STAFF. He shipped it to Brookline, I picked up the accordion and started to fool around with it, and Ive used it all these years. Over its history, it has been home to some of the biggest names in area broadcasting. Local rock n roll fans might recall Ginsburgs Friday Night Record Hops at the Surf Ballroom at Nantasket Beach, where he introduced Frankie Avalon, Gene Pitney, and the Rockin Ramrods. James Bennett II is a Digital Writer/Announcer for CRB (and a reporter in the newsroom at GBH). [8] On November 11, 1928, it was reassigned to 1500kHz as a low-powered "local" station,[9] as part of a major reallocation implemented by the Federal Radio Commission's General Order 40. [15] The license for this original WNBF-FM was cancelled on August 11, 1952. The first thing I think about is my son and why it is so important to instill in him that Black History has rich deep roots that he should not only be proud of but he should be knowledgeable of for the next generation of family. Most hours begin with world and national news from ABC News Radio. He has continued to sing in choirs throughout his life, and obtained a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting at the University of Alberta, Canada. That's something to be protected, Neel says. I'm a graduate of Elmira College and I worked in broadcasting in the Elmira market before heading east to our community. Its an important time to remember what it means to be Black and the impact my culture has had in America. Meteorologist Michael Buell. Triangle also owned TV Guide magazine. At Northeastern, he hosted a weekly radio show called The Pwer Hur, exploring music ranging from classical to heavy metal. I loved Jack Benny and Fred Allen as comedians. I knew once I joined Townsquare Media that it would be my duty to make sure that I was able to put central Texas black businesses on a pedestal where they would be recognized and heard, that way more businesses and recognition could come to my cities." [3]. This local personality would last for nearly four decades on the air, even having a radio and TV show at the same time. She lived in Brookline, Cambridge, Jamaica Plain, and Cambridge (again) before settling in Somerville. One time Jimmy Snuka threw me out of the ring and I didnt know that was going to happen. 15 Comments. She has been sharing classical music with WCRB audiences since 2018, and if you are a gardener or a Boston historian, she probably follows you on Twitter. Rush Limbaugh 2. Usually I was part of the act. This button displays the currently selected search type. After a cold and icy winter, New Yorkers are looking forward to warmer days and sunshine but if Farmers' Almanac is right, those days are quite far away. At 11am we The Big Show, America's premiere farm radio show with Bob Quinn and Andy Petersen. Today's radio listeners don't hover over the family radio in the living room for the evening broadcast, they stream it on their phone or turn to 1290 AM in their car. 1040 WHO is Des Moines news, traffic, and severe weather station. I did not give this app permission to use location services. My husband, Randy and I are the proud owners of two Greyhounds that keep us quite busy. Today, a small team of professionals work long hours in and outside the station toentrench themselves in the community, report local news as it happens and remain that voice. Governor Hochul: Good morning, Bob, quite a morning our friends in Broome County woke up to. Clyde Lewis 7. WNBF News reporter Bob Joseph provides an update on the work that's been done to set up the new Covid-19 mass vaccination site in Johnson City. New York Is Getting Rid of Daylight Saving in 2023, Right? As we approach daylight saving time, there's been talk about how this is the last year that New Yorkers will have to change their clocks, but is it really? Colin Brumleygrew up in Duxbury, MA, a suburb of Boston. In 1939, Titchener later chair of the Binghamton Housing Authority, according to Broome County historian Gerald Smith became the host of "Woman's Side of the News," a show that aired on the radio four days a week. https://lnkd.in/egUdar4w, SPOTTED: WWE's Ricochet hanging with 103 GBF's Kat Mykals in our Evansville studios. The first residents to occupy a massive new apartment complex in Johnson City could be moving into the building within a few days. There are three places in New You where you can get paid to pack up and relocate to. Over its long history, WNBF has been home to some of the biggest names in area broadcasting. A full-time performer, she has a particular fondness for Boston organizations like the Lorelei Ensemble, Cantata Singers, and the Handel and Haydn Society. "People are what really make it go," he said. Simons: Yes, I played piano and accordion, and I would have anything from three to nine pieces. Copyright 2023 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. The afternoon lineup is Clay Travis and Buck Sexton 1pm to 4pm and Simon Conway for 4pm-7pm. iPhone. ", Bob Joseph's radio program evolves with technology. Ginsburg also worked with WRKO, and in 1970 he became the general manager of WBCN. For drama shows there was Lux Radio Theater, The Shadow, Inner Sanctum. So I started collecting them on reel-to-reel tape as a hobby. Alan currently sings with the Cantata Singers in Boston. Q: And that led to the Mel Simons Orchestra? 2023 www.pressconnects.com. She is a pianist and channels Chopin daily. I still have a scar from that, but most of it was planned. [17] In 1942, WNBF moved to 1290 kHz, with a power increase from 250 to 5,000 watts. When that first group of people put WNBF on the air 90 years ago, they were a voice for the community. The transmitter is off Ingraham Hill Road in Binghamton, among the towers for other broadcast stations in the Binghamton area. It airs a talk radio format and is owned by Townsquare Media. On March 29, 1941, most of the stations on 1500 kHz, including WNBF, moved to 1490 kHz, with the implementation of the North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement. Here in Boston, Weekend News Anchor on WBZ Radio and Weekend News Writer/News Producer for WCVB-TV 5; Afternoon News Anchor for Channel 27 (Worcester); and News Director/Morning Anchor on Fall River's WALE Radio. A police pursuit of a stolen truck started in Binghamton and ended in the Town of Dickinson after Broome County Sheriff's Office deputies joined the pursuit. Hes been doing comedy routines since he was 15, and started the Mel Simons Orchestra when he was 16. A Broome County man who was sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison for molesting two young children he was babysitting will soon be eligible for parole. The views expressed here are the author's own. One person who had lots of those moments was Ralph Carroll. In 2000, the Atlanta Business Chronicle named Belinda the second most poplar female radio personality behind B98.5FM's . William Peacock is a composer, singer, and the production assistant for CRB. Ohio Derailment Prompts Binghamton Railroad Bridge Inspections. During an interview on Bob Joseph's Binghamton Now program in 2015, Bill Parker, who hosted a daily variety show on WNBF until his retirement in 1999, recalled when the program dippedinto the television market by debutingBinghamton's first television station, Channel 12, in 1949. Then I met him, and he became one of my closest friends. New York Could Raise the Age To Operate an ATV. Is A Music Festival Coming To The Original Woodstock Site? He began his radio career as a Production Assistant at Wisconsin Public Radio and holds degrees in Trumpet Performance from the New England Conservatory of Music and The College of Wooster. We're joined now by Governor Kathy Hochul, who's in Albany. Some areas of the city aregreatand others, well not so much for whatever various reasons. ", Follow WBZ NewsRadio: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | iHeartmedia App, (Photo Credit: Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall Of Fame). Twice a week we would have lecture programs. The study li Could That $2 Dollar Bill Be Worth Much More? BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) On Friday night, legendary Boston broadcaster Arnie "Woo Woo" Ginsburg passed away at the age of 93.Ginsburg graduated Brookline High School in 1944, and started his professional radio career in 1956 as a disc-jockey at WBOS 1600AM, where he developed a Top-40 show and became heavily influential in Boston's pop and rock scene. Hal is involved in a variety . Originally on 44.9MHz[13] as W49BN,[14] it later became WNBF-FM on 100.5 MHz. This page was last edited on 18 February 2023, at 01:53. In 1949 a 384-foot (117m) transmission tower was constructed for use by both the AM and FM radio stations, plus a newly authorized television station, WNBF-TV channel 12 (now WBNG-TV). Simons: I grew up listening to old time radio. By 1972, he started as the general manager with WWEL, before joining WBZ for a Saturday night oldies show in 1973. History [ edit] . New York State DEC Adds Two Birding Trails in Southern Tier. I got a job as the social director and then the emcee at Brickmans in the Catskills. Receive alerts about breaking news, contests, and more before anyone else. Share. The new After School Satan Club being organized for students at a Maine-Endwell school is expected to hold its first meeting in three weeks. I did that for about 3-4 months and then went back to the ISS Sales Rep. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "These types of things make us very useful in 'now' time versus 'later on' time. A CVS Pharmacy in New York has had enough of shoplifters, and it's turning to our four-legged canine friends for solutions to its problem. Mel Simons newest book is titled Voices from the Philco (Bear Manor Media). She has been both a part-time Music Host and News Anchor on New York's WQXR. Binghamton Home with Exclusive Indoor Pool Hits the Market. "Colonial" Rape Case Defendants Move for Dismissal of Charges. It's Binghamton Now with Bob Joseph. Dad of 10, Musician, big fan of classic Saturday morning cartoons, Brand Manager, Morning Show Host, Sports Director at Townsquare Media, The best way to predict your future is to create it. A nursing home in Upstate New York will pay $7,168,000 for the submission of false claims to the Medicaid program for worthless services provided to residents. Email her at ksullivan@pressconnects.com, and follow her on Twitter @ByKatieSullivan. A wire connection in the air fryers can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. Ted was certainly one of the most popular ones in town. A bill's worth depends on several factors including the condition and whether was in circulation or not. The views expressed in this post are the author's own. These days, listeners consume WNBF content on a variety of platforms: beyond the traditional home and automobileradios,there's a streaming app,the station's website andits Facebook,Twitterand YouTube pages. The Binghamton Fire Department's newly-constructed main station has gone into operation with no formal announcement. Attorneys for three men indicted after Binghamton police investigated sexual assault allegations are calling for the charges against their clients to be dropped. Q: And that mushroomed into other types of shows? He was the exact opposite out of the ring that he was in the ring. This was a time when radio still shined and DJs were real personalities. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music History and Analysis and a Minor in Saxophone Performance from Northeastern University. Not now. It's Illegal To Do These 5 Things In Your Car In NYS. Visit the post for more. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. News Radio 1290. A rush transcript of the interview is available below: Bob Joseph: On news radio WNBF 1290 AM and 92.1 FM, also on the WNBF app, streaming live, WNBF.com. About WNBF.com: She began her radio career at WICN in Worcester where she became Classical Director and Host. After he retired he started a TV show called Bedlam from Boston and he asked me to be his ring announcer. Sadly Ted passed away last week in his hometown of Danville, Illinois at the age of 76. Breaking news when it happens. An Owego man is accused of following an elderly Bradford County woman home from a day at the casino and robbing her. Bill Parker, John Leslie, Roger Neel, Bernard Fionte and Bob Joseph. Local radios. She has written, produced and hosted numerous programs for WCRB including "ArtsAlive!" She joined the WGBH Radio team in 2000 as Classical Host and Producer. I graduated from JC High school and Sullivan County Community. Away from the microphone, Edyn-Mae can be found curled up with her dog, worrying over her latest knitting project or reading any book she can get her hands on. Outside of work, he enjoys his role as guitarist and songwriter for his heavy metal bands, cooking, writing, and the New England Patriots. These are the 12 largest enclosed shopping centers in Upstate New York. He has also hosted live broadcasts and video streams from GBH's Fraser Performance Studio, live broadcasts of the Handel and Haydn Society from Symphony Hall and Jordan Hall, as well as live broadcasts from Rockport Music's Shalin Liu Performance Center and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum's Calderwood Hall. [18], In 1955, Triangle Publications purchased WNBF-AM-TV and the construction permit for a new WNBF-FM (now WHWK) on 98.1 MHz, which began broadcasting in 1956. It has also sat inside the Security Mutual building at the intersection of Exchange and Court streets and its current location, the TownSquare Media building on Court Street. Broome County Stolen Vehicle Car Chase Ends in Town of Dickinson. WNBF's past and consequently Binghamton's still plays a role in today's content. Simons: My dad was born in Russia. 1. Binghamton city attorneys showed up with police officers and garbage trucks to clean up a home that had become a neighborhood nuisance. Victor Still, Townsquare Interactive, "For me, Black History means leaving behind a legacy and inspiration for all people of color. Want to post on Patch? Skip to main contentSkip to site footer Trending: BU Basketball Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}420329N 755715W / 42.05806N 75.95417W / 42.05806; -75.95417. WNBF's crew are familiar faces at events like the American Heart Association Heart Walk and CHOW Hunger Walk, along with most local sporting events. [1] By day, WNBF is powered at 9,300 watts using a non-directional antenna. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is adding seven new New York State Birding Trails, and two of them are here in the Southern Tier. But they continued to call and I needed something different, so I bought some video equipment and started doing video shows. https://lnkd.in/eG-wxWEN. I had the band till the mid-90s. Bill Parker, John Leslie, Roger Neel, Bernard Fionte and Bob Joseph. Simons: Ive been on WBZ radio for 31 years. 94 Wip Staff on Audacy: Listen to Free Radio Online | Music, Sports, News, Podcasts A special summer event is in the planning stages. An iHeartRadio station. Media giant TownSquare, based in Greenwich, Connecticut, operates 318 radio stations in 67 U.S. markets. Professionally, Alan has served as Classical Music Producer at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in Ottawa and Edmonton. WNBF is a NewsTalk radio station in Binghamton, New York. Public Figure. 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