Robert Beck
News Anchor, Editor and Adjunct ProfessorBob Beck, a veteran media professional, currently serves as a part-time editor/host at WAER Public Radio and an adjunct professor at Syracuse University. Beck retired as News Director at Wyoming Public Radio in 2022 after 34 years. During his time, Beck won 5 regional Edward R. Murrow awards and 5 Public Media Journalists Association awards for reporting. He also won 11 PMJA awards for the news and public affairs program Open Spaces. He was awarded the Wyoming School Bell award for education reporting and was part of two Emmy Award winning television productions. You can find him on X under the name @butterbob.
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New York received failing grades for some aspects of tobacco prevention from the American Lung Association in its latest State of Tobacco Control report card. -
Congress Member John Mannion (NY-22) announced $11 million federal funding for a range of projects. Police agencies, water districts, colleges and Syracuse lead abatement to get funds. -
Micron plans a groundbreaking in Clay January 16 at the site of 1 of 4 semiconductor manufacturing plants the tech giant plans to build. The long-awaited and debated project promises 1000s of jobs. -
Rich McCarron announced Monday that he will seek the 48th State Senate seat in the 2026 election. The current Republican Onondaga County legislator will aim for the post now held by Democrat Rachel May. -
The snow storm that blanketed Syracuse and the region Monday night and all-day Tuesday is the result of unique winds and weather patterns that bring moisture from 3 great lakes bands of snowfall. -
Elise Stefanick released a statement Friday saying she will not run for Governor in 2026, nor will she seek reelection to her house seat. -
Charlotte "Chuckie" Holstein, a longtime advocate and community leader passed away in her home on Tuesday. -
Officials say it should be busy, so be sure to arrive early. -
Data from Syracuse school-zone cameras found thousands of drivers speeding through reduced-speed stretches. City officials say warnings are working for safety around schools. -
New York is offering funding to pay for electric vehicles and charging stations.
