CNY native David Muir “most used” network reporter for 2nd year in a row January 18th, 2013 SYRACUSE — For the second year in a row, Central New York native David Muir appeared on network TV news programs more than any other correspondent in the country. During 2012, the former WTVH anchor’s reports for ABC News clocked-in at just over 7 hours. That’s over 2½ hours more face time than 2012’s runner-up,
Ethics question: Did WSTM properly handle disclosing Springfield’s past employment? January 18th, 2013 SYRACUSE — The big story for Syracuse news outlets on Tuesday was the arraignment of Roger Springfield. While working as media director for Syracuse University athletics, Springfield is accused of secretly videotaping male student athletes in the locker room after a number of games. Before working at SU, Springfield was sports director at WSTM-TV from
Ex-WSTM sportscaster accused of unlawfully recording locker room video January 15th, 2013 SYRACUSE — Former WSTM sportscaster Roger Springfield is accused of illegally videotaping more than 100 male student athletes in Syracuse University locker rooms, during his time as head of media for the school’s athletics department. That’s the word from authorities today, a little over a month since Springfield was fired from the post.
Former WSYR-TV meteorologist Eichorn lands new media gig January 11th, 2013 SYRACUSE — Longtime local broadcast meteorologist Dave Eichorn has a new job. Today, the Syracuse Media Group announced it has hired Eichorn to create forecasts and provide analysis of local weather conditions for syracuse.com and the Post-Standard newspaper. Eichorn tells CNYRadio.com he’ll also continue to provide forecasts on the radio every weekday on Y94 (WYYY).
POTW: Sneak peek at new WTVH news set and graphics (2013) January 11th, 2013 SYRACUSE — Out with the deep reds and in with some brighter blues! Starting Monday, there will be a whole new look for local newscasts on CBS5 (WTVH). Earlier this week, WTVH anchor and managing editor Michael Benny shared a couple of “sneak peeks” of the new graphics and news set.
POTW: CNBC’s David Faber visits Syracuse, appears on WCNY-TV (2012) January 4th, 2013 SYRACUSE — From the “better late than never” file, when CNBC anchor and reporter David Faber visited Syracuse in October, a speaking engagement at the CenterState Business Showcase wasn’t his only public appearance. The award winning journalist, perhaps best known as co-anchor of CNBC’s daily Squawk on the Street, also appeared as a guest on
Year in Review 2012: The Year’s Top 10 Stories December 31st, 2012 CENTRAL NEW YORK — Most New Year’s Eve traditions take place later tonight; ours takes place earlier during the day, when we look through a whole bunch of server stats to determine the Top 10 Stories that appeared on CNYRadio.com and CNYTVNews.com over the past 365 days.
Year in Review 2012: Remembering Those We Lost December 30th, 2012 CENTRAL NEW YORK — A national TV legend who got started in Syracuse, former radio and TV station owners, and a longtime print journalist who was just getting started in a new radio venture were among those we lost during 2012. In this segment of our Year in Review, we pause more to pay our
Year in Review 2012: Local Broadcasting’s Arrivals and Departures December 29th, 2012 CENTRAL NEW YORK — Here we are, wrapping another year documenting the happenings of local radio and television in Syracuse, Utica and Ithaca. Sometimes you don’t realize just how much has changed in local broadcasting until you stop to take a look back at the past twelve months. Today, we begin our annual Year in
Report: Police, DA investigating former WSTM sports director December 19th, 2012 SYRACUSE — Former WSTM-TV sports director Roger Springfield, who has most-recently been working as media director for Syracuse University athletics, has been removed from his post at the university. This, after local authorities confirmed Springfield is under investigation by Syracuse Police and the Onondaga County District Attorney’s office.