ITHACA - Since the unfortunate passing of former PD Tommy Frank last month, there have been a number of changes on the lineup at Ithaca's Z95.5 (WFIZ).

SYRACUSE - Local fans of the quirky humor and parodies on the "Dr. Demento" are out of luck; the station is no longer carried on Galaxy's TK99/105 (WTKW/WTKV).  The reason: Demento's syndicator doesn't allow affiliates to stream the show online anymore.

SYRACUSE - Y94FM (WYYY) is the latest local station to go all-Christmas.  The station announced the switch in an e-mail sent to its listener club today.

SYRACUSE - Galaxy Communications has signed a long-term deal to continue using Eastlan's ratings service.  In a statement issued today, Galaxy CEO Ed Levine suggests stations can save jobs by choosing Eastlan.

ITHACA - They did it!  Ithaca College's WICB has won mtvU's inaugural "Woodie" award for "Best College Radio Station." Through online voting, WICB beat out three other finalists for the award.

ITHACA - Something you don't see too often these days: a radio job opening!  Ithaca's I-100 (WIII) is looking for a someone to rock afternoon drive.

SYRACUSE - Clear Channel AC Y94FM (WYYY) has moved the John Tesh Radio Show from evenings to afternoon drive. 

SYRACUSE - Just a few days after 93Q (WNTQ) spent a week celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Ted & Amy in the Morning," the station has taken longtime midday jock Big Jim Donovan off the air.  Management hopes it's a "temporary situation."  UPDATE 11/19 - Big Jim doesn't seem to think it's temporary.

An observant CNYRadio.com reader points out Bob McMahon, formerly of stations in Utica and Syracuse, has been let go from WBZ in Boston.

This week, Dave Silvers from Utica's Bug Country (WBUG/WBGK) heads to Albany to mingle with a couple of country's biggest superstars.