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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.

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.

It's Election Day, and polls are open until 9 p.m.As the results come in tonight, WRVO will be tracking key local races ...
11/04/2025

It's Election Day, and polls are open until 9 p.m.

As the results come in tonight, WRVO will be tracking key local races and statewide propositions. We will be updating our results page throughout the night as data becomes available from local boards of election and the Associated Press.

You can follow along live here:

Get live 2025 election results for Central NY from the WRVO news team, plus key NYS races like the NYC Mayoral election from the Associated Press. Your one page for local and statewide results.

Onondaga County voters will decide November 4 whether to extend legislative terms from two to four years and impose a th...
11/04/2025

Onondaga County voters will decide November 4 whether to extend legislative terms from two to four years and impose a three-term limit. The bipartisan proposal aims to give lawmakers more time to learn while preventing extended tenures.

Voters in Onondaga County will find 'Onondaga County Proposition One,' which would limit terms of county lawmakers.

A $150 million project will replace Syracuse's long-abandoned Developmental Center with affordable housing. The Common C...
11/03/2025

A $150 million project will replace Syracuse's long-abandoned Developmental Center with affordable housing. The Common Council approved the sale of city land for 260 apartments and 27 townhomes on the 23-acre westside site.

Syracuse Common Councilors approved a series of moves needed to get the westside project moving.

From North Country Public Radio: New York voters will decide whether to approve Proposition 1, which addresses tree cutt...
11/03/2025

From North Country Public Radio: New York voters will decide whether to approve Proposition 1, which addresses tree cutting at Lake Placid's Olympic complex and would protect 2,500 additional acres of Adirondack forest land.

If voters approve the measure, it would fix a constitutional violation tied to an Olympic sports complex in Lake Placid and protect additional land in the Adirondacks.

Early voting in Onondaga County reached a record high this year, with more than 17,000 residents casting ballots ahead o...
11/03/2025

Early voting in Onondaga County reached a record high this year, with more than 17,000 residents casting ballots ahead of Election Day. That represents a 41% increase from the previous local election in 2023.

Just over 17,000 people voted early in Onondaga County, a 41% increase over the last local election in 2023.

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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.