Where Are They Now: Heather Hegedus Lands Boston Gig January 24th, 2012 BOSTON — Former NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) reporter and anchor Heather Hegedus has a new job, starting today. She’s at Fox 25 (WFXT) in Boston. And forget about the usual “first day orientation” stuff, she’s jumping right into the fire, filling-in for the station’s 6pm anchor tonight.
POTW: Where Old TV Cameras Go to Die (2011) January 20th, 2012 BUFFALO — It’s two franchises for the price of one today: this is a “Picture of the Week” and a “Where Are They Now” together in the same post. This week’s photo comes to us from Grant deBruin, formerly of Syracuse’s WSYR-TV and Utica’s WKTV.
WSYR-TV Back on Verizon FiOS TV Lineups January 15th, 2012 SYRACUSE — After a blackout lasting nearly three days, Verizon FiOS TV customers can once again watch NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) with their set top boxes. This, after Verizon and WSYR-TV owner Newport Television reached a new retransmission consent agreement late Sunday afternoon.
Parole Denied for Bill Leaf’s Killer January 13th, 2012 SYRACUSE — Six years ago today, friends, family and colleagues gathered for the funeral of broadcast journalist Bill Leaf. And this morning, Leaf’s family has learned Bill’s killer, Matthew Benedict, has been denied parole by state officials. The decision means Benedict — who could have been released as early as next month — will remain behind bars for
POTW: Behind the Scenes at WCNY’s TravelAuc (2012) January 13th, 2012 SYRACUSE — Public broadcaster WCNY may not have traditional pledge drives anymore, but it still needs to generate revenue. During the six nights of TravelAuc, viewers bid on more than 1,000 getaways to destinations near and far. But everything you see on TravelAuc doesn’t just magically appear by itself…
WSYR-TV Removed From Verizon FiOS TV Lineups January 12th, 2012 New Story Posted 1/15: WSYR-TV has returned to Verizon FiOS lineups. Updated 1/13 — SYRACUSE — ABC affiliate NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) has been blacked out from Verizon FiOS TV systems in the Syracuse area after Verizon’s retransmission consent deal with the station expired overnight. It’s all because Verizon and WSYR-TV’s parent company, Newport Television, have
WCNY’s TravelAuc to Add Sixth Night January 10th, 2012 SYRACUSE — Central New Yorkers who love to hunt down travel deals and help public broadcasting may be pleased to learn WCNY-TV’s annual TravelAuc is adding a sixth night this year. The on-air auction of vacation packages will air 6pm to midnight this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and it continues the same three evenings next
NewsChannel 9 Could Be Pulled Off Verizon FiOS Thursday January 8th, 2012 SYRACUSE — By the end of the week, Verizon FiOS television customers could see NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) disappear from their lineups. Verizon’s rights to retransmit WSYR-TV expire on Thursday, January 12. As of Sunday night, WSYR-TV says talks are underway, but “we do not believe” a deal will be reached soon enough to avoid a
Two Leaving NewsChannel 9 January 5th, 2012 SYRACUSE — The same week Rob Cartwright joins NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) as the station’s next news director, comes word that two staffers are leaving the ABC affiliate. News reporter Jan Carabeo and Bridge Street executive producer Maggie Sliter are both moving onto new jobs in other markets.
Newspaper Features WCNY Leader Daino January 4th, 2012 SYRACUSE — If you live, work, shop or dine anywhere in or near Syracuse this week, there’s a good chance you’ll see the smiling face of WCNY President and CEO Robert Daino. He’s on the cover of this week’s edition of the Syracuse NewTimes. Inside, you’ll find out more about Daino’s career and his vision
