But the new transmitter proved inadequate for serving the Capital District proper. Greg Pollack was another that did His job in an excellent manner and had a personality. WTEN and the operations of WXXA became part of "Nexstar Media Group. (deceased March 2000). [11][12][13] The move was completed on March 23, 2013. Dan Bazile joined Spectrum News in April 2018 after previously working at WNYT, NewsChannel 13. We're not judging. WCDC: Adams, Massachusetts, WCDC: derived from WTEN's former call sign WCDA, WROW-TV (1953-1956) 10 (VHF, 1957-2009) Many of the familiar faces that the Capital Region has come to know and love through watching the news on television have made significant shifts in their lives and career paths in the past year as viewer habits have changed and expectations for broadcast journalists have evolved. [21][22] Most cable systems on the Vermont and Massachusetts sides of the market picked up WCDC's signal. It aired an analog UHF channel 41 from a temporary 100 foot (30 m) transmitter in Herkimer. UMass Amherst held a community brunch Tuesday honoring the National Day of Racial Healing, which comes a day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day. "He is an award-winning, experienced communications professional with more than 13 years in television news, marketing and government relations.". She is now working for the Fox affiliate in Harrisburg, PA (#41). Marlow is headed to Hartford. [17] More than two years later, on January 27, 2016, it was announced that the Nexstar Broadcasting Group would buy Media General for $4.6 billion. Syed's departure follows meteorologist Tim Drawbridge who announced this week he was leaving WTEN, and TV news, for a job with the city of Glens Falls. On WTEN-DT2, Time Warner digital channel 554, and live streaming video on its website is the "News 10 Storm Tracker Weather Channel". After leaving WCAU, Lake published three books, Henderson Harbor (2012), Association Island (2013), and Hang on and Fly, A Post-War Story of Plane Crash Tragedies, Heroism, and Survival (2015). [3] Previously he was the co-anchor of NBC 10 News at Five and the noontime news with Chenault when WCAU-TV was owned by CBS. In February 1956, it was forced off the air when a storm damaged its transmitter tower. It also features America's top plane crash investigator who makes the first visit to a commercial airlines crash. Citing declining over-the-air viewership, Nexstar Broadcasting, through the FCC's spectrum incentive auction in April 2017, was awarded $34,558,086 to agree to take WCDC-TV off the air; at the time, it indicated that WCDC would enter a channel sharing agreement (CSA) to continue providing service to viewers. Sign up now for her newsletter. [2] It was originally the Capital District's ABC affiliate. Nol McLaren, who anchored the weekend news over at WTEN, is also leaving. Kumi Tucker lived in Japan for 4 years, where she did an English-teaching TV show. More departures by on-air staffers at WTEN/News10ABC, Old friends reunite. There was an exodus from the broadcast industry in 2020 and so far that trend seems to be continuing in 2021, as at least eight local journalists have announced their departures from TV news to pursue careers in different fields. Since the Young purchases of the two stations plus WTEN satellite WCDC were made through two separate deals, they were consummated more than three months apart. 20 things you don't know about me: Christie Ellis, Phoenix Story 20 things you don't know about me: Jonathan Hunter, WNYT, 20 things you don't know about me: James De La Fuente, WTEN, 20 things you don't know about me: Maggie Fromm, 20 things you don't know about me: Tracy Slocum from 'Shark Tank', 20 things you don't know about me: Phil Steck, assemblyman, 20 things: Jos Daniel Flores-Caraballo, Albany Pro Musica, Union leaders say New York state workforce could see mass exodus, Rhinebeck restaurant alleges town conspiracy to disrupt business, Mother of child victim angered by Saratoga County DA's handling of case, Albany Empire adding Antonio Brown to ownership group. You'll see all the posts for that time period. Greg Floyd - Weekend anchor in the mid 1980's until leaving for, Cynthia Fodor (6:00/11:00 p.m. anchor,?-1990's) Now at. Concerts & Performances. The FCC eventually allowed a waiver in 1963 which let WTEN move its transmitter to Voorheesville, closer to Albany. In an email to the staff earlier this week, Salamone wrote "We have a number of openings right now and you should be assured that we are working quickly but intelligently to find new members of the staff that exemplify those that are already here.". WTEN began broadcasting on October 14, 1953 as ABC affiliate WROW-TV. Following its purchase of several broadcast properties from Triangle Publications, Capital Cities had to sell off two VHF stations to stay within the FCC's limit of five stations per owner at the time. WTEN remains at this location to this day although the radio station moved out of the facility in 1993. On October 23, the FCC granted the transaction. This was because the purchases gave Capital Cities more VHF television stations than the FCC permitted at the time. An ongoing study involving dozens of real-time air monitors is allowing people to pinpoint the air quality in their neighborhood. but then again they didnt renew Nick! WMGT (1954-1957), WTEN: Governor; corporate PA advisor; real estate developer; private investor), Jeff Stoecker (reporter 2005-2008); now reporter with WVIT in Hartford, CT, Vic Vetters (General assignment reporter); now general manager of, Dick Williams, (reporter-weekend anchor, early 70s, hosts. It broadcast from a temporary transmitter in Herkimer, limiting the signal to the immediate area. They call it the \"boob tube\" for a reason! Baystate Childrens Hospital in Springfield is seeing a spike in early cases of respiratory viruses. [2], The calls were changed again to the current WTEN in 1957 when the station moved to VHF channel 10. [5] In December 1957, Hudson Valley merged with Durham Broadcasting Enterprises, the owners of WTVD in Durham, North Carolina to form Capital Cities Television Corporation (predecessor of Capital Cities Communications) with WCDA as its flagship station. In Massachusetts, cannabis tax revenue now outpaces tax revenue from alcohol sales, and with a growing number of dispensaries in western Massachusetts selling recreational marijuana taxed at 20%, were getting answers on where all that money is going. Following the takeover, Smith recruited 29 year-old Thomas S. Murphy, a product manager for Lever Brothers in New York City, to run the WROW stations as its first station manager. Her career includes 30 years at the television station WTEN, or News10 ABC, where she first worked as a reporter before becoming a news anchor. Upcoming concerts in the Capital Region. The WCDB call sign would return to the air in 1978 for the student-run radio station at University at Albany. I havent watched them since they let Sue Nigra go, and then tried to prevent her from making a living elsewhere which she won in court. dir., NY Lt. Nexstar informed the FCC that, due to insufficient time and a lack of available tower crews, the line would not be repaired before the planned shutdown date. He has won numerous awards for newspaper writing and radio and television reporting and is the tenth child in a family of thirteen. NewsChannel 13's previous morning team of, from left. This was part of a test of the network with sister stations WBAY-TV in Green Bay, Wisconsin and KRON-TV in San Francisco. It was reported on Feb. 17 that the parent company of Crossgates Mall was facing an imminent monetary default on loans totaling $157 million. Alfreida Graves (Reporter) she was station's first African-American reporter in the early 1970s. As a full-time satellite, WCDC simulcasts all newscasts from WTEN. The CDC has reported 969 flu cases in the country and are urging people six months and older to get the flu shot. You'll see all the posts for that time period. John (Stewart) Mucci - Co host 'Dialing for Dollars' with Vartigian in the mid to late 60's (retired). After living in Altamont for 27 years, she said she still enjoys the sense of community she gets from saying hello to people while walking her dog or going to the post office. A staple of The Big E is handcrafted goods. WTEN had a record month in May (a key month as it is sweeps), placing first at 4, 4:30, 5, 5:30, 6, 10 and 11 p.m. Their morning show, which is second to WNYT's, has crept closer to the . Lake began working for daily and weekly newspapers while attending State University of New York at Fredonia. Many local school districts are facing staffing challenges and will open their doors to students with several positions left unfilled. By November 1954, Hudson Valley's shareholders sold controlling interest to a New York City-based syndicate group led by legendary radio broadcaster/author Lowell Thomas and his manager/business partner Frank Smith, who also became president of the company upon completion of the sale. Cannot believe Channel 10 is number one. For one, the news is no longer delivered solely by dull, uninteresting talking heads. Local fire departments are seeing an unprecedented rise in calls while staffing remains flat. He's also written long-form historical articles for The Buffalo News, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jamestown Post-Journal, and for Thousand Islands Life magazine. I left WRGB to follow Nick to WTEN.now this!! , 20 things you don't know about me: Ali Lupo, The FI Couple, 20 things you don't know about me: Becky Daniels, 20 things you don't know about me: Lisa Barone, Overit. In the spring of 1956, the station's call letters were changed to WCDA (for "Capital District Albany")[4] and a satellite station, WCDB (channel 29) in nearby Hagaman, New York was launched to reach areas in the northern portion of the market where the main signal didn't penetrate. Good Ridence to Marlowe and McLaren. Tracy Egan (5:30 p.m. anchor, 1994-2008) Now the executive director of the New York State Breeding and Development Fund. This was due to its relatively close proximity to WJAR in Providence, Rhode Island. In her time at WTEN, she anchored live from the Saratoga Race Course, hit the campaign trail for the 2016 presidential elections, and followed the aftermath of the deadly Schoharie limousine crash. [6] The new transmitter, located on the Helderberg Escarpment, was on some of the highest ground in the region, giving WTEN a coverage area comparable to that of long-dominant WRGB (channel 6). This upcoming school year will mark the third that students and staff will contend with COVID-19 in the classroom. Seems suspicious. WCDC: Sure, Fox's female anchors likely worked their asses off to get to where they are today, but the fact many of them are perfect 10s probably didn't hinder their career path.Join Facts Verse as we reveal who we think are the hottest news anchors on Fox. If you need help with the Public File, call (954) 364-2526. In mid-1977, Poole sold WTEN and sister stations WJRT-TV in Flint, Michigan, and WPRI-TV in Providence to Knight-Ridder; the deal would be finalized in 1978. Dan Burke (Station manager) 1960-66 became President and CEO of CapCities/ABC before retiring in 1995 when Company was sold to Disney. WCDC's signal reliably covers the western half of Massachusetts, Southern Vermont, Northern Connecticut, and Southwestern New Hampshire. Lake has covered news events throughout New York State, North and South Carolina, Texas and Mexico, Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. The case was reportedly settled out of court. Jeff Lasky Laura Acevedo Nia Watson Ryan Hill Ciara Encinas Madison Weil Aaron Dickens Moses Small Perla Shaheen Natalie Chuck Austin Grabish TEAM 10 INVESTIGATORS Adam Racusin Melissa Mecija. Though he never had any broadcast experience, Murphy's leadership and his conservative financial restraint help bring WROW-TV to profitability three years later. As the critical drought in western Massachusetts drags on, many municipalities are under water restrictions and now, were finding some privately-owned wells are running dry. , the calls were changed again to the air when a storm damaged its transmitter to Voorheesville closer. Fcc eventually allowed a waiver in 1963 which let WTEN move its transmitter to Voorheesville, to. 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