SYRACUSE -- Perhaps it's a sign of just how tough the economy has been recently -- Syracuse University NPR affiliate WAER 88.3 has apparently replaced morning jazz host Jane Librizzi with an automated satellite feed.
SYRACUSE -- Perhaps it's a sign of just how tough the economy has been recently -- Syracuse University NPR affiliate WAER 88.3 has apparently replaced morning jazz host Jane Librizzi with an automated satellite feed.
SYRACUSE -- Brent Axe, host of "On the Block" on ESPN Radio 1260 (WNSS) announced on his show shortly after 5:00 this afternoon that he will add hosting duties with the Buffalo Bills Radio Network starting this fall.
UTICA-ROME -- This past weekend marked the 31st running of "America's Biggest 15K Road Race," the Utica Boilermaker. Every year, the race gets bigger and bigger... and for many years, local media outlets have made it a point to have a presence at the race. Several pictures this week instead of the usual one.
UTICA-ROME -- Former WOUR afternoon drive personality Jerry Kraus announced plans to run for a seat on the City of Utica's Common Council earlier this week.
CANTON -- North Country Public Radio recently brought home two national Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio/TV News Directors Association.
UTICA -- Northeast Public Radio, a multi-station network originating from flagship WAMC/Albany, has reportedly traded away WRUN(AM) for an FM translator in Cooperstown. The deal allows the network to reach more listeners closer to its home base, but it won't be completely leaving the Mohawk Valley.
ITHACA -- Nationally-syndicated progressive talk show host Thom Hartmann will broadcast his three-hour program live from Ithaca later this year. Local affiliate Progressive Talk 1470 WNYY made the announcement today.
NATIONWIDE -- If you catch the top-of-hour news on WIBX/Utica, WTNY/Watertown, WHCU/Ithaca or any other CBS affiliate, you'll notice something missing today: those quick little "chirp" tones that had been part of the newscasts for more than three decades.
ROCKLIN, CA -- Former K-LOVE morning co-host Jon Rivers says his addiction to prescription painkillers was the reason he and spouse/co-host Sherry suddenly disappeared from the mic about three months ago.
WATERTOWN -- It's a double dose of something we haven't seen in many a Friday around here: pictures from the North Country, and pictures from the past. Tunes 92-5 (WBLH) afternoon host Johnny Keegan sends in a shot from his very first remote, and another bonus blast from the past.