New York NewStreamBroadcast Industry News from the NYSBA Lowest Unit Rate Period Starts May 14 for Most Primaries May 10, 2022 More FCC Applications Moved to New Database May 10, 2022 FCC Restarts Pirate Radio Enforcement May 10, 2022 Programming Opportunity - Memorial Day Salute To New York’s Citizen Soldiers May 3, 2022 Congressional and NY State Senate Primary Dates Changed May 3, 2022 Computer Models May Be Used in Applications for FM Directional Antennas May 3, 2022 No National EAS Test in 2022 May 3, 2022 QUU Webinar Archived April 26, 2022 Digital Political Advertising Webinar Archived April 26, 2022 FCC Enforcement Bureau to Resume On-site Inspections April 19, 2022 Radio License Renewals - Keep Your Public File Up to Date April 19, 2022 Free Webinar April 19th at 11 AM - Add Visuals to Radio Advertisements with QUU April 12, 2022 “Write-in” Candidates Must Make Substantial Showing to be Eligible for FCC Protections April 12, 2022 Except for AM Daytime Stations, Licensees Cannot Feed Translators When the Primary Stations is not Broadcasting April 12, 2022 New NYPD Media Patrol Guide Issued April 5, 2022 Rising Above Sales and Management Summit Now Online April 5, 2022 U.S. House Passes Cannabis Decriminalization - But It’s Not Legal Yet April 5, 2022 NAB Issues Radio Spots Opposing Radio Performance Fees April 5, 2022 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards Entries Increase March 29, 2022 Cyber Security Threat is Real – Protect Your Station March 29, 2022 FCC Enforcement Bureau Issues Annual Random EEO Audits March 29, 2022 Radio Stations Receive Proposed Fine of $32,000 for Failing to Upload EEO Reports March 29, 2022 FCC Issues Citations for Failure to Light Tower March 29, 2022 NYSBA Offers SBE Certification Courses as New Member Benefit for 2022 March 22, 2022 Will Permanent Daylight Savings Affect Broadcasters? March 22, 2022 Enhanced Sponsorship ID for Content Paid For by Foreign Governments Becomes Effective March 15, 2022 New FCC Rule on Write-In Candidates Goes into Effect March 15, 2022 FCC Confirms Penalties for Not Conducting Good Faith Retransmission Consent Negotiations March 15, 2022 NYSBA March Meetings with NY Congressional Delegation March 8, 2022 FCC is Looking at Your Contests March 8, 2022 Gigi Sohn Nomination to Senate Floor March 8, 2022 Adam Armbruster’s – Auto Industry Sales Tips March 8, 2022 NYSBA Offers Scholarships to April NAB Show February 18, 2022 NY Cannabis Control Board Issues Advertising Regulations for Medical Cannabis February 18, 2022 NY HERO Act Infectious Disease Rules Extended to March 17th February 18, 2022 Adam Armbruster Auto Marketing Tips February 18, 2022 Hall of Fame Nominations for 2022 Now Being Accepted February 15, 2022 Vacant TV Allotments to be Auctioned – Includes Ch. 15 in Syracuse February 15, 2022 RMLC and GMR Settlement to Become Effective February 8, 2022 House Judiciary Committee Pushes Performance Tax Bill February 8, 2022 Excellence in Broadcasting Award Submissions Due March 21st!! February 1, 2022 NY State Mask/Vaccination Mandate - Rules Clarified for Newscasters and On-air Guests December 14, 2021 Free LBS Webinar - “The Girlfriend's Guide to Closing the Deal” 12/14/21 - Noon December 7, 2021 Member Benefits, On-line Training & Webinars December 7, 2021 Hall of Fame Induction at the Rainbow Room November 2, 2021 NYSBA Launches November College Outreach Program - “Looking for a Career in Media?” October 19, 2021 Biennial Ownership Report Window Opens Will Remain Open Until December 1st October 5, 2021 FCC Opens Proceeding to Require Infrastructure Filings During Emergencies October 5, 2021 Adam Armbruster - Auto Dealers Need to Move “Up the Funnel” October 5, 2021 NYSBA Hall of Fame Luncheon at Rainbow Room October 28th - Tickets Available September 28, 2021 Monetizing Podcasts Webinar Archived September 21, 2021 FCC Regulatory Fees Due September 24, 2021 September 14, 2021 Biennial Ownership Reports Due - FCC Webinar on October 5, 2021 - 2PM September 14, 2021 Gov. Hochul Declares Airborne Infectious Alert - Triggers HERO Act Workplace Safety Plans September 7, 2021 Submit Your “Serving New York” Award Entries Today September 7, 2021 BIA to Present NYC Market Outlook to NYSBA Members on September 24th September 7, 2021 FCC’s Final National Test ETRS Form 3 Filing Due September 27th September 7, 2021 Keep Your On-line Public File Up to Date August 24, 2021 NYSBA Supports the Journalism Sustainability Act (S. 2434) Creating Tax Incentive to Provide Local News August 17, 2021 NYSBA Supports Legislation Reinstating the Minority Ownership Tax Certificate Policy August 17, 2021 FCC Repacking Reimbursement Invoice Deadline October 8th for Stations Repacked in Phase 1-5 August 17, 2021 FCC Proposes to Clarify Political Rules at its August Meeting July 27, 2021 Poynter Institute to Provide Journalism Webinars July 20, 2021 NYSBA to Subsidize ABIP Inspections Costs for Member Stations July 20, 2021 NY State Hero Act - Businesses Must Develop Airborne Infectious Disease Plan by August 5th July 14, 2021 NYSBA Internship Program Expanded July 14, 2021 Archived Webinars July 13, 2021 FCC - TV Broadcasters Reminded that Emergency Alerts Must Be Available to People with Disabilities July 6, 2021 FCC Publishes List of Incumbent C-Band Earth Stations July 6, 2021 Preparing for the August 11th National Test – A Guide to Completing the FCC’s ETRS From 1 Due TODAY (July 6th) June 22, 2021 FCC Adopts New EAS Rules June 22, 2021 NYSBA Files Opposing FCC Fee Hikes June 22, 2021 NYSBA Remembers Board Member Chuck Carver June 8, 2021 FCC Implements SCOTUS Decision and Eliminates Several Cross Ownership and JSA TV Rules June 8, 2021 Thank You - ARNG Salute to Citizen Soldiers a Great Success June 8, 2021 FCC to Update Emergency Alert Service June 1, 2021 FCC TV Distributed Transmission System (DTS) Rules Go Into Effect June 1, 2021 FCC Proposes Regulatory Fees May 25, 2021 U.S. Fish & Wild Life Migratory Bird Program – Save Migratory Birds and Electric Costs May 25, 2021 Governor Cuomo Opens New York - Adopts CDC Guidelines for Vaccinated Individuals May 18, 2021 Rep. Lee Zeldin, Rep. Claudia Tenney and Rep. Elise Stefanik Sign on to Local Radio Freedom Act. May 18, 2021 NY HEROS Act Requires All Employers to Adopt New Procedures for Airborne Diseases May 18, 2021 Hall of Fame Class of 2021 is Selected May 11, 2021 New BIA Analysis - Broadcaster’s Content Provides 1.8 Billion in Value to Big Tech May 11, 2021 FCC Issues Numerous Consent Decrees for Public File Violations at Renewal May 4, 2021 New York Loses One Congressional Seat April 27, 2021 NAB CEO Gordon Smith – Broadcasters Are the Best Medium to Carry the Vaccine Message April 20, 2021 FCC’s Media Bureau Inquires about Loud Commercials April 20, 2021 On-line Gaming Approved in NY – Multiple Competitors to Offer Services – Optimists Hope for Fall Football Season April 13, 2021 FCC Plans to Adopt New Foreign Government Sponsorship ID Rules at April Meeting April 13, 2021 FCC TV Reallocation – Remaining Invoices for Reimbursement Due on October 8th April 13, 2021 Adam Armbruster – Local Auto Dealers Need Broadcasting to Move Up the Sales Funnel April 13, 2021 Quarterly Issues Programs List Due in On-Line Public File by April 10th April 5, 2021 SCOTUS Supports Broadcasters - Overturns Appeals Court’s Decision Preventing Broadcast Ownership Deregulation April 5, 2021 Poynter Institute - How to Report on Vaccine Reticence April 5, 2021 FCC Continues to Examine Public Files - Consent Decree for College Station April 5, 2021 NY To Legalize Adult Use Marijuana – Federal Law Still Restricts Broadcast Advertisements March 30, 2021 FCC Issues Advisory on Placing Time Brokerage Agreements in Your Public File March 16, 2021 FCC’s Enforcement Bureau Issues Advisory on Sponsorship ID Requirement March 16, 2021 GMR Rates to Increase 20% beginning April 1 March 9, 2021 Analog LPTV & TV Translator Service to End July 13th – May file for a waiver by March 15th March 9, 2021 New Digital Excise Tax Bill S.4959 Introduced in New York State February 23, 2021 FCC to Auction Radio Stations in July – Six New York FM Stations Up for Auction February 12, 2021 New York State Legislative Issues Update February 12, 2021 Adam Armbruster - Automobile Dealer Talk February 2, 2021 Small Business Administration Publishes Schedule for PPP Webinars in February February 2, 2021 FCC – Unreported C-Band Licenses to be Terminated January 25, 2021 “PPP” Loans - Rules Set by the SBA January 19, 2021 DOJ – Supports Keeping the BMI & ASCAP Consent Decrees January 19, 2021 Governor Cuomo State of the State Address - Recreational Cannabis and On-line Sports Wagering on the Horizon January 12, 2021 COVID Legislative Package Has Lots for Broadcasters and Small Business January 5, 2021 FAA - Drones Allowed to Fly at Night over People under Certain Conditions January 4, 2021 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards & Luncheons Set for 2021 December 22, 2020 House Passes COVID Package – Expands PPP Eligibility for Broadcasters October 6, 2020 NYSBA Offers Scholarships to NAB’s On-line Sales and Management Television Exchange (SMTE) – Contact us by October 5th September 29, 2020 FCC Fee Payment Portal Open - Fees Due on September 25, 2020 September 22, 2020 Lowest Unit Rate Period for the General Election Began September 4th September 1, 2020 SBA Clarifies PPP Loan Forgiveness Rules September 1, 2020 FCC Extends Date for C- Band Lump Sum Reimbursement Election to September 14th August 25, 2020 FCC Political File Webinar Archived - Make Sure to Update Your Political File August 25, 2020 Radio Music Licensing Committee and SESAC Reach Agreement August 25, 2020 NYSBA to Host Zoom Webinar on Political File on Wednesday August 19th - 1 PM Eastern August 18, 2020 Nielsen - Predicting the COVID 19 Behavioral Reset August 18, 2020 FCC Issues Cost Catalog for C-Band Relocation - Stations Must Elect to Accept a Lump or Receive Relocation Costs by August 31st August 10, 2020 FCC Eliminates Radio Duplication Rule August 10, 2020 FCC Repeals Common Antenna and Siting Rules August 10, 2020 NYSBA Files with FCC to Keep Berkshire County in Albany Market August 4, 2020 Local Radio Freedom Act Obtains Majority Support in the House of Representatives August 4, 2020 Make Sure Your Political File is Updated July 28, 2020 NY Legislative Update - Post Mortem Right of Publicity/Digital Replica/Deep Fakes Legislation (S.5959D/A.5605C) July 28, 2020 New York Legislative Update - Broadcast Journalists Protected with New Anti-SLAPP Legislation July 28, 2020 New York Legislative Update - Liability for Broadcasting Medical Treatment Does Not Pass July 28, 2020 Rep. Chris Jacobs Co-Sponsors Local Radio Freedom Act July 28, 2020 SBE ON-LINE ENGINEERING COURSES FOR MEMBER EMPLOYEES June 30, 2020 Certain New York Regions Move to Phase 3 Reopening Rules - Groups of 25 are Approved June 16, 2020 New York State Police Reform Legislation Results in Greater Access for Journalists June 16, 2020 FCC Releases List of Stations to be Part of EEO Audit - Includes New York Stations June 16, 2020 Nielsen - Consumers Become More Optimistic Ready to Spend June 9, 2020 Congress Makes Significant Changes to PPP Loan Program June 9, 2020 FCC Begins Broadcast Internet Services - TV Ownership Rules Do Not Apply to TV Spectrum Leased for Broadcast Internet Services June 9, 2020 News Coverage During Civil Unrest June 2, 2020 Several New York Regions Progress to Phase Two – Dentists throughout the State May Reopen June 2, 2020 NYSBA - NY Public Service Commission To Help Stations with Overdue Electric June 2, 2020 New York Stations Reach Finals in NAB’s Service to Americas Awards June 2, 2020 Nielsen - Local TV Ad Market Shows an Uptick June 2, 2020 Comscore Analysis - Impact of Reopening on TV Viewing June 2, 2020 Jacobs Media – Is Radio Ready for Re-opening May 26, 2020 New York Issues Guidelines for Reopening Regions May 19, 2020 FCC Changes Station Notification Rules – Allows On-line Notices May 19, 2020 SBA Issues Rules Governing PPP Loan Forgiveness May 19, 2020 Senator Schumer’s Efforts Help Local New York State Broadcasters in Next COVID-19 Legislation May 12, 2020 FCC Modifies EEO Outreach Obligations When Rehiring Employees that were Released as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic May 4, 2020 Governor Provides Details for Opening Up New York Sate Region by Region May 4, 2020 SBA PPP Loans and Tax Deductible Business Expenses May 4, 2020 Radio Music Licensing Committee - GMR to Extend Interim Contracts March 17, 2020 Send Us Your Favorite Public Affairs Campaign March 10, 2020 Corona Virus – Stations Should Be Prepared March 10, 2020 Place Contact Information for Must-Carry/Retransmission Consent Elections in Your Public File March 10, 2020 Successful Lobbying Meetings in DC March 3, 2020 If Program is Pre-recorded, You May Need to Include a Notice March 3, 2020 NAB Political Broadcast Agreement Forms Updated March 3, 2020 Cord Cutting Continues at Significant Rate March 3, 2020 FCC Sends Out EEO Audit List February 11, 2020 FCC Chairman Pai Announces Plan for C-Band Auction February 11, 2020 FCC Moves Forward with Expanded White Space Uses February 11, 2020 FCC to Adopt New Carriage Notice Rules for LPTV Stations February 11, 2020 President’s Budget Proposes to Eliminate Corporation for Public Broadcasting February 11, 2020 Dates for Excellence in Broadcasting and Serving New York Regional Luncheons Announced February 4, 2020 Upstate Sales Training Schedule Set for April - Register On-line February 4, 2020 Cannabis Advertising Webinar “Into the Weeds” Archived’ February 4, 2020 RMLC and BMI Reach Settlement – Await Court Approval February 4, 2020 FCC Modernizes Rules for MVPD Notifications to Broadcasters February 4, 2020 Free Webinar - Getting into the Weeds on CBD Advertising January 29th at 3:00 PM January 28, 2020 President Trump Signs Pirate Act Into Law January 28, 2020 Portal for Interference and Pirate Radio Complaints December 3, 2019 ABIP–Schedule Your Inspection Today! 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Lowest Unit Rate Period Starts May 14 for Most Primaries May 10, 2022 More FCC Applications Moved to New Database May 10, 2022 FCC Restarts Pirate Radio Enforcement May 10, 2022 Programming Opportunity - Memorial Day Salute To New York’s Citizen Soldiers May 3, 2022 Congressional and NY State Senate Primary Dates Changed May 3, 2022 Computer Models May Be Used in Applications for FM Directional Antennas May 3, 2022 No National EAS Test in 2022 May 3, 2022 QUU Webinar Archived April 26, 2022 Digital Political Advertising Webinar Archived April 26, 2022 FCC Enforcement Bureau to Resume On-site Inspections April 19, 2022 Radio License Renewals - Keep Your Public File Up to Date April 19, 2022 Free Webinar April 19th at 11 AM - Add Visuals to Radio Advertisements with QUU April 12, 2022 “Write-in” Candidates Must Make Substantial Showing to be Eligible for FCC Protections April 12, 2022 Except for AM Daytime Stations, Licensees Cannot Feed Translators When the Primary Stations is not Broadcasting April 12, 2022 New NYPD Media Patrol Guide Issued April 5, 2022 Rising Above Sales and Management Summit Now Online April 5, 2022 U.S. House Passes Cannabis Decriminalization - But It’s Not Legal Yet April 5, 2022 NAB Issues Radio Spots Opposing Radio Performance Fees April 5, 2022 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards Entries Increase March 29, 2022 Cyber Security Threat is Real – Protect Your Station March 29, 2022 FCC Enforcement Bureau Issues Annual Random EEO Audits March 29, 2022 Radio Stations Receive Proposed Fine of $32,000 for Failing to Upload EEO Reports March 29, 2022 FCC Issues Citations for Failure to Light Tower March 29, 2022 NYSBA Offers SBE Certification Courses as New Member Benefit for 2022 March 22, 2022 Will Permanent Daylight Savings Affect Broadcasters? March 22, 2022 Enhanced Sponsorship ID for Content Paid For by Foreign Governments Becomes Effective March 15, 2022 New FCC Rule on Write-In Candidates Goes into Effect March 15, 2022 FCC Confirms Penalties for Not Conducting Good Faith Retransmission Consent Negotiations March 15, 2022 NYSBA March Meetings with NY Congressional Delegation March 8, 2022 FCC is Looking at Your Contests March 8, 2022 Gigi Sohn Nomination to Senate Floor March 8, 2022 Adam Armbruster’s – Auto Industry Sales Tips March 8, 2022 NYSBA Offers Scholarships to April NAB Show February 18, 2022 NY Cannabis Control Board Issues Advertising Regulations for Medical Cannabis February 18, 2022 NY HERO Act Infectious Disease Rules Extended to March 17th February 18, 2022 Adam Armbruster Auto Marketing Tips February 18, 2022 Hall of Fame Nominations for 2022 Now Being Accepted February 15, 2022 Vacant TV Allotments to be Auctioned – Includes Ch. 15 in Syracuse February 15, 2022 RMLC and GMR Settlement to Become Effective February 8, 2022 House Judiciary Committee Pushes Performance Tax Bill February 8, 2022 Excellence in Broadcasting Award Submissions Due March 21st!! February 1, 2022 NY State Mask/Vaccination Mandate - Rules Clarified for Newscasters and On-air Guests December 14, 2021 Free LBS Webinar - “The Girlfriend's Guide to Closing the Deal” 12/14/21 - Noon December 7, 2021 Member Benefits, On-line Training & Webinars December 7, 2021 Hall of Fame Induction at the Rainbow Room November 2, 2021 NYSBA Launches November College Outreach Program - “Looking for a Career in Media?” October 19, 2021 Biennial Ownership Report Window Opens Will Remain Open Until December 1st October 5, 2021 FCC Opens Proceeding to Require Infrastructure Filings During Emergencies October 5, 2021 Adam Armbruster - Auto Dealers Need to Move “Up the Funnel” October 5, 2021 NYSBA Hall of Fame Luncheon at Rainbow Room October 28th - Tickets Available September 28, 2021 Monetizing Podcasts Webinar Archived September 21, 2021 FCC Regulatory Fees Due September 24, 2021 September 14, 2021 Biennial Ownership Reports Due - FCC Webinar on October 5, 2021 - 2PM September 14, 2021 Gov. Hochul Declares Airborne Infectious Alert - Triggers HERO Act Workplace Safety Plans September 7, 2021 Submit Your “Serving New York” Award Entries Today September 7, 2021 BIA to Present NYC Market Outlook to NYSBA Members on September 24th September 7, 2021 FCC’s Final National Test ETRS Form 3 Filing Due September 27th September 7, 2021 Keep Your On-line Public File Up to Date August 24, 2021 NYSBA Supports the Journalism Sustainability Act (S. 2434) Creating Tax Incentive to Provide Local News August 17, 2021 NYSBA Supports Legislation Reinstating the Minority Ownership Tax Certificate Policy August 17, 2021 FCC Repacking Reimbursement Invoice Deadline October 8th for Stations Repacked in Phase 1-5 August 17, 2021 FCC Proposes to Clarify Political Rules at its August Meeting July 27, 2021 Poynter Institute to Provide Journalism Webinars July 20, 2021 NYSBA to Subsidize ABIP Inspections Costs for Member Stations July 20, 2021 NY State Hero Act - Businesses Must Develop Airborne Infectious Disease Plan by August 5th July 14, 2021 NYSBA Internship Program Expanded July 14, 2021 Archived Webinars July 13, 2021 FCC - TV Broadcasters Reminded that Emergency Alerts Must Be Available to People with Disabilities July 6, 2021 FCC Publishes List of Incumbent C-Band Earth Stations July 6, 2021 Preparing for the August 11th National Test – A Guide to Completing the FCC’s ETRS From 1 Due TODAY (July 6th) June 22, 2021 FCC Adopts New EAS Rules June 22, 2021 NYSBA Files Opposing FCC Fee Hikes June 22, 2021 NYSBA Remembers Board Member Chuck Carver June 8, 2021 FCC Implements SCOTUS Decision and Eliminates Several Cross Ownership and JSA TV Rules June 8, 2021 Thank You - ARNG Salute to Citizen Soldiers a Great Success June 8, 2021 FCC to Update Emergency Alert Service June 1, 2021 FCC TV Distributed Transmission System (DTS) Rules Go Into Effect June 1, 2021 FCC Proposes Regulatory Fees May 25, 2021 U.S. Fish & Wild Life Migratory Bird Program – Save Migratory Birds and Electric Costs May 25, 2021 Governor Cuomo Opens New York - Adopts CDC Guidelines for Vaccinated Individuals May 18, 2021 Rep. Lee Zeldin, Rep. Claudia Tenney and Rep. Elise Stefanik Sign on to Local Radio Freedom Act. May 18, 2021 NY HEROS Act Requires All Employers to Adopt New Procedures for Airborne Diseases May 18, 2021 Hall of Fame Class of 2021 is Selected May 11, 2021 New BIA Analysis - Broadcaster’s Content Provides 1.8 Billion in Value to Big Tech May 11, 2021 FCC Issues Numerous Consent Decrees for Public File Violations at Renewal May 4, 2021 New York Loses One Congressional Seat April 27, 2021 NAB CEO Gordon Smith – Broadcasters Are the Best Medium to Carry the Vaccine Message April 20, 2021 FCC’s Media Bureau Inquires about Loud Commercials April 20, 2021 On-line Gaming Approved in NY – Multiple Competitors to Offer Services – Optimists Hope for Fall Football Season April 13, 2021 FCC Plans to Adopt New Foreign Government Sponsorship ID Rules at April Meeting April 13, 2021 FCC TV Reallocation – Remaining Invoices for Reimbursement Due on October 8th April 13, 2021 Adam Armbruster – Local Auto Dealers Need Broadcasting to Move Up the Sales Funnel April 13, 2021 Quarterly Issues Programs List Due in On-Line Public File by April 10th April 5, 2021 SCOTUS Supports Broadcasters - Overturns Appeals Court’s Decision Preventing Broadcast Ownership Deregulation April 5, 2021 Poynter Institute - How to Report on Vaccine Reticence April 5, 2021 FCC Continues to Examine Public Files - Consent Decree for College Station April 5, 2021 NY To Legalize Adult Use Marijuana – Federal Law Still Restricts Broadcast Advertisements March 30, 2021 FCC Issues Advisory on Placing Time Brokerage Agreements in Your Public File March 16, 2021 FCC’s Enforcement Bureau Issues Advisory on Sponsorship ID Requirement March 16, 2021 GMR Rates to Increase 20% beginning April 1 March 9, 2021 Analog LPTV & TV Translator Service to End July 13th – May file for a waiver by March 15th March 9, 2021 New Digital Excise Tax Bill S.4959 Introduced in New York State February 23, 2021 FCC to Auction Radio Stations in July – Six New York FM Stations Up for Auction February 12, 2021 New York State Legislative Issues Update February 12, 2021 Adam Armbruster - Automobile Dealer Talk February 2, 2021 Small Business Administration Publishes Schedule for PPP Webinars in February February 2, 2021 FCC – Unreported C-Band Licenses to be Terminated January 25, 2021 “PPP” Loans - Rules Set by the SBA January 19, 2021 DOJ – Supports Keeping the BMI & ASCAP Consent Decrees January 19, 2021 Governor Cuomo State of the State Address - Recreational Cannabis and On-line Sports Wagering on the Horizon January 12, 2021 COVID Legislative Package Has Lots for Broadcasters and Small Business January 5, 2021 FAA - Drones Allowed to Fly at Night over People under Certain Conditions January 4, 2021 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards & Luncheons Set for 2021 December 22, 2020 House Passes COVID Package – Expands PPP Eligibility for Broadcasters October 6, 2020 NYSBA Offers Scholarships to NAB’s On-line Sales and Management Television Exchange (SMTE) – Contact us by October 5th September 29, 2020 FCC Fee Payment Portal Open - Fees Due on September 25, 2020 September 22, 2020 Lowest Unit Rate Period for the General Election Began September 4th September 1, 2020 SBA Clarifies PPP Loan Forgiveness Rules September 1, 2020 FCC Extends Date for C- Band Lump Sum Reimbursement Election to September 14th August 25, 2020 FCC Political File Webinar Archived - Make Sure to Update Your Political File August 25, 2020 Radio Music Licensing Committee and SESAC Reach Agreement August 25, 2020 NYSBA to Host Zoom Webinar on Political File on Wednesday August 19th - 1 PM Eastern August 18, 2020 Nielsen - Predicting the COVID 19 Behavioral Reset August 18, 2020 FCC Issues Cost Catalog for C-Band Relocation - Stations Must Elect to Accept a Lump or Receive Relocation Costs by August 31st August 10, 2020 FCC Eliminates Radio Duplication Rule August 10, 2020 FCC Repeals Common Antenna and Siting Rules August 10, 2020 NYSBA Files with FCC to Keep Berkshire County in Albany Market August 4, 2020 Local Radio Freedom Act Obtains Majority Support in the House of Representatives August 4, 2020 Make Sure Your Political File is Updated July 28, 2020 NY Legislative Update - Post Mortem Right of Publicity/Digital Replica/Deep Fakes Legislation (S.5959D/A.5605C) July 28, 2020 New York Legislative Update - Broadcast Journalists Protected with New Anti-SLAPP Legislation July 28, 2020 New York Legislative Update - Liability for Broadcasting Medical Treatment Does Not Pass July 28, 2020 Rep. Chris Jacobs Co-Sponsors Local Radio Freedom Act July 28, 2020 SBE ON-LINE ENGINEERING COURSES FOR MEMBER EMPLOYEES June 30, 2020 Certain New York Regions Move to Phase 3 Reopening Rules - Groups of 25 are Approved June 16, 2020 New York State Police Reform Legislation Results in Greater Access for Journalists June 16, 2020 FCC Releases List of Stations to be Part of EEO Audit - Includes New York Stations June 16, 2020 Nielsen - Consumers Become More Optimistic Ready to Spend June 9, 2020 Congress Makes Significant Changes to PPP Loan Program June 9, 2020 FCC Begins Broadcast Internet Services - TV Ownership Rules Do Not Apply to TV Spectrum Leased for Broadcast Internet Services June 9, 2020 News Coverage During Civil Unrest June 2, 2020 Several New York Regions Progress to Phase Two – Dentists throughout the State May Reopen June 2, 2020 NYSBA - NY Public Service Commission To Help Stations with Overdue Electric June 2, 2020 New York Stations Reach Finals in NAB’s Service to Americas Awards June 2, 2020 Nielsen - Local TV Ad Market Shows an Uptick June 2, 2020 Comscore Analysis - Impact of Reopening on TV Viewing June 2, 2020 Jacobs Media – Is Radio Ready for Re-opening May 26, 2020 New York Issues Guidelines for Reopening Regions May 19, 2020 FCC Changes Station Notification Rules – Allows On-line Notices May 19, 2020 SBA Issues Rules Governing PPP Loan Forgiveness May 19, 2020 Senator Schumer’s Efforts Help Local New York State Broadcasters in Next COVID-19 Legislation May 12, 2020 FCC Modifies EEO Outreach Obligations When Rehiring Employees that were Released as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic May 4, 2020 Governor Provides Details for Opening Up New York Sate Region by Region May 4, 2020 SBA PPP Loans and Tax Deductible Business Expenses May 4, 2020 Radio Music Licensing Committee - GMR to Extend Interim Contracts March 17, 2020 Send Us Your Favorite Public Affairs Campaign March 10, 2020 Corona Virus – Stations Should Be Prepared March 10, 2020 Place Contact Information for Must-Carry/Retransmission Consent Elections in Your Public File March 10, 2020 Successful Lobbying Meetings in DC March 3, 2020 If Program is Pre-recorded, You May Need to Include a Notice March 3, 2020 NAB Political Broadcast Agreement Forms Updated March 3, 2020 Cord Cutting Continues at Significant Rate March 3, 2020 FCC Sends Out EEO Audit List February 11, 2020 FCC Chairman Pai Announces Plan for C-Band Auction February 11, 2020 FCC Moves Forward with Expanded White Space Uses February 11, 2020 FCC to Adopt New Carriage Notice Rules for LPTV Stations February 11, 2020 President’s Budget Proposes to Eliminate Corporation for Public Broadcasting February 11, 2020 Dates for Excellence in Broadcasting and Serving New York Regional Luncheons Announced February 4, 2020 Upstate Sales Training Schedule Set for April - Register On-line February 4, 2020 Cannabis Advertising Webinar “Into the Weeds” Archived’ February 4, 2020 RMLC and BMI Reach Settlement – Await Court Approval February 4, 2020 FCC Modernizes Rules for MVPD Notifications to Broadcasters February 4, 2020 Free Webinar - Getting into the Weeds on CBD Advertising January 29th at 3:00 PM January 28, 2020 President Trump Signs Pirate Act Into Law January 28, 2020 Portal for Interference and Pirate Radio Complaints December 3, 2019 ABIP–Schedule Your Inspection Today! 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