SYRACUSE — The 9th annual “Radiothon for Kids” is underway this hour on Clear Channel stations B104.7 (WBBS) and FM Newsradio 106.9 and 570 WSYR. The radiothon aims to raise money to benefit Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. This year, broadcasters will be focusing on helping local children who are battling cancer and blood disorders.
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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. 
SYRACUSE — The program director of Syracuse’s FM Newsradio 106.9 and 570 WSYR now has similar duties with two Clear Channel stations in Rochester. According to AllAccess.com, Jason Furst has been named PD of Rochester stations WHAM (news/talk) and WHTK (sports). Furst will continue programming WSYR, but he will give up his PD stripes . . . → Read More: WSYR’s Furst to Also Program 2 Rochester Stations 
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.
SYRACUSE — It’s been a full week since longtime WSYR radio talk show host Jim Reith was replaced by syndicated programming, as part of Clear Channel’s latest nationwide “reduction in force.” (Three others in Syracuse were also let go.) While quite a few naysayers were quick to express their delight with Reith’s cancellation, many more fans have expressed hope he’ll return. One fan has even launched an entire website devoted to getting Reith back on local airwaves. SYRACUSE — It doesn’t matter whether you liked or hated Jim Reith’s afternoon talk show — if you listen to radio, chances are good you have an opinion about Clear Channel’s decision to terminate Reith’s position on FM Newsradio 106.9 and 570 WSYR earlier this week. And those opinions have been popping up all over — on TV, in newspapers, and online.
SYRACUSE — Earlier today, we reported Jim Reith has exited WSYR radio, after 27 years at the news/talk station. It appears Reith’s departure is among many nationwide, ordered by WSYR’s owner, Clear Channel Communications. Since this afternoon, the tips have poured in, and we’ve learned at least three others received pink slips in Syracuse today.
Update 6:00pm – We’ve learned 4 people have been laid off at Clear Channel Syracuse. Click here for the newer story. SYRACUSE — Longtime local radio fixture Jim Reith has exited FM Newsradio 106.9 and 570 WSYR. In place of his weekday 3-7pm talk show, the Clear Channel station’s website now says syndicated host Sean Hannity will air from 3-5pm, followed by “Daily Wrap with Joe Galuski” for the 5pm hour. Syndicated host Michael Savage begins at 6pm, going for the next seven hours. 
SYRACUSE – The long-awaited decision on parole for the man serving time for killing former Syracuse broadcaster Bill Leaf in 2006 has been postponed. A parole hearing for Matthew Benedict, 28, was supposed to be held today, but according to Bill’s sister Maria, the hearing has been postponed due to a “paperwork issue” on Benedict’s side. 
SYRACUSE — Three local journalists will gather tomorrow to discuss their memories of 9/11/01, and specifically, how they reacted on-the-job to the attacks. Wednesday morning’s roundtable discussion at Onondaga Community College — sponsored by OCC and the Syracuse Press Club — will be free and open to the public. |
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