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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.

Rep. Paul Tonko was denied entry to a Buffalo-area immigration detention facility this week, despite federal law allowin...
08/22/2025

Rep. Paul Tonko was denied entry to a Buffalo-area immigration detention facility this week, despite federal law allowing congressional oversight visits without notice. A dozen lawmakers have sued DHS over similar denials.

A dozen congressmembers have sued the Department of Homeland Security over refusal to provide access.

New York State Fair officials say they have protocols in place requiring federal immigration agents to show ID and warra...
08/22/2025

New York State Fair officials say they have protocols in place requiring federal immigration agents to show ID and warrants before any enforcement activity on fairgrounds. The policy has been in effect since 2019.

Any federal immigration agent will need to check in with fair officials, and have a warrant or arrest record.

New York state inspectors are tracking the spread of spotted lanternflies, invasive insects that threaten crops like app...
08/21/2025

New York state inspectors are tracking the spread of spotted lanternflies, invasive insects that threaten crops like apples and grapes. First found on Staten Island in 2020, they've now reached central NY. See one? Take a photo and report it to state officials.

Officials are asking for the public's help in locating the invasive pest in certain New York state counties.

Gov. Hochul opened the New York State Fair in Syracuse, highlighting $35 million in improvements, including upgrades to ...
08/21/2025

Gov. Hochul opened the New York State Fair in Syracuse, highlighting $35 million in improvements, including upgrades to the popular 25-cent Milk Bar and new horse stables. She also made history as the first governor in 20 years to visit the fair's Indian Village, honoring Haudenosaunee culture. The fair runs through Labor Day.

Hochul announced $35 million in improvements to the New York State Fair near Syracuse.

ICE arrests in New York state have surged to four times compared to last year's June-July period. Data shows 70% of thos...
08/20/2025

ICE arrests in New York state have surged to four times compared to last year's June-July period. Data shows 70% of those arrested had no criminal history. That figure was slightly higher in Western New York.

New York has seen a surge in ICE arrests during the past two months, with totals four times the number seen during the same June-July period last year.

The Great New York State Fair opens Wednesday, August 20, with new cream puffs, a Mobile Museum of Tolerance, and an ove...
08/20/2025

The Great New York State Fair opens Wednesday, August 20, with new cream puffs, a Mobile Museum of Tolerance, and an overhauled Horticulture building featuring NY-only products like honeyberry jam. The 13-day fair runs through Labor Day.

The New York State Fair begins Wednesday, and while fairgoers will find their old favorites, there is always something new to experience.

From WXXI News: The Great New York State Fair unveils its annual butter sculpture tradition, now in its 60th year. This ...
08/19/2025

From WXXI News: The Great New York State Fair unveils its annual butter sculpture tradition, now in its 60th year. This year's 800-pound creation celebrates the 125th anniversary of "The Wizard of Oz" with the theme "Dairy Defies Gravity." The Fair runs from August 20 through Labor Day.

Artists Jim Victor and Marie Pelton carved the sculpture, something they’ve done every year since 2003.

Madison County officials oppose a state-approved 1,600-acre solar farm in Fenner, citing loss of prime farmland and comm...
08/19/2025

Madison County officials oppose a state-approved 1,600-acre solar farm in Fenner, citing loss of prime farmland and community division. Chair Jim Cunningham says 90% of residents at public hearings objected to the project, which would power 23,000 homes but remove 20% of the town's agricultural land.

New York officials have approved construction of a 140-megawatt solar array in the Town of Fenner.

One word change from "may" to "shall" led to road salt shortages across NY last winter, costing taxpayers $6M+ in emerge...
08/18/2025

One word change from "may" to "shall" led to road salt shortages across NY last winter, costing taxpayers $6M+ in emergency supplies. As the state rebids contracts, officials are now ignoring the Buy American Salt Act.

The problem started with one word, ended with a whole lot of towns desperately in need, and taxpayers on the hook for more than $6 million.

Onondaga County's new $100M aquarium has struck partnerships with filmmakers and organizations, including American High ...
08/18/2025

Onondaga County's new $100M aquarium has struck partnerships with filmmakers and organizations, including American High and WCNY, to use the facility for projects when it opens in 2026.

As construction of Onondaga County’s $100 million aquarium continues, local officials are starting to roll out some economic partnerships that will be created once the state-of-the-art aquarium opens next year.

Crime rates in the City of Syracuse have decreased, according to the latest statistics. The Mayor and police officials e...
08/15/2025

Crime rates in the City of Syracuse have decreased, according to the latest statistics. The Mayor and police officials emphasize that they are not declaring victory in the battle against crime. However, they are highlighting specific programs that are contributing to the reduction in crime numbers.

Syracuse police say proactive policing is helping to drive down the crime rate in the city.

The public comment period ends for Micron's environmental impact statement. Onondaga County Executive McMahon says groun...
08/14/2025

The public comment period ends for Micron's environmental impact statement. Onondaga County Executive McMahon says groundbreaking for the $100 billion project could happen in November if approved in October.

Onondaga County officials said people submitted hundreds of comments about the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Micron project.

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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.