wrvo NewsRoom: More News From WRVOwrvo NewsRoom: More News From WRVOSyracuse Chiefs still remain hopeful about luring Mets minor league to Syracuse- September 16, 2008 Syracuse may have already lost a bid to lure the New York Mets' minor league team to play at Alliance Stadium. Published reports say the Mets organization selected Buffalo over Syracuse as the Syracuse Chiefs end their 31 year relationship with the Toronto Blue Jays. But, the Cheifs still remain hopeful about the Mets. WRVO's Chris Ulanowski spoke to Chief's General Manager John Simone about the latest development.http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrvo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1366913... Wall Street Meltdown will likely cause more budget problems for New York State- September 16, 2008 The Wall Street meltdown will likely leave state officials looking a new budget problems as revenue from the financial sector declines. WRVO's Chris Ulanowski spoke to analyst E-J McMahon from the Manhattan Institute's Empire Center.http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrvo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1366853... NY-25: Sweetland Slams House Democrats Over Energy Issues- September 16, 2008 Dale Sweetland, the Republican candidate seeking New York's 25th Congressional District seat, is criticizing House Democrats and by association his Democratic opponent on energy issues.http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrvo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1367050... NY Farm Bureau President To Retire- September 12, 2008 The President of the New York Farm Bureau has announced plans to retire.http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrvo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1363924... Onondaga Tobacco 19- September 12, 2008 Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney has vetoed a local law that would prohibit the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 19, with the exception of those serving in the military.http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrvo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1364162... Voting Rights For People With Criminal Records- September 11, 2008 A civil liberties group is working to raise awareness about the voting rights of people with criminal records.http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrvo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1363142... Analysis of Primary Day- September 10, 2008 It may not have been an exciting primary day locally, but several longtime incumbent state lawmakers faced challenges that could affect the dynamic in Albany. WRVO's Jason Smith spoke with SUNY Oswego political science professor Bruce Altschuler about Tuesday's primaries.http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrvo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1362011... School Teachers Making a Difference- September 4, 2008 Family belt-tightening due to higher food and fuel prices is becoming the norm...and the same is true for schools as kids return to the classroom.http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrvo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1357317... New York McCain Delegate says Sarah Palin speaks to Upstate NY Small Town Values.- September 4, 2008 Jim DiBlasi is John McCain's Central New York Coordinator. He's also a McCain delegate at the Republican National Convention. DiBlasi says Sarah Palin spoke to Upstate New York values in her speech last night.http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrvo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1357395... NY-25: Maffei Accuses Challengers of Campaign Violations- September 3, 2008 In the race for New York's 25th Congressional District, Democrats are accusing one candidate of violating federal election law, and are challenging another candidate's election petitions.http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrvo/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1356092... |