POTW: Impromptu WSEN Reunion (2012) July 27th, 2012 SYRACUSE — You might say they’re a motley crew, even though you probably won’t hear them playing any Motley Crue. Four WSEN-FM personalities recently posed for this photo at a gradation party for the daughter of afternoon host John Carucci.
POTW: Bob Brown Gets Married (2011) November 25th, 2011 SYRACUSE — For our latest picture of the week, our congratulations to Bob Brown, the midday host at Classic Hits 92.1 WSEN-FM. Bob and his bride Cathy were among the countless couples worldwide to tie the knot on the memorable date of 11/11/11.
Dave Smith Exits Oldies 1050 March 6th, 2011 SYRACUSE — From the “better late than never” file, we’re told Dave Smith has exited WSEN(AM) Oldies 1050. A trusted source who wishes to remain anonymous tells CNYRadio.com that Smith — who doubled as PM driver and as a sales rep — has left for a non-broadcasting sales job.
Benefit June 19 for Former WTLB “Emperor” Don DeRosa June 10th, 2010 UTICA/ROME — We’re sad to report former (we’re talking decades ago) Utica radio personality and programmer Don DeRosa was recently diagnosed with cancer. Friends of DeRosa — also known to some by the nicknames “Polka Stoney” or “Donnie D” — are organizing a benefit to help defray the costs of DeRosa’s medical treatments. It’s happening […]
POTW: The Boys from Syracuse (2009) May 1st, 2009 SYRACUSE — They’re competitors on the radio — battling for the same pool of listeners and advertising dollars. But off-air, you won’t see a re-enactment of the fight scene from Anchorman. Instead, you’re more likely to catch these guys huddling up to smile for the camera.
More Casualties at WSEN November 26th, 2008 SYRACUSE – Nearly a month after Jim Tate was shown the door at WSEN, the other shoe has dropped at the Buckley Broadcasting classic hits station. Sources tell CNYRadio.com overnight jock Spidr Murfee and several part-timers have been terminated.
Benefit planned for Jim O’Brien November 5th, 2003 SYRACUSE — The Syracuse radio community is coming together for a benefit in support of market veteran Jim O’Brien.
Homegrown Radio Show to sponsor Dean benefit October 22nd, 2001 Daniel Dunn, Eric Will, and the rest of the Homegrown Radio Show crew are sponsoring a fundraiser this Sunday to help defray medical expenses for Syracuse blues legend Roosevelt Dean, who was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.