WCNY-TV Produces Series on Well Being May 8th, 2011 SYRACUSE — Starting this Thursday, WCNY-TV will air a five-part series called “Focus: Well Being,” designed to “help viewers understand and cope with stressful problems such as weight disorders, paying for college, and prostate cancer.” Viewer questions will be taken via telephone and internet during each program.
Where Are They Now: Dan Hoard Joins NFL’s Bengals May 5th, 2011 CINCINNATI — Former WSYR570 sports director and WTVH-5 sportscaster Dan Hoard has been tapped by the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals for radio play-by-play duties starting with the team’s preseason games this summer. He’ll be joining fellow SU grad Dave Lapham, who will be entering his 26th season providing color commentary.
Kelly Quinn Leaving NewsChannel 9 May 2nd, 2011 SYRACUSE — According to the Syracuse Press Club’s April newsletter, released via email today, reporter Kelly Quinn is leaving NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) to enjoy “the more regular hours of public relations.”
WRVO Leads in Local AP Award Wins April 30th, 2011 OSWEGO — It’s been a very good week for the news staff at WRVO; with 16 wins, the NPR affiliate is the only radio station in CNYRadio.com’s coverage area to appear on the recently-released list of New York State Associated Press Broadcasters Association awards. On the TV side, the wealth is shared among various local stations.
POTW: Christie Casciano Day in Fulton (2011) April 29th, 2011 FULTON — It wasn’t on your calendar, but this past Wednesday was officially “Christie Casciano Day” in the City of Fulton. The mayor presented Casciano with the proclamation on Wednesday evening, as she hosted an annual ceremony commending heroic actions of the emergency workers who serve the city.
Syracuse Flooding Hits Clear Channel Parking Garage April 26th, 2011 SYRACUSE — Nearly two inches of rainfall today in Syracuse caused problems all over the area. Part of I-81 in Syracuse was shut down after a few feet of water clogged the road. And Ronnie Miller from the morning show at Y94FM (WYYY) captured video of water pouring into the parking garage next to the
NewsChannel 9 Offers “Raw” Look at the News April 25th, 2011 SYRACUSE — The anchors look nice and relaxed on the set, but things aren’t always so calm off-camera during local TV newscasts. This Wednesday, ABC affiliate NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-DT) will use its digital subchannel 9.2 to provide viewers a “backstage pass” of what’s happening behind the scenes, while the station’s early evening newscast airs on
WCNY Nets Area’s Only Regional Murrow April 22nd, 2011 SYRACUSE — The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) 2011 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award Winners have been announced. Between radio, television and online, WCNY-TV is the only local station to appear on the list. “Our Veterans and Their Families: 21st Century Challenges” took home the regional Murrow in the Video News Documentary category.
POTW: Matt, Jamie and Shamrock April 22nd, 2011 SYRACUSE — It’s “two for one” Picture of the Week today — we’re taking a flashback field trip and plugging a good cause at the same time. This, after your editor recently heard for the first time about one local TV news anchor’s efforts to help pets in times of medical need.
WCNY Producing Local Special for Freedom Riders’ 50th Anniversary April 12th, 2011 SYRACUSE — Local PBS affiliate WCNY-TV is giving viewers the chance to learn how a television show is produced, and to learn about a key point in the Civil Rights Movement. On April 27th, the general public is invited to sit in the live audience for the taping of “Voices From the Back of the
