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01/12/2026

Following the fatal shooting by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis, NY lawmakers are pushing for legislation that would restrict state and local police from assisting with immigration enforcement. The New York for All Act has gained new support amid concerns over aggressive deportation tactics.

The bill, originally introduced six years ago, would block state and local officers from enforcing federal immigration laws and sharing sensitive information with ICE, absent a judicial warrant.

01/12/2026

Live coverage of Gov. Hochul's 2026 State of the State Address begins Tuesday at 1 p.m. Listen on-air on WRVO or stream live on our website.

Join WRVO for live coverage of Governor Hochul's 2026 State of the State Address on Jan 13. Hear her proposals on child care, online safety, and gun violence.

01/12/2026

Two educators are bringing STEM programming to CNY schools through a Micron fellowship at the Museum of Science & Technology - MOST. The $100,000 grant supports curriculum development and teacher training.

Two central New York educators are using a Micron fellowship at the MOST to bring hands-on semiconductor and STEM learning to local students.

01/09/2026

From BTPM NPR: Hundreds gathered in Buffalo following a fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota. They disputed federal accounts of the incident and demanded the agency leave their city.

Up to 300 people gathered in downtown Buffalo late Thursday afternoon, standing and chanting outside the building where the local U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office is housed.

01/09/2026

Legendary radio host and interviewer Terry Gross talks to Stephen Colbert about grieving for her late husband, renowned jazz critic Francis Davis, and how sh...

01/09/2026

The Onondaga County Water Authority says repairs to a major water main break in Cicero should be complete by Jan. 16. Thousands of residents across six towns have been conserving water since the 42-inch pipe failed on Dec. 20.

OCWA officials expect repairs to a massive water main break in Cicero to be finished by Jan. 16. Conservation orders remain for Onondaga and Madison counties.

01/08/2026

Renee Good, 37, was shot and killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension reluctantly withdrew from the investigation after losing access to case materials and evidence.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good "followed his training." Local officials want ICE to leave, but Noem says she's open to sending more officers.

01/08/2026

New York is facing a historic flu season as weekly hospitalizations reach a record 4,596. Officials urge residents to take precautions and seek care early if they show symptoms.

More than 4,500 people in New York were hospitalized with the flu last week as the "Subclade K" strain drives a record-breaking and severe season.

01/08/2026

The Oswego County IDA unanimously approved a $15 million sales tax break for Novelis as the aluminum plant rebuilds after two major fires. The company will invest $255 million to restore operations that support over 1,100 jobs.

The Oswego County IDA approved a $15 million sales tax break for Novelis to help the Scriba aluminum plant rebuild after two devastating fires late last year.

01/07/2026

Wegmans is using facial recognition at some stores to flag shoppers. Unlike passwords or credit cards, biometric data can't be changed if stolen. Cybersecurity experts warn these databases are prime targets for hackers.

"If your credit card is stolen, get a new one,” one expert said. “If your biometric data is stolen, you can't get a new face, and you can’t get new hands."

01/06/2026

Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed new online safety measures, including expanded age verification, default privacy settings, and disabling AI chatbots on social platforms. The plan shifts responsibility from parents to tech companies.

The legislative package on online safety is the first of Hochul’s State of the State proposals to be formally outlined ahead of the Jan. 13 address.

01/06/2026

Syracuse University students are gaining hands-on startup investment experience through a new program at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management that connects them with a network of accredited angel investors.

Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management has launched the Orange Business Angel Network, a program connecting students with SEC-accredited investors.