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 Syracuse Area Music Awards rocks on March 7th at The Palace. -
The United Way of CNY held its annual Day of Service, and Upstate Medical Univ. students organized a health justice conference. -
There were at least 66 car-deer collisions in 2023 in the city alone. -
The open enrollment period ends Dec. 7. -
The lockers were recently installed in Central Square and Truxton as part of a pilot program. -
After 10 months of negotiations, the region's largest urgent care provider and CNY's largest health insurer reach an agreement over reimbursement rates. -
New York Cider Association can be your tour guide with its new Cider Trail app.
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Educators says the experiential program keeps students interested.
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Data from the United Way shows individuals and families are on the cusp of poverty as essential living costs become unsustainable. -
City auditor releases nearly 300 page audit and suggests the city be more proactive to collect licensing fees that generate revenue for the city's general fund.
