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June 7, 2021
WFUV/New York Names Rich McLaughlin As New PD Replacing The Late Rita Houston
FORHAM UNIVERSITY alum RICH MCLAUGLIN has been named PD at Triple A WFUV/NEW YORK. He replaces RITA HOUSTON who passed away this past DECEMBER. MCLAUGHLIN is a graduate of FORDHAM UNIVERSITY (B.A. 2001, MBA 2010), and was trained early on in his career … more »
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May 18, 2021
George Strait Joining Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo's 90th Anniversary Celebration
MCA NASHVILLE’s GEORGE STRAIT will join the HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO’s 90th anniversary celebration next year, marking his 31st RODEOHOUSTON appearance. The show is scheduled for the final night of the 21-day rodeo, SUNDAY, MARCH … more »
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May 7, 2021
New Rita Houston Spirit Award Presented To Jennifer Daunt At Non-Comm
The late Non-Comm WFUV (90.7-FM)/NEW YORK PD RITA HOUSTON is being honored with a new award and a special honorarium in her name. The inaugural RITA HOUSTON SPIRIT OF NON-COMM AWARD was presented to JENNIFER DAUNT of DAUNTLESS PROMOTIONS during the … more »
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April 26, 2021
Virtual NON-COMMvention Agenda Revealed
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Triple A WXPN/PHILADELPHIA is again presenting the annual NON-COMMVENTION – this year it will be a virtual event after it had to be canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will take place MAY 5th-7th. It will … more »
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March 11, 2021
NAB Reveals Crystal Award Nominees, WHUR/Washington To Receive Crystal Heritage Award
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS has released the list of finalists for the 2021 CRYSTAL RADIO AWARDS. The 34th annual awards honoring radio stations' community service will be presented in a special to stream at NAB AMPLIFY on TUESDAY, APRIL … more »
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February 5, 2021
WFUV/New York Begins Search For New PD
With the passing of FORDHAM UNIVERSITY Triple A WFUV/NEW YORK’s longtime PD RITA HOUSTON, the station is now actively searching for her replacement. According to GM CHUCK SINGLETON, "The PD will build on WFUV’s established strengths, to … more »
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December 15, 2020
WFUV (90.7 FM)/New York PD Rita Houston Succumbs To Six-Year Battle With Cancer
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY Triple A WFUV (90.7-FM)/NEW YORK reported THIS MORNING (11/15) that longtime Program Director and iconic DJ RITA HOUSTON lost her six-year battle with cancer. In a statement from WFUV General Manager CHUCK SINGLETON, he … more »
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December 1, 2020
WFUV/New York PD Rita Houston Steps Away From Daily Responsibilities
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY Triple A WFUV/NEW YORK PD RITA HOUSTON has been battling a return of cancer and she has decided to relinquish her duties at the station to tend to her health and spend time with her family First off, DELPHINE BLUE will take over the … more »
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November 4, 2020
WFUV/New York Presents 'The Joni Project'
Ahead of JONI MITCHELL’s 77th birthday on SATURDAY (11/7), FORHAM UNIVERSITY Triple A WFUV/NEW YORK plans to honor her legacy. On FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6th, at noon, the station will premiere its original program, "THE JONI PROJECT," a … more »
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September 11, 2020
‘Thriving Roots Conference’ Expands Panels And Event Sessions
As THE AMERICANA MUSIC ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION (AMAF) prepares for its THRIVING ROOTS: A VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MUSIC CONFERENCE -- kicking off WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th and running through FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th -- new names have been added to the lineup, … more »