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Ready for winter? Parts of the North Country to get 4-5 feet of snow

Nov 29, 2024 | wrvo.org | Jason SMith |Jason Smith

Winter arrives in a big way this weekend, with several feet of lake effect snow expected to fall across parts of the North Country. Lake Effect Snow Warnings are in effect for Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego counties until 7 p.m. Monday. A band of intense lake effect snow has set up east of Lake Ontario as of Friday morning, with moderate to heavy snow falling from northern Oswego County to just north of the city of Watertown.
Oswego County sheriff's deputy killed in car crash while responding to call

Sep 25, 2024 | wrvo.org | Jason SMith |Jason Smith

An Oswego County sheriff’s deputy was killed in the line of duty Wednesday morning, after crashing her patrol car while responding to a call. According to the sheriff’s department, 33-year-old Deputy Cailee Campbell was responding to a call at around 6:40 a.m., when she entered the intersection of County Route 176 and Rowlee Road in the Town of Volney when Campbell’s patrol car was hit by another vehicle.
NYS Fair closes early Sunday after unfounded reports of gunfire

Sep 2, 2024 | wxxinews.org | Jason SMith |Jason Smith

The New York State Fair closed early Sunday night, after reports of gunfire that turned out to be false, State police said. In a statement, State Police say a call was made to 911 at 8:38 p.m. from someone who reported hearing gunshots between the Midway and Suburban Park stage, where rapper Rick Ross was performing. Another call was made at 8:41 p.m. reporting gunshots near The Eatery. Police rushed to both areas but found no evidence of any gunshots or injuries.
NYS Fair closes early Sunday after unfounded reports of gunfire

Sep 2, 2024 | wrvo.org | Jason SMith |Jason Smith

The New York State Fair closed early Sunday night, after reports of gunfire that turned out to be false, State police said. In a statement, State Police say a call was made to 911 at 8:38 p.m. from someone who reported hearing gunshots between the Midway and Suburban Park stage, where rapper Rick Ross was performing. Another call was made at 8:41 p.m. reporting gunshots near The Eatery. Police rushed to both areas but found no evidence of any gunshots or injuries.
How New York officials are reacting to Walz as VP pick

Aug 6, 2024 | wamc.org | Jason SMith |Jason Smith

Vice President Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her vice presidential running mate Tuesday. As expected, Democrats praised the choice, while Republicans condemned it. Below are statements from a number of state and federal officials from New York with their reaction to Harris' choice. Great choice, @KamalaHarris. Let’s get to work! There’s no doubt the Harris/Walz ticket will lead us to victory in November and build a future Americans can be proud of.
Biden nominates former CNY congressman for federal judge post

Jul 31, 2024 | wrvo.org | Jason SMith |Jason Smith

President Joe Biden has nominated former central New York Rep. Anthony Brindisi to serve as a U.S. District Court judge for the Northern District of New York, the White House announced Wednesday. Brindisi has served as a judge on the New York Court of Claims in Utica since 2022, and has also served as an acting state Supreme Court justice in Oneida County since the start of this year.
It's Primary Day in New York. Here's what you need to know

Jun 25, 2024 | wrvo.org | Jason SMith |Jason Smith

Today is Primary Day in New York State. Polls are open from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. This primary is for state and federal elections, including Congress, State Senate, and State Assembly. While there aren't a lot of races on the ballot, there are several races that could have a big impact on November's general election. Once the polls close, WRVO will have live updates online, and a full roundup of races from around central and northern New York Wednesday morning during Morning Edition.
End of an era: Karen DeWitt retires after nearly 40 years covering NYS government

Jun 20, 2024 | wrvo.org | Jason SMith |Jason Smith

After covering New York state politics for nearly four decades for New York's public radio stations, Karen DeWitt is retiring at the end of this week. WRVO's Jason Smith talked with Karen about her long career and her decision to retire. This interview has been lightly edited for clarity. Jason Smith: Well, I want to try to go back to the beginning when you started working in the Capitol, and that was all the way back in 1986.
Several schools across the region to close early this week due to heat wave

Jun 17, 2024 | wrvo.org | Jason SMith |Jason Smith

The high heat and humidity hitting central and northern New York this week has prompted school officials in several communities to dismiss students early. Temperatures across much of the region are expected to reach the mid-and upper 90s this week. Along with high humidity, the heat index will likely reach 100 degrees or more. Gov. Kathy Hochul, in Syracuse Friday, said people need to take precautions if they plan to be outside this week. “People have to keep water with them,” Hochul said.
Watch: President Biden in Syracuse announces $6.1 billion in CHIPS and Science grants for Micron

Apr 25, 2024 | wrvo.org | Jason SMith |Jason Smith

President Joe Biden was in Syracuse Thursday afternoon to announce the preliminary agreement between the Department of Commerce and Micron providing Idaho-based company with up to $6.14 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. Biden landed in Syracuse on Air Force One just after 12:30 p.m. He was greeted on the tarmac by a number of state and local officials, including Gov.