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92.7 The Drive Refreshes Lineup

CNYRadio.com — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:13:47 +0000

UTICA-ROME — Just a few days after announcing it’s going to be the new home of Bill Keeler’s morning show soon, classic rocker 92.7 The Drive (WXUR) is refreshing the rest of its weekday lineup. Keeler, who was recently dismissed after 13 years across town on 950 WIBX, returns to the local airwaves at 92.7

Utica’s Bill Keeler Returning to 92.7 The Drive

CNYRadio.com — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:16:25 +0000

UTICA-ROME — Fans of longtime morning radio host Bill Keeler won’t have to wait much longer to get their fix. Keeler’s returning to 92.7 The Drive (WXUR) right after Labor Day.

Update: WIBX Layoffs Shutter Newsroom

CNYRadio.com — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:44:11 +0000

UTICA-ROME — The day after budget cuts resulted in the sudden dismissals of longtime WIBX 950 morning show host Bill Keeler and producer Davey Smith, we’ve learned that WIBX’s news department has also been completely eliminated. Partially to honor commitments to guests who were previously booked to appear on WIBX this morning, before they knew

Townsquare Drops Bill Keeler from WIBX

CNYRadio.com — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:10:41 +0000

[Updated with statement from Bill Keeler] UTICA-ROME — Longtime Mohawk Valley radio personality Bill Keeler has been abruptly removed from the lineup at 950 WIBX, after more than 13 years hosting mornings for the Townsquare Media news/talker.

Job Postings: Videographer/Editor and MMJ at CNY Central

CNYRadio.com — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:53:47 +0000

SYRACUSE — The Sinclair-owned CNYCentral group of TV stations, including NBC3 (WSTM) and CBS5 (WKOF 15.1) has recently submitted two job postings to us. One for a videographer/editor, and one for a multimedia journalist. Here are the details on the jobs: Videographer / Editor Position/Title:Videographer/EditorDetails:WSTM/WSTQ/WTVH is looking for a creative full-time News Videographer/Editor! We are

Update: Lite 98.7 Adds Jen Austin for Afternoons

CNYRadio.com — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:41:56 +0000

UTICA-ROME — An update to a story from earlier this week: it appears Townsquare Media has replaced one nationwide voicetracker for another, adding Jen Austin to the afternoon drive slot at Lite 98.7 (WLZW). Austin now appears on the “schedule” page of the Lite 98.7 website, less than two days after Minnesota-based voicetracker Jessica Williams

Townsquare axes Lite 98.7 afternoon host

CNYRadio.com — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:22:38 +0000

UTICA-ROME — Minnesota-based voicetracker Jessica Williams has done her last show for Lite 98.7 (WLZW) and numerous other radio stations nationwide. That’s the word from RadioInsight, which reports Williams said, “Today, I was called into an unexpected meeting” with Townsquare Media management, where she was informed her employment was terminated. “There was no chance to

Exits: One from 95X, three from CNYCentral

CNYRadio.com — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:46:12 +0000

SYRACUSE — If you’re looking forward to meeting various local media personalities at the New York State Fair later this month, you can cross four people off your list. A longtime 95X personality and three people from the CNYCentral newsroom have already exited or soon will be exiting their jobs. A report today from syracuse.com

Galaxy Media Founder Ed Levine to Retire

CNYRadio.com — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:19:04 +0000

SYRACUSE — Ed Levine, founder and CEO of Galaxy Media Partners, is reportedly planning to retire by the end of this year, according to a published report. Starting with one Utica-Rome radio station in 1990, Levine has grown Galaxy to more than a dozen radio stations in Syracuse and Utica, along with a live events

Brett Hall exits Galaxy to join Big Frog 104

CNYRadio.com — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0000

UTICA-ROME — A video posted on social media by Townsquare Media’s Big Frog 104 (WFRG) reveals former Galaxy staffer Brett Hall is joining the longtime country powerhouse as Polly Wogg’s co-host. Hall’s set to make his on-air debut this coming Monday, August 3. According to his Facebook profile, Hall exited Galaxy on July 20. He