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Housecleaning at KROCK: Three Jocks Gone

SYRACUSE -- In what appears to be the next step in a potential local radio coup, Galaxy's KROCK dismissed three on-air personalities today. Trusted sources tell CNYRadio.com that morning host Dex Mitchell, midday host / program director Nixon, and night host Candace Curby are no longer employed by Galaxy. The purge comes less than 48 […]

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95X Morning Hosts Resign After "Zombie Attack"

SYRACUSE -- With Halloween just around the corner, many listeners likely suspected it was just a comedy bit on the 95X (WAQX) morning show yesterday morning. But the "zombie attack" on co-hosts Hunter Scott and Josh Grosvent was more than just a gag -- after their shift ended, the pair submitted their resignations to management.

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Morning Broadcasters Named "Best of Syracuse"

SYRACUSE -- The competition to be named among the "Best of Syracuse" was considerably intense for local broadcasters this year.  For whatever reason, the Syracuse New Times drastically cut back on the number of broadcast-related categories for its annual contest.  This year's awards, based on reader-submitted votes, include only one category each for TV and […]

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POTW: 90s in the Garden (2012)

SYRACUSE -- A fake screen shot from "Back to the Future Part II" had everyone thinking this past Wednesday was the day Marty McFly visited in the DeLorean... and (thankfully) fans were quick to point out the hoax: McFly warped to 2015.  But it was the real deal last night, when "DJ Sticky Fingaz" and "MC […]

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Syracuse's "Big Talker" Flips to Rock as "105.9 The Rebel"

Updated 1:10pm -- SYRACUSE -- There's another choice for rock radio in Central New York.  Cumulus Media killed "105.9 The Big Talker" this morning... and after a few hours of stunting, "105.9 The Rebel" launched at 1:05pm.  Cumulus Ops Manager Tom Mitchell says the station was inspired by "hundreds of rock music fans throughout Central […]

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POTW: Zombie Prom (2011)

SYRACUSE -- Why should you have to wait all year for Halloween to dress up like a zombie?  Citadel rocker 95X (WAQX) hosted its annual "Zombie Prom" this past weekend in Armory Square.  Listeners were invited to dress up like a zombie -- and members of the on-air staff unquestionably led by example.

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Josh Grosvent to Handle Mornings at 95X

SYRACUSE -- He's been a regular guest with Ted & Amy on 93Q (WNTQ) for a few years, even stepping in as substitute co-host (with Chris Xaver) whenever Ted & Amy are on vacation.  Starting next month, comedian Josh Grosvent will hosting his own morning show on sister station 95X (WAQX).

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"Walk Up Radio" Teams Up with Wise Guys

SYRACUSE -- Walk Up Radio, the weekly "live to podcast" comedy show taped in front of  (and steered by) a live audience is moving to a new location.  The change takes effect with tonight's taping.

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POTW: Syracuse Radio at the State Fair (2009)

SYRACUSE -- It's one of the few places where you can count on seeing plenty of broadcasters together in one place every year: the Great New York State Fair, which opened yesterday in the Town of Geddes, just outside of Syracuse.  In this "Mega Picture of the Week," here are all the stations we found […]

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Walk-Up Radio 20th Show Postponed

Updated 6/25 at 5:15pm - Seen on Walk Up Radio's Twitter page: Due to a family emergency, the Dave Matthews tickets will be given out at a later date. Walk-Up is cancelled tonight. So sorry. Original article posted 6/24: SYRACUSE -- Roughly four months since a few local radio personalities and comedians teamed up to […]

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