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WAER Radio News Entries (Spot News & News Feature)

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101 RADIO SPOT NEWS ENTRY: "Passionate Vice President calls for End to Campus Sexual Violence"

Syracuse University got a visit from the Vice President of the United States today.  Less than a month after deciding not to run for President, he’s calling people out on stopping campus sexual violence.  WAER’s Chris Bolt reports without having to run a campaign, Joe Biden has time for one of his most passionate causes. 

101 RADIO SPOT NEWS ENTRY: "New Name and New Life for Historic Hotel"

THE RENOVATION OF THE HISTORIC HOTEL SYRACUSE WILL ALSO BRING WITH IT A NEW NAME.  W-A-E-R’S SCOTT WILLIS REPORTS THE ANNOUNCEMENT CAME YESTERDAY IN THE DUSTY LOBBY…

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Reporter Scott Willis Runs: 2:05

 

101 RADIO SPOT NEWS ENTRY:  "Teachers send Governor Cuomo Message at the State Fair."

Dozens of teachers wore black t-shirts on the first day of the State Fair today with a printed message for the Governor. As W-A-E-R’s John Smith reports… they’re calling him out on education policies.

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Reporter John Smith. Runs 1:31

103 RADIO NEWS FEATURE ENTRY: "New York Students get out of the City for Hand-On Science Education"

A group of students from New York City is spending the week enjoying Central New York’s slower pace and environment.  WAER’s Chris Bolt reports the students are part of a program that might just launch them into science careers.

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Reporter Chris Bolt; Runs: 1:51

103 RADIO NEWS FEATURE ENTRY: "Lake Cleanup Also Means Habitat Restoration"

MUCH OF THE FOCUS OF THE ONONDAGA LAKE CLEAN-UP PROJECT HAS BEEN ON THE LAKE ITSELF WITH DREDGING COMPLETED LAST FALL AND CAPPING OPERATIONS SET TO BEGIN THIS SPRING.  BUT THERE’S ALSO BEEN AN EFFORT TO CLEAN AND RESTORE  44 ACRES OF CONTAMINATED  WETLANDS IN THE LAKE’S WATERSHED.  W-A-E-R’S SCOTT WILLIS TAKES A CLOSER LOOK AT WHAT’S BEING DONE…AND ITS ROLE IN THE RETURN OF THE LAKE’S ECOLOGY.

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Reporter Scott Willis; Runs: 7:49

103 RADIO NEWS FEATURE (3-PART SERIES): "The Dark Side of Black Friday: 3-part series"

A lot of people here in Central New York have Black Friday marked on their calendars for holiday shopping.  But one local economist says despite all the flashy ads, those great deals you’re counting on are not the focus of most stores.  (1 of 3)

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Reporter Chris Bolt; Runs 1:47. Part 1 of 3

Black Friday Shopping is going to be part of many Central New Yorkers’ holiday plans.  But research shows buying gifts such as technology or clothing or jewelry might not be the best path to happiness.  A shift in thinking could satisfy both the gift giver and the receiver. (2 of 3)

There are two sides to most stories…and Central New York’s Black Friday will include the shoppers, but also the workers.  This week we’ve told you that not all products are great deals…and that material things might not be the most fulfilling gifts.  Today  WAER’s Chris Bolt reports Black Friday can also leave workers feeling a bit empty. (3 of 3)

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Reporter Chris Bolt; Runs: 1:52. Part 2 of 3

   

Chris Bolt, Ed.D. has proudly been covering the Central New York community and mentoring students for more than 30 years. His career in public media started as a student volunteer, then as a reporter/producer. He has been the news director for WAER since 1995. Dedicated to keeping local news coverage alive, Chris also has a passion for education, having trained, mentored and provided a platform for growth to more than a thousand students. Career highlights include having work appear on NPR, CBS, ABC and other news networks, winning numerous local and state journalism awards.