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Cumulus Ends Buffalo Bills Deal, Syracuse/Utica Impact Unclear

Cumulus Ends Buffalo Bills Deal, Syracuse/Utica Impact Unclear

Updated 1/4 – BUFFALO — Multiple news media outlets in western New York’s largest city are reporting Cumulus Media’s Buffalo cluster has terminated its 13-year deal to broadcast and syndicate Buffalo Bills games. That report has been creating some question about radio coverage in Syracuse and Utica when the Bills return to the field for the 2012 NFL season later this year. [More »]

Local Media Responds to Bernie Fine Scandal

Local Media Responds to Bernie Fine Scandal

Updated 12/1 – SYRACUSE — While it’s not uncommon to see “Syracuse University” mentioned by national networks like ESPN, those mentions had usually been for game highlights and other routine sports coverage typically afforded Division I schools.  That all changed nearly two weeks ago, when ESPN and other networks converged on Syracuse to cover developments in the Bernie Fine case.   And it’s been a two-way street, as local broadcasters have been honoring requests to assist stations in other parts of the country. [More »]

Mega POTW: Broadcasters at the State Fair (2011)

Mega POTW: Broadcasters at the State Fair (2011)

Updated 12:30pm with two more photos — SYRACUSE — The biggest summertime tradition for Central New York is a summertime tradition here at CNYRadio.com / CNYTVNews.com.  We present to you, our annual roundup of photos of local radio and television stations at The Great New York State Fair!  Inside: more than a dozen photos! [More »]

Utica’s WUTQ Signs with Buffalo Bills

Utica’s WUTQ Signs with Buffalo Bills

UTICA/ROME — Until now, the Buffalo Bills Radio Network has had a gap in coverage between Syracuse and Albany. That gap will be at least partially filled this season as Roser Communications Network’s 95.5FM (WUTQ/WADR/W238CA) becomes the network’s newest affiliate. [More »]

WSKO’s Danny Parkins Heading West

WSKO’s Danny Parkins Heading West

Updated 3/30: Parkins has Tweeted his new home is Kansas City and he starts his new show there on Monday.  His new home is “610 Sports” (KCSP) and his timeslot is weekdays, 9-11am Central.

SYRACUSE — He already left Syracuse once in 2009, after graduating from Syracuse University.  Today, Danny Parkins surprised listeners by announcing he’s leaving again: today was his final show at The Score 1260 (WSKO).   As for his next stop — we’ve been given some hints, but no definite answers yet. [More »]

What’s Ahead for Radio’s Next Ten Years?

What’s Ahead for Radio’s Next Ten Years?

CENTRAL NEW YORK — All this week we’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of CNYRadio.com with a series of special reports.  Yesterday, several folks who’ve been in local radio for 10+ years explained why they feel consolidation was “the” biggest story from the past decade.  Despite the negative side of consolidation, most radio pros are optimistic for what’s ahead.  Today, we share their predictions for the next ten years. [More »]

Syracuse Chiefs Moving to The Score 1260

Syracuse Chiefs Moving to The Score 1260

SYRACUSE — There will be a new radio home for minor league baseball’s Syracuse Chiefs this season: The Score 1260 (WSKO).  The news was just announced this afternoon during On the Block with Brent Axe.  Jason Benetti, who called the games last year, will return for his second season behind the mic. [More »]

The Score 1260 Lands Syracuse Crunch Games

The Score 1260 Lands Syracuse Crunch Games

SYRACUSE — Play-by-play broadcasts of Syracuse Crunch hockey will have a new home starting this fall. The team has signed a deal with Citadel Broadcasting’s The Score 1260 (WSKO), ending a long-lasting partnership with Clear Channel’s Sportsradio 620 WHEN. [More »]

Galaxy Unveils Local Afternoon Show for ESPN

Galaxy Unveils Local Afternoon Show for ESPN

SYRACUSE — The New ESPN Radio (WTLA/WSGO and 97.7/100.1FM) will soon come through on its promise to expand upon locally-originated programming.  Disturbing the Peace will air during afternoon drive, starting Monday, May 17.  The show will be co-hosted primarily by Chris McManus and Anthony Riccobono. [More »]

Sports Network Shuffle in Syracuse

Sports Network Shuffle in Syracuse

SYRACUSE — A number of changes first announced in December finally took place today.  ESPN Radio has changed its Syracuse affiliation over from Citadel’s WSKO (formerly WNSS) 1260 over to a four-station simulcast including two AMs and two FM translators owned by Galaxy.  [More »]