SYRACUSE and UTICA-ROME — Earlier this week, we told you that Ryno was counting down his days doing mornings on modern rock KRock, as he started a new assignment hosting nights on classic rock TK99/105 (WTKW/WTKV). And today, KRock has revealed its plans: new morning host Dex Mitchell is set to make his debut on Monday.
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SYRACUSE — From the “better late than never” file, those who follow high school sports closely may be pleased to know Mike Bristol’s weekly “Inside High School Sports” show has recently expanded from one hour to two. That’s the word from an article on syracuse.com today. Author Pat Spadafora says he’ll be filling in . . . → Read More: High School Sports Talk Show Expands 
SYRACUSE — There’s a new but familiar voice on the night shift at TK99 and TK105 (WTKW/WTKV). Ryno, who has been doing mornings for Galaxy Communications sister station modern rock KRock (WKRL/WKRH), is pulling double duty as TK’s new night jock. He just made his debut on the classic rocker within the hour.
Updated 1/18 – SYRACUSE — Does the Syracuse area have more Boston Red Sox fans or more New York Mets fans? After carrying Sox baseball last season, ESPN Radio 97.7/100.1 (WTLA/WSGO) is now hedging its bets with Mets fans. The station announced on Friday that it’ll be Syracuse’s radio home for the New York Mets this coming season. 
SYRACUSE — Dave Frisina, who was suddenly fired last week from TK99/105 (WTKW/WTKV) after eight years with the classic rocker, says he’s going to stay active in his efforts to promote the local music scene. “The only thing that’s changing is I’m not on the radio right now,” he tells the Syracuse NewTimes, in an article published today.
Updated 12/31 – SYRACUSE — Longtime local rock radio personality Dave Frisina was fired by Galaxy Communications after his airshifts today on Syracuse’s TK99/TK105 (WTKW/WTKV) and Utica’s 96.9 WOUR. After he broke the news on his own Twitter feed, local media outlets quickly picked up the story. Frisina started his radio career over 33 years ago at 95X (WAQX) and made the move to TK99 in 2003. 
SYRACUSE — Years before the practice of radio stations “going all-Christmas” became a popular trend across the country, there was Big Mike’s Christmas Broadcast. Every year, Sunny 102′s Big Mike Fiss invites dozens of local musicians to perform holiday favorites live on the air. This year was particularly notable — it was the 30th year Fiss has staged his popular Christmas special.
SYRACUSE — Kudos to the crew at K-Rock (WKRL/WKRH) on being named “Modern Rock Station of the Year” by national trade publication FMQB. The award was based on votes cast by members of the radio and record industries. K-Rock, owned locally by Galaxy Communications, was up against other “secondary market” contenders, stations in markets ranked 51-100. 
Updated 9:00pm with date correction – SYRACUSE — Longtime morning show host “Big Mike” Fiss is promising “the biggest line-up ever” for his annual Christmas broadcast on Sunny 102.1 (WZUN) on Wednesday, December 21. That’s because this will be the 30th year Fiss has hosted the live-on-location broadcast, featuring holiday favorites performed by local talent. You can listen on the radio or attend in person. 
UPDATED 11/21 at 6:00pm — We’re back from a little more than a week “off the grid” (a.k.a. vacation). Here’s a quick recap — bullet points first, details to follow — on some of the stories that happened while your editor was away.
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