News items related to the Syracuse radio market. Counties: Madison, Onondaga, Oswego.
SAN FRANCISCO -- A contract dispute between talk show host Michael Savage and his syndicator is going to federal court. Savage, who is heard locally on WSYR, is suing Talk Radio Network, accusing TRN of trying to "strong-arm" him into accepting a "sub-standard agreement" which he compared to "indentured servitude."
SYRACUSE -- Public broadcaster WCNY says tickets are still available for "The Party: WCNY's New Year Celebration," happening at the Oncenter Ballroom in Syracuse. Admission includes food, an open bar and a midnight champagne toast. For those who prefer a quieter New Year's Eve at home, WCNY will televise the event live.
SYRACUSE -- There's no confirmation yet from Clear Channel, but signs point toward a possible FM simulcast for news/talker WSYR in the near future. One national radio industry website says it found registrations for five -- count 'em, five -- new internet domain names that suggest that WSYR could be moving to the FM dial, […]
SYRACUSE -- You may have read about layoffs at various Clear Channel clusters across the country recently. According to multiple reports on some of the national trade websites, the company axed dozens of positions, mostly "back-office" jobs, last Thursday. Here in Syracuse, management is keeping mum.
HANNIBAL -- Former WFBL midday talk show host Jon Alvarez wants to start a militia in this small Oswego County village. The effort, which is getting reactions from both sides of the fence, managed to catch the attention of the local news media today.
SYRACUSE -- The Mars Hill Network hopes to help the Rescue Mission with a live broadcast at one of the Mission's "Thrifty Shopper" stores this Friday morning. In addition to some live musical performances, Mars Hill is offering an online coupon to entice listeners to stop by.
SYRACUSE -- Sunny 102 (WZUN) morning host "Big Mike" Fiss says he's ready for his 29th Annual Live Christmas Show Broadcast, featuring more than a dozen professional vocalists, plus live performances from more than a dozen choruses from local schools and other community organizations. The broadcast is set to take place this Friday.
SYRACUSE -- Classic FM (WCNY-FM) is listing an opening for a part-time announcer. The online job posting states applicants "must have commitment to and passion for classical music." Click here for the rest of the details, and thanks to an observant CNYRadio.com reader who found the posting and passed along the link.
ITHACA/CORTLAND - It's been another successful year for gathering a "Ton of Toys" with Q-Country 103.7 (WQNY). The giant stocking located inside The Shops at Ithaca Mall was filled to capacity, at least three days before the toy drive officially ended yesterday. Also: how other radio stations in CNY are helping the less-fortunate this holiday […]
It was 30 years ago today that fans worldwide were saddened by the news of John Lennon's assassination. The former Beatle was 40 years old. Your editor was a bit too young at the time to remember and understand the news right when it happened. But one CNYRadio.com reader from Auburn shared his memories of […]