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Ithaca/Cortland Radio
POTW: Ithaca journalist interviews Ed Koch (1989)

ITHACA -- The late Edward Koch was best known as a three-term mayor of New York City, and before that, as a Congressman representing parts of Manhattan.  Although he focused his efforts downstate, there were some occasions where upstate journalists had opportunities to chat with Koch.

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Ithaca/Cortland Radio
Ithaca's Vine stretches into Little Steven's Underground Garage

ITHACA -- Triple-A rock-formatted 98.7 The Vine (W254BF) has a new addition to its weekend lineup.  Every Saturday night, the station is taking listeners into Little Steven's Underground Garage.

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Utica-Rome Radio
Utica radio personality Frank McBride dies

UTICA-ROME -- Longtime Mohawk Valley residents might remember him as a car salesman who appeared from a high perch in TV ads, or as a radio personality on a number of local stations. Frank McBride, who most recently worked at 92.7 The Drive (WXUR) has passed away at the age of 54.

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Picture Of the Week
POTW: Big Frog 104 reaches 25th anniversary today

UTICA-ROME -- Many people will "Wear Red" today, to show their support in the fight against heart disease... but hopefully you don't mind if the crew at Big Frog 104 (WFRG) happens to be wearing green today -- it's the 25th anniversary of the "Frog" country radio format in the Mohawk Valley.  Or, as they've been known to call it, a "hoppy birthday."

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Syracuse TV
FCC reminds TV stations of public file deadline

WASHINGTON, DC -- The Federal Communications Commission issued an important reminder to television stations today: the deadline to comply with new public inspection file requirements is approaching. Stations must have all required documents uploaded to the FCC's website by midnight on Monday.

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Syracuse TV
Syracuse native David Muir named "20/20" co-host

NEW YORK CITY -- David Muir, who started his TV news career at Syracuse's WTVH, has a new role with ABC News.  Today, he's been named the new co-host of the network's weekly newsmagazine show, "20/20."  He'll fill a vacancy left by Chris Cuomo, who has accepted a position at CNN.

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Syracuse Radio
WSYR radio sporting new logo and on-air branding

SYRACUSE -- It's no longer "News/Talk 106.9 and 570 WSYR."  Although the Clear Channel-owned station still runs the news/talk format, news anchors and traffic reporters now end their reports "...on Newsradio 570 WSYR, now on 106.9 FM."  A new logo on WSYR's website and social media feeds reflects the new phrasing.

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Ithaca/Cortland Radio
One week to Syracuse Press Club awards entry deadline

SYRACUSE -- Looking for something to do this weekend?  If you work in news in the markets we cover (or in the surrounding counties), this is your last full weekend to sit down, review your best 2012 material, and submit your entries for the Syracuse Press Club's 2012 Professional Recognition Awards.  The deadline is February 1, a week from today.

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Picture Of the Week
POTW: Country artist Jenna Jentry visits WOLF/Syracuse, WFRG/Utica

SYRACUSE and UTICA-ROME -- It's a double feature for our Picture of the Week.  Up and coming country music star Jenna Jentry is touring the country and recently visited two area radio stations.  And while doing some background research about the singer, we found out she's got roots here in Central New York.

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Syracuse TV
Where are they now: Former channel 5 boss Les Vann named GM in Ga.

SYRACUSE -- Former CBS5 (WTVH) General Manager Les Vann has a new job.  He's been named General Manager of ABC affiliate WJCL and Fox affiliate WTGS in Savannah, Georgia.  That's the word from Mediabistro's TV Spy, which reports Vann comes to the new job after spending his time since Syracuse in the top spot at Cincinnati CBS affiliate WKRC.  Vann was VP and GM of WTVH and Granite Broadcasting sister station WBNG in Binghamton from 2004 to 2008.

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