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SPC: Nuclo and McGrath Leaving CNY Central

CNYRadio.com — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:51 +0000

SYRACUSE — Two multi-media journalists are leaving CNY Central within the near future. Multi-media journalists Caitlin Nuclo and Chris McGrath have also served as producers and anchors during their time at the combined facilities of NBC3 (WSTM), CBS5 (WTVH) and CW6 (WSTQ-LP). The departures were announced on the Syracuse Press Club website this morning. Nuclo [...] → Continue Reading SPC: Nuclo and McGrath Leaving CNY Central

93Q Adds to “Summer Jam” Lineup

CNYRadio.com — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:15:29 +0000

SYRACUSE — Cumulus Media CHR 93Q (WNTQ) announced it’s adding two more performers to the lineup for its “Summer Jam on the Island” concert next month. 93Q’s Rick Roberts says Universal Records artist Kevin Rudolf, who played Summer Jam in 2009, and Epic Records artist Karmin, have signed on for the concert. As reported previously, [...] → Continue Reading 93Q Adds to “Summer Jam” Lineup

Syracuse Press Club to Host Monthly “Young Professional” Networking Events

CNYRadio.com — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:00:25 +0000

SYRACUSE — Hoping to help journalists who may be new to the area or new to the business in general, the Syracuse Press Club is launching a series of Young Professionals networking events. The meetings will be geared towards journalists from 21 to 35 years old, and will be open to any employee of any [...] → Continue Reading Syracuse Press Club to Host Monthly “Young Professional” Networking Events

New Station WTMI Appears to Meet Construction Deadline

CNYRadio.com — Tue, 15 May 2012 03:00:56 +0000

Updated 5/14 — AUBURN – New radio station 88.7 WTMI/Fleming has met the required FCC deadlines to commence broadcasting and to file the necessary paperwork to have its construction permit upgraded to a permanent broadcast license. Today, the FCC website was updated to show that WTMI’s applications for program test authority and license to cover were [...] → Continue Reading New Station WTMI Appears to Meet Construction Deadline

Where Are They Now: Two Former Utica Sportscasters

CNYRadio.com — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:56:40 +0000

UTICA — Longtime fans of local professional sports in Utica might remember names like Mike Kalinowski and Tim Roye. Kalinowski used to call Mohawk Valley Prowlers hockey games on the former WRUN 1150. Even earlier, Roye hosted SportsWatch on WIBX and handled play-by-play for the long-gone Utica Blue Sox during baseball season. Today, they’re both working for [...] → Continue Reading Where Are They Now: Two Former Utica Sportscasters

Bruce Hornsby to Headline “Blue Moon Afternoon” in July

CNYRadio.com — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:24:29 +0000

SYRACUSE and UTICA-ROME — It’s a new “first” for the long-running Blue Moon Café on Galaxy stations TK99/105 (WTKW/WTKV) in the Syracuse market and 96.9 WOUR in the Utica-Rome market. On Sunday’s show, Mimi Griswold announced Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers will headline the very first “Blue Moon Afternoon” concert, taking place at Jamesville Beach in [...] → Continue Reading Bruce Hornsby to Headline “Blue Moon Afternoon” in July

Davey Jones Promoted to Oldiez 96.1 Brand Manager

CNYRadio.com — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:46:27 +0000

UTICA/ROME — After roughly two months of “filling in” as the morning host on Oldiez 96.1 (WODZ), Davey Jones has been named the station’s permanent morning host and brand manager. Station owner Townsquare Media announced the promotion late last week. Jones has worked in various capacities within the four-station cluster since late 2009. As a [...] → Continue Reading Davey Jones Promoted to Oldiez 96.1 Brand Manager

POTW: Mark Piersma’s New Look (2012)

CNYRadio.com — Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:21 +0000

UTICA-ROME — What do you think of Mark Piersma’s new fashions? The co-host of 100.7 WUTQ’s daily Talk of the Town posed for a few humorous shots while attending the annual Red Hat Luncheon, which serves as a major fundraiser for a local senior citizen center. This was just one of several shots of Piersma trying [...] → Continue Reading POTW: Mark Piersma’s New Look (2012)

Dixon Returns to Radio as 95X Night Host

CNYRadio.com — Wed, 09 May 2012 23:39:03 +0000

SYRACUSE — A familar voice has returned to local rock radio, after nearly six years off the air. Scott Dixon recently took the night shift at Cumulus rocker 95X (WAQX), a position that has him hosting shifts seven days a week. You might remember him from Clear Channel’s relatively-short entry to the local rock station [...] → Continue Reading Dixon Returns to Radio as 95X Night Host

Cranesville Asks FCC For Another Chance on DWKAJ

CNYRadio.com — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:07:50 +0000

ST. JOHNSVILLE — Even though the FCC had previously made it clear that it’s decision stands regarding the cancelled construction permit for a new AM station just east of the border between the Utica-Rome and Albany-Schenectady-Troy radio markets, the would-be owner of the station is asking for another chance from the FCC. Cranesville Block Company’s [...] → Continue Reading Cranesville Asks FCC For Another Chance on DWKAJ