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.
Broadcasters Hall of Fame to Induct Jackie Robinson August 21st, 2012 SYRACUSE — She grew up in the market and has been with Channel 3 (WSTM) for her entire career, working her way up from secretary to primary anchor. This fall, Jackie Robinson will receive one of the most prestigious honors in the state — she is going to be inducted to the New York State Broadcasters
Where Are They Now: Ex-WSTM News Director On the Move August 17th, 2012 KANSAS CITY, MO. — Former NBC3 (WSTM) news director Peggy Philip has exited Kansas City NBC affiliate KSHB after more than three years at the Scripps-owned station. According to Bottom Line Communications, Philip’s exit comes just a month after the GM announced his retirement. The site calls the change, “surprising because ratings have been the
“Bridge Street” Co-Host Leaving; Ex-WUTR Anchor Arrives August 16th, 2012 SYRACUSE — This week, NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) morning traffic reporter and Bridge Street co-host Kaylea Nixon announced she’s leaving the station. It appears that her replacement — at least for the morning traffic portion — will be Caroline Gable, who’s been absent from local TV since exiting Utica’s WUTR in March.
UPDATE: Fox 68 and My43 Remain on Dish Network Lineups August 16th, 2012 SYRACUSE — Although Sinclair Broadcast Group and Dish Network failed to agree on a new “permanent” retransmission deal before the old one expired overnight, Fox 68 (WSYT) and My43 (WNYS) remain available on the satellite provider’s lineups. The two sides have extended the old deal for two weeks as they continue to hash out a new contract.
Dish Network Loss of Fox 68 and My43 Imminent August 15th, 2012 UPDATED 8/16 — Blackout averted temporarily; click here for newer story. SYRACUSE — As of Wednesday evening, management at Fox 68 (WSYT) and My43 (WNYS) say they’re pretty certain both channels will be pulled from Dish Network’s lineup at midnight tonight. That’s when a contract allowing the satellite provider to retransmit the two channels will expire —
New Roles for Logan and Franklin-King August 14th, 2012 SYRACUSE — Doug Logan isn’t leaving his job as Director of Time Warner Cable Sports, but he’s adding a new role to help shape the future of a local hospital. Meantime, Karin Franklin-King, one of Logan’s former co-workers, has a new job of her own.
