SYRACUSE — The predominantly online Kiss-FM based in Syracuse and operated by Brad Stone, has closed down.  But as Stone describes on his website, it’s just the end of a “chapter,” as he plans to launch “a new station, with a new name, new music and new talents” later this year. [More »]

SYRACUSE — You’ve no doubt heard about various concert tours postponing shows or calling them off altogether, citing lack of ticket sales (likely due to consumers getting fed up with high prices).  But one local PD says, “we just want to show if you do it right, [look] what happens.” [More »]

Updated 8/14 at 1:35pm – SYRACUSE — It’s now confirmed: former Hot 107.9 (WWHT) morning co-hosts Marty and Shannon are still part of the station’s weekday lineup after the syndicated “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show” debuted on the Clear Channel CHR today.  But they won’t be together: Shannon’s solo for middays 10a-2p, and Marty follows until 7pm. [More »]

SYRACUSE — Since we took a break from Picture of the Week last week, it’s only appropriate (and a coincidence that we got two submissions) that we come back strong with a 2-for-1 installment.  This week, New Country WOLF 105.1/96.7 brings its syndicated morning show hosts into town for the 2nd annual Redneck Games. [More »]

SYRACUSE — While he never worked in local radio, many will recognize his name nonetheless: former WTVH weatherman Jack Slater has passed away. Slater, who worked for the CBS affiliate during it’s era of market dominance under the “NewsCenter 5″ branding, was 76. [More »]

SYRACUSE — The 15th annual K-Rockathon, hosted by Galaxy Communications trio of K-Rock stations (WKRL/WKRH/WKLL) boasted a crowd of 15,000 in attendance this past Saturday.  Bob Niedt from the Syracuse Post-Standard covered the mega-concert at the State Fairgrounds — click here to read his article, which appeared in today’s paper.

SYRACUSE — After three years as a news reporter/anchor and show host at Newsradio 570 WSYR, Jay Fishman announced on-air this morning that he’s ending his full-time employment with the station. He’s going to focus the bulk of his time on pursuing a law degree, but he’ll still be involved with the station on a part-time basis. [More »]

SYRACUSE — When the band Avenged Sevenfold takes the stage during K-Rockathon 15 this Saturday, a live video feed of the performance will be streamed on at least four major websites, allowing fans worldwide to “virtually” join those in attendance at the State Fairgrounds. [More »]

SYRACUSE — Organizers of the 5th Annual Bill Leaf Memorial Kickball Tournament announced some significant developments today.  First up, they’re now accepting team registrations online.  Second, they’ve altered some of the old rules, in hopes of making it easier for both teams and individual players to participate. [More »]

SYRACUSE — There are supposed to be three more “Wednesdays on the Water” concerts at the Inner Harbor, but media sponsor 95X (WAQX) says the concert series promoter, NCS Events, has decided to pull the plug on the series. [More »]