SYRACUSE -- There are some notable changes in the newsroom roster at NBC3 (WSTM-TV), part of the CNY Central group of television stations. A reporter / weekend anchor is being promoted to full-time anchor status, and the Assistant News Director has left the building.
SYRACUSE -- Between anchoring CBS5 (WTVH) from 5-6:30, the NBC3 (WSTM) News at 7, and then being back on CBS5 at 11pm, you'd think Michael Benny's evenings were already pretty busy. But for a little over a year, he's been moonlighting in Buffalo, anchoring the Fox 29 (WUTV) News at Ten -- joined by a […]
SYRACUSE -- Congratulations are in order for CNY Central Sports Director Niko Tamurian and Syracuse Woman Magazine Managing Editor Farah Jadran. Tamurian "popped the question" on stage during a packed charity fundraiser last week, and Jadran accepted his proposal.
SYRACUSE -- Given the sudden popularity of the "Harlem Shake" -- more than 93,000 videos on YouTube in less than a month -- it was only a matter of time until a local television station got in on the action. And "first" bragging rights go to the crew at CNY Central. Adding to the flavor, […]
SYRACUSE -- When you see several TV stations airing the same thing at the same time, you know it's a big deal. It doesn't happen often. But last spring, several local stations turned their competition into cooperation. Together, they produced and simulcast "Protecting Our Children," a one-hour special to raise awareness of child abuse. Almost […]
SYRACUSE -- Out with the deep reds and in with some brighter blues! Starting Monday, there will be a whole new look for local newscasts on CBS5 (WTVH). Earlier this week, WTVH anchor and managing editor Michael Benny shared a couple of "sneak peeks" of the new graphics and news set.
SYRACUSE -- Plenty of accolades this week for longtime channel 3 (WSTM) news anchor Jackie Robinson, who retired in September. Tonight, she's being honored in New York City as an inductee to the New York State Broadcasters' Association Hall of Fame. Tomorrow, many will gather for a $75-per-ticket retirement celebration at the Oncenter in Syracuse. […]
Updated 10:20pm with video -- SYRACUSE -- Looking at the current slate of television news reporters and anchors in Syracuse, we can think of only a couple of people who can say they've been at the same station for 34 years. And tonight, that very select class is smaller by one, as Jackie Robinson retired […]
SYRACUSE -- As reported right here earlier this month, several local television stations will be putting aside competition for one hour tomorrow night, joining forces to raise awareness about child abuse in Central New York. Protecting Our Children will air in three different timeslots tomorrow night -- the most-prominent being at 7:00pm, when six TV stations […]
SYRACUSE -- With the Syracuse University mens basketball team starting the NCAA tournament yesterday as a #1 seed, it's no surprise that everyone's literally been seeing orange all over the place this week. And that includes the wardrobes of local television newscasters.