SYRACUSE -- Since the great majority of our Pictures of the Week document recent events, we're always glad to receive reader submissions that give us the chance to take a trip back in time. And this is one of those weeks -- we're headed back to the mid 1970s for a look at the talent lineup from 1260 WNDR.
UTICA/ROME -- The newest affiliate of the Syracuse-based Mars Hill Network, WMHU (91.1/Cold Brook) is now fully licensed by the FCC. The "License to Cover" was granted on July 11, but the FCC officially announced the approval today.
SYRACUSE -- A better view of the stages and private "passholder-only" bars are just some of the perks being offered through a new "Platinum Pass" for K-Rockathon 16, later this month at the New York State Fairgrounds. In addition to the new perks, a few more local acts have been added to the lineup for the concert, hosted by the dual-market K-Rock trio of stations (WKRL/WKRH/WKLL).
SYRACUSE -- Certain customers of Time Warner Cable have not been able to view Syracuse's NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) since late last month. One reader tells us he's unhappy that the ABC affiliate was removed from his lineup on June 29th. Time Warner Cable tells CNYTVNews.com that the change was requested by WSYR-TV's owners.
SAN ANTONIO, TX -- If you've been listening to any Clear Channel radio stations, or following them on Facebook or Twitter, you've heard about a "major announcement" coming up at 8:15 this morning. But the word's already out -- the company's iHeartRadio mobile device app will soon allow users to create their own music mixes, "like Pandora."
Updated 7/12 with arrangements. SYRACUSE -- Our deepest sympathies go out to former NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) personality Julie Abbott-Kenan and her husband Steven Kenan tonight. We're sorry to report their two-year-old son Cameron died today, after falling into Skaneateles Lake on Saturday.
SYRACUSE -- Summertime in Central New York means there's no shortage of opportunities to check out some of the best classic cars in the area. Hundreds showed up for the latest "Cruise Night" with Oldies 1050 (WSEN).
SYRACUSE -- Chances are pretty good that, if one listens to classical music radio, one has some degree of interest in the arts. This past weekend, Classic FM (WCNY-FM) debuted a new series of local programs "devoted to Central New York arts and culture." Arts Talk premiered on Sunday evening, but if you missed it, you'll have several other opportunities to listen.
SYRACUSE -- Management at KISS-FM say they're almost finished rebuilding following a fire that destroyed their studios almost one year ago. But when the internet stream and Part 15 transmitters come back online, they won't be covering the Syracuse area. Instead, station management tells CNYRadio.com they're heading north, preparing to do battle in the Watertown market.
ITHACA -- Progressive Talk 1470 (WNYY) announced today it's bringing nationally-syndicated hosts Bill Press, Randi Rhodes and Alan Colmes to town. The "Fair and Unbalanced" show at Ithaca's Hangar Theatre is set for September 24 and tickets will go on sale this Saturday at 10am.