SYRACUSE -- You may have noticed some new faces on local television newscasts... and a familiar face on a different channel. The Syracuse Press Club reports that CNY Central (WSTM/WTVH/WSTQ-LP) has hired two reporters to replace Chris McGrath and Caitlin Nuclo.
Readers, just wanted to provide an update about some recent developments here at CNYRadio.com and CNYTVNews.com. These updates may or may not necessarily matter to you, but in the interest of full disclosure, I wanted to throw together a brief summary.
SYRACUSE -- When you think of "Ted and Amy" from 93Q (WNTQ), you usually think of the morning co-hosts as a pair, since they usually appear on-air and at various community events together. Earlier this month, Amy Robbins had the limelight to herself for a little bit, appearing as the Grand Marshal in a local parade.
SYRACUSE -- The Syracuse Crunch, the AHL team which recently switched its NHL affilation from the Anaheim Ducks to the Tampa Bay Lightning, have named Dan D'Uva as the team's new radio voice. D'Uva replaces Jason Lockhart, who called the team's games for the past two seasons.
SYRACUSE -- The two-year affilation between The Score 1260 (WSKO) and Yahoo Sports Radio (formerly Sporting News Radio) won't be reaching a third anniversary. Cumulus Media and CBS Sports are launching a new radio network, and WSKO is said to be one of nearly 70 Cumulus stations who will be on board for the network's January 2013 debut.
Updated 6/22 -- SYRACUSE and UTICA-ROME -- After a ten-year affiliation with The Score 1260 (WSKO) in Syracuse and one season with WUTQ in Utica, the Buffalo Bills will have new affiliates in both markets this coming season. Galaxy Communications has inked a deal to carry the games on TK99/105 (WTKV/WTKW) in Syracuse and Oswego, and on 96.9 WOUR in Utica.
ITHACA -- The Saga-owned Cayuga Radio Group has an opening for a Business Manager. Here's the official job posting we received from the cluster:
BOLTON LANDING -- It's a night of congratulations for stations throughout all three markets covered by CNYRadio.com and CNYTVNews.com. Five stations in Syracuse, two in Utica and one in Ithaca are winners at the New York State Broadcasters Association's 46th annual "Excellence in Broadcasting Awards."
UTICA-ROME -- Who are the hottest TV news personalities in the Mohawk Valley? Two radio stations are asking listeners to cast their votes online. Classic hits Oldiez 96.1 (WODZ) is tallying votes for the hottest female on the small screen, while the website of AC Lite 98.7 (WLZW) is taking votes on Utica's hottest TV news guys.
ITHACA/CORTLAND -- All eight of Saga's radio stations in Ithaca, marketed locally as the Cayuga Radio Group, can currently be streamed online. But by the end of next month, it appears those streams will be gone, according to reports from some national radio trade publications.