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K-Rock hosts regain use of "The Show" name, other temporarily-banned items

SYRACUSE -- The show that prefers to call itself "The Show" wasn't allowed to be "The Show" for the past 90 days.  But today, the expiration of a legal injunction allowed the morning crew at K-Rock (WKRL/WKRH/WKLL) to regain its identity as "The Show."

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Galaxy CEO criticizes radio's downfalls in "Radio Ink" cover story

SYRACUSE -- Consolidation is always a controversial topic among broadcasters.  Galaxy CEO and President Ed Levine garnered plenty of praise this week when he criticized the overuse of the cost-cutting strategy, in an interview with Radio Ink, a national radio trade magazine.  In the article, he said consolidation is sending radio "backwards," as many owners […]

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Today is "Mimi Griswold Day" in Onondaga County

SYRACUSE -- As Mimi Griswold prepares to retire after 20 years with Galaxy Communications -- starting as the program director for K-Rock in 1992, and serving as VP of Programming for the entire company since 1998 -- the programmer received a very special honor today.  Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney issued a proclamation declaring today […]

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Santa Arrives at Utica's Lite 98.7; Next Stop: Mars Hill

UTICA-ROME -- Townsquare Media's Lite 98.7 (WLZW) is the newest addition to the list of Central New York radio stations going all-Christmas.  WLZW Brand Manager Eric Meier tells CNYRadio.com the adult contemporary station made the switch this morning.  And the Syracuse-based Mars Hill Radio Network will soon begin mixing holiday hits in with its religious […]

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POTW: Galaxy CEO Ed Levine Added to Newhouse Gallery (2012)

SYRACUSE -- For new students visiting the S.I. Newhouse School of Communications for the first time, one of the most impressive sights is the school's Professional Gallery.  This year, the school inducted forty people to the gallery, including Ed Levine, CEO and President of Galaxy Communications, the Syracuse-based owner of 14 radio stations in the […]

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New K-Rock TV Spot Refused by 3 Stations, Called "Inappropriate"

SYRACUSE -- K-Rock (WKRL/WKRH) has a new TV spot to promote its morning team, but it seems that the ad will be getting limited exposure.  The three stations of CNY Central -- NBC3 (WSTM), CBS5 (WTVH) and CW6 (WSTQ-LP) -- have turned down the ad, calling it "inappropriate."  Inside the story: Watch the ad.

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Galaxy CEO Speaks Candidly About Ratings, Competitors and the Future

SYRACUSE -- The way Galaxy Communications CEO and President Ed Levine sees it, one of his competitors has "created an industry of indentured servants."  But he's not all about slamming the competition; in a recent interview with one of radio's national-level trades, Levine had kind words for another competitor.  He also explained why he severed […]

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Galaxy CEO Levine to be Inducted to Newhouse School Gallery

SYRACUSE -- Galaxy Communications CEO and President Ed Levine will join a select group of Syracuse University alumni next weekend, when he's inducted to the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communcations Professional Gallery. Levine and the rest of the induction class of 2012 will be honored on Saturday, November 10.

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"The Show" Hosts: Cumulus is Taking Us to Court

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.

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Cease and Desist Letter Delays KROCK Debut of Ex-95X Hosts

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.

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