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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The $15 million simulation lab aims to expose students to real-world conditions in a semi-conductor manufacturing facility like the one Micron plans to build in Clay.
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La Casita's exhibit "Futurismo Latino: Cultural Memory and Imagined Worlds” continues into next yearAn art exhibit at La Casita will run well beyond Hispanic Heritage Month into next year in Syracuse. The exhibit entitled “Futurismo Latino: Cultural Memory and Imagined Worlds” features colorful paintings by Chicano artists, including Cayetano Valenzuela.
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The American Legion building in Eastwood will become apartments.
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The national blood shortage is ever so present here in Central New York where the Red Cross provides blood to the healthcare system. Give blood by taking advantage of the numerous blood drives throughout Onondaga County and surrounding areas.
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Police across Onondaga country gathered with school officials in North Syracuse Central School District to remind drivers to be alert during this back-to-school season and to obey traffic laws.
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I-81 Project to close the ramp to I-481 North from I-81 South will last a couple of years until 2025.
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The New York State Comptroller's Office released millions of dollars in unclaimed funds in 2023. Many local organizations received checks today at the New York State Fair.
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The soft roll-out of the new trash carts in Syracuse has been successful for the most part. However, the new initiative is facing some minor challenges.
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Alan Rottenberg launched the Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative to get college grads their first jobs, now he wants to help a select number of recent grads in Central New York.
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A court decision could pave the way for the removal or relocation of the Columbus Monument in Syracuse's Columbus Circle. Onondaga nation and City officials applauded the decision, though those trying to preserve the statue promise more court action to stop it from being taken down.