New York NewStreamBroadcast Industry News from the NYSBA Submit Your “Serving New York” Award Entries Today July 20, 2021 NYSBA to Subsidize ABIP Inspections Costs for Member Stations July 20, 2021 NYSBA Hall of Fame Luncheon at Rainbow Room October 28th - Tickets Available July 20, 2021 Swagger Institute’s Derron Steenbergen to Provide Upstate Regional Sales Training in September July 20, 2021 Poynter Institute to Provide Journalism Webinars this Fall July 20, 2021 Make Sure Your On-line Public Files are UP to Date July 20, 2021 NYSBA to Provide Free Registration to NAB Fall Events - Applications Due August 13th July 14, 2021 August 11th National Test – Stations Must Fill out ETRS Form 1 July 14, 2021 NY State Hero Act - Businesses Must Develop Airborne Infectious Disease Plan by August 5th July 14, 2021 Cannabis Legislation Introduced in the Senate July 14, 2021 NYSBA Internship Program Expanded July 14, 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 BIA Advisory Services - Real Estate Market Update July 6, 2021 Performance Tax Bill Introduced - NYSBA Opposes June 29, 2021 Don’t forget AM NRSC Measurements June 29, 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 Download the FCC’s 2021 EAS Handbook Today – Must Be Available for the National Test June 22, 2021 Webinar on Improving Police-Press Relations Is Now Archived 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 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 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 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 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 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 NYSBA Adds Additional “Third Thursday” On-line Seminars for Members December 22, 2020 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 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 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 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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Submit Your “Serving New York” Award Entries Today July 20, 2021 NYSBA to Subsidize ABIP Inspections Costs for Member Stations July 20, 2021 NYSBA Hall of Fame Luncheon at Rainbow Room October 28th - Tickets Available July 20, 2021 Swagger Institute’s Derron Steenbergen to Provide Upstate Regional Sales Training in September July 20, 2021 Poynter Institute to Provide Journalism Webinars this Fall July 20, 2021 Make Sure Your On-line Public Files are UP to Date July 20, 2021 NYSBA to Provide Free Registration to NAB Fall Events - Applications Due August 13th July 14, 2021 August 11th National Test – Stations Must Fill out ETRS Form 1 July 14, 2021 NY State Hero Act - Businesses Must Develop Airborne Infectious Disease Plan by August 5th July 14, 2021 Cannabis Legislation Introduced in the Senate July 14, 2021 NYSBA Internship Program Expanded July 14, 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 BIA Advisory Services - Real Estate Market Update July 6, 2021 Performance Tax Bill Introduced - NYSBA Opposes June 29, 2021 Don’t forget AM NRSC Measurements June 29, 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 Download the FCC’s 2021 EAS Handbook Today – Must Be Available for the National Test June 22, 2021 Webinar on Improving Police-Press Relations Is Now Archived 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 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 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 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 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 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 NYSBA Adds Additional “Third Thursday” On-line Seminars for Members December 22, 2020 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 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 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 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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