It’s Official: Chairman Julius Genachowski to leave FCC March 21st, 2013 Updated 3/22 — WASHINGTON, DC — The rumors we first reported last night are confirmed: Federal Communications Commission chairman Julius Genachowski will be leaving his post in “the coming weeks.” As expected, Genachowski made the announcement today.
Dave Bullard exits NewsChannel 9 for State Fair job March 18th, 2013 SYRACUSE — Congratulations to longtime local broadcast journalist Dave Bullard, who has exited his position as dayside assignment editor at ABC affiliate NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) for a new venture. He won’t be working for any local media outlets, but he’ll be working with them — all of them — at the New York State Fair.
Reports: Time Warner considering new name for YNN March 18th, 2013 SYRACUSE — Just about three years since Central New York’s “News 10 Now” joined many of its sisters in rebranding as YNN — short for “Your News Now” — owner Time Warner Cable is considering another name change for its portfolio of local and regional cable news channels.
Sneak Peek: Syracuse TV history book loaded with photos, memories March 17th, 2013 SYRACUSE — Did you know Syracuse’s first TV station set a new record the moment it signed-on? Or that the very same cameras which captured The Beatles’ historic appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show would eventually be bought and used by one local station? These tidbits and many more are part of a new book
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,
