Howard Stern's relief fund for the families of New York City firefighters, police, and EMS personnel got off to a quick start on Friday by raising over a million dollars in its first day. For more information on how to help, go to: www.howardstern.com.
National Public Radio's Neal Conan has officially been named as the new fulltime host of Talk of the Nation. Conan, who has been filling in for the past couple of weeks, replaces Juan Williams. Talk of the Nation can be heard weekdays on WRVO FM 90.
Oldies 92.1, WFBL, Y94FM, B104.7, and 570 WSYR joined radio stations across the country in airing Friday night's America: A Tribute To Heroes.
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...
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.
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 […]
Local religious station WSIV 1540 AM has added the services of ABC/Rejoice network programming at night.
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 […]
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.
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.)