Category: Utica-Rome Radio

UTICA-ROME and SYRACUSE -- Radio and television broadcasters in both of these Central New York markets are asking viewers to help neighbors who've been devastated by unprecedented flooding over the last several days.  A joint effort between multiple Utica-area stations is planned for tomorrow, and some Syracuse TV stations have been running a telethon all […]

BOLTON LANDING -- Several radio and television stations from the Syracuse, Utica-Rome and Ithaca/Cortland markets were recognized for their efforts at the New York State Broadcasters Association's 47th "Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting" on Monday evening.  As has been the tradition for as long as your editor can remember, winners were announced and awards were […]

SYRACUSE -- It's not often you hear the phrase "multiple openings" when talking about jobs in radio, but this is one of those occasions.  Galaxy Communications is looking for both full-time and part-time help in its production department.  Read on for the full job description submitted to CNYRadio.com today:

UTICA/ROME -- The newsroom at Townsquare Media's 950 WIBX is a bit shorthanded this week, following the departure of Gino Geruntino.  He has accepted a new position with Oswego NPR affiliate WRVO, leaving WIBX on the search for a replacement.

SYRACUSE -- Tickets go on sale this Saturday for Krockathon 18, which will be held on July 27 at the New York State Fairgrounds.  Chevelle, Sevendust and All That Remains are just three of the 11 bands who were announced by K-Rock (WKRL/WKRH/WKLL) today, and the stations promise "more" to be announced prior to the […]

UTICA-ROME -- Tower site vandalism is to blame for a full week -- and counting -- of silence from talk radio station WUTI 1150AM.  The damage was so extensive, officials with Leatherstocking Media Group say repairs on the Oriskany transmitter site could take another three weeks.

UTICA-ROME -- Longtime local radio personality Jerry "The Doctor" Kraus has a new full-time job. Although it's expected he'll keep his weekend gig at 92.7 The Drive (WXUR), Kraus has just been named Executive Director of the Stanley Center for the Arts.

UTICA-ROME -- Last month, Shaun Andrews marked his 15th anniversary at 97.9 and 105.5 Kiss-FM (WSKS/WSKU).  Earlier this week, the former intern who worked his way up to program director was recognized with a cake and a personalized plaque.

SYRACUSE -- Gary Michaels and Galaxy Communications have parted ways, as the company continues its search for a permanent new PD / Brand Manager for classic rockers TK 99 and TK 105 (WTKW/WTKV).  Michaels, who had been serving as midday host and Interim PD for the past few months, was relieved of his duties on […]

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.