People who work in morning radio seem to have different strategies when it comes to sleeping. Some force themselves to bed at 8pm, even when it's still light out. Others sleep in split shifts. But the crew at MOViN 100.3/96.5 seems to have figured out how to sneak in a few winks on the job!
A handful of Central New York's radio newsrooms took home several titles from the New York State Associated Press Broadcasters Association Awards this past weekend in Saratoga Springs. In fact, the top award-winner was from CNYRadio.com territory.
It's been almost 4 months since we unveiled the new CNYRadio.com. Now that we've had time to get our feet wet, we're hoping you'll take a moment to tell us what you'd like to see here.
The Syracuse Post-Standard reports a judge has issued an injunction, barring Clear Channel from holding an outdoor festival to coincide with the "Taste of Syracuse" event happening in Syracuse's Clinton Square this weekend. The "Taste of Syracuse" is organized by Snafu Promotions LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Galaxy Communications.
A one-day radiothon on Power 106.9 (WPHR) is being credited with saving Syracuse's Juneteenth Celebration from being severely cut back this year. The radiothon was held last Sunday at the Clear Channel studios on Plum Street in Syracuse.
Nope, it's not another format change. "Ciao!" is the name of a new Italian-heritage show WFBL is launching this weekend. It'll be hosted by two good friends of the late Armond Magnarelli, who hosted his own local Italian radio show for 17 years.
B104.7 (WBBS) morning co-host Ron Bee is doing well after back surgery earlier this week, according to an e-mail co-host Becky Palmer sent to listeners today.
Another success story for the power of local radio. A Sunday radiothon on Clear Channel's Power 106.9 (WPHR) is credited with rescuing Syracuse's Juneteenth Festival from severe cutbacks due to a lack of funding.
We'll take the blame for the cheesy headline -- we couldn't resist, but we hope it got your attention! I-100 (WIII) Program Director Mark Vanness says he's still looking for someone to fill the afternoon drive slot that's been vacant since Dan Ward announced his departure back in April.
One of the folks shown in a recent Picture of the Week (depicting the 1976 WSUC management team) writes to tell us SUNY Cortland is planning a WSUC Reunion as part of the college's Alumni Weekend next year.