Central New York

Syracuse agency hopes change in rules means more business for regional contractors

Ellen Abbott — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:07:03 +0000

Local contractors and suppliers will get a boost from a new policy in the city of Syracuse.

The Syracuse Industrial Development Agency has adopted new rules when it comes to developers who are supported by the agency. They have to buy local, so to speak, says SIDA executive director Ben Walsh.

Oswego Farmer's Market

Tim LaMay, Shannon Rosato and Leigh Rusyn — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:23:00 +0000

Research study could lead to new test for colon cancer

Ellen Abbott — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:34:08 +0000

Researchers at Upstate Medical Center are helping in a nationwide study that could change the way people are screened for colon cancer, and the potential to change the way one of the most dreaded medical screening tests is used.

Sound Garden

Shannon Rosato and Tim LaMay and Leigh Rusyn — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:09:00 +0000

Maffei says central New Yorkers won't feel impact of sequester right away

Ellen Abbott — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:31:30 +0000

Most central New Yorkers won't notice the impact of federal budget cuts caused by sequestration right away, according to Syracuse-area Rep. Dan Maffei. But Maffei, who was in Syracuse today to tout the bipartisan passage of the Violence Against Women Act, says everyone will feel it eventually.

Emergency organizations want central NY to be more prepared for disaster

Ellen Abbott — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:37:00 +0000

Onondaga County emergency professionals want to prepare central New York for a potential disaster. First they want to know whether everyday citizens are ready for anything from the storm of the century to an act of terrorism.

CNY's Colorful Past

John Weeks — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Central New York has undergone many physical changes in its history. John Weeks discusses the transformation of the local landscape and remembers the species that once roamed the area.

Unique

Shannon Rosato, Leigh Rusyn and Tim LaMay — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:08:32 +0000

2012 heat causes temperature records to fall

Ryan Delaney — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:23:27 +0000

As far as weather measurements go, Syracuse crushed its old record for the warmest year ever recorded. Central New Yorkers dealt with the warmest temperatures in more than 80 years during 2012.

New central New York orchestra debuts

Ellen Abbott — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:50:00 +0000

Friday night a new symphony orchestra is unwrapped for central New York, as the orchestra that replaces the bankrupt Syracuse Symphony Orchestra takes the stage for its official debut.

Holiday music on the radio - enjoyable or irritating?

Randy Wenner — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:37:55 +0000

It's a sign of the season -- holiday songs are flooding the local radio airwaves. But, it’s a holiday tradition that can be as irritating to some people, as it is enjoyable.

Defense contract that supports jobs in Syracuse cut from budget

Ryan Delaney — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:04:51 +0000

Money for the final year of a missile system that supports a few hundred jobs for a defense contractor near Syracuse has been removed from Congress' defense budget. But Lockheed Martin is keeping optimistic that the money could find its way back into the budget.

CNY working on its part of state-wide sustainability plan

Ryan Delaney — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 02:43:00 +0000

A central New York planning agency is moving into the public comment period as it works to create its contribution to a state-wide sustainability plan.

State primary day brings confusion

Ellen Abbott — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:56:08 +0000

It's a quiet primary day in Central New York this year. There are only scattered elections across the area on the day that lets voters, registered in political parties, choose who will be on the November ballot.

Community looks for answers on bath salts

Ellen Abbott — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:22:34 +0000

The misuse of the synthetic drug known as "bath salts" continues to plague upstate New York. A community forum on bath salts last week aimed to unite the people who deal with the effects of the drug, and come away with a plan to fight it.

Hanna proposes tax change for small farmers

Ellen Abbott — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:07:42 +0000

Central New York Congressman Richard Hanna is hoping to help small farmers create more jobs. He wants to tweak a portion of the tax code that was initially meant to help small farmers.

Central NY farmers worry about dry weather

Ellen Abbott — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:17:36 +0000

New York isn't officially in a drought, but it's certainly been a dry summer so far in upstate New York. Farmers aren't pushing the panic button just yet, but they are watching the skies.

Bath salts forum to be held in Syracuse

Ellen Abbott — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:24:58 +0000

There's a high level of anxiety among emergency responders in central New York when it comes to dealing with users of of the designer drugs known as bath salts. That's why the Upstate New York Poison Center is sponsoring a forum Friday with experts to explain what a bath salts user does, and why.

Sen. Gillibrand promotes new biofuel

Adam Wolfe — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 13:48:33 +0000

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was in central New York Thursday to discuss a new kind of renewable energy fuel.

About 20 farmers, supporters and members of the press met on a farm in Mexico, New York, with Senator Gillibrand, who was promoting a new source of New York grown energy -- shrub willow.

"One of the things that really makes sense for our country is being independent of Middle Eastern oil. And one of the best way to do that is through biofuels," said the senator from New York.

Balloons fly high over central New York

Matt Johnston — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:08:47 +0000

The annual Jamesville Balloonfest held this weekend was packed to the brim with family-friendly entertainment, while organizers kept a watchful eye on the weather.

Buerkle talks vets, seniors' healthcare at town hall

Ryan Delaney — Fri, 04 May 2012 19:05:00 +0000

After opening with acknowledgement of the veterans present and the work she's done for them, Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle (R-Onondaga Hill) turned her focus to a flyer that was being distributed outside.

Buerkle held her 17th town hall since taking office in Cicero Friday morning. The flyer being handed out by the political advocacy group Citizens Action of New York discussed her "dangerous record" on social security and Medicare.

Buerkle told the crowd of mostly senior citizens that it wasn't true.

How odd weather is hurting New York fruit growers

Matt Richmond — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:37:12 +0000

The apple crop in New York is the second-largest in the country, behind only Washington State. Cherries, peaches, apricots and grapes are also big business in New York.

Skaneateles undecided about hydraulic fracturing

Matt Johnston — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:09:02 +0000

The Finger Lakes are buzzing these days with the debate on hydro-fracking and many communities want it banned. Thursday night the town of Skaneateles held a public forum to give residents the chance to speak their minds about a proposed law to prohibit the controversial process for natural gas drilling.

25 Years of Somethings Special

Marlena Montero — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:47:28 +0000

John Weeks discusses the past of Nature of Things and how they gained their listeners and on air cast. He also talks about the creation of their Nature calendar when it happened. Weeks advises listeners to take a look at the beautiful nature of Central New York.

Ski Report for January 8th, 2012

Fred Vigeant — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:13:37 +0000

Conditions at ski areas around New York provided by Ski Areas of New York

Ski Report January 7th, 2012

Fred Vigeant — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:47:40 +0000

Conditions at ski areas around New York provided by Ski Areas of New York.

Extended interview: Northern NY Congressman Bill Owens

Ellen Abbott — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:40:50 +0000

2011 has not been a good year for Congress. Just last week, the House narrowly passed an extension on a payroll tax cut. Earlier this year, a government shutdown was avoided after a battle over the debt ceiling.

Extended interview: CNY Congressman Richard Hanna

Ellen Abbott — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:02:05 +0000

Utica-area Republican Congressman Richard Hanna talks with WRVO's Ellen Abbott

Extended interview: CNY Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle

Ellen Abbott — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:17:40 +0000

Central New York Republican Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle sits down with WRVO's Ellen Abbott for a look back at her first year in Congress, and looks ahead to 2012.