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=61. NBC Affiliate (WSTM-TV and Channel 3)=

This NBC affiliate was founded in 1950 with 10 minute broadcasts. As time went on, the station moved to 30 minute shows in the 1960’s. WSTM brought many firsts to the area, including to become the first program to broadcast in color, which it did in 1957. Additionally, a year later the station was the first one to use videotape machines. WSTM is one of three sister stations, and is often referred to as “NBC 3.” Its sister stations include WSTQ and WTVH. All three of theses studios share a home base in Syracuse. Its slogan is “We Know What’s Central To You.” Sinclair Broadcast Group is WSTM’s owner. WSTM used to have the call sign of WSYR, its current day rival. The STM ending of the call sign stands for “Syracuse Times Mirror,” and was renamed in 1980 after the Newhouse family sold the station to the Times Mirror Company. Somewhat ironically, WSYR now is the annual number one rated show, with WSTM following it at number two.

Notable Alumni include: [|Jim Axelrod] – CBS News [|Bob Costas] – NBC Sports [|Joe Castiglione] – Boston Red Sox radio play-by-play [|Dan Kloeffler] – ABC News [|Steve Kroft] – [|60 Minutes] reporter [|Dave Ryan] – CBS College Sports

Former anchor Jackie Robinson receiving flowers on her last day at WSTM. She was with the station for 34 years before retiring.

http://cnycentral.com/station/get-the-app Link to information on the station's mobile app, which provides up to date info on news and weather, among other topics.

Station slogans **through the years:**

 * //Hello Syracuse, Central New York, Channel 3 Loves You// (early-mid 1980s, used during period station used [|Frank Gari] 's "Hello News")
 * //The News Station// (1984-1993)
 * //In Touch with Central New York//
 * //More News, More Often// (1993-?)
 * //Central New York's News Leader// (2000-2006)
 * //Live. Local. Late-breaking.// (2006-2011)
 * //We Know What's Central to You// (2011-present)

1030 James St. Syracuse, NY 13203 (315) 477-9400 []

=62. CBS affiliate (WTVH & Channel 5)=

One of WSTM sister stations, WVTH shares studios with the other NBC 3. WVTH was Syracuse’s first broadcasting station, going on air first on December 1st of 1948. It gained its affiliation with CBS in 1956 as a result of their owners decision to match all of its stations with the same affiliate. The first forty years of operation saw high success for WTVH, but it began to gradually decline in viewership starting in the 80’s. After ownership changes and several failed mergings, WTVH stopped all of its news programming for WSTY in 2006 in order to focus more on their own news broadcasts, which had been sitting at third in viewership for quite sometime.

** Station slogans through the years: **
 * //Part of Your Life// (1970s)
 * //Stand Up and Tell'em You're from Syracuse// (1986–1989")
 * //Your News for the '90s// (1989–1991)
 * //A Friend To Turn To// (1993-1996)
 * //On Your Side// (2002–2005)
 * //Central New York's First News// (2005–2007)
 * //News That Matters Most// (2007–present)
 * //Live. Local. Latebreaking// (2009–2011)
 * //We Know What's Central to You// (2011-present)

> Don Morrow - program host > David Muir – news anchor > Al Roker – weekend meteorologist > Mike Tirico – [|Sports Director] David Muir with WTVH. Muir is now the host of "ABC World News Tonight."
 * Notable Alumni**
 * [|Lee Goldberg]  – meteorologist

Mike Tirico with WVTH. Tirico now broadcasts for ESPN.

WTVH-TV CBS 5 1030 James Street Syracuse, NY 13203 (315) 477-9400 []

=63. ABC affiliate (WSYR & Channel 9)=

Channel 9 was one the last major stations to begin broadcasting in Syracuse, which is started to do in September of 1962. Call letters for the station have moved from WNYS to WIXT to where the stand today. The “SYR” ending stands for as guessed, SYRacuse. In 2004, when the station was still WIXT, they created a daytime talk news show called “Bridge Street,” getting the name from the street the station was located on. The talk show was the first and only of its kind in the area. WSYR went from analog to digital on the same day that was mandated by the US, which took place on June 12, 2009. There are several syndicated shows that WSYR airs, including “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” “Rachel Ray,” “Entertainment Tonight,” and others. WSYR has consistently been the area’s most viewed station, standing at number one in the ratings for several years. There are 18 on staff reporters, anchors, sports reporters and meteorologists. They are highlighted by Carrie Lazarus and Rod Wood, the anchors. Steve Infanti is the sports director and Dave Longley is the chief meteorologist.

Dan Maffei was a reporter for the station in the early 90’s, and is now a U.S. Congressman. Another notable WSYR alumni is Jeff Rossen, who is currently a reporter for NBC News.

** Station slogans through the years: **

 * //You and Me and WIXT// (1980–1981, localized version of ABC campaign)
 * //Now is The Time, Channel 9 is the Place// (1981–1982; localized version of ABC campaign)
 * //The News Team That's Making a Difference// (1989–1992)
 * //Your 24-Hour News Source// (1989–1992)
 * //Making A Difference, Central New York's News Source// (1989–1996)
 * //Coverage You Can Count On// (1996–2007)
 * //The News That Matters from the People You Trust// (2005-2011)
 * //The Station That Tells Your Stories// (2005-2011)
 * //Anytime, Anywhere: Newchannel 9 is Everywhere// (2007–2011)
 * //The Local Station// (2011–present)

Rod Wood and Carie Lazarus anchoring a show for WSYR Channel 9.

Chief meteorologist Dave Longley on the set.

http://www.localsyr.com/community/bridge-street Link to the Bridge Street talk show website

http://www.localsyr.com/tv-schedule Link to the local WSYR 9 TV schedule

NewsChannel 9 WSYR 5904 Bridge Street East Syracuse, NY 13057 (315) 446-9900 [|http://www.9wsyr.com]

=64. Fox affiliate (WSYT Channel 68)=

WSYT began as WKAF before changing call signs and locations in 1986. It began full operation in April of the following year, airing TV shows, movies, and sports. From 1987 to 2003 the station covered and aired Syracuse men’s basketball games, including a weekly show with Coach Jim Boeheim. WSTY has had several news broadcasts, starting with a primetime “Fox 68 News at 10” half hour nightly show that WSTM produced. This agreement lasted from 1996-2000 until it stopped. At that point, WSTY worked with WTVH to create an hour long news show that they called “Fox 68 Eyewitness News at 10.” The successes of this led to “Fox 68 Eyewitness News at 7,” a morning show. Sinclair Broadcasting Group owns WSYT, and has a contract through 2017. The stations website, foxsyracuse.com, offers information and the times and dates of when syndicated shows will be played.

http://foxsyracuse.com/whatson.html Link to the TV schedule that will air on WSYT

http://foxsyracuse.com/jobs.html Link to information on WSYT job fairs. Includes tips for resumes and interviews.

The "Big Bang Theory," a nationally popular show that is aired on WSYT.

Fox 68/WSYT 1000 James Street Syracuse, NY 13203
 * Mailing Address:**

Phone: (315) 472-6800 Fax: (315) 471-8889
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= 65. PBS affiliate (WCNY & Channel 24) = WCNY is Central New York’s own member-supported public broadcasting station. Viewer support is WCNY's single largest source of funding. The station first went on air December 20, 1965 and is chartered by the New York State Department of Education Public Broadcasting Council of Central New York. WCNY was originally known as "The Education Station" but has expanded its services throughout 19 countries over the past 50 years.
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 * About WCNY **

As a public voice for Central New York, the mission at WCNY is "connecting" with and giving back to the community of supporters. Inspiring, educating, and entertaining the public, as well as encouraging a deep appreciation for diversity is part of WCNY's goal. WCNY is focused on being the hub that connects to Central New York to education, the arts, and public affairs.



For more history and about WCNY visit []


 * Recent News within the year:**

Bilingual radio program available on WCNY's Classic FM WCNY, Central New York's public media organization, presents a new radio programs on its Classic FM radio station. "Concierto" hosted by Frank Dominguez, is a weekly classical music program presented in Spanish and English. It airs at 11 a.m. Saturdays. "Concierto" is the only nationally-distributed classical music program that calls special attention the contributions to the art form by Latin-America and Spanish composers and performers. Classic Fm is available on 91.3 in Syracuse and in streaming audio wcny.org. For more information visit http://www.wcny.org/radio/shows/classic-fm/ Channel 24.1 is over the air digital stream. It can also be found on Time Warner's Standard Cable on channel 11 and channel 1221 for Time Warner Digital Cable. It is the main WCNY programming with a combination of PBS programs and locally produced programs. This is a standard definition program channel.
 * New bilingual radio program available on WCNY's Classic FM**
 * Various Channels and WCNY Outlets:**
 * WCNY 24.1 - Main Channel**
 * WCNY 24.1 - HDTV**

**WCNY 24.2 - Thinkbright/Create** This channel is found on digital channel 24.2, and on Time Warner digital channel 1275. Features programming from 6am to 6pm, a family block of programming from 6pm to 8pm, classic movies from 8pm to midnight, and the Classic Arts Showcase (CAS) from midnight to 6am.

**WCNY 24.3 - Cinema 24** Found on digital over the air channel 24.3, and on Time Warner digital channel 1276, Cinema 24 provides 24 hours featuring a mix of popular, signature, nonfiction programming. **WCNY 24.4 - WCNY-HD** Channel 24.4 on digital channel and on Time Warner channel 1277 in the digital tier, this channel provides 24 hours of high definition programming from PBS and documentaries and music specials produced in high definition by WCNY. Also includes repeats of the previous night's primetime schedule each day starting at 7am. This channel is displayed in 1080i, instead of the 480i resolution that the three above channels use. **See What is Currently Airing on WCNY:** **http://www.wcny.org/television/schedules** **Local Programs:** Local programming includes: The Capitol Report, Financial Fitness, The Ivory Tower, and Reith. **National Programs:** National programming includes: Antiques Roadshow, FRONTLINE, Arthur, and Sesame Street **For more information on WCNY TV Channels visit [].** **For more information on WCNY TV Programs visit [].**

//**Contact Information:**// https://www.wcny.org/contact/

//**Mailing Address:**//

WCNY P.O. Box 2400 Syracuse, Ny 13220-2400

//**Phone Number:**//

WCNY-TV Viewer Response Line: (315) 234-6500
CLASSIC FM Listener Request Line: (315) 234-5081

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