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PRX Remix is heard on our second stream (heard online and with the WRVO app) and features short pieces from the Public Radio Exchange (PRX). This includes found tape or interviews, music reviews and short stories. It's been called the 'best of public radio on shuffle.'

Our third stream brings you international news from the BBC 24 hours a day. Listen online or with the WRVO app anytime to catch u

p on the news overseas. All three WRVO streams are available online, or on a mobile device. The WRVO App is free and available for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. Find it in the Apple Store or Google Play.

From North Country Public Radio: For the first time in 14 years, the Adirondack Park Agency has voted to hold an adjudic...
11/17/2025

From North Country Public Radio: For the first time in 14 years, the Adirondack Park Agency has voted to hold an adjudicatory hearing. The rare move will review a controversial proposal for a 155mm Howitzer weapons range in Lewis.

The Adirondack Park Agency (APA) has ordered its first adjudicatory hearing in 14 years to review a controversial weapons range proposal in the eastern Adirondacks.

Governor Kathy Hochul has agreed to delay a law banning gas hookups in new buildings, part of a series of recent fossil ...
11/14/2025

Governor Kathy Hochul has agreed to delay a law banning gas hookups in new buildings, part of a series of recent fossil fuel-friendly moves. Climate advocates say the shifts undermine the state's renewable energy goals.

The state on Wednesday agreed to delay the implementation of the All-Electric Building Act, which was set to go into effect in January.

From North Country Public Radio: A proposed military weapons testing range in the Adirondacks could head to a rare adjud...
11/13/2025

From North Country Public Radio: A proposed military weapons testing range in the Adirondacks could head to a rare adjudicatory hearing. The Adirondack Park Agency received nearly 1,400 public comments on the project, with only 19 in support.

Michael Hopmeier has been applying for an APA permit to build a weapons range in Lewis to study the internal ballistics of a 155mm Howitzer.

Gov. Kathy Hochul is vetting potential running mates for her 2026 reelection bid, including Brooklyn District Attorney E...
11/13/2025

Gov. Kathy Hochul is vetting potential running mates for her 2026 reelection bid, including Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and Assemblymember Brian Cunningham. The search comes as her current lieutenant governor challenges her in the Democratic primary.

The governor met with at least one potential candidate over the weekend at a conference in Puerto Rico.

New York is moving forward with plans for a new nuclear power plant that would generate at least one gigawatt of electri...
11/12/2025

New York is moving forward with plans for a new nuclear power plant that would generate at least one gigawatt of electricity. Communities in the North Country are hosting public forums this week to explore whether the region could be the right fit.

NY plans to build a nuclear power plant. The North Country wants to make its case New York Public News Network | By Catherine Wheeler Published November 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM EST Facebook Bluesky Threads Flipboard LinkedIn Email Print Abigail Connolly / WRVO The cooling tower outside one of Oswego C...

A $12 million gift from the estate of Nick and Agnes Renzi will support Cortland County nonprofits through the Central N...
11/11/2025

A $12 million gift from the estate of Nick and Agnes Renzi will support Cortland County nonprofits through the Central New York Community Foundation. The endowment addresses critical needs in a rural community often overlooked by major donors.

The Central New York Community Foundation will administer the funds, which were a gift from Nicholas and Agnes Renzi.

Democrats will take control of the Onondaga County Legislature in January for the first time since the 1970s. Incoming l...
11/10/2025

Democrats will take control of the Onondaga County Legislature in January for the first time since the 1970s. Incoming lawmakers say they plan to focus on helping residents thrive, not just survive.

Democrats swept all competitive seats on Election Day to take control of the Onondaga County Legislature for the first time since the late 1970s.

Rep. John Mannion's office is fielding constituent calls about SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown. Mannion voice...
11/07/2025

Rep. John Mannion's office is fielding constituent calls about SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown. Mannion voiced frustration, noting Congress has not held a vote since September 19.

CNY Rep. John Mannion blames President Trump for the longest government shutdown in history.

Stefanik is expected to release a video Friday to announce her run for New York governor.
11/07/2025

Stefanik is expected to release a video Friday to announce her run for New York governor.

Stefanik has traveled the state for months, meeting with GOP leaders as she laid the political groundwork.

Republicans are reflecting on their sweep of losses in Onondaga County Legislature races, which gave Democrats control f...
11/06/2025

Republicans are reflecting on their sweep of losses in Onondaga County Legislature races, which gave Democrats control for the first time in decades. GOP leaders say they'll work to better connect with voters.

The Onondaga County Legislature will be led by Democrats for the first time in decades, after a blue wave on Election Night.

Democrats swept statewide races and made striking local gains Tuesday, including winning control of Onondaga County's Le...
11/06/2025

Democrats swept statewide races and made striking local gains Tuesday, including winning control of Onondaga County's Legislature for the first time in 50 years. Political scientist and Campbell Conversations host Grant Reeher attributes the results to heightened Democratic energy and voter response to President Trump and the recent government shutdown by a Republican-led Congress.

Tuesday's elections featured Democratic wins in big races across America, which trickled down to smaller races in central and northern New York.

Sharon Owens made history as Syracuse's first Black mayor, winning over 70% of the vote. In another major shift, Democra...
11/05/2025

Sharon Owens made history as Syracuse's first Black mayor, winning over 70% of the vote. In another major shift, Democrats gained control of the Onondaga County Legislature for the first time in 45 years.

Sharon Owens will be the first Black mayor in Syracuse history, after winning Tuesday's election.

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WRVO is an award-winning news and information public radio station operating in central and northern New York. Along with content from NPR and other producers, we also air regional news coverage and other programming created in-house.

In addition to local news and programming, WRVO operates two additional streams. PRX Remix is heard on our second stream (heard online and with the WRVO app) and features short pieces from the Public Radio Exchange (PRX). This includes found tape or interviews, music reviews and short stories. It's been called the 'best of public radio on shuffle.' Our third stream brings you international news from the BBC 24 hours a day. Listen online or with the WRVO app anytime to catch up on the news overseas. All three WRVO streams are available online, or on a mobile device. The WRVO App is free and available for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. Find it in the Apple Store or Google Play.