FCC, Broadcasters Argue Over Need For Auction For Airwaves

“At issue was the FCC’s desire to reclaim some of the airwaves, or spectrum, broadcasters use for next-generation cellphones and tablet devices such as Apple’s iPad. The FCC and some telecommunications companies have argued that there is a shortage of spectrum on the horizon and a solution is for broadcasters to voluntarily auction off some of their spectrum.”

Strike “Inevitable” At NY City Opera At End Of April

“Regrettably, it became obvious to us that NYCO is merely stalling the negotiating process. Our members in City Opera’s chorus and production department have devoted their entire professional careers to City Opera, have already made tremendous financial sacrifices to help City Opera survive its fiscal problems, but at some point enough is simply enough.”