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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.

Crews are working around the clock to repair a collapsed water main in Cicero that has left 27,000 homes and businesses ...
12/30/2025

Crews are working around the clock to repair a collapsed water main in Cicero that has left 27,000 homes and businesses under a conservation order. Officials hope repairs will be complete within three weeks.

Crews have begun 24/7 repairs on a collapsed water main in Cicero. Conservation orders remain in effect for 27,000 customers in central New York.

Heavy lake effect snow is hitting central New York today, with Winter Storm Warnings in effect through the week. Some ar...
12/30/2025

Heavy lake effect snow is hitting central New York today, with Winter Storm Warnings in effect through the week. Some areas could see more than two feet of snow by Wednesday morning.

Travel advisories are in effect for Onondaga and Madison counties as lake effect snow is expected to blanket parts of central New York with over two feet.

New York State is piloting a v**e recycling program in five communities to safely dispose of devices containing batterie...
12/29/2025

New York State is piloting a v**e recycling program in five communities to safely dispose of devices containing batteries, plastics, and ni****ne residues. The initiative aims to educate users and expand collection sites through 2026.

New York State and SUNY ESF are partnering on a pilot program to find safe ways to collect and recycle hazardous e-cigarette and va**ng device waste.

OCWA officials say a series of leaks led to a catastrophic pipeline collapse in central New York. Repairs are now underw...
12/29/2025

OCWA officials say a series of leaks led to a catastrophic pipeline collapse in central New York. Repairs are now underway to restore service to 27,000 affected homes and businesses.

OCWA Executive Director Jeff Brown explains the timeline of events that led to a catastrophic water main collapse and conservation orders in central New York.

A massive water line break in Onondaga County will take more than two weeks to repair. Officials are asking residents in...
12/26/2025

A massive water line break in Onondaga County will take more than two weeks to repair. Officials are asking residents in six affected towns to continue conservation efforts as crews work to fix 150 feet of damaged pipe.

Conservation efforts are helping, but officials say those efforts will need to continue for at least the next two weeks.

Americans use wrapping paper equivalent to 50,000 trees each holiday season. A SUNY ESF expert suggests reusable gift b...
12/24/2025

Americans use wrapping paper equivalent to 50,000 trees each holiday season. A SUNY ESF expert suggests reusable gift bags, keeping year-round wish lists to reduce returns, and focusing on experiences over material gifts.

SUNY ESF sustainability expert Rochelle Strassner shares tips on reducing holiday waste, from reusable gift bags to experience gifts that stay out of landfills.

Residents in six central New York towns are being asked to further reduce water usage after a major main break. Conserva...
12/24/2025

Residents in six central New York towns are being asked to further reduce water usage after a major main break. Conservation efforts have lowered demand, but officials say more is needed to prevent the reservoir from running dry during repairs.

Officials said the amount of water being used has dropped in six towns in Onondaga and Madison counties, but might not be enough to prevent some areas from running out of water.

From BTPM NPR: Republican Elise Stefanik dropped out of NY's gubernatorial race to avoid a costly primary battle. Her fo...
12/23/2025

From BTPM NPR: Republican Elise Stefanik dropped out of NY's gubernatorial race to avoid a costly primary battle. Her former campaign manager says she had strong party support but prioritized unity over a divisive fight.

The Republican congresswoman abandoned her gubernatorial bid, Friday.

Centro will purchase nine compressed natural gas buses for Syracuse's new Bus Rapid Transit system with a $9.2 million f...
12/23/2025

Centro will purchase nine compressed natural gas buses for Syracuse's new Bus Rapid Transit system with a $9.2 million federal grant. The buses will feature real-time information screens and modern fare technology.

Centro receives a $9.2 million federal grant to purchase nine new buses for Syracuse's Bus Rapid Transit system, featuring subway-style amenities and express city routes.

The water restrictions were put in place on Monday, December 22, after a major water transmission line broke over the we...
12/22/2025

The water restrictions were put in place on Monday, December 22, after a major water transmission line broke over the weekend.

The water restrictions were put in place Monday after a major water transmission line broke over the weekend.

Climate advocates celebrate as Gov. Hochul signs a law ending the 100-foot rule. Shifting costs from utility customers t...
12/22/2025

Climate advocates celebrate as Gov. Hochul signs a law ending the 100-foot rule. Shifting costs from utility customers to developers aims to phase out fossil fuels by discouraging new gas lines.

The victory comes after a tough year for climate priorities in New York.

AAA reports a record 122.4 million people are traveling this season. With gas prices below $3, nine out of 10 people wil...
12/22/2025

AAA reports a record 122.4 million people are traveling this season. With gas prices below $3, nine out of 10 people will drive. December 26 is projected to be one of the busiest days on the road.

The average price for a gallon of gas in New York is down about 10 cents from last year.

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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.