OSWEGO -- An observant CNYRadio.com reader points out the work of WRVO reporter Jasmyn Belcher gained some national attention today during NPR Weekend Edition.

SYRACUSE -- Even though it's not related to radio (well, it could be, but we'd have to make some awfully long, historic stretches), it's still a pretty big story.  Trusted sources tell CNYRadio.com two Syracuse TV stations may be joining forces, in a move that includes one station shutting down its news department.

OSWEGO - NPR affiliate is looking for volunteers to answer calls during its upcoming spring fundraiser -- but first, the station is giving listeners the chance to completely avoid being hounded for pledges.

SYRACUSE - The Beat of Syracuse, Z89 (WJPZ) is celebrating its 24th birthday this weekend, with a special on-air birthday celebration this evening, and a banquet tomorrow night with SU alum Elvis Duran, currently host of "the real Z Morning Zoo" at Z-100 WHTZ in New York City.

WATERTOWN -- Like it or not, there's no denying the success of Fox TV's American Idol, currently running in its 8th season.  And as long as the show does well, so do many regional efforts that mimic the show -- including the current "North Country Idol" contest sponsored by Froggy 97 (WFRY).

OSWEGO -- As we reported earlier this month, WRVO has chosen Jason Smith to take over the hosting duties of "Morning Edition" when longtime host John Hurlbutt retires.  Today, the station made the announcement "official" with the dates for the transition.

SYRACUSE -- The morning team at MOViN 100.3/96.5 (WOLF-FM/WWLF-FM) is extending a helping hand to listeners who've been unemployed during this nasty recession -- by helping them to find jobs.

Happy re-birthday to us!  It's been exactly one year since CNYRadio.com re-launched under new management -- after the site spent nearly four years in hiatus.  We've got plenty of people to thank for our success, and to show our thanks for your help in our first year, we've got a present for you!

UTICA-ROME -- First he was a morning show host... then a TV show host... then both at the same time.  Now, Bill Keeler has a brand new venture -- and this one's no laughing matter.  He's launched a new "online newspaper" aiming to serve Utica, Rome and the Mohawk Valley.

UTICA-ROME -- After a couple weeks off due a combination of illness, lack of submissions and being overwhelmingly busy... the Picture of the Week is back!  And this week, we have Kenny the Promo Guy from Kiss-FM to thank for sending in this blast from the past from his personal collection.