Galaxy Communications Named “Business of the Year” December 21st, 2010 UTICA/ROME — There’s cause for celebration at Galaxy Communications: the company was named “Business of the Year” by the Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce. The Syracuse-based broadcaster, which owns six stations in the Utica-Rome market, was named the winner among businesses with 50 or fewer employees.
Syracuse Sportscaster Red Parton Dies May 5th, 2010 SYRACUSE — Longtime sportscaster Claude “Red” Parton has died, according to a report from ABC affiliate NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV). Parton’s career spanned more than six decades, starting with WSYR in 1939. He’d eventually work at a number of other radio stations before moving into television.
Sports Network Shuffle in Syracuse March 5th, 2010 SYRACUSE — A number of changes first announced in December finally took place today. ESPN Radio has changed its Syracuse affiliation over from Citadel’s WSKO (formerly WNSS) 1260 over to a four-station simulcast including two AMs and two FM translators owned by Galaxy.
Galaxy Seeks LSM for Utica February 12th, 2010 UTICA-ROME — The Galaxy Communications cluster in Utica (well, technically, the Washington Mills area of New Hartford) is looking for a new local sales manager, according to a job posting we spotted today.
ESPN Radio Moving from WNSS to Galaxy Stations December 7th, 2009 SYRACUSE — Starting in March, there will be a new home for ESPN Radio. Galaxy Communications is not only taking over the network affiliation from Citadel’s WNSS 1260 — the company will be offering ESPN’s programming on the FM band, and it will bring the Spanish-language programming of ESPN Deportes into the market. Updated at
NYSBA Adding Rick Gary to Hall of Fame October 6th, 2009 SYRACUSE/UTICA — Longtime central New York radio and TV personality Rick Gary is among six people who are to be inducted to the New York State Broadcasters’ Association Hall of Fame during a ceremony next month in New York City.
Bob Costas Leaving Radio March 11th, 2009 UTICA/ROME – Less than a year after “The Game” stations (WTLB/WRNY/WIXT) added the syndicated “Costas on the Radio” show to their lineup, Costas has announced he’s leaving radio, to devote more time to his TV duties.
Utica-Rome Ratings: Lite 98.7 Falls to #2 January 27th, 2009 UTICA-ROME — The Arbitron Persons 12+ numbers for the Fall 2008 ratings period are out. Regent’s Big Frog 104 (WFRG) and Lite 98.7 (WLZW) still own the top 2 ranks, but the duo traded ranks as Lite loses nearly 3 ratings points since the spring.
Bob Costas Visiting Syracuse in September July 16th, 2008 Shortly after Bob Costas finishes doing his part to help NBC produce 3600 hours of Olympics coverage in Beijing next month, he’s expected to return to Syracuse to receive a special honor.
UPDATED: “The Game” Signs Bob Costas June 29th, 2008 Galaxy Communications’ network of sports radio stations in the Utica-Rome market have added Bob Costas to their weekend lineup. They’re among the latest affiliates of “Costas on the Radio,” syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks.
