How many of you CNYRadio readers remember the Western Electric 630A microphone?  Nicknamed "the 8-ball" due to its shape, this non-directional microphone was used exclusively at WHCU in Ithaca, New York during the 1940s and 1950s.

SYRACUSE -- Nationally-syndicated progressive talk show host Stephanie Miller is bringing her "Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour" to Syracuse next month.  Tickets for the show, which include comedians Hal Sparks and John Fugelsang, went on-sale this past Saturday at 10am.  Miller's show is heard in Syracuse on 105.9 The Big Talker (WXTL) and in Ithaca on Progressive Talk 1470 (WNYY).

ROCHESTER -- Back in the 70s, you might say Utica radio stations WRUN and WBVM had a rivalry that matched that of Ron Burgundy and Wes Mantooth in "Anchorman" -- well, maybe except for the deadly back alley battles involving trident-wielding weathermen.  But, just as Wes and Ron set aside their differences,  so have these former local rivals.

SYRACUSE -- Local PBS affiliate WCNY-TV is giving viewers the chance to learn how a television show is produced, and to learn about a key point in the Civil Rights Movement.  On April 27th, the general public is invited to sit in the live audience for the taping of "Voices From the Back of the Bus" at Fowler High School.  Featured guests include three Syracuse residents who participated in the "Freedom Rides," which took place 50 years ago this May.

Looking for the 2012 lineup?  Click here for story posted 4/9/12.

SYRACUSE -- A local opener and seven national recording artists are on the bill for the 5th annual Dysfunctional Family BBQ.  The concert, hosted by K-Rock (WKRL/WKRH/WKLL) will take place on May 28 at the New York State Fairgrounds near Syracuse.  Tickets go on sale this Saturday.

SYRACUSE -- Cazenovia College's WITC 88.9 is back on the air, following more than two weeks off-air due to a transmitter malfunction.  The station is currently using a transmitter on-loan from WHWS at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva.

Three weeks ago, nearly all of the "lost archives" from the original CNYRadio.com (2001-2005) were finally republished here.  Today, we're proud to announce all of the original site's Picture of the Week images are now once again available for your viewing pleasure.

Updated at 8:00am - ROME -- Any longtime residents of the Copper City are being asked for help in piecing together the history of a vintage "WKAL On The Air" sign recently found "stashed away in the rafters" at the Capitol Theatre.  WKAL used to be located within the theatre.  Officials want to restore the sign, but they also hope to hear from anyone who may know more about the exact placement of this sign when it was active.

SYRACUSE -- Local Yankees fans on Twitter seem to be upset and surprised, but radio insiders may not be so shocked to learn Clear Channel's Syracuse cluster is no longer offering radio coverage of certain weekday afternoon New York Yankees games.  That's likely because FM Newsradio 106.9 and 570 WSYR, which carries the Yankees games, is also an affiliate of Rush Limbaugh.

SYRACUSE -- At about the same time the Syracuse Press Club unveiled its latest slate of award winners, YNN senior reporter Bill Carey was awarded a New York Emmy for his work on the April 2, 2010 special program "Deadly Delusion," marking the one-year anniversary of a mass shooting in which 14 people were killed in Binghamton.