SYRACUSE -- It's been almost 29 years since "Big" Mike Fiss came to Central New York to help launch 94Rock (now Y94FM)... and several years since he moved across I-690 to Sunny 102 (WZUN). This week, Fiss took time to reflect on his long career, and to share some candid thoughts about the radio business […]
OSWEGO - Getting reception of certain Syracuse stations in the Port City can sometimes be a daunting task, but Sunny 102 (WZUN) is making it easier for listeners to tune in, with the addition of a new translator.
SYRACUSE - Y94FM (WYYY) is the latest local station to go all-Christmas. The station announced the switch in an e-mail sent to its listener club today.
It's only a few days later than last year, but the "All-Christmas Music" battle has started in Syracuse. Galaxy's Sunny 102.1 (WZUN) in Syracuse and Mix 102.5 (WUMX) in Utica have made the switch. Correcting our earlier report, it appears Y94FM's all-Christmas programming is only available via webcast.
It's another trip back in time for this installment of the Picture of the Week. Can you tell who those two guys are? Here's a hint... it's a photo from the front page of the "Stars" section from the Syracuse Herald-American from 1985.
According to Scott Fybush in this week's NorthEast Radio Watch, Sunny 102 (WZUN Phoenix) will soon be shining brighter over Central New York. The station has received FCC permission to increase the height of its broadcast antenna, effectively boosting its signal strength.
Sunny 102 (WZUN) morning host Big Mike is featured on a new CD being released by the Wise Guys Comedy Club. "Meet the Wise Guys" is a compilation of Big Mike's on-air conversations with more than 21 comedians who've performed at the club.
A day after Premiere Radio Networks announced the cancellation of Leeza Gibbons' Hollywood Confidential, we find out the reason why. Gibbons has signed with Westwood One to host a five-hour nightly show called Leeza at Night.
At least one half of Y94FM's former morning show team has lined up another Syracuse radio gig.
Rumors are out that Tom Joyner's syndicated morning show will be dropped by Power 106.9 (WPHR) to make room for Doug Banks.