Found and read the article and reader's comments, interesting story. I remember when I lived in Albany WRGB was locked in at #1 but since then the competitiveness has certainly heated up in the market and today judging by the ratings its a real race between WRGB, WTEN, and WNYT. Judging from the reader comments and story the combo of being an NBC affiliate reeling from the network woes and unpopular firings of favorite anchors is the main reason for the ratings down turn.