Katie Zilcosky
Host- All Things ConsideredKatie Zilcosky is WAER’s All Things Considered host and features reporter. She also co-hosts WAER’s public affairs show Syracuse Speaks. As a reporter, she focuses on technology, economy, and identity.
Katie graduated from the Newhouse School in 2018 with a degree in Broadcast and Digital Journalism, where she received the George Plavocos Award for significant creative contribution in the field of radio. Additionally, she’s won awards for her reporting from the Syracuse Press Club, Journalists Association of New York and Public Media Journalists Association.
Originally from Pittsburgh, Katie now calls Syracuse home.
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The transportation company has announced two future BRT routes to reduce citizen car reliance.
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An increase in opioid overdoses in the area may be linked to fentanyl-laced spike or spice.
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Attorney General Letitia James has filed for a preliminary injunction against ten national gun distributors to prevent them from selling incomplete guns and to stop ghost guns from entering the state.
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The Governor's Office of Semiconductor Expansion, Management and Integration will partner with local and state agencies to manage Micron's and possible future investments in the state.
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Micron's Chief People Officer April Arnzen hopes that the investments in local community coupled with public engagement can create a new way American businesses build and develop in communities.
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Micron's Chief People Officer April Arnzen says the Central New York area is a good match for Micron beyond just business logistics. The company plans to engage the Central New York community in their plans as they begin their $100 billion investment over the next 20 years.
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The county and the City of Syracuse will collectively receive $2.5 million to restore downtown, update housing and fund other projects.
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The holiday season is a busy time for Central New York’s artists, as consumers look to buy gifts locally. But artists want the interest and investment to go beyond the gift buying season to in order to build a strong creative sector to strengthen the region’s economy.
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Residents can support local artist by visiting the multiple craft and art markets held throughout the Syracuse-area.
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Experts expect holiday spending to keep pace with last year, despite inflation concerns and continued pandemic recovery. How are Central New York's small businesses preparing to bring customers into their shops?