New Co-Hosts, Longer Hours for ESPN Radio Show August 29th, 2011 SYRACUSE — There are two new but familiar voices on ESPN Radio CNY’s Disturbing the Peace. Sports director Steve Infanti from ABC affiliate NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) is now a co-host, along with former SU football star Donovin Darius. The two new hosts share the studio with ESPN Radio program director and original host Chris McManus
Wayne Mahar Featured on Magazine Cover August 27th, 2011 SYRACUSE — Next time you’re at the supermarket, look for CNY Central (WSTM/WTVH/WSTQ-LP) chief meteorologist Wayne Mahar. You’ll find him, most likely, near the checkouts. He’s the cover story for the August/September 2011 issue of 55 Plus magazine.
“Fairness Doctrine” Among 80+ Outdated Rules Killed by FCC August 22nd, 2011 WASHINGTON, DC — As of today, the Fairness Doctrine, an FCC policy which sparked plenty of debate in the 1980s and again in recent years, has been deleted from the FCC regulations. Longtime residents of Central New York may remember that one of the biggest legal cases leading to the Fairness Doctrine’s downfall, started right
New ABC Shows to Be Previewed at NY State Fair August 9th, 2011 SYRACUSE — ABC affiliate NewsChannel 9 is giving viewers the chance to voice their opinions about three new series set to debut on the ABC network lineup this fall. For three nights during the New York State Fair, fans will have a chance to preview the pilot episodes of the three new series, and provide
NewsChannel 9 to Replace Oprah with Dr. Oz August 8th, 2011 SYRACUSE — It’s been a big question for TV stations all over the country: what will you air when Oprah goes away? In Syracuse, that question is now definitively answered. ABC affiliate NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) will replace Winfrey’s 4pm hour-long timeslot with one of her own spinoffs: The Dr. Oz Show.
POTW: Kevin Torres Wins an Emmy (2011) July 29th, 2011 SYRACUSE — Rome native Kevin Torres is doing very well at his current job in Denver. But you don’t have to take his word for it — Torres was recently nominated for three Emmy Awards, and took one home when the Heartland Chapter of NATAS announced winners this past Saturday.
WCNY Revives Plan for New Studios July 28th, 2011 SYRACUSE — Four years ago, WCNY announced plans to build brand new television and radio studios in Syracuse’s Near Westside neighborhood. Complications with grant funding derailed the project, but now the public broadcaster says the project is back on track, with construction set to begin within a few weeks.
Syracuse Press Club Awards “Going Digital” July 27th, 2011 SYRACUSE — When local news media outlets submit entries for the Syracuse Press Club’s annual Professional Recognition Awards in 2012, there won’t be any paperwork involved. Nor will there be any CDs, DVDs, story printouts or printed photographs.
NewsChannel 9 Removed from Distant Cable Lineups July 11th, 2011 SYRACUSE — Certain customers of Time Warner Cable have not been able to view Syracuse’s NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) since late last month. One reader tells us he’s unhappy that the ABC affiliate was removed from his lineup on June 29th. Time Warner Cable tells CNYTVNews.com that the change was requested by WSYR-TV’s owners.
Former Syracuse Co-Workers to Work Together Again in Arkansas July 3rd, 2011 SYRACUSE — They worked in the same Syracuse radio cluster almost ten years ago, and soon they’ll be working together again — in Arkansas. Oswego native Jamie Vivlemore — better-known as JJ Ryan — tells CNYRadio.com he’s enjoying a recent promotion, and he’s hired another former Syracuse broadcaster as one of his first official moves
