in Syracuse

This week's Syracuse New Times includes a final ballot for their "Best of Syracuse" contest. Categories range from the best bowling alley to the best place to spot road kill. Three awards will be handed out in the radio division: best local station, best local DJ, and best morning show. The public has until September […]

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Big Mike returns next Monday

Longtime Syracuse morning man Big Mike Fiss is scheduled to return to the airwaves next Monday, September 24. Fiss, who parted company with Y94FM last week, takes over morning show duties at Sunny 102, after Bill Baker was let go earlier in the month.

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Electronic media come through

Both radio and television in Syracuse and Central New York have helped out in a big way in the aftermath of last week's terrorist attacks. Among the efforts include fundraisers by Clear Channel and Citadel Communications stations. (Original Syracuse NewTimes article is no longer available.)

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What about tomorrow?

CNYRadio.com's Scott Jameson reflects upon an evening on the air at Oldies 92.1 on the night of 9/11 in an article posted several days after the terrorist attacks. It is a rare moment when we in the media are at a loss for what to say. Sadly, last Tuesday provided us with one of those […]

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Clear Channel song ban only a rumor

For the past couple of days, a list of over 100 songs that supposedly were banned from airplay on thousands of Clear Channel radio stations across the country has been circulating on the Internet. The company, which owns six stations in Syracuse, confirmed today that the story was a hoax.

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Neil Sullivan loses battle with cancer

Former 93Q staff member Neil Sullivan died on Thursday, 9/13 after a short battle with lung cancer. Sullivan, who most recently worked as program director of WMEQ in Maine, was a 20-year radio veteran who also spent time in Worcester, Milford, and on Cape Cod. Funeral services are scheduled for this Friday, 9/21 in Dennis, […]

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