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OHIO — Sean Cowley, a former Utica-Rome radio sales director, who later had a brief stint as the GM of an Ithaca radio station, has died. This, according to multiple social media posts from friends here in Central New York and in his hometown near Cleveland, Ohio.

UTICA-ROME — Don Wagner, who programmed or managed several stations in Central and Northern New York, has died, according to a public Facebook post by his wife.

ALBANY — Not many people have the honor of saying they were the General Manager of two prominent radio stations before turning 30, especially in a top-75 market.  But Robert Ausfeld did just that, and after nearly four decades in radio, he’s set to retire at month’s end.  Although Ausfeld was based in Albany, he […]

SYRACUSE — After three years outside of radio, Don Wagner is back in the biz. Wagner, who some may know by the name Don Christi, is the new General Manager for Leatherstocking Media Group’s properties in Syracuse, Oneida and Utica. He replaces Judy Kelly, who left for a new gig in Florida last month.

UTICA/ROME — Even though Leatherstocking Media Group has controlled the programming on WUTI 1150 since September 20, the station is still owned by Digital Radio Broadcasting.  As part of the FCC’s sale approval process, the pricetag on the sale has been revealed.  Updated 10/20.

Updated 9/21 at 7:30pm – UTICA/ROME — The endless stream of music on WUTI 1150 is coming to an end.  Owner Bud Williamson told CNYRadio.com late this evening that “1150 will be programmed by Leatherstocking [Media Group] starting tomorrow.”  We presume WUTI will carry the same “CNY Talk Radio” lineup as Leatherstocking stations WFBL/Syracuse and […]

UTICA-ROME — We’re saddened to report Virginia “Ginny” Jones, a longtime fixture in local broadcasting, passed away Wednesday after losing her battle with cancer.  While most area listeners probably never knew Jones by name, chances are you’ve heard her voice and/or her copywriting in commercial spots, particularly those which were produced and aired by the […]

MEADVILLE, PA — It is with sadness we report that former Big Frog 104 (WFRG) midday hostess Karie “Crickett” Shields has died.  According to a news report published yesterday, Shields was found dead Monday morning in a friend’s home.  For the past ten years, Shields hosted middays at northwestern Pennsylvania’s Froggy 100.3/98.5. Updated 5/6 with […]

CINCINNATI, OH — Big changes at the home base of Regent Communications — the company which owns four Utica-Rome radio stations is now called Townsquare Media.  Additionally, two top members from Regent management have been replaced.

UTICA-ROME — Observant CNYRadio.com readers report a slight format change at Regent’s Oldiez 96 (WODZ).  The station is now carrying the syndicated “True Oldies Channel” service, hosted by Scott Shannon.