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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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.
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Governor Kathy Hochul, Senator Chuck Schumer and Mayor Ben Walsh on hand for the groundbreaking of the I81 replacement project.
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Current Onondaga County Legislature Chair Jim Rowley wants to serve as State Senator in 50th Senate Race.
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Karen Eames apologized for her role before the judge handed down a sentence of six months in prison and five years probation.
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Board members of the United Way of CNY seek donations through the month of June to meet fundraising goal of $9.5 million to support Syracuse community.
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The new pediatric urgent care center opened this week and offers specialized care for little ones who get sick or injured, helping them hopefully avoid trips to the hospital.
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Syracuse police continue to investigate a weekend homicide that left a 19-year-old male dead within the 1500 block of South Avenue on Saturday night.
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The Onondaga County Sheriff's Office activated it's SWAT team over the weekend after officials say a Liverpool man fired a gun in his yard, striking his house on Oswego Road.
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Steven Page, former member of the Barenaked Ladies, is continuing his solo career following his earlier fame with his old band after moving down from Canada to Central New York.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Severe Weather Awareness Week, pushing preparedness for flash floods, tornadoes and severe thunderstorms.