Update: Sinclair closes on channels 3 and 6 November 22nd, 2013 SYRACUSE — It appears Sinclair Broadcast Group has officially closed on its purchase of NBC3 (WSTM-TV) and CW6 (WSTQ-LP). Although the change hasn’t been made on the FCC’s own website just yet, the new ownership became on-air official at the close of tonight’s 6pm news on NBC3.
50 years later: How Syracuse broadcasters covered JFK November 22nd, 2013 SYRACUSE — Clips from the network news coverage of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, which happened 50 years ago today in Dallas, are readily available online, and will no doubt be rebroadcast on a multitude of channels today. But how did local broadcasters cover the story in 1963? Many who were working in
YNN rebranding as “Time Warner Cable News” November 21st, 2013 SYRACUSE — Next month, YNN will be rebranded as “Time Warner Cable News.” Although it may be common knowledge among local broadcasters that the 24/7 local news channel is owned by and only available on Time Warner Cable, a majority of average customers didn’t — so the cable giant wants to make it unavoidably obvious.
FCC approves sales of three Syracuse TV stations November 19th, 2013 SYRACUSE — Three local television stations will soon have new owners, after the Federal Communications Commission approved two separate deals which were initially announced in February. Barrington Broadcasting is selling all of its stations — including Syracuse’s NBC3 (WSTM-TV) and CW6 (WSTQ-LP) to Sinclair Broadcast Group, owner of Fox 68 (WSYT). But because FCC ownership
YNN seeking Assignment Editor November 15th, 2013 SYRACUSE — Time Warner Cable’s 24/7 local news channel, YNN, is looking for an Assignment Editor. The full-time position was posted November 8. Here’s a link to the full job description and online application.
Former Syracuse reporter Villeda wins EMMY in Texas November 14th, 2013 DALLAS — Congratulations to former Syracuse TV news reporter Ray Villeda, who scored himself a 2013 Lone Star EMMY Award this past weekend. Villeda, who has been reporting at NBC affiliate KXAS for the past two years, was recognized for outstanding achievement in presenting live field reports.
Update: Channel 9’s Tanja Babich headed to Chicago November 14th, 2013 SYRACUSE — After Tanja Babich leaves NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) in less than two weeks, she’ll be headed west to Chicago. It was revealed today that she’ll be working for ABC’s owned-and-operated affiliate in the Windy City.
Feds OK new Rome translator for WRVO November 13th, 2013 UTICA-ROME — NPR news/talk fans in the Copper City could soon have another option for tuning-in the NPR affiliate from the Port City. The FCC has granted a construction permit for a new FM translator in Rome to simulcast Oswego’s WRVO. When construction is complete, the signal at 92.3FM is expected to cover the city’s
Two to exit NewsChannel 9’s “Morning News” by year’s end November 11th, 2013 SYRACUSE — Two of the three primary on-air talent for “The Morning News” on NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) will be leaving the ABC affiliate by the end of this year. Co-anchor Tanja Babich and meteorologist Chris Brandolino have new jobs lined-up outside of Central New York. Babich will be gone by the end of this month,
Where are they now: Dave Vieser moves to CBS News Radio November 7th, 2013 NEW YORK CITY — Continuing our catching-up on news from “while we were out on hiatus,” former CNY broadcaster Dave Vieser checks-in to share some good news. The former Assistant PD and morning co-host of the Morning News Watch on Ithaca’s WHCU is now back on WHCU — and hundreds of other radio stations across
