SYRACUSE -- Former CBS5 (WTVH) General Manager Les Vann has a new job. He's been named General Manager of ABC affiliate WJCL and Fox affiliate WTGS in Savannah, Georgia. That's the word from Mediabistro's TV Spy, which reports Vann comes to the new job after spending his time since Syracuse in the top spot at […]
SYRACUSE -- For the second year in a row, Central New York native David Muir appeared on network TV news programs more than any other correspondent in the country. During 2012, the former WTVH anchor's reports for ABC News clocked-in at just over 7 hours. That's over 2½ hours more face time than 2012's runner-up, […]
SYRACUSE -- Out with the deep reds and in with some brighter blues! Starting Monday, there will be a whole new look for local newscasts on CBS5 (WTVH). Earlier this week, WTVH anchor and managing editor Michael Benny shared a couple of "sneak peeks" of the new graphics and news set.
HARTFORD, CT -- For more than 40 years, he was known as WTIC sports talk host Arnold Dean. But on WKRT in his hometown of Cortland -- and on Syracuse's former WAGE radio and WHEN-TV -- he used his given name, Arnold D'Angelo. Whichever name you prefer to go with, the legendary "Dean of Sports […]
Updated 12/3 with a correction -- SYRACUSE -- Barrington Broadcasting, the owner of NBC3 (WSTM) and CW6 (WSTQ-LP), is reportedly nearing a deal to sell all 24 of its television stations in 15 markets nationwide. But it's unclear how the deal could impact the two Syracuse stations -- one national trade publication says the leading […]
SYRACUSE -- Plenty of accolades this week for longtime channel 3 (WSTM) news anchor Jackie Robinson, who retired in September. Tonight, she's being honored in New York City as an inductee to the New York State Broadcasters' Association Hall of Fame. Tomorrow, many will gather for a $75-per-ticket retirement celebration at the Oncenter in Syracuse. […]
SYRACUSE -- We're back from some rest and relaxation out-of-town over Thanksgiving with a recap of two stories from the latter part of the week. The legal action between K-ROCK's morning hosts and their former employer appear to be over. And television viewers are mourning the passing of longtime syndicated chef and upstate New York […]
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.
NEW YORK CITY -- When Hurricane Sandy arrived in New York City earlier this week, one team from Central New York was there to cover it live. Using some relatively new ENG technology, CNY Central meteorologist Matt Stevens and photographer Lewis Karpel were able to send live images to Syracuse without a big truck or […]
Updated 10/20 -- ROME, ITALY -- She was born in Utica in 1838 and, after joining the Sisters of Saint Francis, she helped establish hospitals which still stand today there, and in Syracuse. This weekend, Mother Marianne Cope will be officially canonized as a Saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Several local TV journalists have […]