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SYRACUSE — A little over a month since the unexpected passing of voice talent Brian James, there’s word of a new station voice for 93Q (WNTQ).

UTICA-ROME — Next time you see Kenny the Promo Guy from Kiss-FM (WSKS/WSKU), be sure to tell him congratulations.  He’s now engaged.

It was fun last year, so we’ll do it again this year — we’re asking you to predict how many format flips will take place in CNYRadio.com land (Syracuse, Utica, Watertown and Ithaca) by the end of 2009.

SYRACUSE — The slate of Syracuse Press Club Award winners has been announced… and not one commercial radio station appears on the list.  In fact, all of the radio awards — including the Career Achievement Award — are being divvied up amongst two public stations.

SYRACUSE — The man known as “Producer Bill” on WSYR’s The Jim Reith Show will be getting into the limelight this weekend — with a principle role in Jesus Christ Superstar tonight and tomorrow at the Onondaga County Civic Center’s Crouse-Hinds Theater.

SYRACUSE — When local blues musician Roosevelt Dean died from cancer last week at 65, at least two local radio stations made a marked effort to observe the passing of a talented legend.

OSWEGO — After just a few weeks of hosting the local segments WRVO’s Morning Edition, Jason Smith says he loves the job.  And while he feels at ease behind the mic, you’d be surprised to know he hates public speaking.

SYRACUSE — Christian recording artist Steve Green is coming to Syracuse next month, as the religious Mars Hill Network continues to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

UTICA-ROME — “It’s all about the kids.”  Those five, simple words are the unofficial motto behind everything that happens at Lite 98.7 (WLZW)’s annual radiothon to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network.

SYRACUSE/UTICA/OSWEGO — Local fans of A Prairie Home Companion will soon have a chance to screen “The Man on the Radio in the Red Shoes,” the 2008 documentary about APHC host Garrison Keillor.