John Smith
Host, Reporter, ProducerJohn Smith has been waking up WAER listeners for a long time as our Local Co-Host of Morning Edition with timely news and information, working alongside student Sportscasters from the Newhouse School. He is an accomplished reporter with a natural knack of unique storytelling and ease behind the mic but, he considers his biggest accomplishment to be mentoring countless Broadcast Digital Journalism students and then seeing them excel in their careers. You may remember him as a radio personality on other radio stations ("Captain John") or even heard his voiceovers on radio and TV. John is a proud graduate of C-NS High School, Onondaga Community College, and St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY. He largely attributes his success in life to having very supportive parents and a very special brother. John is also grateful for all of the friendships he's made over the years at Syracuse University.
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Turnout was robust at a recent heavy equipment job fair hosted by the NYS DOT and Labor Department.
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WAER News explores a range of perspectives, from public health and law enforcement to treatment and the impact of opioid settlement funds.
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The number of people shot, injured, or killed by gunfire in Syracuse fell by 36 percent in 2023.
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He'll likely have to vie for the GOP nomination against Fanny Villarreal, who announced her bid a week earlier.
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The employees say a week-long marathon bargaining session came to an abrupt halt when pay and benefits were brought up.
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22nd MLK Day of Service at Nottingham High School meaningful for participants and donors
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A new digital kiosk aims to help military students at Syracuse University for their financial readiness and careers.
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Many traditions might have changed for families, which could leave some older family members feeling isolated. One expert says it's important to create new traditions while sharing memories of past gatherings or traditions.
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Tuesday night's open house will introduce drivers to the plans and what they can expect in the future.
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The City of Syracuse and Onondaga County reflected on the progress that has been made in catching lead poisoning and remediation techniques.