SYRACUSE -- Did you hug a news anchor yesterday?  If not, you may have to wait until "National Hug a News Anchor Day" comes around again next year.  A couple of local stations observed the "holiday" and shared video online.

SYRACUSE -- For the second time in a week, Sunny 102.1 (WZUN) morning man "Big Mike" Fiss has had the pleasure of debuting a new twist on a classic hit.  This time, he has teamed up with Dennis Brogan -- or as he's more popularly known among fans -- The Dome Ranger.  In case you haven't heard the new song on Sunny 102, we've got the audio here as well.

Updated 4/5 -- ATLANTA -- For the first time since 2003, the Syracuse University men's basketball team has reached the Final Four of the NCAA tournament. Several local radio and TV stations have dispatched crews to Atlanta to cover the team's next game on Saturday... and hopefully they'll have a reason to stick around for the championship game on Monday.

SYRACUSE -- Local radio traffic anchor Kathy Denman is being honored today for helping set the theme for this year's New York State Fair. Officials at the Fair announced her idea, "Sharing the Bounty and Pride of NY," was the winner in a recent online poll among fairgoers.

SYRACUSE -- It's a busy week at Classic Hits Sunny 102.1 (WZUN).  The Galaxy-owned station is the newest affiliate of syndicated host John Tesh, airing seven nights a week.  And the station becomes at least the third in the market to roll out its own "Orange version" of a popular song, to help cheer on the SU men's basketball team as they make their way through the NCAA tournament.

SYRACUSE -- Hopefully you remembered today's date before turning on the radio this morning. Otherwise, you may wondered why 93Q (WNTQ) morning hosts Ted and Amy devoted much of their show today to exposing the potential "hazards" of a substance known as DHMO.

SYRACUSE -- Mark your calendars for September 7.  That's the date for the 8th annual Bill Leaf Memorial Kickball Tournament.  Along with the new date (it's usually been held later in September), the tournament will have a new home this year, a few miles away from the original location.

SYRACUSE -- Former local radio and television talk show host Jim Reith has a new job.  He won't be working for any local media outlets, but chances are good you'll see or hear from him in the news.  He's been hired for public relations for Onondaga County's Save the Rain program.

SYRACUSE -- When WCNY-TV's TelAuc hits the air in April, it'll be the very first time the annual fundraiser originates from WCNY's new facilities on Syracuse's Near Westside.  That's according to a press release which appeared on WCNY's website.

SYRACUSE -- Yesterday, we reported that the Syracuse Chiefs have a new radio partner: the Internet.  It's definitely a notable break from the many years fans could hear the hometown team on traditional broadcast radio.  Even though he knew people would be critical, the team's GM tells CNYRadio.com there were plenty of factors behind the decision.