Clear Channel is revealing some of the new initiatives being rolled out at the current round of managers' meetings in Texas. And, despite the fears and rumors, "mass layoffs" is not on the list. Rather, the company is rolling out some new ways to increase localism.
SYRACUSE -- The man known as "Producer Bill" on WSYR's The Jim Reith Show will be getting into the limelight this weekend -- with a principle role in Jesus Christ Superstar tonight and tomorrow at the Onondaga County Civic Center's Crouse-Hinds Theater.
Governor David A. Paterson was all over Central New York today -- both physically, and on the radio. Here at CNYRadio.com HQ, we counted no less than three stations where the Governor provided live interviews today.
CHICAGO - Longtime news commentator Paul Harvey died in Arizona on Saturday, according to the Associated Press. He was 90. A spokesperson for ABC Radio Networks says Harvey died surrounded by his family.
SYRACUSE -- It won't be long before the recently-retired-from-TV Dave Eichorn is back on the airwaves of Central New York. The popular meteorologist will provide forecasts for Y94FM (WYYY) starting in January.
SYRACUSE -- Newsradio 570 WSYR is now accepting applications for some part-time reporting and anchoring positions.
SYRACUSE -- Get any Christmas gifts you didn't like? Hot 107.9 (WWHT) DJ Jus Mic hopes you'll skip the exchange lines and join him in "Giving Stuff Away" to the less fortunate.
SYRACUSE -- Meteorologist Pat Pagano has been relieved of his duties for "Central New York's Morning News" on Newsradio 570 WSYR, according to published reports. Pagano had been providing morning drive weather reports on WSYR for 34 years.
SYRACUSE - Radio news reporters are often caught on-camera by local papers or TV stations when covering big stories... but this week, one WSYR radio reporter found herself in a photo published by the New York Times.
Rush Limbaugh celebrated 20 years of being syndicated nationwide earlier this year. And Newsradio 570 WSYR's Alex Silverman had a chance to attend a celebration in Austin, Texas.