WSKG-FM(Vestal, NY)

WSKG-FM, broadcasting at 89.3 MHz, is an NPR affiliate located in Binghamton, New York. It has a powerful signal with an effective radiated power of 11.5 kW. To ensure better coverage in the hilly areas, its signal is also broadcasted on several other frequencies across South Central New York State. The station first went on air in October 1975 and is operated by the WSKG Public Telecommunications Council, a non-profit organization affiliated with the State University of New York Board of Regents and the New York State Department of Education. Historically, WSKG-FM's programming included a mix of classical music, NPR talk shows, and news, along with jazz on Friday nights after All Things Considered, and folk music on Saturday evenings following A Prairie Home Companion. However, on February 3, 2019, the station revamped its schedule, transitioning to a format that focuses entirely on NPR talk and news programming. In addition to WSKG-FM, the WSKG Public Telecommunications Council also runs WSKG-TV and WSQX-FM.

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Trump's first 100 days: Here are some of the local impacts

3 days ago | wskg.org | Tom Magnarelli |Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo |Natalie Abruzzo

President Donald Trump has been in office for 100 days. WSKG news director Tom Magnarelli spoke with reporters Aurora Berry, Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo, and Natalie Abruzzo, who have been covering the local stories and reactions since Trump's second inauguration. Here are some of the interview highlights: After Trump’s second term began, ICE arrested a man at the Department of Social Services in downtown Ithaca.
Labor contract will soon expire for hundreds of Corning Hospital workers

5 days ago | wskg.org | Natalie Abruzzo

The current three-year labor contract for 450 health care workers at Corning Hospital expires on April 30. Workers are fighting for more staff, competitive wages and quality affordable health insurance coverage. Hospital workers are represented by the 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. Contract negotiations have been dragging since talks began in March, according to Kathy Ville, the union's chief contract negotiator. “Management's rejected a lot of our proposals,” said Ville.
Riley calls for Trump administration to fully fund manufacturing program

1 week ago | wskg.org | Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo

Freshman Democratic congressman, Josh Riley, who represents parts of the Southern Tier, is calling on the Trump administration to commit to fully funding a national program that supports domestic manufacturing companies. The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program offers consulting and support for small and mid-sized manufacturing companies. Earlier this month, the Trump administration announced it would not renew funding for a handful of MEP centers across the country.
Corning-Painted Post school board approves nearly $147 million budget, 8% tax levy

1 week ago | wskg.org | Natalie Abruzzo

The Corning-Painted Post school board approved a nearly $147 million budget on Wednesday. Officials held several budget meetings and presented multiple versions of the 2025-26 budget with varying totals, tax levies, program and staff cuts. School budget meetings began in March. During the April 23 school board meeting, officials unanimously approved an $8.7 million-dollar increase from last year’s budget, including a nearly 8 percent tax levy.
How a Binghamton University quilt-making project aims to bring attention to climate change

1 week ago | wskg.org | Rebecca Redelmeier

On a recent Wednesday evening at Binghamton University, Lois Grady-Wesbecher carefully laid out pieces of brightly patterned yellow and orange fabric on a conference table, each one cut into the shape of a flame. Working with her friend, Karen Jennings-Laskowski, she aimed to create a panel of a quilt that depicted recent wildfires — and their tolls. “This one is Paradise, which was California in 2018, 86 people died,” said Grady-Wesbecher, pointing to one fabric flame.
Pope Francis died of a stroke and 'cardiocirculatory collapse'

1 week ago | wskg.org | James Doubek

The Vatican says Pope Francis died of a "a stroke, followed by a coma and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse."The official certification came from professor Andrea Arcangeli, the director of the Directorate of Health and Hygiene of the Vatican City State, according to Vatican News, an official publication of the Vatican.
'A man of love and of peace': local Catholics remember Pope Francis

1 week ago | wskg.org | Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo

New York’s Catholic community is mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away Monday morning at the age of 88. Pope Francis was the first Jesuit to lead the Catholic Church and the first non-European pope in over a thousand years. He was outspoken on social and environmental issues. Reverend James Serowik is the pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Blessed Sacrament Church in Vestal and the Church of Saints John and Andrew in Binghamton.
Some residents want action by Hochul on possible soil, water contamination at proposed housing site in Big Flats

1 week ago | wskg.org | Natalie Abruzzo

Chemung County residents are raising concerns about soil and groundwater contamination at a proposed housing development site. A citizen coalition is asking Gov. Kathy Hochul to take action. A group in the town of Big Flats, who call themselves “Big Flats Defenders,” want a thorough investigation and total remediation of a site that used to be home to the Agway Fertilizer Plant. Now, the town has plans to build a senior housing development on top of the site.
Dance, acrobatics, and magic come together to make MOMIX: ALICE

2 weeks ago | wskg.org | Bill Snyder

Lewis Carroll's Alice stories are told with a combination of dance, acrobatics, projections, magic, and elaborate costumes by the MOMIX dance company performing at the Clemens Center in Elmira. Dance Captain Seah Hagan joins us to talk about how this all comes together, and the learning curve of entering this world of theatrical illusion after her employment with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Frustrated constituents hold 'empty seat' town hall, wanting to hear from Rep. Langworthy

2 weeks ago | wskg.org | Natalie Abruzzo

Residents of New York’s 23rd Congressional District held an “empty seat” town hall in Corning on Tuesday. The empty seat was left for Republican Congressman Nick Langworthy. More than a hundred constituents gathered at the United Steelworkers Local 1000 building in downtown Corning this week, calling on Langworthy to address their concerns about the actions of the Trump administration.