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Revised Syracuse Ratings Reveal Galaxy/Pamal Numbers

CNYRadio.com — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:32:31 +0000

SYRACUSE — Just a couple weeks since updating their Utica-Rome numbers to include the Galaxy stations being sold to Pamal, the Nielsen Company has done the same for Syracuse’s top-line ratings. As a result, for the first time well over a decade, we’re getting a look at how stations like classic rock TK99/105 (WTKV/WTKW), KROCK

Cumulus Media Emerges from Bankruptcy

CNYRadio.com — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:27:33 +0000

ATLANTA, GA — Cumulus Media, the national radio chain that owns three Syracuse stations, says it has “successfully” emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Cumulus owns top-40 station 93Q (WNTQ), rocker 95X (WAQX) and sports station The Score 1260 (WSKO). The company announced plans for a “pre-packaged” Chapter 11 in March. In a press release, the

Retired Syracuse TV / Radio Newsman Paul Ennis Dies

CNYRadio.com — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:40:37 +0000

SYRACUSE — Longtime local broadcast journalist Paul Ennis has died, according to a recently published obituary. Ennis, who retired in 2006 after a long run as Executive Producer at NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV), was 79 years old when he died on Friday, October 9. According to his obituary, Ennis got started in broadcasting as a student

Former WOLF jocks inducted to Radio Hall of Fame

CNYRadio.com — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:05:31 +0000

SYRACUSE — Two former personalities from the top 40 days of 1490 WOLF have been inducted to the Radio Hall of Fame. Fred Winston, who worked at WOLF in the 1960s, was on hand for the induction ceremony in Chicago earlier this week. According to the 1490 WOLF Tribute Site, Winston was here for 3

Former NewsChannel 9 producer, SUNY Oswego grad loses cancer battle

CNYRadio.com — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:01:06 +0000

[Updated 10/6/26 – We have learned there will be no funeral services.] CNYTVNews.com is very sorry to share the news that former NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) producer Shaun Ganley has passed away, following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Ganley, 45, passed on Friday, according to a family member’s public post on social media. The relative

Pamal Takeover of Galaxy Reveals Ratings Data

CNYRadio.com — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:48:36 +0000

UTICA-ROME — For the first time since 2006, the radio stations of Galaxy Media are appearing on the publicly-viewable “top-line ratings” reports issued by Nielsen. We now have a glimpse at how stations like Mix 102.5 (WUMX), 94.9 K-Rock (WKLL) and ESPN Radio Utica-Rome (WTLB) compare to other stations in the Mohawk Valley. Even though

Galaxy Media Selling to Albany-Based Pamal

CNYRadio.com — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:54:13 +0000

SYRACUSE — Following up on CEO Ed Levine’s retirement announcement earlier this year, his Galaxy Media is reportedly selling all of its radio stations to Albany-based Pamal Broadcasting. The sale is pending FCC approval, but reports say Pamal will take over day-to-day operations tomorrow. According to syracuse.com the deal includes 10 stations, although Galaxy Media’s

Syracuse TV News Photog Andy Wolf Retires

CNYRadio.com — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:37:32 +0000

SYRACUSE — Congratulations to CNYCentral Chief Photographer Andy Wolf, who retired today after 27 years working for the cluster of TV stations on James Street. Colleagues gathered to celebrate Wolf with some unique parting gifts. Wolf worked for 27 years at the stations, which include NBC3 (WSTM), CBS5 (WKOF 15.1) and CW6 (WSTM-DT 3.2.). In

Weekend Anchor Exits CNY Central

CNYRadio.com — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:59:00 +0000

SYRACUSE — Your editor was out of town for the long holiday weekend, but thanks to CNYRadio/CNYTVNews readers, we hear that one of the weekend anchors at CNY Central announced their departure. The station group also posted a job opening today for a Content Producer.

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