SYRACUSE -- The Mars Hill Network, which feeds religious programming to more than 20 stations across the state from its Syracuse headquarters, is seeking financial support. The network, based at 102.9 WMHR, will be taking pledges during a three-day on-air "Careathon" next month.
SYLVAN BEACH -- Could it be possible that the haunts in the "Laffland" ride at Sylvan Beach Amusement Park aren't entirely fake? The cast and crew of the SyFy series "Ghost Hunters" visited to investigate. Next week, they'll reveal their findings on national television.
UTICA-ROME -- Roser Communications Group operations manager Dave Silvers tells CNYRadio.com he's looking to fill a vacancy at news/talk/music station 100.7FM WUTQ. Here's the description Silvers provided:
UTICA-ROME -- Former Oldiez 96 (WODZ) morning man Bob Cain is back on the radio. He's followed fellow former Townsquare Media personalities Gene Conte and Fred Miller over to the ESPN Radio stations, owned by Syracuse-based Galaxy Communications.
CENTRAL NEW YORK -- Nearly every country music station in the three markets covered by CNYRadio.com has a connection to this year's Academy of Country Music awards. Once again, Syracuse's B104.7 (WBBS) is directly nominated for two ACM awards, while other stations in Syracuse, Utica and Ithaca enjoy nominations for nationally-syndicated talent on their programming […]
Updated 5:40pm with additional detail -- ONEONTA -- In an age where many radio station playlists are heavily influenced by national-level managers and consultants, Terry Doyle gave local musicians the chance to get some radio exposure. Unfortunately, colleagues at 88.5 WUOW in Oneonta and 91.3 WIOX in Roxbury are mourning Doyle's death, this past Wednesday […]
UTICA-ROME -- Longtime Mohawk Valley residents might remember him as a car salesman who appeared from a high perch in TV ads, or as a radio personality on a number of local stations. Frank McBride, who most recently worked at 92.7 The Drive (WXUR) has passed away at the age of 54.
UTICA-ROME -- Many people will "Wear Red" today, to show their support in the fight against heart disease... but hopefully you don't mind if the crew at Big Frog 104 (WFRG) happens to be wearing green today -- it's the 25th anniversary of the "Frog" country radio format in the Mohawk Valley. Or, as they've […]
WASHINGTON, DC -- The Federal Communications Commission issued an important reminder to television stations today: the deadline to comply with new public inspection file requirements is approaching. Stations must have all required documents uploaded to the FCC's website by midnight on Monday.
SYRACUSE -- Looking for something to do this weekend? If you work in news in the markets we cover (or in the surrounding counties), this is your last full weekend to sit down, review your best 2012 material, and submit your entries for the Syracuse Press Club's 2012 Professional Recognition Awards. The deadline is February […]