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Jason Smith

Brindisi Campaign Says He Now Leads Tenney In 22nd Congressional District Race

By Jason Smith | November 27, 2020

Arguments over challenged ballots continue in Oswego County Court on Monday.

Health

COVID-19 Saliva Test Developed At SUNY Upstate Approved By FDA

By Jason Smith | September 24, 2020

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Wednesday approved a saliva test for COVID-19 developed by SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, which means the test can now be used nationwide.

Education

Syracuse University Suspends 23 Students After Large Campus Gathering

By Jason Smith | August 21, 2020

“Make no mistake, there was not a single student who gathered on the Quad [Wednesday] night who did not know and understand that it was wrong to do so.”

Economy

Report: Gyms, Malls, Movie Theaters Will Not Open As Part Of Phase 4

By Jason Smith | June 24, 2020

Broome County Executive Jason Garnar tweeted the Southern Tier region had been cleared to begin Phase 4 Friday. But he did not indicate what businesses would be opening.

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Five Regions Of New York Cleared For Phase 3 Reopening

By Jason Smith | June 12, 2020

“Everybody wants to swim, I understand. Everybody doesn’t want to see a spike in COVID again, so use your judgment. Sometimes yes is not the right answer.”

Government

Former Congressman Hanna, 69, Dies

By Jason Smith | March 16, 2020

Hanna served part of the central New York, the Mohawk Valley and the Southern Tier.

Education

Syracuse Provost Lifts Student Suspensions; Allows Protestors To Stay In Admin Building

By Jason Smith | February 20, 2020

SU officials said they tried to have a “respectful dialogue” with the students, but they were “unwilling.” Students said they were denied food, medicine and hygiene products, and were treated like prisoners.

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Tensions Rise As Protests Continue At Syracuse University

By Jason Smith and Tom Magnarelli | February 19, 2020

Syracuse University officials have taken a noticeably tougher stance against protests by #NotAgainSU.

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Syracuse University Places #NotAgainSU Activists On Interim Suspension

By Jason Smith | February 18, 2020

“Syracuse University administration’s handling of these crimes has been insensitive, lackadaisical, and an embarrassment.”

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Winter Storm Ties Up Traffic, Cancels Classes Across New York, Pennsylvania

By Jason Smith | December 2, 2019

Winter storm warnings remain in effect for most of New York through Monday as a large winter storm moves through the region, with storm totals of a foot of snow or more expected in some spots by Monday evening.

Featured in Category

Three Inducted Into Rochester’s National Toy Hall Of Fame

By Jason Smith | November 8, 2019

There are now 71 toys in the National Toy Hall of Fame at the Strong Museum in Rochester, which is the only collections-based museum anywhere devoted solely to studying play.

Government

Congressman Katko: House Dems Wrong To Launch Impeachment Inquiry Now

By Jason Smith | October 1, 2019

“To me, from an evidence standpoint, nowhere near enough to start an impeachment proceeding.”

Government

Where The Region’s Congress Members Stand On Impeachment Proceedings

By Jason Smith | September 25, 2019

Rep. Anthony Brindisi (D-Utica) is the only upstate Democrat to not publicly support impeachment.

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Town Of Vernon Denies Appeal To Hold Woodstock 50 At Vernon Downs

By Jason Smith & Ellen Abbott | July 17, 2019

This is the second site to reject festival

Government

Cuomo Continues To Blame International Commission For High Water On Lake Ontario

By Jason Smith | May 6, 2019

“When you get to a point where you have flooding, by definition you have not done your job. And why they can’t release more water earlier, they’ve never answered.”

News

Dangerous Wind Chills, Lake Effect Snow Makes Travel Difficult, Closes New York Schools

By Jason Smith | January 31, 2019

New York is getting hit with an Arctic blast that, combined with strong winds, is causing dangerously cold wind chills, along with lake effect snow that could add up to four feet in some spots around the North Country.

News

Primary Challenger Declared Winner Over Breakaway Democrat Dave Valesky

By Jason Smith | September 21, 2018

SYRACUSE, NY (WRVO) – Rachel May has defeated longtime incumbent state Sen. Dave Valesky in a primary and will be the Democratic nominee in the race for the 53rd state Senate District in November. 

News

Trump To Visit Fort Drum, Oneida County Monday

By Jason Smith | August 9, 2018

SYRACUSE, NY (WRVO) – President Donald Trump plans to make stops in the North Country and Mohawk Valley Monday, according to a number of reports.

Elections

Former Syracuse Mayor Announces Independent Run For New York Governor

By Jason Smith | June 18, 2018

SYRACUSE, NY (WRVO) – Former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner is joining the race for governor, according to an announcement reported this morning in the New York Times. 

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New York’s Erin Hamlin Selected To carry American Flag During Olympic Opening Ceremonies

By Jason Smith | February 8, 2018

SYRACUSE (WRVO) – Remsen native Erin Hamlin will carry the American flag during the opening ceremonies Friday at the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea.

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