Updated 6:00pm -- SYRACUSE -- Josh Grosvent and Hunter Scott will be allowed to continue hosting mornings for KROCK stations in the Syracuse (WKRL/WKRH) and Utica-Rome (WKLL) markets. But a state judge says the pair cannot refer to their program as "The Show" anymore. The judge also set forth some other conditions, after discussing the case with lawyers representing KROCK parent Galaxy Communications and Cumulus Media, the owner of the pair's former station, 95X (WAQX).
ITHACA -- We're always pleased to help spread the word about job openings in local broadcasting. The following posting for a full-time account executive at WVBR 93.5 in Ithaca comes to us from Drew Endick, President of the Cornell Radio Guild and GM of WVBR:
SYRACUSE -- Hunter Scott and Josh Grosvent, hosts of "The Show," say they're being sued by 95X (WAQX) owner Cumulus Media, over their recent move to crosstown competitor KROCK (WKRL/WKRH/WKLL), owned by Galaxy Communications. According to their Facebook and Twitter accounts, the pair have been served legal papers mandating their appearance in court on Monday.
WATERTOWN -- Personalities who once hosted on WCIZ (when it used to be at 97.5FM) gathered earlier this month to say goodbye to a colleague whose life was cut short in a car accident. "Mega" Matt Brenon, 47, died on October 3 after police say his van went off the road and struck a tree in the Town of Montague. Colleagues from Watertown, Syracuse and as far as New Jersey reminisced after attending services for Brenon.
SYRACUSE -- Nearly a month after Dr. Michael Savage suddenly disappeared from radio stations across the country, the California-based host returns to the airwaves tonight. Although his new syndication deal was announced last week, it wasn't until late this afternoon that Clear Channel's WSYR announced they would be restoring Savage to the lineup, effective with tonight's premiere. But things aren't exactly as they once were; Savage's return results in the elimination of WSYR's 6pm local news hour.
SPRINGFIELD, MA -- Former NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) news director Jim Tortora appears to be prospering in the 13 months he's been with ABC 40 (WGGB) and FOX 6 (WGGB-DT2) in Springfield, Massachusetts. Hired as News Director last September, recent job postings now list Tortora's title as Station Manager and Vice President of News.
SYRACUSE -- Fans who followed Hunter Scott and Josh Grosvent from 95X (WAQX) to KROCK (WKRL/WKRH/WKLL) expected to hear the pair sign-on at 6am yesterday. But they said their debut was delayed by approximately 90 minutes, thanks to a threat of legal action from their former employer.
SYRACUSE -- Although it was granted FCC approval to sign-on in August, an observant CNYTVNews.com reader says a new station, WDSS-LD channel 38, appears to have just recently boosted to its authorized power of 15,000 watts. The station is carrying religious programming from Daystar Television Network.
ITHACA/CORTLAND -- The stations of the Cayuga Radio Group are asking listeners to band together in support of Ithaca Police Officer Anthony Augustine, who was shot while pursuing a suspect earlier this month. The public is invited to sign a giant "get well" card (it's over 7 feet tall) that will be presented to Augustine.
SYRACUSE -- One week ago tonight, Syracuse University got fans pumped-up for the upcoming college basketball season with its annual "Orange Madness" pep rally in the Carrier Dome. Thanks to one CNYRadio.com reader, we've got a floor-level look at part of the festivities.