By Joyce Gramza

Oswego, NY –
Onondaga County's Joanie Mahoney says state-mandated spending is pushing normally fiscally healthy counties to the breaking point.

"We hope by speaking with one voice regardless of party, that we can work with the incoming administration to get some relief," says Republican Mahoney, who endorsed Democratic Governor-elect Andrew Cuomo during his campaign.

Tully, NY – "Ski Areas of New York" forecast for December 12th

Oswego, NY – A wintry mix closes out our weekend, with heavy lake effect snows on the horizon for the new week. Meteorologist Josh Nichols looks ahead at our regional forecast.

Oswego, NY – This is an archived episode of Nature of Things from December 15th, 1989.

Weeks stumbles upon a diner on the last weekend of deer season. He hears hunters sharing experiences and thoughts on the possibly unsuccessful season thus far. He realizes that sharp eyes, patience and skill are necessary traits of a hunter. Similarities are discussed between his perspective watching nature and their perspective hiding within it. Both the nature enthusiast and the hunter wait for a perfect opportunity.

Oswego, NY – After a snowbound week, our region will experience milder and a bit calmer conditions this weekend. Meteorologist Kevin Williams provides forecast details.

By Joyce Gramza

Oswego, NY – Governor David Paterson has until Monday, December 13, to decide whether to sign a bill to temporarily ban hydrofracking for natural gas in the state.

Opponents of the bill want Paterson to veto it, saying it's seriously flawed.

"People that passed this bill don't understand the issue, and I'm sorry, that's no disrespect to my colleagues in the legislature," says Assembly Republican Leader Brian Kolb (R-Canandaigua).

By Jason Smith

WRVO's Weekly Edition -December 10, 2010

By Jan Bridgeford-Smith

Newark, NY – Commentator Jan Bridgeford-Smith is unhappy with the intrusive searching necessary to board a plane these days...but not for the reason you might think.

By Michael Benjamin

Oswego, NY – There's a public meeting tonight in Syracuse on a plan to improve the lake shore near Route 690. That story and more in today's newscast.

By Gino Geruntino/New York Reporting Project at Utica College

Sherburne, NY – The Rogers Environmental Education Center in Sherburne, Chenango County, is on the state's list of facilities to close so it can save money in a difficult budget year.

The closing has caused an uproar in the community, with people fighting to save what they say is a treasured asset.

Reporter Gino Geruntino of the New York Reporting Project at Utica College visited the center and spoke with people in the community.