Keith Kobland Leaves NewsChannel 9 September 5th, 2012 SYRACUSE — After 20 years at WTVH and more than three years at NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV), Keith Kobland is making the move to a new job outside of broadcasting. Today was Kobland’s final day with the ABC affiliate.
“The Cool TV” Disappears from WNYS 43.2 September 5th, 2012 SYRACUSE — Although there are several options on cable and online for watching music videos, fans who prefer to get their music video fix on free broadcast TV are out of luck, after “The Cool TV” network recently disappeared from WNYS-TV digital subchannel 43.2.
Deadline Nears for Bill Leaf Memorial Kickball Tourney September 5th, 2012 SYRACUSE — If you’ve been considering forming or joining a team for the 7th Annial Bill Leaf Memorial Kickball Tournament, it’s time to stop procrastinating and get going. The tournament is set for September 22, but the registration deadline — September 12 — is just a week away.
Jackie Robinson Honored on Final Day at WSTM September 4th, 2012 Updated 10:20pm with video — SYRACUSE — Looking at the current slate of television news reporters and anchors in Syracuse, we can think of only a couple of people who can say they’ve been at the same station for 34 years. And tonight, that very select class is smaller by one, as Jackie Robinson retired
Jackie Robinson Retiring From CNY Central August 31st, 2012 Updated 4:40pm — SYRACUSE — If you’ve noticed Jackie Robinson “off” from CNY Central’s coverage of the New York State Fair the past few days, here’s the reason: she’s exiting from her position as WSTM’s primary evening co-anchor, after more than three decades with the station.
Mega-POTW: Local Broadcasters at the 2012 New York State Fair August 31st, 2012 SYRACUSE — Including today, there’s still four days left for this year’s Great New York State Fair. Many local radio and TV stations have a presence at the Fair every year, and since 2009, we’ve made it a point to find as many of those stations as possible and share photos in one big “Mega-Picture
NewsChannel 9 to Host 50th Anniversary Celebration August 29th, 2012 SYRACUSE — Fifty years ago this September, “colorful channel 9” signed on the air for the very first time, from studios located at ShoppingTown Mall in DeWitt. To mark the occasion, the ABC affiliate is selling tickets for a “50th Anniversary Celebration” planned for next month at the SRC Arena in Syracuse.
Copper Thieves Hit Old Channel 5 Building August 28th, 2012 SYRACUSE — The former WTVH building on James Street has been on the market for nearly three and a half years. A giant, yellow “For Sale” sign is meant to attract would-be buyers, but instead, police say it recently attracted some copper pipe thieves.
TV Stations Unveiling Retro Fashions for State Fair August 22nd, 2012 SYRACUSE — If you spot people wearing t-shirts with vintage TV station logos at the New York State Fair this year, you’re not seeing things. Two local television stations will be “going retro” at this year’s fair, which opens tomorrow and runs through Labor Day.
ABC Shakeup: Kimmel and “Nightline” Trading Places August 22nd, 2012 NEW YORK CITY — We don’t cover national news often, but this one’s rather notable: ABC is looking to shake-up late night TV by moving Jimmy Kimmel Live — to the 11:35pm timeslot held since 1979 by Nightline. The change is set to take place in January.
