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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A Syracuse nonprofit is suspending its AmeriCorps Seniors Grandparent Program after federal funding was unexpectedly withdrawn. -
A Central New York lawmaker is urging the governor to reject a bill he says would burden homeowners and businesses with new utility costs. -
New Yorkers are being asked to help shape the future of transportation across the state. -
New Siena College Research poll found Hochul has a sizeable lead over candidate pool for NY Governor, but it also found voters are willing to choose someone else if given a better option. -
Bird watchers in Central New York have more places to explore, thanks to new additions to the New York State Birding Trail. -
New Yorkers who’ve never camped before can now experience the outdoors for free through the state’s First-Time Camper program. -
New York Attorney General Letitia James says the latest Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship is a blow to families and the rule of law. -
A new campaign is encouraging Central New Yorkers to support local farms and enjoy fresh, homegrown food. -
Roughly 3.5 million New Yorkers couldn’t vote in this week’s primary election because they aren’t registered with a political party. Advocacy groups say that needs to change. -
More New Yorkers are using marijuana, especially young adults, according to a new report from the state health department.
