SYRACUSE — New call letters are in effect today for Citadel’s AM 1260. According to Operations Manager Tom Mitchell, the former WNSS is now officially identified as WSKO. The new calls fit in with the station’s new branding, as “The Score 1260.” [More »]

Update 2:00pm: These changes are now confirmed by Citadel – see the full story.

SYRACUSE — Looks like ESPN Radio 1260 (WNSS) will be branded as “The Score 1260″ after it loses its ESPN affiliation later next week. The new name was revealed by a website that keeps a close eye out for new radio station website domain registrations. They’ve also uncovered a possible format flip for another station in the cluster. [More »]

SYRACUSE — Less than a year after he was reinstated to morning drive — following a two-year absence in the market — syndicated talker Don Imus will once again be dropped from the lineup at WHEN. [More »]

SYRACUSE — Starting in March, there will be a new home for ESPN Radio.  Galaxy Communications is not only taking over the network affiliation from Citadel’s WNSS 1260 — the company will be offering ESPN’s programming on the FM band, and it will bring the Spanish-language programming of ESPN Deportes into the market.
Updated at noon with Citadel response.  Updated at 8pm to include Utica stations. [More »]

Stations all over the country have been paying tribute to Michael Jackson, since the news broke of the singer’s sudden death at the age of 50 on Thursday.  Several in Central New York were among them, including at least two that threw out their regular formats to play the King of Pop’s hits exclusively. [More »]

SYRACUSE — For the first time in years, you won’t see 93Q (WNTQ) at this weekend’s Syracuse Balloonfest.  But they’re OK with that — because the Citadel CHR brought some top names to town last weekend for their very own “Summer Jam on the Island” concert last weekend, and they say it was a huge success. [More »]

SYRACUSE — We first heard of the passing of voiceover great Brian James last week, but it’s just been brought to our attention that 93Q (WNTQ) was among James’ many clients across the country. [More »]

SYRACUSE — 93Q and Hot 107.9 are catching the attention of the local news media, for openly asking listeners if they should consider pulling songs by Chris Brown off their playlists. The 19-year-old star hasn’t been charged, but is being investigated for allegedly assaulting girlfriend and fellow star Rihanna. [More »]

SYRACUSE — She disappeared from the station website yesterday, and today management confirms it: longtime 95X (WAQX) middayer Alexis has exited the station. [More »]

SYRACUSE — Nearly four months after longtime WLTI morning host Dave Allen was let go, it appears Lite Rock 105.9 has a new permanent morning show team in place.  It’s the syndicated Bob & Sheri show. [More »]