SYRACUSE -- Anyone who works inside TV knows "enhanced widescreen" isn't the same thing as true high-definition, but the folks at CNY Central (the trio comprised of WSTM, WTVH and WSTQ-LP) are still hoping their new "enhanced widescreen" newscasts, debuting today, will turn some heads. Updated 12/14.
SYRACUSE -- Classic FM (WCNY-FM) is listing an opening for a part-time announcer. The online job posting states applicants "must have commitment to and passion for classical music." Click here for the rest of the details, and thanks to an observant CNYRadio.com reader who found the posting and passed along the link.
ITHACA/CORTLAND - It's been another successful year for gathering a "Ton of Toys" with Q-Country 103.7 (WQNY). The giant stocking located inside The Shops at Ithaca Mall was filled to capacity, at least three days before the toy drive officially ended yesterday. Also: how other radio stations in CNY are helping the less-fortunate this holiday season.
WASHINGTON, DC -- According to today's "Broadcast Actions" list issued by the FCC's Media Bureau, construction permit applications for dozens of new FM radio stations -- including some in Central New York -- have been dismissed. The applications were "mutually exclusive" (plain English: they conflicted with other applications), forcing the FCC to get into a more-detailed process to select a "winning" applicant.
It was 30 years ago today that fans worldwide were saddened by the news of John Lennon's assassination. The former Beatle was 40 years old. Your editor was a bit too young at the time to remember and understand the news right when it happened. But one CNYRadio.com reader from Auburn shared his memories of how various local radio stations reported on and reacted to the tragedy.
UTICA/ROME -- News/talker WIBX 950 turns 85 years old on Sunday. We hadn't realized the big milestone was approaching until CNYRadio.com reader Jerry Reed sent in a picture from the very early days of the station -- along with a history of the station he compiled in 1991. So we have not only a picture, but also a story to share this week!
UTICA/ROME -- Longtime local radio host Bill Keeler wants to collect 20,000 donated toys for needy children over the next two weeks. He's hoping a special concert tomorrow night at Utica's Stanley Center for the Performing Arts will help him get at least 25% of the way to that goal..
SAN FRANCISCO -- Several local radio stations may need to look for new programming, after the widely-syndicated Dr. Dean Edell announced yesterday that he's retiring from his medical advice show at the end of the year. The show has local affiliates in Syracuse, Utica-Rome and Ithaca/Cortland, among others.
NEW YORK CITY -- Local fans of former WSTM anchor/reporter Jeff Glor will have more chances to see him on TV starting in 2011. The current Saturday anchor of the CBS Evening News will take over the news desk at the CBS Early Show.
SYRACUSE -- Clear Channel news/talker 570 WSYR and CHR Hot 107.9 (WWHT) will team up for a 3-day long "Radiothon for Kids" to benefit patient care at the Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital in Syracuse. The radiothon begins tomorrow (Wednesday) morning, and runs through Friday evening.