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 . On April 27, 1971, Capital Cities sold WTEN to Poole Broadcasting. Lake was the primary co-anchor at NBC 10 from March 2003 until December 7, 2012. 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. In an effort to cut costs, the company eliminated ten positions from WTEN on January 31, 2008 fueling speculations that the company might sell the station in order to pay down its financial debt. This can also be seen on Time Warner digital channel 1810. [11] When it returned to the air in 1957, the call letters were changed to the current WCDC and the station became second relay of WCDA in Albany. It remained on its pre-transition channel 26. Streeter will be honored by the Womens Press Club of New York State as Media Person of the Year at its annual awards and scholarship dinner on Oct. 24. 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. Timothy W. Lake (born December 27, 1959) is a television news anchor [1] and historical narrative nonfiction author, currently at WTEN in Albany, New York. 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. Syndicated programming on WTEN includes The Doctors, Judge Judy, Wheel of Fortune, and Jeopardy!. A new study found just 14 percent of cancers are detected through recommended screenings, which highlights just how underutilized these tests are. 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.". Sinclair Broadcast Group - Albany, New York Area Morning News Anchor since 2011 WRGB CBS 6 - Albany, New York Area Anchor since Dec 1991 Full Profile Erin Connolly Albany, NY Professions & Specialties News Anchor Reporter Commercial Announcer Presenter Correspondent Managers Experience & Education Position: For one, the news is no longer delivered solely by dull, uninteresting talking heads. Related: it was announced earlier this week that Paul Caiano is moving to evenings and nights over at WNYT. The more tough lessons early on, the fewer errors you make later. Instead, Time Warner digital systems in Berkshire County offers those services in the same channel slots. In January 2009, after failing to meet the minimum standards for being listed on NASDAQ, Young Broadcasting was dropped from the exchange. Stephanie Rivas is a journalist. Currently Vice President, Frank N. Magid Associates, residing on Cape Cod. You can read Pollaks departure note here. The WCDB call sign would return to the air in 1978 for the student-run radio station at University at Albany. Dept. Holidays. Do you think that looks matter when it comes to finding success in the field of journalism? WTAE-TV is the ABC affiliated television station for Western Pennsylvania that is licensed to Pittsburgh, broadcasting on UHF channel 51 and identifying via PSIP as channel 4 (its historic analog allocation). Mary Wilson comes to Western Mass News after anchoring and reporting in Albany, NY for 6 years. In the revolving door that is television news, were seeing four departures over at WTEN (News 10 ABC) this past week. Syndicated programming on WTEN includes: Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, Inside Edition, and The Doctors. 413 talking about this. She now hosts the 4, 4:30, 5:30 and 11 p.m. newscasts. 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. Streeter recalled driving to Altamont to meet Sanford and said she fell in love with the village, which felt like a Norman Rockwell painting.. [7] WTEN switched-off analog transmissions on June 12, 2009, as part of the DTV transition in the United States. In 1963, the studios of WTEN and WROW-AM were moved to new facilities on the north side of Albany on Northern Boulevard. Well-known psychic medium Matt Fraser is expected to draw a big crowd in Springfield later this month and hes out with a new book. (Whereabouts Unknown). Due to it sitting on Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation land and WTEN's lease having expired two years prior, WAMC could have been taken off the air without their purchasing of the facility. After working at the Missouri School for the Blind, Streeter returned to the University of Missouri at age 25, earning a masters degree in journalism. [7] One month later, on February 13, they declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Another local television reporter is leaving the business. [14] Soon afterward, WXXA closed its studios on Corporate Circle in Albany and moved its operations to WTEN. [21][22] Most cable systems on the Vermont and Massachusetts sides of the market picked up WCDC's signal. Didnt remember him saying barnyard expression hahahahahahahah!!! Cross, the former NFL defensive back who became the first Black man to work full-time as a sports analyst on national television, is the latest football player diagnosed with the brain disease CTE . [2], The calls were changed again to the current WTEN in 1957 when the station moved to VHF channel 10. The Trustoria Directory provides everyone with all the information needed to get the right service provider for any need. Cannot believe Channel 10 is number one. [2] It was originally the Capital District's ABC affiliate. The WMGT call sign has been used on the NBC affiliate in Macon, Georgia since 1983. WTEN began broadcasting on October 14, 1953 as ABC affiliate WROW-TV. Im just looking forward to where life takes me, she said. WCDC: 10 will no longer be on My TV lineup.Your management should be the ones to be let go. I think that video has such an impact, she said, of her decision to work in television news. They call it the \"boob tube\" for a reason! The CDC has reported 969 flu cases in the country and are urging people six months and older to get the flu shot. I left WRGB to follow Nick to WTEN.now this!! And, finally, Rachel Yonkunas is leaving. WABY did sports reports. Roger Wyland, left, with WNYT (NBC-13) colleague Chris Onorato in 2012. WCDC shut down its analog signal on channel 19 on June 12, 2009, following WTEN's lead. Local officials report that domestic violence is widespread and on the rise in western Massachusetts. In February 1956, it was forced off the air when a storm damaged its transmitter tower. WROW-TV was owned by Hudson Valley Broadcasting Company along with WROW-AM 590. The response to a house fire we told you about in Hatfield on Tuesday revealed just how short staffed the towns fire department is. Dan Burke (Station manager) 1960-66 became President and CEO of CapCities/ABC before retiring in 1995 when Company was sold to Disney. In 1978, Poole sold WTEN, WJRT-TV in Flint, Michigan, and WPRI-TV in Providence, Rhode Island to Knight-Ridder. Wednesday was Connecticut Day at The Big E. Tuesday was Rhode Island Day at The Big E. Day one of The Big E was Military Appreciation Day and all active-duty military and veterans got in for free. You can read that here.. In 1966, the old studio in North Greenbush was burned down by a fire caused by arson, but the station's owner donated its old transmitter to WRPI radio. This was a separate station affiliated with the DuMont network. Many local school districts are facing staffing challenges and will open their doors to students with several positions left unfilled. In the spring of 1956, satellite station WCDB on UHF channel 29 in Hagaman was launched to reach areas in the northern portion of the market where the main WCDA signal couldn't reach. 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. DuMont (secondary, 1954-1956) Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Before the sale could be completed, Knight-Ridder signed an affiliation deal with ABC. The Upside. Alfreida Graves (Reporter) she was station's first African-American reporter in the early 1970s. It was two years after moving to Albany that Streeter met her husband, Chris Sanford, who worked as the Enterprise editor at the time. However, it did not upgrade to high definition until WTEN-DT signed-on. Try our quiz and enter to win $500!Click below to check the trivia question https://bit.ly/3rEeMxk A lot has changed in the world of television over the last few decades. Though he never had any broadcast experience, Murphy's leadership and his conservative financial restraint help bring WROW-TV to profitability three years later. Local fire departments are seeing an unprecedented rise in calls while staffing remains flat. Scientists and experts point to evidence that death is not the end and that our soul lives on connecting with loved ones who have passed on. Grammy-nominated singer and actor Chris Isaak will be performing at MGM Springfield on November 26 as part of his Christmas tour. Since 2001, rival WNYT has been the only Capital District-based television station to operate a bureau in Western Massachusetts (located in Pittsfield). You'll see all the posts for that time period. Lake began working for daily and weekly newspapers while attending State University of New York at Fredonia. WTEN is the ABC-affiliated television station for the Capital District of New York State and Western New England that is licensed to Albany. [12] This show features news of the day and weather in addition to features associated with daily issues facing women, children, and families in the Capital Region. 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