Bob Costas Leaving Radio March 11th, 2009 UTICA/ROME – Less than a year after “The Game” stations (WTLB/WRNY/WIXT) added the syndicated “Costas on the Radio” show to their lineup, Costas has announced he’s leaving radio, to devote more time to his TV duties.
WIBX Heart Radiothon Helps Raise $1,164,260 March 7th, 2009 UTICA/ROME — The 38th Annual WIBX Heart Radiothon just ended moments ago at Utica College. As of 1pm, the combined total raised during Heart Weekend events stood at $1,164,260. The money benefits the American Heart Association.
Paul Harvey Dead at 90 February 28th, 2009 CHICAGO – Longtime news commentator Paul Harvey died in Arizona on Saturday, according to the Associated Press. He was 90. A spokesperson for ABC Radio Networks says Harvey died surrounded by his family.
WRVO Seeks Pledge Drive Volunteers February 27th, 2009 OSWEGO – NPR affiliate is looking for volunteers to answer calls during its upcoming spring fundraiser — but first, the station is giving listeners the chance to completely avoid being hounded for pledges.
Bill Keeler Launches Online Newspaper in Utica February 20th, 2009 UTICA-ROME — First he was a morning show host… then a TV show host… then both at the same time. Now, Bill Keeler has a brand new venture — and this one’s no laughing matter. He’s launched a new “online newspaper” aiming to serve Utica, Rome and the Mohawk Valley.
POTW: Kiss-FM Meets the Original American Idols (2002) February 20th, 2009 UTICA-ROME — After a couple weeks off due a combination of illness, lack of submissions and being overwhelmingly busy… the Picture of the Week is back! And this week, we have Kenny the Promo Guy from Kiss-FM to thank for sending in this blast from the past from his personal collection.
One Ex-CNYer Hires Another… in Pittsfield, MA February 10th, 2009 PITTSFIELD, MA — Former Utica and Syracuse jock Nick Caplan has landed on his feet again… with a morning gig in western Massachusetts. And his boss is a fellow former Utica radio programmer.
WRVO Selects Smith to Host “Morning Edition” February 7th, 2009 OSWEGO — Good news for John Hurlbutt: the longtime local host of “Morning Edition” on WRVO can finally retire. After a search that started when Hurlbutt announced his plans to retire in September, the station has chosen to promote Jason Smith to the hosting chair. WRVO is now searching for a morning news producer/anchor to
Mars Hill Plans Concert for 40th Anniversary February 5th, 2009 SYRACUSE — The Mars Hill Network is celebrating 40 years of Biblical Christian broadcasting this month with a special live concert featuring the musical talents of nationally-known group “River.”
Gov. Paterson on WIBX Thursday Morning January 28th, 2009 UTICA-ROME — New York State Governor David Paterson will be interviewed live tomorrow morning on Newsradio 950 WIBX.
