Jason Smith

Syracuse

News Director at WRVO-FM (Oswego, NY)

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Articles

Tenney introduces bill that would end federal funding for NPR, PBS

Feb 13, 2025 | wrvo.org | Jason SMith |Jason Smith

Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-Cleveland) introduced a bill in the House this week that would prohibit federal funding for NPR and PBS. The Defund Government Sponsored Propaganda Act would disallow both indirect and direct federal support of the organizations, "including through the payment of dues to or the purchase of programming from the organization(s) by a public broadcast station," the bill's text reads. The legislation was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.
Syracuse University fraternity suspended after 'repugnant' videos are posted online

Oct 17, 2024 | wxxinews.org | Jason SMith |Jason Smith

Syracuse University has suspended a campus fraternity, after videos posted online showed students being hazed and abused. In a letter to the campus Wednesday, Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud said the "repugnant" videos "put the well-being of some of our students in jeopardy." He said the videos were taken at the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity house. "I am disgusted by the actions that appear in these videos and condemn this conduct," Syverud said in the letter.
Syracuse University fraternity suspended after 'repugnant' videos are posted online

Oct 16, 2024 | wrvo.org | Jason SMith |Jason Smith

Syracuse University has suspended a campus fraternity, after videos posted online showed students being hazed and abused. In a letter to the campus Wednesday, Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud said the "repugnant" videos "put the well-being of some of our students in jeopardy." He said the videos were taken at the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity house. "I am disgusted by the actions that appear in these videos and condemn this conduct," Syverud said in the letter.
Syracuse University fraternity suspended after 'repugnant' videos are posted online

Oct 16, 2024 | wamc.org | Jason SMith |Jason Smith

Syracuse University has suspended a campus fraternity after videos posted online showed students being hazed and abused. In a letter to the campus Wednesday, Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud said the "repugnant" videos "put the well-being of some of our students in jeopardy." He said the videos were taken at the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity house. "I am disgusted by the actions that appear in these videos and condemn this conduct," Syverud said in the letter.
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 | wxxinews.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.
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.