New York NewStreamBroadcast Industry News from the NYSBA FCC Issues Rules and Procedures for National Test on August 11th - FCC's ETRS Form 1 Due July 6th June 15, 2021 Copyright Royalty Board Increases Streaming Rates June 15, 2021 Quarterly Issues/Programs List for Second Quarter Due July 10th June 15, 2021 NYSBA Offers “Scholarships” to NAB Events in Las Vegas this Fall June 15, 2021 NYSBA Remembers Board Member Chuck Carver June 8, 2021 We Want Your Opinion - Complete the Brief Communications Survey June 8, 2021 FCC Implements SCOTUS Decision and Eliminates Several Cross Ownership and JSA TV Rules June 8, 2021 FCC Seeks to Update Record on Local Radio and TV Ownership Rules June 8, 2021 Thank You - ARNG Salute to Citizen Soldiers a Great Success June 8, 2021 NAB Files Comments Opposing Increase in Regulatory Fees June 8, 2021 Improving Police-Press Relations in New York - Wednesday, June 16, 2021 10 AM EDT June 1, 2021 FCC Update - LPFM Rules to be Addressed at June Meeting June 1, 2021 FCC to Update Emergency Alert Service June 1, 2021 FCC TV Distributed Transmission System (DTS) Rules Go Into Effect June 1, 2021 FCC Opens New Web Portal for Filing State EAS Plans June 1, 2021 FCC Proposes Regulatory Fees May 25, 2021 Radio Listeners Poised to Start Spending Again May 25, 2021 Television Consumers to Cut Services in a Post COVID World 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 EAS National Test Set for August 11th May 18, 2021 Rep. Lee Zeldin, Rep. Claudia Tenney and Rep. Elise Stefanik Sign on to Local Radio Freedom Act. May 18, 2021 Third Thursday Webinar Series - News Standups - "Don’t Be a Garden Gnome” 6/17/21 - 11:00 AM - 12 Noon EST 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 Adam Armbruster - Locking in Your Station’s Brand May 11, 2021 FCC Issues Numerous Consent Decrees for Public File Violations at Renewal May 4, 2021 FCC Adopts New Sponsorship Id Rules for Foreign Government Content April 27, 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 Near Record Number of Excellence in Broadcasting Award Entries Received April 13, 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 EEO Webinar Archived March 30, 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 Digital Sales Webinar with Adcellerant Archived 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 ANS Advanced Network Services Joins NYSBA February 12, 2021 “Rising Above” Virtual Sales Management Conference Archived February 9, 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 26, 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 FCC Pirate Radio Enforcement to Now Include Property Owners December 22, 2020 NYSBA Adds Additional “Third Thursday” On-line Seminars for Members December 22, 2020 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards & Luncheons Set for 2021 December 22, 2020 FCC Adopts Next Gen Broadband TV – ATSC 3.0 Order December 15, 2020 FCC Issues a Consent Decree and Fine for Station’s Improper “Contests” and Lack of Tower Lighting December 8, 2020 Congress May Look at New COVID Package during Lame Duck December 8, 2020 Governor Signs New Right of Publicity/Digital Replica and Deep Fakes Bill – Broadcasters Protected from Unwarranted Lawsuits December 1, 2020 U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Broadcast Ownership Case in January December 1, 2020 FEMA/CISA Essential Services Letter Remains Valid December 1, 2020 FCC Proposes Fine for Station’s “Program Length Commercial” During Kids Program - Check Content From Your Kids Program Supplier December 1, 2020 FCC to Facilitate ATSC 3.0 with “Broadcast Internet Rules” November 24, 2020 New York State Elections – Democrats Claim a “Veto-proof” Supermajority in the Senate November 24, 2020 Governor Signs Anti-SLAPP Bill – Provides Greater Protection for Broadcast Journalists November 17, 2020 Digital Leadership Academy Now Available on Demand November 17, 2020 Elections to Change the FCC and Policy November 10, 2020 NYSBA Internship Program to Continue in 2021 November 10, 2020 Post-Election Ads not Subject to Lowest Unit Rate November 10, 2020 New York Paid Sick Leave Laws Go into Effect November 10, 2020 Congratulations to New NYSBA Officers and Board Members for 2021 November 3, 2020 Governor Revises Travel Restrictions – Substitutes Testing for Quarantine - Essential Services Remain Exempted November 3, 2020 New FCC Public Notice Rules Become Effective November 3, 2020 Proposal Would Take Press Pass Approval Away from NYPD October 19, 2020 Supreme Court to Hear Media Ownership Case October 6, 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 New Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) On-line Course for Sales Managers Added 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 11, 2020 FCC Eliminates Radio Duplication Rule August 11, 2020 FCC Repeals Common Antenna and Siting Rules August 11, 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 Media Staffing Network Management Webinar Series July 28, 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 TV - Copyright Claims for Locally Produced Shows Aired Out of Market Due July 30th July 21, 2020 The FCC Expected to Eliminate AM Duplication Rules July 21, 2020 The FCC to Eliminate Common Antenna Siting Rule for Radio July 21, 2020 FCC - Upload Contact for TV Carriage Election - Due Date July 31 July 21, 2020 New York State Election Results Become Clearer July 21, 2020 NYSBA Offers Free Poynter Institute Webinars in July July 14, 2020 COVID-19 NY Travel Restrictions Increased July 14, 2020 NY DOH Clarifies Social Distancing and Mask Enforcement July 14, 2020 COVID-19 New York Travel Restrictions and News Media Exemptions July 7, 2020 FCC to Designate 988 as National Suicide Hotline at its July Meeting - Implementation by July 16, 2022 July 7, 2020 Important EAS Update - Make sure IPAWS Software is Updated with TLS July 7, 2020 NAB, Media Companies and Sports Leagues ask for Pandemic Insurance July 7, 2020 Quarterly Issues Programs Lists, Children’s TV Reports and Other Filings Due in July June 30, 2020 FCC Extends Sponsorship ID Waiver for Time Donated to Government Based COVID-19 PSA’s to August 31st June 30, 2020 No EAS IPAWS Test this Year June 30, 2020 SBA - PPP Loan Forgiveness Applications Available June 30, 2020 Back on the Road – That’s Good News for Radio June 30, 2020 RAB ON-LINE COURSES AVAILABLE June 30, 2020 LBS ON-LINE SALES CERTIFICATION PROGRAM – OPENINGS AVAILABLE June 30, 2020 IAB (INTERACTIVE ADVERTISING BUREAU) ON-LINE TRAINING AVAILABLE June 30, 2020 NYSBA ON-LINE TV SALES TRAINING June 30, 2020 SBE ON-LINE ENGINEERING COURSES TO MEMBER EMPLOYEES June 30, 2020 Election Issues - Lowest Unit Rate for General Election Starts September 4th June 23, 2020 TV Spectrum Repack Almost Complete June 23, 2020 NYSBA Asks the FCC to Lower Broadcast Regulatory Fees June 16, 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 New York Presidential Primary Cancelled – Primary for Other Federal and State Offices Remains June 23rd April 28, 2020 NYSBA Lobbies for Additional SBA PPP Funds and Expansion of Eligibility Requirements April 28, 2020 Governor Unveils Phased Regional Plan to Reopen New York April 28, 2020 New York Business Council - Webinar April 29 at 11 AM - Impact of Coronavirus on Employers Part IV – Reopening April 28, 2020 Bonadio Group – Recorded Webinar from April 21st - Loan Forgiveness Under the CARES Act and SBA Loans April 28, 2020 FCC Updates Political Rules Requiring Stations to List All Issue in Political Buys by Third Parties April 28, 2020 FCC Proposes Four Year Phase-in of Video Description Rules in TV DMA Markets 61-100 April 28, 2020 Tell Congress to Support Local Broadcasters April 21, 2020 Senator Schumer Talks with NYSBA Board Members on COVID-19 Crisis Relief April 21, 2020 Nineteen Members of NY Delegation Sign Letter asking Administration to buy Time on Local Stations April 21, 2020 Bipartisan Senate Letter Asks for Expansion in SBA Eligibility April 21, 2020 New York Dept of Labor Launches New Application for Pandemic Unemployment Insurance April 21, 2020 Radio Music Licensing Committee Reaches Agreement with BMI April 21, 2020 Free LBS Webinar - The Survival Marketing Workshop Thursday, April 23, 2020 - Noon ET April 21, 2020 Governor Cuomo Orders Employers to Provide Masks April 14, 2020 SBA Loan Webinar Archived April 14, 2020 COVID-19 - FCC Waives Kid Vid Preemption Rules through April 30th April 14, 2020 FCC Fines Radio Station $20K for Using EAS Alert Tones in Programming April 14, 2020 FCC Chairman Pai Praises Broadcasters Response to COVID-19 Crisis April 14, 2020 NYSBA Webinars and On-line Training April 7, 2020 AdCoach - Free Webinars on Digital Programmatic Advertising and Selling April 7, 2020 Keep Up to Date with the NYSBA COVID-19 Webpage March 31, 2020 New York “Pause” Workforce Restrictions Extended Until April 15th March 31, 2020 New York State Tax Filing & Payment Deadline Moved to July 15th March 31, 2020 NYSBA Internship Program Continues Throughout 2020 March 31, 2020 Lowest Unit Rate Period Changes as Presidential Primary and Special Elections Delayed March 31, 2020 FCC Extends Time for Filing Quarterly Issues Programs Lists and Kid-Vid Report March 31, 2020 FCC May Permit Waivers of 15% LMA Programming Limit During COVID-19 Crisis March 31, 2020 COVID-19 Scams March 31, 2020 NYSBA Adds New “Audio 360” Course from IAB March 31, 2020 What Historic Station News Videos Can Teach Us about Race Relations Today March 29, 2020 NYSBA CREATES COVID-19 WEB PAGE March 24, 2020 NYSBA URGES CONGRESS TO PASS STIMULUS PACKAGE – EXPAND SBA LOANS March 24, 2020 Compliance with New Laws Relating to Sick Leave and Paid Family Leave March 24, 2020 COVID-19 U.S. Dept. Homeland Security Issues Letters for Broadcasters Access & Fuel March 17, 2020 NAB’s COVID-19 Tool Kit for Stations March 17, 2020 LBS Free Webinar - Adjusting to COVID-19 Market March 17, 2020 NYSBA Cancels Spring Regional Training & Luncheons - Excellence in Broadcasting Awards to Be Mailed March 17, 2020 COVID-19 - Mitigating Employment Law Risks March 17, 2020 Free General Business Webinar on March 19th at 12:30 – 2PM Eastern - Dealing with COVID-19 March 17, 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 New York State Budget - Some Provisions will Affect Broadcasters January 28, 2020 NYSBA Files with FCC to Reduce Political Disclosure Burdens January 28, 2020 Commissioner O’Rielly Continues His PAYOLA Concerns January 28, 2020 New York Stations - Annual EEO Report Was Due on February 1st January 21, 2020 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards Portal Open - Entries Due Feb 21, 2020 January 21, 2020 Make Sure You Inspect Tower Lighting Daily - FCC Reaches Consent Decree for $1.13 million January 21, 2020 Congress Passes Pirate Act January 14, 2020 FCC Fines University Station for Violating Non-Commercial Advertising Rules January 14, 2020 Dick Novik Retiring from NYSBA January 7, 2020 FCC Reports Due in January – Note Changes to Children’s TV Reports January 7, 2020 TV Repacking Transition Reports Due January 7, 2020 Activate or Update Your Online Public Inspection File December 23, 2019 FCC to Freeze All FM Minor Change Applications during Auction of Non reserved FM Allotments December 23, 2019 CBD Advertising - FDA Sends Warning Letters Regarding Several CBD Products December 17, 2019 STELAR Compromise to be Included in End of Session Spending Legislation December 17, 2019 Portal for Interference and Pirate Radio Complaints December 3, 2019 FCC Proposes $15,000 Fine and Two-Year License Term for Radio Station With Years of Missing Public Inspection File Documents December 3, 2019 U.S. House of Representatives Takes Major STEPS on STELAR - Work Remains in the Senate November 26, 2019 House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler (D NY) Introduces Performance Fee Bill -“Ask Musicians for Music Act” (AM-FM) November 26, 2019 Political Broadcasting Rules Webinar November 21, 2019 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm November 19, 2019 Television Viewer Protection Act H.R. 5035 Scheduled for a Vote Today Before the House Commerce Committee November 19, 2019 New York Market Radio Stations (NYMRAD) to Participate in IRTS Job Fair on December 5th November 19, 2019 Radio Active by William O’Shaughnessy – Local Radio at its Best November 19, 2019 Sign Up for Your Internships for 2020 Today November 17, 2019 Broadcasters Vital to New York’s Economy November 17, 2019 Donovan Recognized for Pirate Act Efforts by NAB, Sen. Schumer, FCC Com. Mike O’Rielly and Cong. Tonko November 16, 2019 STELAR Legislation to be Voted by Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday November 12, 2019 Important Engineering - Firmware Update Now Available to Support FEMA IPAWS Changes - November 8th Deadline Extended November 5, 2019 Political Broadcast Rules - New FCC Decision Imposes New Burdens on Third Party Political Advertisements November 5, 2019 BIA Advisory Services - Cross Market Platform Competition in New York Data Available October 29, 2019 Broadcast Leadership and Hall of Fame Luncheon - FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly Recognizes the Importance of Broadcasters October 22, 2019 Broadcast Leadership and Hall of Fame Luncheon - 2019 Inductees Speak to Capacity Crowd October 22, 2019 Digital Leadership Academy Provided the Best in Training October 22, 2019 Nielsen - Radio Reaches More Minority Audiences than Other Platforms October 15, 2019 Nielsen Podcast during Adweek - Addressable TV Advertising is Here October 15, 2019 Nielsen Time Shifting - Rating Enhancement Varies by Genre October 15, 2019 FCC to Invite Comment to Change 1940’s Era Antenna Siting Rules October 15, 2019 FCC to Auction FM Frequencies in April October 15, 2019 New Speakers Added to DLA Line Up – Register Today October 8, 2019 Radio and TV– A Move Towards an Impressions Model? October 8, 2019 DLA Advertising Contest – Prizes to those Attending DLA September 24, 2019 Digital Leadership Academy Schedule Set – Exciting New Format! Two Full Days of Information for Free September 24, 2019 Native New Yorker and FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly Named New Yorker of the Year September 24, 2019 Boomer Esiason, Diana Williams, Tom Jolls and the Team of Ted Long and Amy Robbins to be Inducted in New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame September 24, 2019 FCC Delays Date for Filing Biennial Broadcast Ownership Reports September 24, 2019 Governor Sets 2020 Election Dates in New York September 24, 2019 New Pay Equity Laws Go Into Effect in New York September 24, 2019 Radio Industry Employment Study Released September 24, 2019 U.S. Department of Labor Raises Salary Limit for “White Collar” Exemption starting January 1, 2020 September 24, 2019 All Employers Must Provide Sexual Harassment Training By October 9th September 24, 2019 FCC Publishes Kid Vid Compliance Guidelines September 24, 2019 Retransmission Consent Should Apply to Canadian Cable and Satellite Companies September 10, 2019 FCC to Look at Payola September 10, 2019 FCC to Propose Eliminating Newspaper Notice Requirement September 10, 2019 Do Not Misuse EAS Tones - The FCC Will Fine You September 10, 2019 RMLC - GMR Offers to Extend Interim Licenses to March 31, 2020 August 22, 2019 Governor Signs Law Prohibiting Discrimination based on Religious Attire Including Facial Hair August 20, 2019 Reminder – Do not Use EAS Alert Tones in Programs or Advertising August 20, 2019 Nielsen Insights - Media Choices - Listeners and Viewers Stay with What they Know August 20, 2019 Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Enacting Sweeping New Workplace Harassment Protections August 13, 2019 FCC Gets Tough on Sponsorship ID – Proposed $233,000 Fine August 13, 2019 Modern Television Act of 2019 Would Undermine Local Television Retransmission Consent Negotiations August 13, 2019 Native New Yorker & FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly Named New Yorker of the Year August 10, 2019 National EAS Test Tomorrow (August 7th) to Focus on Over - The Air EAS System August 6, 2019 LBS Free Webinar Make a Tremendous Difference with Your Car Dealers! Tuesday August 13th, 2019 - Noon August 6, 2019 More Pirate Radio Enforcement from the FCC August 6, 2019 BIA - Local Political Advertising for TV to Top 3 Billion in 2020 August 6, 2019 Interpreting the New York Gaming Commission’s Rules on Advertising and Sports Wagering July 23, 2019 FCC Revises Children’s TV Rules July 15, 2019 The FCC Modernizes Cable Must Carry/Retransmission Consent Notification Requirements July 15, 2019 FCC Proposes to Update Rules Governing Cable and Satellite System Notifications to Broadcasters July 15, 2019 FCC “Form One” Due Tomorrow (July 3rd) for National EAS Test on August 7th July 2, 2019 FCC NY Office Issues Notices Against a Number of New York Pirates July 2, 2019 FCC Scheduled to Update TV Kid Vid Rules at July Meeting June 25, 2019 FCC to Streamline Retransmission Consent Notification June 25, 2019 NYSBA Protects TV Station’s On-the Scene Coverage Involving Ambulances June 18, 2019 Right of Publicity Bills Move in the Right Direction - But Remain Troublesome June 18, 2019 Recreational Marijuana Bill Still being Discussed & On-line Sports Betting Legislation is Dead June 18, 2019 FCC’s New Incubator Program Approved by OMB – Participating Radio Stations Eligible for Waiver of Local Radio Ownership Rules June 18, 2019 What Consumers Think About Cannabis June 18, 2019 Gaming Commission Approves Sports Gambling in Casinos June 11, 2019 NYSBA Joins with Other State Association’s Asking for Reduced FCC Regulatory Fees June 11, 2019 NY Legislature - Bills (A420A and S.1693A) Would Limit News Coverage of Live on the Scene Medical Events June 11, 2019 New York Legislature - New Right of Publicity Bills Moving through Assembly and the Senate June 11, 2019 STELAR on Tap in Washington This Week – Retransmission Consent at Issue June 4, 2019 Retransmission Consent – Legislation Introduced to Overhaul TV Negotiations June 4, 2019 BIA ADVISORY SERVICES – Examining Automated Spot Sales Initiatives June 4, 2019 BIA Analysis of DOJ Local Media Competition Information – Local TV Competes with All Platforms June 4, 2019 Despite Increased Enforcement Efforts Pirates Still Plague Metro New York City May 28, 2019 STELAR Moves Front and Center with Early June Hearings – Impact on Retransmission Consent May 28, 2019 New Additional Free IAB On-Line Courses Available for NYSBA Members May 21, 2019 Pirate Act Passes Senate Commerce Committee May 21, 2019 Marijuana Still on the New York Legislative Table May 21, 2019 American Gaming Association Adopts Advertising Guidelines for Sports Betting May 21, 2019 FCC Proposes New Regulatory Fees – Significant Increase for Radio May 21, 2019 Submit Hall of Fame Nominations Today - Due May 20th May 14, 2019 C-Band Registration Deadline May 28th May 14, 2019 School, Government, and Community Event Content Subscription Service for TV & Radio May 14, 2019 Out Come Selling - Back to the Future for Broadcasting May 14, 2019 Interactive Advertising Bureau – Digital Ads Reach $100 billion May 14, 2019 NEW YORK STATE PRIMARY – LOWEST UNIT RATE PERIOD BEGINS MAY 11TH May 7, 2019 Direct to Consumer TV Drug Ads Must Now Contain Pricing Information – New Rules Do Not Apply to Radio or Other Media May 5, 2019 Senate Introduces Pirate Act (S.1228) April 30, 2019 Serving the Public Interest – Upstate ‘Serving New York Awards” Presented to Stations and Community Groups April 24, 2019 C- Band Certification Deadline Now May 28th April 24, 2019 FCC Chairman Agit Pai at NAB – We are Broadcasters First April 16, 2019 Commissioner O’Rielly Requests NYC Congressional Delegation to Discourage Pirate Radio April 16, 2019 LAST CHANCE!! Register Now for Regional Sales Training April 9, 2019 Deadline is Friday to Submit Your Public Service Entries April 9, 2019 Proposed New York City Carbon Emissions Legislation – NYSBA Seeks Consideration of Broadcasters Public Safety Role April 9, 2019 Bill Would Impose Liability for Covering Emergencies on a Public Street April 9, 2019 Borrell - Digital Continues to Expand in Local Markets April 9, 2019 PEW Research Center - Local News Remains A Favorite March 29, 2019 BIA – Home and Trade Services Advertising to Remain Steady March 29, 2019 Booking Information Remains Part of Public Record – Release of Mug Shots Up to Local Police March 28, 2019 FCC Adopts TV Repack Reimbursement Policies for Radio, LPFM, FM translators, TV translators and LPTV stations March 19, 2019 FCC EEO Enforcement Moves from Media Bureau to Enforcement Bureau March 19, 2019 FCC Streamlines Process for Transferring Terrestrial Satellite TV Stations March 19, 2019 FCC Continues Its Efforts Against Pirates March 19, 2019 NY Department of Labor Decides Against “Call in Pay” Rules March 12, 2019 Digital Ad Fraud – Protecting Local Digital Sales March 12, 2019 U.S. House Passes the PIRATE Act - H.R. 583 March 5, 2019 RMLC – GMR Agrees to Offer Extensions of Interim Licenses March 5, 2019 Severe Weather Awareness Week in New York State is April 28 - May 4, 2019 March 5, 2019 FCC Eliminates Mid Term EEO Report (From 397) Beginning May 1st February 19, 2019 NYSBA Outreach at Roy H. Park School of Communications February 19, 2019 FCC Nabs Pirate in the Bronx February 19, 2019 FCC Issues Annual EEO Audit Letters – NY Stations Included in Audit February 19, 2019 LBS Video Outlines Services to New York State Broadcasters February 12, 2019 New Member Service - On-Line Training from the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) February 12, 2019 Accepting "Serving New York" Award Entries - Submit Public Service Entries Today February 12, 2019 FCC Deregulation - Posting Rules No Longer in Effect after February 8th February 12, 2019 Advertising for Sports Gambling – Limited to “Brick and Mortar” Casinos February 5, 2019 Regional Awards Luncheons February 5, 2019 On-Line Public File Uploads Due February 11th January 29, 2019 New York State Board of Elections Sets Primary Date – June 25, 2019 January 29, 2019 NYSBA Opposes Governor’s Proposal to Restrict Access to Mug Shots and Booking Information January 29, 2019 Legislation Creates Risk of Lawsuits for Broadcasting Treatment by EMT’s in Public Places January 29, 2019 Governor Proposes to Legalize Recreational Cannabis – Advertising Must be Aimed at those 21 Years or Older January 22, 2019 PIRATE Act H.R. 583 Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives January 22, 2019 New York Stations Should be Preparing Annual and Mid-Term EEO Reports January 22, 2019 Buffalo Broadcasters Association Preserves TV History January 22, 2019 New York Proposes to Close the LLC Campaign Finance Loophole January 15, 2019 NEW MEMBER SERVICE - NYSBA to Offer Free On-Line Engineering Courses to Member Employees January 15, 2019 Fraudulent FCC Fine Phone Calls - SCAM Alert January 8, 2019 FCC Shuts Down – Establishes Filing Procedures January 8, 2019 The Legislative Year Ahead December 27, 2018 NYSBA Member Services for 2019 December 27, 2018 FCC Begins to Inspect Station’s On-line Public Files December 11, 2018 Pirate Watch - FCC Continues to Identify Pirates in Northern NJ December 11, 2018 Passenger Car TV Sales Drop in 2018 – SUV’s Increase December 11, 2018 FCC TV Repacking - Phase 1 Complete December 4, 2018 FCC To Open Proceeding on Radio and TV Ownership at December Meeting November 27, 2018 FCC to Eliminate License Posting Requirements at December Meeting November 27, 2018 FCC Cracks Down on New Jersey Pirate November 20, 2018 New York Preventing Sexual Harassment Training – Video November 20, 2018 Make Sure On-Line Public Inspection Files Are In Order - FCC to Activate All Public Inspection Accounts by Nov. 15th November 13, 2018 Pirates – 50 State Broadcast Associations Urge Passage of the PIRATE ACT November 13, 2018 NY Court Decision Should Not Impact Advertising by Fantasy Sports Leagues e.g., Draft King and Fan Duel November 6, 2018 FCC Continues to Track Down NYC Pirates October 30, 2018 Let Us Know About Your Holiday Giving October 15, 2018 RTDNA – Published Journalism Guidelines October 15, 2018 Free On-Line TV Sales Certification Program July 24, 2018 Free RAB On-Line Courses July 24, 2018 Local Broadcast Sales Courses - FREE to NYSBA Stations! July 24, 2018 FCC On-Line Complaint Portal Includes Pirate Radio Category March 24, 2018 Political Broadcast Rules Webinar Archived March 24, 2018 ABIP–Schedule Your Inspection Today! February 24, 2018 Filter - All
FCC Issues Rules and Procedures for National Test on August 11th - FCC's ETRS Form 1 Due July 6th June 15, 2021 Copyright Royalty Board Increases Streaming Rates June 15, 2021 Quarterly Issues/Programs List for Second Quarter Due July 10th June 15, 2021 NYSBA Offers “Scholarships” to NAB Events in Las Vegas this Fall June 15, 2021 NYSBA Remembers Board Member Chuck Carver June 8, 2021 We Want Your Opinion - Complete the Brief Communications Survey June 8, 2021 FCC Implements SCOTUS Decision and Eliminates Several Cross Ownership and JSA TV Rules June 8, 2021 FCC Seeks to Update Record on Local Radio and TV Ownership Rules June 8, 2021 Thank You - ARNG Salute to Citizen Soldiers a Great Success June 8, 2021 NAB Files Comments Opposing Increase in Regulatory Fees June 8, 2021 Improving Police-Press Relations in New York - Wednesday, June 16, 2021 10 AM EDT June 1, 2021 FCC Update - LPFM Rules to be Addressed at June Meeting June 1, 2021 FCC to Update Emergency Alert Service June 1, 2021 FCC TV Distributed Transmission System (DTS) Rules Go Into Effect June 1, 2021 FCC Opens New Web Portal for Filing State EAS Plans June 1, 2021 FCC Proposes Regulatory Fees May 25, 2021 Radio Listeners Poised to Start Spending Again May 25, 2021 Television Consumers to Cut Services in a Post COVID World 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 EAS National Test Set for August 11th May 18, 2021 Rep. Lee Zeldin, Rep. Claudia Tenney and Rep. Elise Stefanik Sign on to Local Radio Freedom Act. May 18, 2021 Third Thursday Webinar Series - News Standups - "Don’t Be a Garden Gnome” 6/17/21 - 11:00 AM - 12 Noon EST 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 Adam Armbruster - Locking in Your Station’s Brand May 11, 2021 FCC Issues Numerous Consent Decrees for Public File Violations at Renewal May 4, 2021 FCC Adopts New Sponsorship Id Rules for Foreign Government Content April 27, 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 Near Record Number of Excellence in Broadcasting Award Entries Received April 13, 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 EEO Webinar Archived March 30, 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 Digital Sales Webinar with Adcellerant Archived 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 ANS Advanced Network Services Joins NYSBA February 12, 2021 “Rising Above” Virtual Sales Management Conference Archived February 9, 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 26, 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 FCC Pirate Radio Enforcement to Now Include Property Owners December 22, 2020 NYSBA Adds Additional “Third Thursday” On-line Seminars for Members December 22, 2020 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards & Luncheons Set for 2021 December 22, 2020 FCC Adopts Next Gen Broadband TV – ATSC 3.0 Order December 15, 2020 FCC Issues a Consent Decree and Fine for Station’s Improper “Contests” and Lack of Tower Lighting December 8, 2020 Congress May Look at New COVID Package during Lame Duck December 8, 2020 Governor Signs New Right of Publicity/Digital Replica and Deep Fakes Bill – Broadcasters Protected from Unwarranted Lawsuits December 1, 2020 U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Broadcast Ownership Case in January December 1, 2020 FEMA/CISA Essential Services Letter Remains Valid December 1, 2020 FCC Proposes Fine for Station’s “Program Length Commercial” During Kids Program - Check Content From Your Kids Program Supplier December 1, 2020 FCC to Facilitate ATSC 3.0 with “Broadcast Internet Rules” November 24, 2020 New York State Elections – Democrats Claim a “Veto-proof” Supermajority in the Senate November 24, 2020 Governor Signs Anti-SLAPP Bill – Provides Greater Protection for Broadcast Journalists November 17, 2020 Digital Leadership Academy Now Available on Demand November 17, 2020 Elections to Change the FCC and Policy November 10, 2020 NYSBA Internship Program to Continue in 2021 November 10, 2020 Post-Election Ads not Subject to Lowest Unit Rate November 10, 2020 New York Paid Sick Leave Laws Go into Effect November 10, 2020 Congratulations to New NYSBA Officers and Board Members for 2021 November 3, 2020 Governor Revises Travel Restrictions – Substitutes Testing for Quarantine - Essential Services Remain Exempted November 3, 2020 New FCC Public Notice Rules Become Effective November 3, 2020 Proposal Would Take Press Pass Approval Away from NYPD October 19, 2020 Supreme Court to Hear Media Ownership Case October 6, 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 New Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) On-line Course for Sales Managers Added 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 11, 2020 FCC Eliminates Radio Duplication Rule August 11, 2020 FCC Repeals Common Antenna and Siting Rules August 11, 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 Media Staffing Network Management Webinar Series July 28, 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 TV - Copyright Claims for Locally Produced Shows Aired Out of Market Due July 30th July 21, 2020 The FCC Expected to Eliminate AM Duplication Rules July 21, 2020 The FCC to Eliminate Common Antenna Siting Rule for Radio July 21, 2020 FCC - Upload Contact for TV Carriage Election - Due Date July 31 July 21, 2020 New York State Election Results Become Clearer July 21, 2020 NYSBA Offers Free Poynter Institute Webinars in July July 14, 2020 COVID-19 NY Travel Restrictions Increased July 14, 2020 NY DOH Clarifies Social Distancing and Mask Enforcement July 14, 2020 COVID-19 New York Travel Restrictions and News Media Exemptions July 7, 2020 FCC to Designate 988 as National Suicide Hotline at its July Meeting - Implementation by July 16, 2022 July 7, 2020 Important EAS Update - Make sure IPAWS Software is Updated with TLS July 7, 2020 NAB, Media Companies and Sports Leagues ask for Pandemic Insurance July 7, 2020 Quarterly Issues Programs Lists, Children’s TV Reports and Other Filings Due in July June 30, 2020 FCC Extends Sponsorship ID Waiver for Time Donated to Government Based COVID-19 PSA’s to August 31st June 30, 2020 No EAS IPAWS Test this Year June 30, 2020 SBA - PPP Loan Forgiveness Applications Available June 30, 2020 Back on the Road – That’s Good News for Radio June 30, 2020 RAB ON-LINE COURSES AVAILABLE June 30, 2020 LBS ON-LINE SALES CERTIFICATION PROGRAM – OPENINGS AVAILABLE June 30, 2020 IAB (INTERACTIVE ADVERTISING BUREAU) ON-LINE TRAINING AVAILABLE June 30, 2020 NYSBA ON-LINE TV SALES TRAINING June 30, 2020 SBE ON-LINE ENGINEERING COURSES TO MEMBER EMPLOYEES June 30, 2020 Election Issues - Lowest Unit Rate for General Election Starts September 4th June 23, 2020 TV Spectrum Repack Almost Complete June 23, 2020 NYSBA Asks the FCC to Lower Broadcast Regulatory Fees June 16, 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 New York Presidential Primary Cancelled – Primary for Other Federal and State Offices Remains June 23rd April 28, 2020 NYSBA Lobbies for Additional SBA PPP Funds and Expansion of Eligibility Requirements April 28, 2020 Governor Unveils Phased Regional Plan to Reopen New York April 28, 2020 New York Business Council - Webinar April 29 at 11 AM - Impact of Coronavirus on Employers Part IV – Reopening April 28, 2020 Bonadio Group – Recorded Webinar from April 21st - Loan Forgiveness Under the CARES Act and SBA Loans April 28, 2020 FCC Updates Political Rules Requiring Stations to List All Issue in Political Buys by Third Parties April 28, 2020 FCC Proposes Four Year Phase-in of Video Description Rules in TV DMA Markets 61-100 April 28, 2020 Tell Congress to Support Local Broadcasters April 21, 2020 Senator Schumer Talks with NYSBA Board Members on COVID-19 Crisis Relief April 21, 2020 Nineteen Members of NY Delegation Sign Letter asking Administration to buy Time on Local Stations April 21, 2020 Bipartisan Senate Letter Asks for Expansion in SBA Eligibility April 21, 2020 New York Dept of Labor Launches New Application for Pandemic Unemployment Insurance April 21, 2020 Radio Music Licensing Committee Reaches Agreement with BMI April 21, 2020 Free LBS Webinar - The Survival Marketing Workshop Thursday, April 23, 2020 - Noon ET April 21, 2020 Governor Cuomo Orders Employers to Provide Masks April 14, 2020 SBA Loan Webinar Archived April 14, 2020 COVID-19 - FCC Waives Kid Vid Preemption Rules through April 30th April 14, 2020 FCC Fines Radio Station $20K for Using EAS Alert Tones in Programming April 14, 2020 FCC Chairman Pai Praises Broadcasters Response to COVID-19 Crisis April 14, 2020 NYSBA Webinars and On-line Training April 7, 2020 AdCoach - Free Webinars on Digital Programmatic Advertising and Selling April 7, 2020 Keep Up to Date with the NYSBA COVID-19 Webpage March 31, 2020 New York “Pause” Workforce Restrictions Extended Until April 15th March 31, 2020 New York State Tax Filing & Payment Deadline Moved to July 15th March 31, 2020 NYSBA Internship Program Continues Throughout 2020 March 31, 2020 Lowest Unit Rate Period Changes as Presidential Primary and Special Elections Delayed March 31, 2020 FCC Extends Time for Filing Quarterly Issues Programs Lists and Kid-Vid Report March 31, 2020 FCC May Permit Waivers of 15% LMA Programming Limit During COVID-19 Crisis March 31, 2020 COVID-19 Scams March 31, 2020 NYSBA Adds New “Audio 360” Course from IAB March 31, 2020 What Historic Station News Videos Can Teach Us about Race Relations Today March 29, 2020 NYSBA CREATES COVID-19 WEB PAGE March 24, 2020 NYSBA URGES CONGRESS TO PASS STIMULUS PACKAGE – EXPAND SBA LOANS March 24, 2020 Compliance with New Laws Relating to Sick Leave and Paid Family Leave March 24, 2020 COVID-19 U.S. Dept. Homeland Security Issues Letters for Broadcasters Access & Fuel March 17, 2020 NAB’s COVID-19 Tool Kit for Stations March 17, 2020 LBS Free Webinar - Adjusting to COVID-19 Market March 17, 2020 NYSBA Cancels Spring Regional Training & Luncheons - Excellence in Broadcasting Awards to Be Mailed March 17, 2020 COVID-19 - Mitigating Employment Law Risks March 17, 2020 Free General Business Webinar on March 19th at 12:30 – 2PM Eastern - Dealing with COVID-19 March 17, 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 New York State Budget - Some Provisions will Affect Broadcasters January 28, 2020 NYSBA Files with FCC to Reduce Political Disclosure Burdens January 28, 2020 Commissioner O’Rielly Continues His PAYOLA Concerns January 28, 2020 New York Stations - Annual EEO Report Was Due on February 1st January 21, 2020 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards Portal Open - Entries Due Feb 21, 2020 January 21, 2020 Make Sure You Inspect Tower Lighting Daily - FCC Reaches Consent Decree for $1.13 million January 21, 2020 Congress Passes Pirate Act January 14, 2020 FCC Fines University Station for Violating Non-Commercial Advertising Rules January 14, 2020 Dick Novik Retiring from NYSBA January 7, 2020 FCC Reports Due in January – Note Changes to Children’s TV Reports January 7, 2020 TV Repacking Transition Reports Due January 7, 2020 Activate or Update Your Online Public Inspection File December 23, 2019 FCC to Freeze All FM Minor Change Applications during Auction of Non reserved FM Allotments December 23, 2019 CBD Advertising - FDA Sends Warning Letters Regarding Several CBD Products December 17, 2019 STELAR Compromise to be Included in End of Session Spending Legislation December 17, 2019 Portal for Interference and Pirate Radio Complaints December 3, 2019 FCC Proposes $15,000 Fine and Two-Year License Term for Radio Station With Years of Missing Public Inspection File Documents December 3, 2019 U.S. House of Representatives Takes Major STEPS on STELAR - Work Remains in the Senate November 26, 2019 House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler (D NY) Introduces Performance Fee Bill -“Ask Musicians for Music Act” (AM-FM) November 26, 2019 Political Broadcasting Rules Webinar November 21, 2019 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm November 19, 2019 Television Viewer Protection Act H.R. 5035 Scheduled for a Vote Today Before the House Commerce Committee November 19, 2019 New York Market Radio Stations (NYMRAD) to Participate in IRTS Job Fair on December 5th November 19, 2019 Radio Active by William O’Shaughnessy – Local Radio at its Best November 19, 2019 Sign Up for Your Internships for 2020 Today November 17, 2019 Broadcasters Vital to New York’s Economy November 17, 2019 Donovan Recognized for Pirate Act Efforts by NAB, Sen. Schumer, FCC Com. Mike O’Rielly and Cong. Tonko November 16, 2019 STELAR Legislation to be Voted by Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday November 12, 2019 Important Engineering - Firmware Update Now Available to Support FEMA IPAWS Changes - November 8th Deadline Extended November 5, 2019 Political Broadcast Rules - New FCC Decision Imposes New Burdens on Third Party Political Advertisements November 5, 2019 BIA Advisory Services - Cross Market Platform Competition in New York Data Available October 29, 2019 Broadcast Leadership and Hall of Fame Luncheon - FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly Recognizes the Importance of Broadcasters October 22, 2019 Broadcast Leadership and Hall of Fame Luncheon - 2019 Inductees Speak to Capacity Crowd October 22, 2019 Digital Leadership Academy Provided the Best in Training October 22, 2019 Nielsen - Radio Reaches More Minority Audiences than Other Platforms October 15, 2019 Nielsen Podcast during Adweek - Addressable TV Advertising is Here October 15, 2019 Nielsen Time Shifting - Rating Enhancement Varies by Genre October 15, 2019 FCC to Invite Comment to Change 1940’s Era Antenna Siting Rules October 15, 2019 FCC to Auction FM Frequencies in April October 15, 2019 New Speakers Added to DLA Line Up – Register Today October 8, 2019 Radio and TV– A Move Towards an Impressions Model? October 8, 2019 DLA Advertising Contest – Prizes to those Attending DLA September 24, 2019 Digital Leadership Academy Schedule Set – Exciting New Format! Two Full Days of Information for Free September 24, 2019 Native New Yorker and FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly Named New Yorker of the Year September 24, 2019 Boomer Esiason, Diana Williams, Tom Jolls and the Team of Ted Long and Amy Robbins to be Inducted in New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame September 24, 2019 FCC Delays Date for Filing Biennial Broadcast Ownership Reports September 24, 2019 Governor Sets 2020 Election Dates in New York September 24, 2019 New Pay Equity Laws Go Into Effect in New York September 24, 2019 Radio Industry Employment Study Released September 24, 2019 U.S. Department of Labor Raises Salary Limit for “White Collar” Exemption starting January 1, 2020 September 24, 2019 All Employers Must Provide Sexual Harassment Training By October 9th September 24, 2019 FCC Publishes Kid Vid Compliance Guidelines September 24, 2019 Retransmission Consent Should Apply to Canadian Cable and Satellite Companies September 10, 2019 FCC to Look at Payola September 10, 2019 FCC to Propose Eliminating Newspaper Notice Requirement September 10, 2019 Do Not Misuse EAS Tones - The FCC Will Fine You September 10, 2019 RMLC - GMR Offers to Extend Interim Licenses to March 31, 2020 August 22, 2019 Governor Signs Law Prohibiting Discrimination based on Religious Attire Including Facial Hair August 20, 2019 Reminder – Do not Use EAS Alert Tones in Programs or Advertising August 20, 2019 Nielsen Insights - Media Choices - Listeners and Viewers Stay with What they Know August 20, 2019 Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Enacting Sweeping New Workplace Harassment Protections August 13, 2019 FCC Gets Tough on Sponsorship ID – Proposed $233,000 Fine August 13, 2019 Modern Television Act of 2019 Would Undermine Local Television Retransmission Consent Negotiations August 13, 2019 Native New Yorker & FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly Named New Yorker of the Year August 10, 2019 National EAS Test Tomorrow (August 7th) to Focus on Over - The Air EAS System August 6, 2019 LBS Free Webinar Make a Tremendous Difference with Your Car Dealers! Tuesday August 13th, 2019 - Noon August 6, 2019 More Pirate Radio Enforcement from the FCC August 6, 2019 BIA - Local Political Advertising for TV to Top 3 Billion in 2020 August 6, 2019 Interpreting the New York Gaming Commission’s Rules on Advertising and Sports Wagering July 23, 2019 FCC Revises Children’s TV Rules July 15, 2019 The FCC Modernizes Cable Must Carry/Retransmission Consent Notification Requirements July 15, 2019 FCC Proposes to Update Rules Governing Cable and Satellite System Notifications to Broadcasters July 15, 2019 FCC “Form One” Due Tomorrow (July 3rd) for National EAS Test on August 7th July 2, 2019 FCC NY Office Issues Notices Against a Number of New York Pirates July 2, 2019 FCC Scheduled to Update TV Kid Vid Rules at July Meeting June 25, 2019 FCC to Streamline Retransmission Consent Notification June 25, 2019 NYSBA Protects TV Station’s On-the Scene Coverage Involving Ambulances June 18, 2019 Right of Publicity Bills Move in the Right Direction - But Remain Troublesome June 18, 2019 Recreational Marijuana Bill Still being Discussed & On-line Sports Betting Legislation is Dead June 18, 2019 FCC’s New Incubator Program Approved by OMB – Participating Radio Stations Eligible for Waiver of Local Radio Ownership Rules June 18, 2019 What Consumers Think About Cannabis June 18, 2019 Gaming Commission Approves Sports Gambling in Casinos June 11, 2019 NYSBA Joins with Other State Association’s Asking for Reduced FCC Regulatory Fees June 11, 2019 NY Legislature - Bills (A420A and S.1693A) Would Limit News Coverage of Live on the Scene Medical Events June 11, 2019 New York Legislature - New Right of Publicity Bills Moving through Assembly and the Senate June 11, 2019 STELAR on Tap in Washington This Week – Retransmission Consent at Issue June 4, 2019 Retransmission Consent – Legislation Introduced to Overhaul TV Negotiations June 4, 2019 BIA ADVISORY SERVICES – Examining Automated Spot Sales Initiatives June 4, 2019 BIA Analysis of DOJ Local Media Competition Information – Local TV Competes with All Platforms June 4, 2019 Despite Increased Enforcement Efforts Pirates Still Plague Metro New York City May 28, 2019 STELAR Moves Front and Center with Early June Hearings – Impact on Retransmission Consent May 28, 2019 New Additional Free IAB On-Line Courses Available for NYSBA Members May 21, 2019 Pirate Act Passes Senate Commerce Committee May 21, 2019 Marijuana Still on the New York Legislative Table May 21, 2019 American Gaming Association Adopts Advertising Guidelines for Sports Betting May 21, 2019 FCC Proposes New Regulatory Fees – Significant Increase for Radio May 21, 2019 Submit Hall of Fame Nominations Today - Due May 20th May 14, 2019 C-Band Registration Deadline May 28th May 14, 2019 School, Government, and Community Event Content Subscription Service for TV & Radio May 14, 2019 Out Come Selling - Back to the Future for Broadcasting May 14, 2019 Interactive Advertising Bureau – Digital Ads Reach $100 billion May 14, 2019 NEW YORK STATE PRIMARY – LOWEST UNIT RATE PERIOD BEGINS MAY 11TH May 7, 2019 Direct to Consumer TV Drug Ads Must Now Contain Pricing Information – New Rules Do Not Apply to Radio or Other Media May 5, 2019 Senate Introduces Pirate Act (S.1228) April 30, 2019 Serving the Public Interest – Upstate ‘Serving New York Awards” Presented to Stations and Community Groups April 24, 2019 C- Band Certification Deadline Now May 28th April 24, 2019 FCC Chairman Agit Pai at NAB – We are Broadcasters First April 16, 2019 Commissioner O’Rielly Requests NYC Congressional Delegation to Discourage Pirate Radio April 16, 2019 LAST CHANCE!! Register Now for Regional Sales Training April 9, 2019 Deadline is Friday to Submit Your Public Service Entries April 9, 2019 Proposed New York City Carbon Emissions Legislation – NYSBA Seeks Consideration of Broadcasters Public Safety Role April 9, 2019 Bill Would Impose Liability for Covering Emergencies on a Public Street April 9, 2019 Borrell - Digital Continues to Expand in Local Markets April 9, 2019 PEW Research Center - Local News Remains A Favorite March 29, 2019 BIA – Home and Trade Services Advertising to Remain Steady March 29, 2019 Booking Information Remains Part of Public Record – Release of Mug Shots Up to Local Police March 28, 2019 FCC Adopts TV Repack Reimbursement Policies for Radio, LPFM, FM translators, TV translators and LPTV stations March 19, 2019 FCC EEO Enforcement Moves from Media Bureau to Enforcement Bureau March 19, 2019 FCC Streamlines Process for Transferring Terrestrial Satellite TV Stations March 19, 2019 FCC Continues Its Efforts Against Pirates March 19, 2019 NY Department of Labor Decides Against “Call in Pay” Rules March 12, 2019 Digital Ad Fraud – Protecting Local Digital Sales March 12, 2019 U.S. House Passes the PIRATE Act - H.R. 583 March 5, 2019 RMLC – GMR Agrees to Offer Extensions of Interim Licenses March 5, 2019 Severe Weather Awareness Week in New York State is April 28 - May 4, 2019 March 5, 2019 FCC Eliminates Mid Term EEO Report (From 397) Beginning May 1st February 19, 2019 NYSBA Outreach at Roy H. Park School of Communications February 19, 2019 FCC Nabs Pirate in the Bronx February 19, 2019 FCC Issues Annual EEO Audit Letters – NY Stations Included in Audit February 19, 2019 LBS Video Outlines Services to New York State Broadcasters February 12, 2019 New Member Service - On-Line Training from the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) February 12, 2019 Accepting "Serving New York" Award Entries - Submit Public Service Entries Today February 12, 2019 FCC Deregulation - Posting Rules No Longer in Effect after February 8th February 12, 2019 Advertising for Sports Gambling – Limited to “Brick and Mortar” Casinos February 5, 2019 Regional Awards Luncheons February 5, 2019 On-Line Public File Uploads Due February 11th January 29, 2019 New York State Board of Elections Sets Primary Date – June 25, 2019 January 29, 2019 NYSBA Opposes Governor’s Proposal to Restrict Access to Mug Shots and Booking Information January 29, 2019 Legislation Creates Risk of Lawsuits for Broadcasting Treatment by EMT’s in Public Places January 29, 2019 Governor Proposes to Legalize Recreational Cannabis – Advertising Must be Aimed at those 21 Years or Older January 22, 2019 PIRATE Act H.R. 583 Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives January 22, 2019 New York Stations Should be Preparing Annual and Mid-Term EEO Reports January 22, 2019 Buffalo Broadcasters Association Preserves TV History January 22, 2019 New York Proposes to Close the LLC Campaign Finance Loophole January 15, 2019 NEW MEMBER SERVICE - NYSBA to Offer Free On-Line Engineering Courses to Member Employees January 15, 2019 Fraudulent FCC Fine Phone Calls - SCAM Alert January 8, 2019 FCC Shuts Down – Establishes Filing Procedures January 8, 2019 The Legislative Year Ahead December 27, 2018 NYSBA Member Services for 2019 December 27, 2018 FCC Begins to Inspect Station’s On-line Public Files December 11, 2018 Pirate Watch - FCC Continues to Identify Pirates in Northern NJ December 11, 2018 Passenger Car TV Sales Drop in 2018 – SUV’s Increase December 11, 2018 FCC TV Repacking - Phase 1 Complete December 4, 2018 FCC To Open Proceeding on Radio and TV Ownership at December Meeting November 27, 2018 FCC to Eliminate License Posting Requirements at December Meeting November 27, 2018 FCC Cracks Down on New Jersey Pirate November 20, 2018 New York Preventing Sexual Harassment Training – Video November 20, 2018 Make Sure On-Line Public Inspection Files Are In Order - FCC to Activate All Public Inspection Accounts by Nov. 15th November 13, 2018 Pirates – 50 State Broadcast Associations Urge Passage of the PIRATE ACT November 13, 2018 NY Court Decision Should Not Impact Advertising by Fantasy Sports Leagues e.g., Draft King and Fan Duel November 6, 2018 FCC Continues to Track Down NYC Pirates October 30, 2018 Let Us Know About Your Holiday Giving October 15, 2018 RTDNA – Published Journalism Guidelines October 15, 2018 Free On-Line TV Sales Certification Program July 24, 2018 Free RAB On-Line Courses July 24, 2018 Local Broadcast Sales Courses - FREE to NYSBA Stations! July 24, 2018 FCC On-Line Complaint Portal Includes Pirate Radio Category March 24, 2018 Political Broadcast Rules Webinar Archived March 24, 2018 ABIP–Schedule Your Inspection Today! February 24, 2018 Filter - All
