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Community Grid Supporters Want to Get Voices Heard on I-81 Future

Supporters of the Community grid option for the future of Interstate 81 thorugh downtown Syracuse don’t feel like their voices are being heard. WAER’s Chris Bolt reports on a petition drive to try and get the ear of Albany on the crucial upcoming I-81 decision. The raised portion of I-81 through Syracuse – called the viaduct – has been the topic of much debate. Any consensus on the best option to replace it as it crumbles seems unlikely.

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Bipartisan Call in CNY to End Govt Shutdown, Pay TSA Workers

By & John Smith • 2 hours ago
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Before two Congressional representatives from Central New York Departed for Washington Tuesday, they wanted to reassure federal workers and constituents that they want an end to the partial government shutdown.  Congress members Anthony Brindisi and John Katko are focusing on bills to pay TSA workers and to re-open the government. 

City of Syracuse to Try Again to Secure Contractor to Clear Snow From Sidewalks

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Syracuse Common Councilors are hoping the second time will be the charm this Friday when they vote on an agreement to clear snow from 20 miles of busy sidewalks.  Walsh administration officials met with councilors Tuesday to explain the contract terms with JSK snow services.  Director of Administration Christine Elliott says they’ll deploy after three inches of snow has accumulated, and salting won’t be required due to cost.  She feels the city and contractor are better prepared.

The Best of WAER Sports Podcast- Pittsburgh Rebuilt

By • 3 hours ago

Syracuse and Duke have treated college basketball fans to quite a few memorable games since the two became ACC rivals. And while that has made for some amazing moments, Syracuse still has a few old Big East foes that renew their rivalry every season.

One of those teams is the Pittsbrugh Panthers.  The last few seasons though, Pittsburgh has suffered a steep decline and have struggled to remain relevant. This week on The Best of WAER Sports Podcast, WAER's JD Raucci explains that new head coach Jeff Capel has things headed in the right direction. 


Journalist Recounts The Absurdity And Torture Of 544 Days In Iran's Evin Prison

By • 3 hours ago

When Jason Rezaian moved to Tehran to pursue journalism in 2009, he knew he was taking on a certain amount of risk.

"I think everybody who goes and works in a country like Iran makes those calculations and thinks about that," he says. "You don't have to read a lot of history to know that journalists have been targeted there in the past."

Still, Rezaian reasoned, if he was careful and "played very closely by the rules" — being transparent about the work he was doing and the people he was communicating with — he would be safe.

With Amazon's Arrival, A New York Community Pushes To Be Included

By • 14 hours ago

Amazon's announcement, last year, that it is building a new headquarters in Queens, received mixed reactions.

Some were excited about the tens of thousands of jobs the tech juggernaut is promising to bring to the New York City borough. Others wonder if they will even get access to those jobs, and if the area's already overburdened infrastructure can handle the influx of population.

'Another Week Of Can-Kicking.' Theresa May Faces Wary Lawmakers On Brexit Deal

By Daniella Cheslow • Jan 21, 2019

Britain's prime minister, Theresa May, faced hours of blistering criticism on Monday from more than 100 lawmakers who questioned her leadership a week after Parliament decisively rejected her plan for leaving the European Union and mounted a failed effort to unseat her through a vote of no confidence.

May struggled to bring new ideas to parliament with just two months to go until the March 29 deadline for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union.

"Good will is slipping away, as well as time," said Rupa Huq, a member of parliament from the Labour Party.

19th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Of Service Draws About 150 Volunteers

By Katie Zilcosky • Jan 21, 2019
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About 150 people braved snowy roads and frigid temperatures Monday morning to donate, pack and distribute food and clothing at the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service held in the Southwest Community Center.


Community Grid Supporters Want to Get Voices Heard on I-81 Future

By • Jan 21, 2019
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Supporters of the Community grid option for the future of Interstate 81 thorugh downtown Syracuse don’t feel like their voices are being heard.  WAER’s Chris Bolt reports on a petition drive to try and get the ear of Albany on the crucial upcoming I-81 decision.

The raised portion of I-81 through Syracuse – called the viaduct – has been the topic of much debate.  Any consensus on the best option to replace it as it crumbles seems unlikely.


Analysis: How The Rise Of The Far Right Threatens Democracy Worldwide

By • Jan 21, 2019

A new president is elected. Within days of being sworn in, he pulls his country out of a U.N. migration pact. His path to power has been pockmarked by disparaging comments about women, including a congresswoman. His preferred choice for top posts are members of the armed forces.

Sen. Kamala Harris Announces 2020 Presidential Candidacy

By & • Jan 21, 2019

Updated at 9:10 a.m. ET

California Sen. Kamala Harris is running for president in 2020. The first-term Democratic senator made the announcement on ABC's Good Morning America Monday morning.

"I love my country, and this is a moment in time that I feel a sense of responsibility to fight for the best of who we are," Harris said.

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