Dick Mastriano

SYRACUSE — Longtime local broadcaster Dick Mastriano has been let go from his post as morning host for Oldies 1050 (WSEN).  Management at the station, owned by Leatherstocking Media Group, confirms for CNYRadio.com that Mastriano’s duties will be absorbed by another staffer as a result of budget-tightening.

SYRACUSE — It’s been more than two decades since Neil Presant left upstate New York for his current job in sales at CBS Radio in Tampa, Florida… but he hasn’t forgotten the roots of his radio career.  Presant recently sent this photo he took on his last day working for the former “Light and Easy” […]

SYRACUSE — Summertime in Central New York means there’s no shortage of opportunities to check out some of the best classic cars in the area.  Hundreds showed up for the latest “Cruise Night” with Oldies 1050 (WSEN).

SYRACUSE  — Listeners to Oldies 1050 (WSEN-AM) had the chance to meet some of the station’s hosts during an Auto Showcase co-sponsored by the station recently at the State Fairgrounds.  Not only were local personalities on hand, but at least one nationally-syndicated host made an appearance as well.

VERNON — Oldies 1390 (WFBL/WSEN[AM]) recently welcomed Joey Dee and the Starlighters for a concert at the Vernon Downs Racino.  After the show, the group signed autographs for fans, and took some time to pose with WFBL morning man Dick Mastriano.

SYRACUSE (Updated 12:30pm on 3/14) — Buckley Broadcasting GM Judy Kelly now confirms the dismissal of Diane Wade from Classic Hits 92.1 (WSEN) following her air shift Friday.  Kelly says “it’s simply a matter of economics” and she hopes conditions improve soon.