Longtime Syracuse NY personality Rick Gary has exited mornings at Galaxy Media Classic Hits “Sunny 102” WZUN Phoenix/Syracuse NY.
Gary first arrived in Syracuse at 1490 WOLF in 1968 eventually having four stints at the station in-between stints in Memphis and Boston. He later hosted mornings at 570 WSYR and 94.5 WYYY and also spent over two decades as weatherman and later morning anchor and talk host at WSYR-TV. He would join WZUN as afternoon host in 2007 and also was heard on their AC “Mix 102.5” WUMX Utica.
Wolf was inducted into the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2009 and WZUN dedicated its studio in his honor in 2024.
Galaxy Media CEO Ed Levine said, “Rick Gary’s influence on our station and our community cannot be overstated. He helped define Sunny 102 for so many listeners and leaves behind a legacy of excellence in broadcasting.”
In a statement the company also noted, “Galaxy Media extends its deepest gratitude for his years of dedication. While he will be greatly missed on the air, his legacy will continue to resonate with listeners and colleagues alike. Rick’s therapy dog, Ringo, will be especially missed by the office staff. Galaxy Media congratulates Rick Gary on an extraordinary career and wishes him all the best in this next chapter.”
