Updated 6/5 to include full K-Rock press release -- SYRACUSE -- KoRn, The Offspring and P.O.D. are among the most-famous acts confirmed for K-Rockathon 17, as announced today on the three K-Rock (WKRL/WKRH/WKLL) stations. And branching off a bit from the active rock format, the lineup also includes Public Enemy, the hip-hop group led by Chuck D and Flavor Flav. As if 12 acts on two stages aren't enough, this year's K-Rockathon will also feature DJs mixing tunes in a dance tent.
SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Oswego-based NPR affiliate WRVO took home seven first-place awards from the New York State Associated Press Broadcasters Association over the weekend, more first-place finishes than any other radio station in the state. Among local television stations, Utica NBC affiliate NewsChannel 2 (WKTV) was the top winner, with four first-place titles. And Syracuse University picked up a first-place and two "Special Mentions" in the college categories.
ITHACA -- Our condolences to the family, friends and colleages of Finger Lakes Productions International CEO and President Paul Bartishevich, who died on Friday at the age of 53. From his Ithaca-based company, Bartishevich has produced more than 22,000 short-form features aired by more than 400 radio stations across the country.
OSWEGO -- Responding to audience ratings and listener requests, WRVO Public Media has announced a flurry of changes to its program schedule, set to take effect two weeks from Monday. Two new programs each from NPR and CBC will be added, while some existing programs will be shifted to new timeslots.
GENEVA -- Paul "The Small Guy" Szmal checks-in with our latest Picture of the Week. He's the PD and morning co-host at Hot Country K101.7 (WFLK) and 104.5 (WCGR) and his stations recently hosted national recording artist Craig Morgan for a benefit concert in Canandaigua.
Following a long weekend out of town, your editor has returned to CNYRadio.com HQ. As has been the case after some previous trips away, we're back with a quick recap of some items missed during the time off.
SYRACUSE -- Out of the dozens of ESPN Radio affiliates nationwide, only 16 were invited to the network's Connecticut headquarters for its second annual "Audio Avenue" event on Wednesday. Among those 16: Syracuse's ESPN Radio CNY 97.1 and 100.1 (WSGO/WTLA/W247BC/W259AX). The locally-produced Upon Further Review broadcast live from the event that afternoon.
SYRACUSE -- The Mars Hill Radio Network, headquartered at WMHR in Syracuse, is bringing renowned teaching minister Alistair Begg to Central New York next week to meet with fans of the religious radio network. Begg's syndicated "Truth for Life" show airs weekdays and Saturdays on the extensive Mars Hill Network.
SYRACUSE -- This spring marks 65 years of broadcasting for Syracuse University's WAER 88.3FM. To mark the milestone, the NPR affiliate officially announced the opening of the "WAER Hall of Fame." At a ceremony last week in Washington, DC, legendary newsman Ted Koppel was honored as the Hall of Fame's very first inductee.
SYRACUSE -- National Public Radio "Political Junkie" Ken Rudin is heard on radios nationwide every Wednesday during Talk of the Nation, and next week, local fans will have the chance to see and hear Rudin speaking in person. WRVO Public Media is selling tickets for Rudin's appearance in Syracuse next Thursday, May 31.