
UTICA-ROME — Another AM station bites the dust. Locally-owned Roser Communications Network has surrendered its broadcast license for 1570 WVTL Amsterdam. In turn, the Federal Communications Commission announced today that the license has been cancelled, effective July 6, 2026.

SYRACUSE — When Syracuse University’s mens basketball season made their first-ever NCAA tournament appearance in 1957, Gerald Hoffman was behind the mic to call the action for WAER-FM. Hoffman, who graduated that year, passed away on Sunday at the age of 90.

UTICA — Following the recent departure of Eyewitness News (WUTR/WFXV) anchor Thomas Payeur, the Nexstar-operated stations atop Smith Hill are borrowing from a sister station in Albany to bridge the gap until a new permanent anchor is hired.
UTICA-ROME — Another AM station bites the dust. Locally-owned Roser Communications Network has surrendered its broadcast license for 1570 WVTL Amsterdam. In turn, the Federal Communications Commission announced today that the license has been cancelled, effective July 6, 2026.
SYRACUSE — He hosted “The Sounds of Jazz” on WCNY-FM 91.3 for over 60 years. Leo Rayhill passed away last Thursday at the age of 98, according to an obituary published over the holiday weekend.
SYRACUSE — The CNY Central cluster of stations (NBC3-WSTM, CW6, and CBS5-WKOF) has submitted to us a job posting for a Content Producer in the newsroom. Here’s the full post as provided to CNYTVNews:
SYRACUSE — When Syracuse University’s mens basketball season made their first-ever NCAA tournament appearance in 1957, Gerald Hoffman was behind the mic to call the action for WAER-FM. Hoffman, who graduated that year, passed away on Sunday at the age of 90.
ITHACA – Chet Osadchey, longtime GM of the Saga-owned Cayuga Media Group, has left the cluster to take a job with the NFL’s Buffalo Bills.
UTICA-ROME — He didn’t get to say goodbye to listeners, but Brandon C. has completed his final afternoon drive show for 97.9/105.5 KISS-FM (WSKS/WSKU). The personality announced on Facebook this evening he’s no longer affiliated with the station.
UTICA — Following the recent departure of Eyewitness News (WUTR/WFXV) anchor Thomas Payeur, the Nexstar-operated stations atop Smith Hill are borrowing from a sister station in Albany to bridge the gap until a new permanent anchor is hired.
ONEONTA — Another AM radio station bites the dust. The Federal Communications Commission earlier this week approved Townsquare Media’s request to cancel the broadcast license for Oneonta’s 730 WDOS.
UTICA — There will be a new face behind the anchor desk at Utica’s Eyewitness News by the middle of the month. Thomas Payeur says his last shows at ABC affiliate WUTR-20 and FOX affiliate WFXV-33 will be Friday, June 12.
SYRACUSE – Locally-owned Inner Harbor Media launched 87.7 The Spot (WQSE-LD) today, featuring mostly 90s hits, “along with a touch of the 2000s.” Station management is targeting listeners who consider this “the music the grew up loving.”
SYRACUSE — The CNY Central cluster of stations (NBC3-WSTM, CW6, and CBS5-WKOF) has submitted to us a job posting for a Content Producer in the newsroom. Here’s the full post as provided to CNYTVNews:
SYRACUSE — When Syracuse University’s mens basketball season made their first-ever NCAA tournament appearance in 1957, Gerald Hoffman was behind the mic to call the action for WAER-FM. Hoffman, who graduated that year, passed away on Sunday at the age of 90.
ITHACA – Chet Osadchey, longtime GM of the Saga-owned Cayuga Media Group, has left the cluster to take a job with the NFL’s Buffalo Bills.
UTICA-ROME — He didn’t get to say goodbye to listeners, but Brandon C. has completed his final afternoon drive show for 97.9/105.5 KISS-FM (WSKS/WSKU). The personality announced on Facebook this evening he’s no longer affiliated with the station.
UTICA — Following the recent departure of Eyewitness News (WUTR/WFXV) anchor Thomas Payeur, the Nexstar-operated stations atop Smith Hill are borrowing from a sister station in Albany to bridge the gap until a new permanent anchor is hired.
ONEONTA — Another AM radio station bites the dust. The Federal Communications Commission earlier this week approved Townsquare Media’s request to cancel the broadcast license for Oneonta’s 730 WDOS.
UTICA — There will be a new face behind the anchor desk at Utica’s Eyewitness News by the middle of the month. Thomas Payeur says his last shows at ABC affiliate WUTR-20 and FOX affiliate WFXV-33 will be Friday, June 12.
SYRACUSE – Locally-owned Inner Harbor Media launched 87.7 The Spot (WQSE-LD) today, featuring mostly 90s hits, “along with a touch of the 2000s.” Station management is targeting listeners who consider this “the music the grew up loving.”
ONEIDA — After nearly 7 years of identifying as “The Wave” with “pop rock favorites,” there’s been a format change at WMCR. Thanks to an observant CNYRadio.com reader for pointing out that the station is now playing classic country.
SYRACUSE — Despite having almost zero local personalities on the air, three radio stations owned by iHeart lead the pack (among subscribing stations) in the latest top-line monthly ratings report from Nielsen.
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