Syracuse Press Club announces award winners March 15th, 2013 SYRACUSE — Non-commercial radio stations and Syracuse TV stations dominated in their respective categories in the Syracuse Press Club’s annual Professional Recognition Awards competition. The club released the list of winners for the contest, which was open to all media outlets within the SPC’s 21-county service area.
Former Channel 9 exec nixes run for top Syracuse office March 7th, 2013 SYRACUSE — Four years ago, former NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) executive Steve Kimatian ran for mayor. He lost that race, along with another race — for City Auditor — in 2011. Will Kimatian try for City Hall again this fall? In a report on syracuse.com today, he made it clear he has no plans for a
Syracuse TV shuffle: Sinclair to buy NBC3 and CW6, sell Fox 68 February 28th, 2013 BALTIMORE, MD — Sinclair Broadcast Group, the owner of Syracuse’s Fox 68 (WSYT) is buying NBC3 (WSTM-TV) and CW6 (WSTQ-LP), as part of a $370 million deal that involves a total of 24 stations in 15 markets. To satisfy FCC ownership limits, Sinclair plans to sell WSYT.
Al Roker recalls “First Big Break” at Syracuse’s channel 5 [VIDEO] February 27th, 2013 NEW YORK CITY — Many Central New Yorkers know the Today show’s Al Roker got his start at WTVH, while attending classes at SUNY Oswego. But did you know he’s got “the C-word” to thank, in part, for boosting his career? Yep, that C-word, the one you can’t say on TV. One night, somebody else
Dan Cummings makes cameo on Conan O’Brien show [VIDEO] February 22nd, 2013 SYRACUSE — You’re used to seeing Dan Cummings on NewsChannel 9 in the morning, but viewers nationwide recently caught a glimpse of Cummings on Conan O’Brien’s late night show on TBS.
POTW: CNY Central offers Syracuse version of Harlem Shake [VIDEO] February 22nd, 2013 SYRACUSE — Given the sudden popularity of the “Harlem Shake” — more than 93,000 videos on YouTube in less than a month — it was only a matter of time until a local television station got in on the action. And “first” bragging rights go to the crew at CNY Central. Adding to the flavor,
Former Syracuse TV and radio reporter Tony Gaskins dead at 56 February 21st, 2013 CLEVELAND, OH — Tony Gaskins, who worked in Syracuse at channel 9 and WSYR radio throughout most of the 1980s, has died. Family members say Gaskins passed following an apparent heart attack on Tuesday. The Emmy-award winning reporter, known for his deep voice and unique sign-off, was 56 years old.
Former WSTM-TV Executive Secretary Dies February 21st, 2013 SYRACUSE — Condolences to the family and friends of Ruth Coleman Kegel, a former Executive Secretary to the General Manager at WSTM-TV. Kegel — who was still Ruth Coleman during her time at WSTM — passed away earlier this week.
Ghost Hunters visit Sylvan Beach; episode airs on SyFy next week February 20th, 2013 SYLVAN BEACH — Could it be possible that the haunts in the “Laffland” ride at Sylvan Beach Amusement Park aren’t entirely fake? The cast and crew of the SyFy series “Ghost Hunters” visited to investigate. Next week, they’ll reveal their findings on national television.
Local and national broadcasters garner write-in votes in 2012 elections February 20th, 2013 SYRACUSE — Would you vote local TV news anchor Rod Wood into public office? How about former local talk host Jim Reith? At least a few people said “yes” to these and other local broadcasters, submitting their names as write-in candidates during the 2012 General Election, according to results from the Onondaga County Board of
