Former Y94FM jock part of Jethro Tull flap November 14th, 2003 MONMOUTH, NJ — Phil LoCascio, a former Y94FM (WYYY) air personality who now programs WCHR-FM in Monmouth, New Jersey, says that his station has banned Jethro Tull’s music forever.
Y94FM adds Jim Brickman show October 9th, 2003 Y94FM (WYYY) has added Your Weekend with Jim Brickman to its Sunday morning lineup. The three-hour weekly show, hosted by the Windham Hill artist, replaces one hosted by fellow keyboard player John Tesh.
Lite 98.7’s Trudy says goodbye August 20th, 2003 After ten years at Lite 98.7 (WLZW), Trudy is moving on. The popular midday personality told listeners last week that she was recently married, and that her husband’s job requires that they move out of the area.
Y94FM adds John Tesh to weekday overnights May 14th, 2003 For the past year, Y94FM (WYYY) has been airing the weekend version of John Tesh’s syndicated radio show. Starting this week, listeners can catch the former Entertainment Tonight host each weekday from midnight until 5 a.m.
Trudy celebrates 10 years at Lite 98.7 April 14th, 2003 This Sunday marked Trudy’s 10-year anniversary with Utica’s Lite 98.7 (WLZW). The station surprised her on the air Friday morning with a 10-minute montage featuring greetings from current staff members as well as past WLZW personalities including Randy Jay, Jeanne Ashley, and J.P. Hastings.
Kathy Rowe exits Y94FM morning show November 13th, 2002 After eight years as part of Y94FM’s morning show, Kathy Rowe is giving up early mornings to devote more time to her programming responsibilities and midday on-air shift.
Jeanne Ashley returns to Y94FM April 16th, 2002 Former Y94FM (WYYY) midday personality Jeanne Ashley, currently doing middays at Star 102 in Kansas City, adds hosting duties for Y94FM’s Love Songs at Night. Star 102 is owned by Infinity Broadcasting.
Galaxy, Clear Channel to air firefighter radiothons March 14th, 2002 Ten Syracuse radio stations are sponsoring two different radiothons over the next two days to benefit the two Manlius firefighters who died in the line of duty last week. Funds raised will go directly to the families of Timothy Lynch and John Ginocchetti.
Brenda nails Super Bowl prediction February 4th, 2002 Y94FM’s Brenda Bissett accurately predicted both the winning team and final score of yesterday’s NFL Super Bowl game between the New England Patriots and St. Louis Rams.
50 years is enough for WSYR staff member January 30th, 2002 Madeline Halkovich has accomplished a feat not easily achieved in the radio industry; she has managed to stay at one station for 50 years.
