Chris Bolt

Syracuse

General Manager at WAER-FM (Syracuse, NY)

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Traffic signal changes coming to two Syracuse intersections

4 weeks ago | waer.org | Chris Bolt

Drivers in two Syracuse neighborhoods need to pay extra attention to changes in traffic lights. The city’s Department of Public Works is changing the stoplights at two busy intersections from flashing red and yellow … to red, yellow and green signals. The intersections involved are South Geddes Street at West Onondaga Street on Syracuse’s west side, and Grant Boulevard at LeMoyne Ave on the north side. There will also be pedestrian button crossings. The annual change takes place starting April 1.
Proposal to lower utility costs & reduce heating emissions faces uphill battle in state budget talks

1 month ago | waer.org | Chris Bolt

Environmental groups and advocates for reducing fossil fuel use are frustrated the New York HEAT Act is not finding its way into state budget talks. The New York HEAT act basically went one for three. Only the state assembly included the proposal in its version of this year’s state budget – the Senate and Governor Hochul did not – with budget negotiations expected to wrap up by the end of the month.
Contract negotiations for 2,400 Crouse Hospital union employees begin

1 month ago | waer.org | Chris Bolt

Some 2,400 hundred unionized employees of Crouse Hospital should soon have a new contract proposal to consider. 1199SEIU says contract negotiations are starting tomorrow for a new contract to take over after the current one ends April 30th. Union officials say they’re focusing on a comprehensive package of wages and benefits that will both help retain employees and recruit new ones. Bargaining is also expected to address staffing levels.
The role of AI in crisis communications: Trustworthiness vs. avoiding problems

1 month ago | waer.org | Chris Bolt

Public relations professionals have to decide how and when to use AI in their communications and strategies. In times of crises, institutions, companies and other organizations plan messages to the public, to employees, or other stakeholders. But if that message is attributed - in whole or part - to artificial intelligence, it can come off as insincere or untrustworthy.
Syracuse Literacy League program open for registration

2 months ago | waer.org | Chris Bolt

Syracuse city schoolchildren from 8 to 12 years old can get help with reading though the city’s Police Athletic League. Sign-ups for the program are now underway. PAL officials say they engage kids in fun ways by merging sports into activities that incorporate reading and writing skills. Director of Community Engagement Jimmy Oliver adds the Literacy League is meant to address the proficiency gap that can help youth succeed for academic and lifelong success.
The carbon footprint of cryptocurrency mining is spurring opposition and research

2 months ago | waer.org | Chris Bolt

Cryptocurrency is causing environmental concerns here in Upstate New York and elsewhere, over its increasing carbon footprint. The consequences of crypto mining, running the numerous computers to manage the currency, is spurring energy research and oppositionCornell Professor of Energy Systems Fengqi You explained, the energy burden for mining cryptocurrency annually is larger than that of Argentina’s. And this huge amount of energy usage comes with consequences.
Trump targets Syracuse University, 130 other colleges in DEI crackdown

2 months ago | waer.org | Chris Bolt

Syracuse University is on a list of 131 colleges President Donald Trump is identifying as possible targets for investigations into diversity practices. The Chronicle of Higher Education is reporting it’s part of a sweeping executive order. The President asserts DEI efforts go against civil rights laws, calling them “demeaning and immoral.” He’s instructed government agencies to consider lawsuits or regulatory actions against higher education institutions.
MBTS Professor Sides with Atheist to Attack Center for Baptist Leadership

Dec 6, 2024 | truthscript.com | Chris Bolt

Looking for a church? Click Here Church Chris Bolt Matthew Millsap, Dean of Library Services and Associate Professor of Christian Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, a Southern Baptist school, took to X to criticize the Center for Baptist Leadership for an unrelated controversy at another Christian think-tank.
Authority and Authoritarianism | Chris Bolt

Dec 5, 2024 | americanreformer.org | Chris Bolt

Debate has been ongoing recently regarding the nature and extent to which wives are meant to submit to husbands, and likewise when are they duty bound to resist a wayward husband. During these discussions, David Fairchild, a Regional Director of A29, writes:Guys, if you have to pull out the “submit” card on your wife on the regular, you’re doing it wrong. Same thing for elders. If this is a go to for you, may I suggest you’re not a great leader.
Syracuse gas prices rise slightly over holiday weekend

Dec 2, 2024 | waer.org | Chris Bolt

Gas prices around Syracuse picked up just a bit this past week despite an uptick in demand for the holiday weekend. Gas Buddy reports a 2.5-cent rise in average prices, while AAA's survey found a 1-cent increase. The average of $3.10 per gallon is about 38 cents lower than a year ago. The national average from both research agencies is right around $3.00 per gallon. Both analysts expect prices to dip further over the next few weeks as driving demand reduces in the winter months.