SYRACUSE -- Brad Stone, the man behind the now-defunct KISS-FM webcast hasn't disappeared off the internet radio landscape. Following a fire last summer that damaged the KISS-FM studios, Stone says he's not currently looking to revive the station (or a "new station" he was planning earlier), because he's focusing his efforts on Nerdvana, a syndicated tech-talk show that's produced in Syracuse and seeking more affiliates.
UTICA/ROME -- Newsradio 950 WIBX is expanding its newsroom. The Townsquare Media station is looking to hire a part-timer to help with reporting needs during the week, and to anchor weekend newscasts.
SYRACUSE -- Governor Andrew Cuomo will present his very first state budget today at 1:00pm, and various local media outlets are offering live coverage. We have a rundown of outlets who have stated they'll be carrying Cuomo's address live today.
SYRACUSE -- The Irish Power Hour is moving to a new station at a new time. The one-hour show, currently heard Sunday nights at 6pm on Citadel's 105.9 The Big Talker (WXTL) will be moving to sister station 95X (WAQX) in two weeks -- and it'll be airing three hours later, at 9pm. The change was announced on the show's Twitter feed this evening.
SYRACUSE -- The website and on-air promos said it would happen in February, but the local news product ABC affiliate NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) launched its new high-definition look a few days early, starting with tonight's 6:00pm newscast. The new look includes new graphics, a brand new studio set, a new logo and updated music. Updated 1/30 with photos from the first broadcast.
UTICA/ROME -- Yes, too much time was invested in the title for our latest Picture of the Week. She's known for spinning country tunes... but earlier this week, Big Frog 104 (WFRG) morning co-host Polly Wogg got a lesson in spinning basketballs, from Buckets Blakes of the Harlem Globetrotters.
ITHACA/CORTLAND -- WHCU is among several new affiliates airing "The Wall Street Journal this Morning with Gordon Deal," according to a report published Wednesday. The news/talk station, owned by Saga Communications, is one of ten new affiliates for the 30-minute show, which airs locally at 5:30 weekday mornings.
UTICA/ROME -- Still no word on what Bill Keeler's up to following his departure from 92.7 The Drive (WXUR) last month, but it appears there are now some concrete plans in the works. Last night, Keeler announced he has hired "Hary Rock Harry" Enea, who subsequently resigned from his weeknight (7p-Mid) hosting duties at WXUR.
SYRACUSE -- When WSYR's news/talk format first started simulcasting at 106.9FM three weeks ago, staffers said it was actually the other way around -- the station moved to 106.9 and was simulcasting on 570. All mentions of 570 disappeared. But, a week after anchors and hosts started calling it "FM Newsradio 106.9 and 570 WSYR," there's an explanation.
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