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09/18/2026

Coming up on WAER: Listen to 'CNY Decides' live on Friday afternoons during 'All Things Considered' on 88.3 FM and waer.org and listen to extended episodes on YouTube.

09/17/2026

The county executive credits early spending from Micron for boosting sales tax revenue.

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The county executive credits early spending from Micron for boosting sales tax revenue.

09/16/2026

Auditor Alexander Marion's report shows SU can share more of its wealth to support city operations and public schools.

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Auditor Alexander Marion's report shows SU can share more of its wealth to support city operations and public schools.

09/15/2026

The Federal Communications Commission is reviewing a program that helps fund internet connectivity at schools and libraries.

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The Federal Communications Commission is reviewing a program that helps fund internet connectivity at schools and libraries.

09/14/2026

To our loyal listeners and supporters:
Due to unforeseen circumstances, and with heavy consideration, our team has made the decision to cancel this year’s Folk Festival. We hope to bring the community together again soon. We appreciate your support, and we’ll see you at our next event!

09/14/2026

President Trump said the dire warnings about AI were exaggerated and that "negative forces" are making claims about things that won't happen. This comes after leaders in the industry called for putting the brakes on AI development.

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President Trump said the dire warnings about AI were exaggerated and that "negative forces" are making claims about things that won't happen. This comes after leaders in the industry called for putting the brakes on AI development.

09/13/2026

On the latest 'CNY Decides', Central Current reporter Patrick McCarthy breaks down the race for New York’s 22nd Congressional District between John Mannion and Kailee Buller.

🎧 Listen to 'CNY Decides' on Fridays during 'All Things Considered' on 88.3 FM and waer.org, and watch extended episodes on YouTube.

09/11/2026

Coming up on WAER: Listen to 'CNY Decides' live on Friday afternoons during 'All Things Considered' on 88.3 FM and waer.org, and listen to extended episodes on YouTube.

09/11/2026

New questions about toxic chemicals at Ground Zero and their links to cancer and other illnesses are emerging as the family of a Central New York State Police sergeant remembers his life, service, battle with cancer and the legacy he left behind.

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New questions about toxic chemicals at Ground Zero and their links to cancer and other illnesses are emerging as the family of a Central New York State Police sergeant remembers his life, service, battle with cancer and the legacy he left behind.

09/10/2026

Coming up on WAER: Remembering the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

Tune in Friday morning from 7-10 am to hear live reporting from a helicopter from that morning in New York, almost in real time. Plus, NPR's special asks, what have we learned?