POTW: Live from ESPN Headquarters (2012) May 25th, 2012 SYRACUSE — Out of the dozens of ESPN Radio affiliates nationwide, only 16 were invited to the network’s Connecticut headquarters for its second annual “Audio Avenue” event on Wednesday. Among those 16: Syracuse’s ESPN Radio CNY 97.1 and 100.1 (WSGO/WTLA/W247BC/W259AX). The locally-produced Upon Further Review broadcast live from the event that afternoon.
New Jobs for WSYR-TV Assistant ND and CNY Central Producer May 22nd, 2012 SYRACUSE — After more than a dozen years at NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV), Roger Mirabito is moving onto a new job in the public relations field. And producer Kristy Smorol at CNY Central (WSTM/WTVH/WSTQ-LP) is making a similar move after seven years with the station, according to the Syracuse Press Club.
Historic Papers from Mike Wallace in Syracuse University Library May 22nd, 2012 SYRACUSE — When longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent Mike Wallace passed away last month, he was remembered for his reputation as a “bulldog” in journalism, grilling newsmakers with tough questions. What many Central New Yorkers may not realize, is that the original notes from Wallace’s earliest interviews are on file right here in town.
SPC: Nuclo and McGrath Leaving CNY Central May 17th, 2012 SYRACUSE — Two multi-media journalists are leaving CNY Central within the near future. Multi-media journalists Caitlin Nuclo and Chris McGrath have also served as producers and anchors during their time at the combined facilities of NBC3 (WSTM), CBS5 (WTVH) and CW6 (WSTQ-LP).
Syracuse Press Club to Host Monthly “Young Professional” Networking Events May 15th, 2012 SYRACUSE — Hoping to help journalists who may be new to the area or new to the business in general, the Syracuse Press Club is launching a series of Young Professionals networking events. The meetings will be geared towards journalists from 21 to 35 years old, and will be open to any employee of any
Former Channel 9 Reporter to Guest Anchor on Channel 3 May 3rd, 2012 SYRACUSE — Today and tomorrow will be the last two days you’ll have a chance to catch Anthony Adornato in his old seat behind the anchor desk on Today in Central New York on NBC3 (WSTM). He agreed to fill-in alongside Lisa Spitz for the first two weeks of regular anchor Megan Coleman’s maternity leave (as
CNY Central Looking to Hire 2 MMJs May 2nd, 2012 SYRACUSE — CNY Central recently posted openings for not one, but two multi-media journalists. They’re looking for people who have experience with writing and editing for television, as well as digital and social media platforms.
FCC Ruling Allows TV Stations to Share Same Channel April 30th, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC — For years, the FCC has allowed television stations to reduce operating expenses by forming duopolies or other agreements where multiple stations are operated under one roof. We have examples of this here in Syracuse and Utica. And soon, there could be another chance to save more money: the FCC has announced a
Megan Coleman Has Boy, Anthony Adornato Returns to Fill-In April 29th, 2012 Updated 7:55pm — SYRACUSE — From the “better late than never” file, a familiar face has returned to Today in Central New York on NBC3 (WSTM). Anthony Adornato, who left the anchor desk in 2007, has been back to fill-in for Megan Coleman, as she takes some time off after giving birth to a baby
POTW: Wayne & Chris Climb the Carrier Dome (2012) April 27th, 2012 SYRACUSE — Not too many people can say they’ve had the opportunity to climb on top of the Carrier Dome — but CNY Central Chief Meterologist Wayne Mahar and reporter Chris McGrath are among the handful of Central New Yorkers who can make that claim. Our thanks to Wayne for sending in our latest Picture of
