New York NewStreamBroadcast Industry News from the NYSBA Television Viewer Protection Act H.R. 5035 Scheduled for a Vote Today Before the House Commerce Committee November 19, 2019 Sign Up for Your Internships for 2020 Today November 19, 2019 Radio Active by William O’Shaughnessy – Local Radio at its Best November 19, 2019 NYMRAD Holiday Party Set for December 6th November 12, 2019 New York Market Radio Stations (NYMRAD) to Participate in IRTS Job Fair on December 5th November 12, 2019 STELAR Legislation to be Voted by Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday November 12, 2019 NAB Joins With the FCC and Files for Rehearing on FCC Ownership Rules November 12, 2019 Local Advertising Revenue to Increase 5.8% in 2020 November 12, 2019 Radio – Continued Digital Growth to Drive Industry 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 Political Broadcasting Rules Webinar November 21, 2019 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm October 29, 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 Flavored Vaping Products Banned in New York State September 10, 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 NYSBA Accepting Internships October 17, 2018 Broadcasters Vital to New York’s Economy October 17, 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 FCC Issues EAS Test Data Report – Overall Performance Very Good March 24, 2018 TV Repacking – FCC to Conduct On Site Audits for Baseline Equipment for Stations Receiving Reimbursement March 24, 2018 Governor Sets April 24, 2018 as Date for Special Elections March 24, 2018 Political Broadcast Rules Webinar Archived March 24, 2018 GMR Offers to Extend Interim Licenses March 24, 2018 Pew Research Study - Local TV News Still Garners Largest Audience, but is Declining March 24, 2018 Media Rating Council Releases New Standards for Measuring Audio Digital Services March 24, 2018 Collisions vs. Accident - Words Matter When Reporting Vehicle Crashes March 24, 2018 Full House of Representatives to Vote on (HR 4986)Additional TV Repack Funds Today March 24, 2018 NYSBA Meetings in Washington DC Very Successful March 24, 2018 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards Entries Increase March 24, 2018 ABIP–Schedule Your Inspection Today! February 24, 2018 Schedule Set for 2018 Regional Training and Awards Luncheons February 6, 2018 “So… You Want a Career?” January 17, 2018 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards January 3, 2018 NYSBA Now Accepting Internships for 2018 November 22, 2017 Digital Leadership Academy Breaks Attendance Records August 22, 2017 Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeart Media, NYSBA "Broadcaster of the Year" August 22, 2017 Hall of Fame Class of 2017 Honored at Leadership Luncheon August 22, 2017 Regional Digital Training May 5, 2017 "Serving New York" Awards to be Presented at Regional Luncheons April 6, 2017 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards April 3, 2017 NYSBA at the Federal Communications Commission March 17, 2017 NYSBA on Capitol Hill Representing New York State Broadcasters March 16, 2017 Important NYSBA Webinar on NY Minimum Wage and Overtime Archived January 5, 2017 Long Island Broadcasters Honored for Public Service December 14, 2016 New York City Broadcasters Honored for Public Service December 9, 2016 Capital Region Stations Honored for Public Service November 23, 2016 Southern Tier Stations Honored for Public Service November 22, 2016 Central New York Stations Honored for Public Service November 17, 2016 Rochester Stations Honored for Public Service November 16, 2016 Buffalo Area Stations Honored for Public Service November 3, 2016 2016 Excellence In Broadcasting Recipients May 5, 2016 Filter - All
Television Viewer Protection Act H.R. 5035 Scheduled for a Vote Today Before the House Commerce Committee November 19, 2019 Sign Up for Your Internships for 2020 Today November 19, 2019 Radio Active by William O’Shaughnessy – Local Radio at its Best November 19, 2019 NYMRAD Holiday Party Set for December 6th November 12, 2019 New York Market Radio Stations (NYMRAD) to Participate in IRTS Job Fair on December 5th November 12, 2019 STELAR Legislation to be Voted by Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday November 12, 2019 NAB Joins With the FCC and Files for Rehearing on FCC Ownership Rules November 12, 2019 Local Advertising Revenue to Increase 5.8% in 2020 November 12, 2019 Radio – Continued Digital Growth to Drive Industry 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 Political Broadcasting Rules Webinar November 21, 2019 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm October 29, 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 Flavored Vaping Products Banned in New York State September 10, 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 NYSBA Accepting Internships October 17, 2018 Broadcasters Vital to New York’s Economy October 17, 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 FCC Issues EAS Test Data Report – Overall Performance Very Good March 24, 2018 TV Repacking – FCC to Conduct On Site Audits for Baseline Equipment for Stations Receiving Reimbursement March 24, 2018 Governor Sets April 24, 2018 as Date for Special Elections March 24, 2018 Political Broadcast Rules Webinar Archived March 24, 2018 GMR Offers to Extend Interim Licenses March 24, 2018 Pew Research Study - Local TV News Still Garners Largest Audience, but is Declining March 24, 2018 Media Rating Council Releases New Standards for Measuring Audio Digital Services March 24, 2018 Collisions vs. Accident - Words Matter When Reporting Vehicle Crashes March 24, 2018 Full House of Representatives to Vote on (HR 4986)Additional TV Repack Funds Today March 24, 2018 NYSBA Meetings in Washington DC Very Successful March 24, 2018 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards Entries Increase March 24, 2018 ABIP–Schedule Your Inspection Today! February 24, 2018 Schedule Set for 2018 Regional Training and Awards Luncheons February 6, 2018 “So… You Want a Career?” January 17, 2018 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards January 3, 2018 NYSBA Now Accepting Internships for 2018 November 22, 2017 Digital Leadership Academy Breaks Attendance Records August 22, 2017 Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeart Media, NYSBA "Broadcaster of the Year" August 22, 2017 Hall of Fame Class of 2017 Honored at Leadership Luncheon August 22, 2017 Regional Digital Training May 5, 2017 "Serving New York" Awards to be Presented at Regional Luncheons April 6, 2017 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards April 3, 2017 NYSBA at the Federal Communications Commission March 17, 2017 NYSBA on Capitol Hill Representing New York State Broadcasters March 16, 2017 Important NYSBA Webinar on NY Minimum Wage and Overtime Archived January 5, 2017 Long Island Broadcasters Honored for Public Service December 14, 2016 New York City Broadcasters Honored for Public Service December 9, 2016 Capital Region Stations Honored for Public Service November 23, 2016 Southern Tier Stations Honored for Public Service November 22, 2016 Central New York Stations Honored for Public Service November 17, 2016 Rochester Stations Honored for Public Service November 16, 2016 Buffalo Area Stations Honored for Public Service November 3, 2016 2016 Excellence In Broadcasting Recipients May 5, 2016 Filter - All
