
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 U.S. Senate approved the legislation that would make it easier for veterans with health issues due to burn pit exposure to receive healthcare.
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The American Heart Association of Syracuse joined members of the local construction industry to help fight heart disease and stroke.
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Upstate University Hospital has invested a fleet of 14 TUG robots to assist with staff and nursing shortages due to COVID-19 pandemic.
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Local Republicans claim the Democratic majority in Albany has failed to make living in the state more affordable for struggling families and businesses.
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A Pride flag raising ceremony will take place at Syracuse City Hall followed by a community celebration in Cazenovia.
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“The Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics or PACT Act” is about to go up for a vote. It's also known as burn pits legislation. Senator Gillibrand is calling for more support to pass it.
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A State Attorney General report found the former Cuomo administration undercounted by 50 percent the number of nursing home deaths.
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Governor Hochul Calls the Past Week Among the Toughest Weeks of Her Life Following the mass shooting in Buffalo
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Turtles are often more active this time of year during May and June. The NYS State DEC is warning drivers to be on the lookout.
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Syracuse participates in Electrify! Day of Action