All articles posted by Scott Jameson, founder and editor of the original CNYRadio.com. Scott started the site on March 1, 2001 and announced his decision to go “suspend regular publication” on April 22, 2005. In that time, he posted a total of 997 articles. We’re gradually adding those back articles in this category, in an effort to fully unite the original site with the current site.

Galaxy Communications is pulling out of the Utica-Rome market.   [More...]

After a weekend of spinning a “Wheel of Formats” — everything from polka music to classical — WRBY 102.5 FM in Utica-Rome has officially flipped formats from country to hot adult contemporary. [More...]

Clear Channel is stunting in Utica-Rome this weekend. Friday afternoon’s on-air anouncement that Bob 102.5 (WRBY) will ride off into the sunset was followed by a ‘Wheel of Formats’ starting with a nod to New Rock 105 ‘The Dog’ (WWDG) by airing rock songs and redirecting the station’s web site to WWDG’s home page. [More...]

After Laura Ingraham switched syndicators last year, her show dropped from the radar screen in Utica-Rome. Fear not, Ingraham fans, she’s back on WIBX AM 950. [More...]

The Central New York radio community said goodbye to two broadcast veterans this year. [More...]

2003 had its usual assortment of radio programming and staff changes locally.

Here is CNY Radio’s annual scorecard to help keep track of the ever-changing Central New York radio landscape. [More...]

SYRACUSE — Ten years after Buckley Broadcasting purchased the WFBL call letters and moved the station to 1050 AM, WFBL and the station’s news-talk programming have returned to its legendary 1390 AM frequency. [More...]

OSWEGO — 93Q’s morning duo, Ted Long and Amy Robbins, are this year’s hosts for the Oswego County Press Club’s annual awards dinner on Wednesday.  The festivities, which get underway at 5:30 p.m. at Springside at Seneca Hill, include the presentation of the club’s Golden Quote Awards for excellence in journalism, public relations, advertising and design.  For more information, contact {information removed}.

SYRACUSE — Phil Markert knows a thing or two about the history of broadcasting in Syracuse. That, along with his engaging style, makes him a perfect fit to lead a discussion with some of the other greats of Syracuse radio and television. [More...]

CANTON, OH — Less than two months into his new gig in Canton, Ohio, former 95X (WAQX) jock and program director Bob O’Dell is off to “pursue another opportunity.”   O’Dell, who exited 95X in August amid controversy regarding his support of local music, made the move to WRQK in early October. No word yet on where he might be heading.  (Source: All Access)