WASHINGTON, DC -- For many years, cable TV customers who didn't want to pay the extra fee to rent or buy a set-top box could still see plenty of channels by connecting a cable directly to their TV sets. Even today, it's possible to see most of Time Warner's analog channels and local broadcast digital […]
SYRACUSE -- The summer Arbitron book is out for the Syracuse radio market. As has been the policy for quite some time, Arbitron is only releasing Persons 12+ ratings information for stations which subscribe to its full report. With several stations not subscribing, the data released to the public offers an incomplete picture of the […]
NEW YORK CITY -- Syracuse University graduate and former Hot 107.9 on-air personality Ralphie Aversa is headed for the Big Apple. Starting Monday, he'll be the new night host on the legendary 95.5 WPLJ. "The Ralphie Show" will continue to be heard on Cumulus-owned stations in other markets in three other states.
LODI -- Aside from his daughter getting married, Glenn Beck has another reason to remember his trip to the Finger Lakes this past weekend. The nationally-syndicated radio host's SUV slid down a slippery hill, just moments after his wife and son got out of the car.
Updated 4:40pm with more schedule details -- SYRACUSE -- There's now an official launch date for the delayed arrival of "MeTV" on WSYR-TV digital channel 9.2. The ABC affiliate says the network's lineup of classic programs will make its debut on Monday.
SYRACUSE -- News/Talk 106.9 and 570 program director Jason Furst is headed south. Not careerwise, but geographically -- to program Charlotte, North Carolina's WBT-AM and FM simulcast.
SYRACUSE and UTICA-ROME -- Plans for a one-hour, two-market televised debate between the two candidates for the 22nd Congressional District have been cancelled, amid controversy in which one candidate, who was refusing to appear for the debate, is being accused of threatening to pull his advertising dollars from Utica's WUTR.
SYRACUSE -- Aside from an intense, soaking rain storm that moved along very quickly, it looks like it was a great time for everyone who took part in the 7th annual Bill Leaf Kickball Tournament, on September 22 in Liverpool.
SYRACUSE -- Congratulations to a pair of former Syracuse radio broadcasters, who are being promoted in their current jobs. Jeanne Ashley has a promotion in Miami, and Kevin Keefe is getting ready to step-up his managerial duties in the North Country.
SYRACUSE -- Six graduates of Onondaga Community College are being honored as the college's latest "alumni faces" today. Among them: Niko Tamurian, CNY Central (WSTM/WTVH/WSTQ-LP) sports anchor and graduate of the OCC Class of 2005.