For the past couple of days, a list of over 100 songs that supposedly were banned from airplay on thousands of Clear Channel radio stations across the country has been circulating on the Internet. The company, which owns six stations in Syracuse, confirmed today that the story was a hoax.
Former 93Q staff member Neil Sullivan died on Thursday, 9/13 after a short battle with lung cancer. Sullivan, who most recently worked as program director of WMEQ in Maine, was a 20-year radio veteran who also spent time in Worcester, Milford, and on Cape Cod. Funeral services are scheduled for this Friday, 9/21 in Dennis, Massachusetts. Neil was 43.
NewsRadio 570 WSYR unveiled a new computer news and advice show this weekend. The Computer Program replaces Random Access on Sundays from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
This Sunday night from 6p-8p, Hot 107-9 will be heard all over the United Kingdom on the BBC radio station 5 Live.
It was a busy and rewarding day yesterday for ten area radio stations. Clear Channel stations B104.7, Y94FM, Hot 107-9, Power 106.9, 570 WSYR, and SportsRadio 620 collected over $500,000 for the relief effort in New York City and Washington D.C.. Citadel stations 93Q, 95X, Lite 105.9, and WNSS AM raised nearly $110,000. Donations will go to the American Red Cross and Salvation Army.
Local stations owned by Citadel Communications came together today for an eight-hour fund raising event at the Burdick Dealership at Penn Cann Mall.
All six Clear Channel stations in Syracuse are participating in a radiothon to raise money for the relief effort in New York City and Washington D.C. in the wake of Tuesday's terrorist attacks.
Ed Levine, head of locally-based radio group Galaxy Communications, had planned a big invitation-only celebration this afternoon to formally dedicate the company's new offices and studios in Armory Square.
Most radio stations across the country suspended regular programming yesterday to report on the terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington D.C.. Bill LaRue provides details on syracuse.com.
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Sunny 102 (WZUN FM) is making some changes. Beginning Monday 9/17, expect more 80's and 90's music, and veteran Syracuse air personality "Big Mike" Fiss will take over the coveted morning drive shift.