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.
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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 and UTICA/ROME — When this year’s Heisman Trophy winner is announced, Dave Coombs will be able to say he had a hand in the decision. The co-host of the Gomez and Dave morning show on Syracuse’s TK99/105 (WTKW/WTKV) and Utica’s 96.9 WOUR has been selected to take part in voting for this year’s Heisman Trophy voting process. BOLTON LANDING – As announced in April, WSYR-TV anchor team Rod Wood and Carrie Lazarus were inducted into the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame last night. But they weren’t the only Central New Yorkers taking awards home from the NYSBA’s annual Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting. 
UTICA/ROME — The easternmost cluster owned by Syracuse-based Galaxy Communications is looking to hire a new Production Director immediately. Here’s the official job announcement from Galaxy VP/Programming Mimi Griswold: 
UTICA/ROME — An employee of Galaxy Communications has been sent to the Oneida County Jail after police say he stole more than $3,000 from the company. Michael Hance, 32, is facing two felony charges — one for allegedly taking the money and one for trying to cover it up. Updated — truTV is now available in HD on both FiOS and Time Warner. A new deal between the NCAA, the CBS television network and three different cable channels means you may have to do a little hunting to find Syracuse University mens basketball on your television this year. Inside, where to find the games and what else is different this year. 
UTICA-ROME — Former longtime WOUR personality Alison, who exited the rock station’s lineup when it was sold from Clear Channel to Galaxy Communications in 2007, is now back on the radio. UTICA/ROME — There’s cause for celebration at Galaxy Communications: the company was named “Business of the Year” by the Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce. The Syracuse-based broadcaster, which owns six stations in the Utica-Rome market, was named the winner among businesses with 50 or fewer employees. 
SYRACUSE — Tommy Nast of the former 94 Rock (present-day Y94FM / WYYY) was back in town last night, recounting some of the battles he waged against 95X (WAQX) back when the two stations were bitter rivals. Nast spoke at the Syracuse Area Music Awards (SAMMYs) Hall of Fame induction ceremony last night. |
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