Syracuse Press Club Names Award Winners March 26th, 2012 Updated 8:05pm — SYRACUSE — Public stations WRVO and WAER dominate the list of radio winners for the 2011 Syracuse Press Club Professional Recognition Awards Contest. On the TV news side, cablecaster YNN and Syracuse ABC affiliate NewsChannel 9 were neck-and-neck for bragging rights on picking up the most awards. The list was released just
POTW: The Channel 3 News Team (1987) March 23rd, 2012 SYRACUSE — Can you name all the Channel 3 (WSTM) news staffers in this photo from nearly 25 years ago? It’s just one photo from an entire album of archived photos entitled “CNY Central History,” posted online earlier this week.
SUNY Oswego Seeks Broadcast Engineer March 20th, 2012 OSWEGO — The State University of New York College at Oswego has a job opening for a broadcast/media engineer. The description doesn’t mention WRVO, the powerhouse NPR affiliate located on-campus, but rather, the student-run facilities including WNYO-FM 89.9, cablecast WTOP 10, along with the school’s academic audio and video production facilities.
POTW: Orange Ties to Support the Orange (2012) March 16th, 2012 SYRACUSE — With the Syracuse University mens basketball team starting the NCAA tournament yesterday as a #1 seed, it’s no surprise that everyone’s literally been seeing orange all over the place this week. And that includes the wardrobes of local television newscasters.
POTW: Way Back When at WHEN (1984) March 2nd, 2012 SYRACUSE — Do you recognize the two broadcasters in this 1984 photo, taken inside 62-WHEN when it was located on Old Liverpool Road in Liverpool? As of last year, they’re back in the same newsroom once again. One more clue: one of these people had a birthday yesterday.
93Q’s Ted Long Talking Weight Loss on CBS5 Tonight February 29th, 2012 SYRACUSE — Subway spokesman Jared Fogel? He’s yesterday’s news. 93Q (WNTQ) morning co-host Ted Long has lost more than 100 pounds since September, and he’s going to show off the giant jeans he used to wear, tonight on CBS 5 News at 5:30.
TV Bowling Host Marty Piraino Dies February 29th, 2012 SYRACUSE — Long gone are the days of weekly local televised bowling matches, but many fans still remember Marty Piraino. Known for his frequent appearances as a competitor and a host on programs like “Syracuse Bowls” and “WSTM Challenge Bowling” from the 1960s through the 1990s, Piraino died on Tuesday.
Maureen Green’s Brief Return to TV February 27th, 2012 SYRACUSE — Former local TV news anchor Maureen Green returned to the tube this morning, but not to the anchor desk, and not to her longtime home at CBS 5 (WTVH). Rather, she appeared on ABC affiliate NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) as the subject of a sweeps piece about purchasing prescription eyeglasses online.
Syracuse Press Club Accepting Scholarship Applications February 18th, 2012 SYRACUSE — Journalism majors who maintain a permanent address anywhere within the Syracuse Press Club’s 21-county service area are invited to apply for the club’s annual DeVesty-Williams scholarship. Applications are being accepted now for the $2,000 award and materials should be submitted as soon as possible.
Magazine Editor to Host New WCNY-TV Public Affairs Show February 17th, 2012 SYRACUSE — Some new “insights” on local issues will be coming to your television next month, when WCNY-TV debuts “Insight” on Friday nights at 9:00pm. Farah Jadran, editor of “Syracuse Woman Magazine,” has been tapped to host the 30-minute program. “Insight” will also feature contributions from WCNY News and Public Affairs Director Susan Arbetter. The
