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Arbitron released its 2013 Public Radio report today and classical is looking good.  Here’s a link to the Executive Summary.  I haven’t had a chance to read the fine print yet, but it all seems encouraging to me. Anybody want to report on this for us??

John Montanari bids farewell to classical radio after 35 years, and his station is looking to find someone to fill his shoes.  Best of luck in your retirement later this year, John. Classical Music Host New England Public Radio (WFCR and WNNZ) seeks an experienced classical music broadcaster to program and host WFCR’s long-running and successful daytime classical programming, and to be the “classical voice” on-air, in on-line media and in the community.  The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive knowledge and well-honed sense of judgment of classical music and radio programming, … Continue Reading

I moved this up from the comments.  From Brian Marchan: If I understand correctly, CLASSIC FM, Public Broadcasting from Syracuse, NY,  WCNY-FM does not have any new signals or stations but they are just commenting on being happy to be getting new members from Canada from their station in Watertown, NY? In other news WQXR New York Cities Classical station is buying WDFH 90.3 OSSINING, NY. They filed the fcc transfer application yesterday 5/1/2013. Currently WDFH is 476 ft. 53w DA A but the sales contract says they want to apply to … Continue Reading

From Bill Baker at WCNY: CLASSIC FM, Public Broadcasting from Syracuse, NY,  WCNY-FM, has been filling the needs of classical devotees in the Kingston, Gananoque, Inverary, Brockville region and beyond for some time, now.  The tower near Watertown reaches across the St. Lawrence quite nicely, attracting listeners with whole works and a variety of eras, composers, ensembles, and announcements regarding musical events in the region.  It’s a great pleasure to serve the needs of such appreciative listeners (and now many station members!) in Southern Ontario.