PPM Monthlies: (June 17)  Arbitron released its PPM (Personal People Meter) radio ratings for the month of May on Wednesday, June 17th. Lite FM (WLTW, 106.7), again in the top spot, moved up 0.3 in April to a 6.2 audience share. Z-100 (WHTZ) and WCBS-FM (101.1) remained in second and third place with a 5.1 share and a 4.9 share, respectively. Baseball sportscasts continue to benefit WCBS-AM (880), up 0.3 to a 4.4 share, and WFAN (660 AM), up 0.4 to a 3.8 share. WXRK (92.3 FM), the CHR station "92.3 Now FM", is showing signs of life, moving up 0.3 since April to a 1.8 share.

     Radio Newsbriefs:  The WFMU (91.1 FM) Summer Program Schedule, in place from June 22nd to October 12th, features a number of new shows, returning shows, and schedule changes. Visit the WFMU website for full details.    WRXP (101.9 FM) has announced its new "I`m In the Band" contest, which will give listeners the chance to sing "Hey You" with the band 311 at PNC Bank Arts Center. Listener audio submissions will air starting on Monday, June 22nd.    Clear Channel has opened its own performance space in New York City - the street-level, 5,500 square foot P.C. Richard & Son Theater located at 32 Avenue of the Americas. Performers appearing at the new theater include Tinted Windows and Green Day.    Long-time WBAI (99.5 FM) Program Director Bernard White has been suspended or fired by the station`s board, in the midst of WBAI`s spring fundraising drive. White was fired once before, in December, 2000, but returned as PD after a year-long period of internal division at the station.