ITHACA/CORTLAND — There’s a new way to listen to progressive talk radio in the Ithaca area. The Cayuga Radio Group announced Progressive Talk 1470 WNYY is now being simulcast at 97.7FM. Group head Chet Osadchey says the new signal “adds greater coverage into downtown Ithaca, and on both the Cornell and Ithaca College campuses.”
ITHACA — On the heels of this week’s release of a book about the history of TV in Syracuse — aptly titled “Syracuse Television” — work is underway for another book about local broadcast history. This time, Ithaca radio will be in the spotlight and the authors are asking for help in the way of photos, memories and other items.
ITHACA — The Cayuga Radio Group, owned by Saga Communications, has a job opening for a ”Digital/Interactive Coordinator/Web and Graphic Design” person. The full description, as provided by the cluster, is as follows:
ITHACA/CORTLAND — Progressive Talk 1470 (WNYY) is a big step closer to gaining a presence on the FM dial. The FCC says it has approved the sale of a construction permit for a future FM translator to WNYY owner Saga Communications.
ITHACA — Know any students considering a career in radio? The Cayuga Radio Group and the New York State Broadcasters Association are teaming up to offer a paid internship at the cluster this summer. The cluster, owned by Saga Communications, is now accepting applications.
ITHACA — The Cayuga Radio Group, owned by Saga Communications, is looking to add another account executive to its sales department. General Manager Chet Osadchey sends along the official posting, which summarizes the position as a “commission based job selling and servicing radio advertising accounts” for the cluster’s seven stations, “plus excellent digital products and popular promotional events.” Here’s the full job description Osadchey provided to CNYRadio.com today:
ITHACA — Pending FCC approval of two applications filed late last week, Progressive Talk 1470 WNYY could be expanding to the FM band. FCC documents show WNYY owner Saga Communications is ready to pay $60,000 to take over a construction permit for a new translator at 97.7FM. Once construction is complete, the translator will simulcast WNYY.
Updated 12/2 with email address for applicants. ITHACA — After seven years overseeing news and programming for News/Talk 95.9 and 870 WHCU and Progressive Talk WNYY 1440, Geoff Dunn is leaving radio. Dunn has accepted a new position with Tompkins County, prompting the Cayuga Radio Group to begin accepting applications for News Director candidates at WHCU. We’ve got more about Dunn’s accomplishments, plus the official job posting within this story.
ITHACA — Nearly a month after Ithaca Police Officer Anthony Augustine was shot in the line of duty, he’s still recuperating. The seven stations of the Cayuga Radio Group created a larger-than-life “get well” card for Officer Augustine, and had it on display in many locations around the area over the past few weeks, gathering well wishes and donations. Earlier this week, the giant card was presented to Officer Augustine.
ITHACA/CORTLAND — The stations of the Cayuga Radio Group are asking listeners to band together in support of Ithaca Police Officer Anthony Augustine, who was shot while pursuing a suspect earlier this month. The public is invited to sign a giant “get well” card (it’s over 7 feet tall) that will be presented to Augustine.