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07/04/2025

This Independence Day, NPR wanted to know how the freedoms and ideals of the U.S. have been on readers' minds.

07/03/2025

Next week, the Senate could consider legislation that puts public media funding — and the essential services WRVO provides — at risk. Together, we can protect this vital local service. Learn more at Protect My Public Media:

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07/03/2025

House Republicans passed the bill by a vote of 218 to 214, nearly entirely along party lines. All 212 Democrats voted in unison against the bill, and were joined by two Republicans, Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania.

The Republican leaders overcame objections from within their own party, marking a victory in their quest to fulfill President Trump's campaign promises.

07/03/2025

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s top spokesperson was placed on leave this week as the governor’s staff investigates an allegation of sexual harassment.

07/03/2025

Utica University has developed a plan to address the evolving landscape of higher education, which will involve eliminating programs with low enrollment, as well as potential faculty layoffs.

07/02/2025

An Oswego County nonprofit is raising concerns about President Trump's policy proposals and their potential impact on children in need. Erin's Angels of CNY, founded in honor of 11-year-old Erin Maxwell, who died from neglect in 2008, works to ensure no child goes hungry. Board President Jackie Flint says SNAP benefits are a lifeline for many families they serve, and potential cuts are "alarming."

In the wake of the Senate’s approval of President Trump’s massive spending bill, local nonprofit organizations are raising concerns over how it will affect struggling families.

07/01/2025

The pollinator garden at Onondaga Lake Park will restore a habitat that will recharge the birds, animals, and fish that live along the lake shore.

The pollinator garden will restore a habitat that will recharge the birds, animals and fish that live along the lake shore.

06/30/2025

New York state lawmakers adjourned their annual session this month without adopting any legislation addressing immigration, even as federal authorities ratchet up deportation tactics.

Albany lawmakers adjourned their annual session this month without adopting any legislation addressing immigration, even as federal authorities ratchet up deportation tactics.

06/30/2025

Summer slides aren’t limited to the playgrounds. It’s also the term for students falling behind in reading and math during summer break, but now experts have advice on retaining that knowledge.

06/28/2025

Some federal lawmakers are working to address food deserts and want to incentivize more businesses offering healthy food to open in those areas.

Some federal lawmakers are working to address food deserts, and they want to incentivize more businesses that offer healthy food to open up in those areas.

06/27/2025

Broadcasting legend Mike Price, who died in May, will be honored at Syracuse's Jazz Fest Saturday.

06/27/2025

Officials released the document, close to 20,000 pages, this week. Advocates say there isn't enough time to read through it.