SYRACUSE -- As reported right here earlier this month, several local television stations will be putting aside competition for one hour tomorrow night, joining forces to raise awareness about child abuse in Central New York. Protecting Our Children will air in three different timeslots tomorrow night -- the most-prominent being at 7:00pm, when six TV stations and three online streams will simulcast the special.
BINGHAMTON -- It's been a rough three years for Sonny King. After being let go from Homer's Oldies 101.5 (WXHC) in 2009, he eventually helped to launch classic hits Big 107.5 (WBBI) in Binghamton. But, today, King tells CNYRadio.com that Clear Channel has replaced his shift with a syndicated host. He's hoping CNYRadio.com readers can help him find his next opportunity.
SYRACUSE -- Our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of longtime Syracuse radio and TV broadcaster Alan Milair, who passed away over the weekend at the age of 81. Milair worked at WSYR radio and television (channel 3 at that time) for 30 years, after starting his broadcast career in Cortland. Calling hours will be held tomorrow.
ITHACA/CORTLAND -- After three months, the search to find a new Morning Newswatch host for News/Talk 870 and 95.9 WHCU has ended. The station announced today that Lee Rayburn will take over as host on April 30. Rayburn comes to Ithaca from KNWZ in Palm Springs, CA, where a local newspaper says Rayburn and station management are in the midst of being sued by a local business owner.
SYRACUSE -- As reported here earlier this month, former longtime WSYR radio host Jim Reith has joined the staff at public broadcaster WCNY. He's been blogging on the station's website since then, and starting Monday, fans (and perhaps some opponents) will be able to hear to Reith's voice again, as he begins producing daily podcasts. WCNY revealed more details about what listeners can expect to hear.
UTICA-ROME -- Townsquare Media Creative Services Director Geoff Storm has been named "Ad Person of the Year" by the Mohawk Valley Advertising Club. The club says Storm was selected not only for the work he does for Townsquare, but also for his volunteer efforts outside of the office.
UTICA/ROME -- It would be prohibitively expensive for a radio station to bring hundreds of listeners to Key West, so Arjuna Broadcasting's 92.7 The Drive (WXUR) brought a little bit of Key West recently to Utica. WXUR's Jack Moran sent in a photo of the fun for our Picture of the Week.
SYRACUSE -- StoryCorps, a nonprofit oral history organization which produces segments for NPR's Morning Edition, will be in Syracuse next month. The three-day visit is being organized by the Central New York Community Foundation, which is celebrating its 85th anniversary this year.
SYRACUSE and UTICA -- As you've no doubt heard by now, broadcast icon Dick Clark died today at the age of 82. And you read here this afternoon that Clark's legendary career started right here in Central New York, first at WRUN radio in Utica, then WOLF in Syracuse, then back to WRUN and onto his first TV experience at Utica's WKTV. Tonight, some local broadcasters share their reflections -- and photos -- from crossing paths with "America's oldest teenager" over the years.
LOS ANGELES -- Broadcast personality Dick Clark, best known for shows like American Bandstand, the game show Pyramid and the annual New Year's Rockin Eve specials on ABC, has died following a "massive heart attack" this morning in California. Clark, who was 82, made his very first appearances on radio and television in Utica, and graduated from Syracuse University.