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Newscenter 5 Weatherman Jack Slater Dies
Written by Lou Gulino   
Monday, 02 August 2010 01:42

A member of the WTVH-TV Newscenter 5 team that once dominated local television  news died recently. John "Jack" Slater passed away July 25th at his home in central Florida.  Slater performed a variety of jobs at WTVH over the years, but he will be most remembered for his time as the weatherman at Newscenter 5.

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Wall of Distinction Nominees Sought

The Syracuse Press Club is seeking nominations of individuals to the Wall of Distinction.  Enshrinement on the Wall is the SPC's highest honor.  it is meant for individuals who have worked in the area's media for at least ten years, and those who are had and shoulders above the rest and have had a profound impact on the media or their organization.

If you know someone who meets these high standards, please let us know by sending an email with some information about the individual to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Our committee reviewing qualifications is meeting soon.  The Wall of Distinction dinner is scheduled for October 21st at Drumlins Country Club in Syracuse.  Our featured speaker will be CBS Weekend Evening News anchor Jeff Glor. Jeff worked for several years at WSTM-TV.

The Wall of Distinction is located in the  theater lobby of the John H. Mulroy Civic Center in downtown Syracuse.

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Veteran TV-9 Photog Button Passes Away
Wednesday, 07 July 2010 22:49
Sad news to report, William J. Button, better known to colleagues, competitors and news-makers across Central New York as Billy, passed away Sunday. He was 77.  Billy was retired after a long career as a photographer at WSYR-TV, formally WIXT and WNYS in Syracuse.  Button is survived by his wife, Marilyn; three sons, Tim and Tom of E. Syracuse and William J. Jr., of MA; two grandchildren, William IV (Johnny) and Erika; and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, 9am at New Comer funeral home at 705 N. Main St, N. Syracuse.  Burial will be at the Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery. There will be no calling hours.
 
WRVO's Belcher Heading to NYC
Monday, 05 July 2010 22:37

WRVO's Jasmyn Belcher has departed the Oswego NPR station for New York City.  Belcher joined WRVO while still a stuent at SUNY Oswego. She began working there full time in 2007.   She was a winner of the Press Club's Newcomer award in 2008, and during the past few years as dominated the radio category at the Syracuse Press Club Awards.

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WCNY Honored by NYSBA

WCNY-TV, the Public Broadcasting Station in Syracuse was recently honored by the New York State Broadcasters  Association with two of its Awards for Excellence.  WCNY's Central Issues with George Kilpatrick and Chris Xaver was honored as Best Public Affairs Program, Pete Spartano is the Executive Producer.  WCNY was also honored for Best Documentary for its program Immigrants in the Lead:  the Story of New York.  Susan Arbetter served as writer.producer and Pete Spartano as Executive Producer. Here is a link to the NYSBA story.

 

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"If none of us ever read a book that was “dangerous,” had a friend who was “different” or joined an organization that advocated “change,” we would all be just the kind of people Joe McCarthy wants. Whose fault is that? Not really [McCarthy’s]. He didn’t create this situation of fear. He merely exploited it, and rather successfully."
--Edward R. Murrow

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A three-time Writer of the Year for the New York State Press Association, Walt Shepperd served for 35 years starting in 1971 as columnist, feature writer and senior editor of the Syracuse New Times.
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