FCC Planning National-Level EAS Test February 7th, 2011 WASHINGTON, D.C. — There has never been a nationwide activation of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) or its predecessors, but that’s going to change. Citing a desire to “determine the reliability of the EAS system and its effectiveness in notifying the public of emergencies and potential danger nationwide and regionally,” the Commission has announced plans
Fox 68 and My43 Reach Deal to Stay on Time Warner Cable February 2nd, 2011 SYRACUSE — Time Warner Cable says it has reached a long-term deal for rights to retransmit Fox 68 (WSYT), My43 (WNYS) and 26 other television stations owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group, in markets where Sinclair and Time Warner deal with each other.
Stations to Carry NYS Budget Address Live February 1st, 2011 SYRACUSE — Governor Andrew Cuomo will present his very first state budget today at 1:00pm, and various local media outlets are offering live coverage. We have a rundown of outlets who have stated they’ll be carrying Cuomo’s address live today.
NewsChannel 9 Launches HD Early January 29th, 2011 SYRACUSE — The website and on-air promos said it would happen in February, but the local news product ABC affiliate NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) launched its new high-definition look a few days early, starting with tonight’s 6:00pm newscast. The new look includes new graphics, a brand new studio set, a new logo and updated music. Updated
New Cable TV Competitor for Solvay, Geddes January 20th, 2011 SYRACUSE — While Time Warner is the only cable TV option for most of Central New York, two Syracuse suburbs are about to have three cable companies to choose from. In addition to TWC and Verizon FiOS, a locally-based company that already offers high-speed internet and digital phone service is about to begin offering cable
Time Warner & Sinclair Reach “Agreement in Principle” January 17th, 2011 SYRACUSE — While your editor was away for a road trip this weekend, Sinclair Broadcast Group stations Fox 68 (WSYT) and My43 (WNYS) were supposed to disappear from local Time Warner Cable systems. But they didn’t — the cable company says it and Sinclair have reached an “agreement in principle” to keep the stations on
POTW: Now You See It, Now It’s Gone (2010-11) January 14th, 2011 SYRACUSE — Since late November, local news on NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) has been presented from a temporary set in the corner of the ABC affiliate’s East Syracuse studios. The set used since 1999 was being dismantled — and earlier this month, the station finally made the long-anticipated announcement that it would soon launch local news
Where Are They Now? New Jobs for Couzens, Walsh January 11th, 2011 SYRACUSE — Time for our latest installment from the “Where Are They Now?” file. Two former Syracuse broadcasters are moving to new jobs. Mike Couzens recently left the Syracuse sports radio scene to take a job in New York City. And one timezone west, former CNY broadcast journalist Leila Walsh leaves the NBC affiliate in
Syracuse Press Club Opens Award Entries January 6th, 2011 SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Press Club is now accepting entries for its annual awards competition. There are several different categories within TV, radio, various forms of print media, and online. There are also some categories just for college students. You don’t have to be an SPC member to submit entries, and the competition is open
WSYR-TV Unveils HD Plans, New Logo, Anchor Shuffle January 5th, 2011 SYRACUSE — ABC affiliate NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) says it will become Syracuse’s first TV station to produce local programming in high-definition, starting next month. Viewers can also look for a brand new studio set, a few anchor lineup changes and a different logo.
