Rome’s WKAL 1450 back on-the-air days before FCC deadline [AUDIO] May 5th, 2013 UTICA-ROME — Could the prolonged mystery surrounding the status of Rome’s WKAL be reaching an end? The station — which faced a May 7 deadline to begin broadcasting or lose its broadcast license — appears to be up and running.
65th anniversary of WIBX move from 1230 to 950AM [AUDIO] May 2nd, 2013 UTICA-ROME — Sixty-six years ago today, on May 2, 1947, federal regulators gave WIBX the green light to move to its current home at 950AM. Thanks to a former WIBX broadcaster, we’re pleased to share an aircheck of the switch from 1230AM to 950AM.
Galaxy Communications expected to renew deal with Syracuse University April 29th, 2013 SYRACUSE — While it’s not officially a “done deal” yet, Galaxy Communications is reportedly expected to hold onto the radio rights for Syracuse University football, basketball and lacrosse for at least another five years. Both sides have spoken favorably about each other, and it appears an official deal could be announced sometime this week.
Shaun Andrews marks 15 years at Utica-Rome’s Kiss FM April 20th, 2013 UTICA-ROME — Congratulations to Kiss-FM (WSKS/WSKU) middayer and program director Shaun Andrews, who marks his 15th anniversary with the CHR-formatted station today. Andrews says he was just 17 years old when he walked into the station for the first time, back when Kiss was on-air at 102.5FM, while the station’s present-day 97.9 and 105.5 frequencies
POTW: Keith Urban wishes Big Frog 104Polly Wogg a happy birthday (2013) April 19th, 2013 UTICA-ROME — A belated “hoppy birthday” to Big Frog 104 (WFRG) morning co-host Polly Wogg! Last week, she turned 40. Earlier this month, she asked Keith Urban if he’d sing her a birthday song. Although she didn’t get exactly what she asked for, Polly Wogg was still very excited about the special gift she receive
Galaxy’s Pam and Ed Levine to be honored at “Basket Ball” Gala April 18th, 2013 SYRACUSE — High praise from one of the region’s most prominent charitable organizations for Galaxy Communications President/CEO Ed Levine and his wife, Pam, GM of the company’s Events division. The couple will be honored as “MVPs” this year at The Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation’s 14th annual Basket Ball Gala.
Trudy celebrates 15 years with Lite 98.7 April 17th, 2013 UTICA-ROME — Although she started at Lite 98.7 (WLZW) exactly 20 years ago today, midday host Trudy announced she’s celebrating 15 years with the adult contemporary station today. Many broadcasters joke that they got into broadcasting so they wouldn’t have to do math, but Trudy says there’s a good reason for the numbers not matching
Lorraine Rapp and Linda Lowen reunite to talk health on WRVO April 10th, 2013 SYRACUSE — A pair of familiar local talk show co-hosts are back together, for the first time in several years, with a new program set to debut this weekend on WRVO Public Media. Lorraine Rapp and Linda Lowen will discuss health and wellness on “Take Care,” every Sunday at 6:30pm.
K-Rock unveils new location and lineup for 2013 Dysfunctional Family BBQ April 8th, 2013 SYRACUSE — Rock fans, get ready to head north. K-Rock’s Dysfunctional Family BBQ moves to the Oswego Speedway for its 7th year. In addition to that new location, the trio of modern rock stations covering the Syracuse and Utica-Rome markets announced a lineup of six bands for the May 18 concert. Tickets go on-sale this
Where are they now: Randy Gorbman moves up Rochester dial April 8th, 2013 ROCHESTER — Former WIBX manager Randy Gorbman has a new job in Rochester. After many years as news director at WHAM 1180 in Rochester (which included occasional appearances voicing reports for sister station 570 WSYR in Syracuse), Gorbman has a new job a bit higher up the AM dial.
