Jason Smith

Regional Host, Morning Edition, WRVO Public Media

Jason is the regional host of Morning Edition, heard Monday through Friday from 5AM to 10AM.  He presents state and area news updates and keeps an eye on weather developments.  During the winter months he reports regional school closings and other weather-impacted developments.  Jason occasionally serves as host of WRVO Community Forums and other special programs.

6:13am

Fri March 22, 2013
Breaking

School closings and delays

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Last updated 12:15p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2013

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10:28am

Fri November 9, 2012
Sports

Justice Department ends investigation into Bernie Fine

The U.S. Attorney's Office has dropped its year-long investigation of sexual abuse of minors by former Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine.

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10:00am

Tue October 30, 2012
Weather

Sandy causing scattered power outages, school closings

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The winds are starting to die down around central and northern New York, but high winds last night have caused power outages and some schools around the region decided on Monday to close or delay this morning. 

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4:32pm

Tue August 28, 2012
Regional Coverage

The Post-Standard to publish three days a week

After more than one hundred years in circulation, Syracuse's newspaper is cutting production to three days a week.

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9:16am

Wed June 27, 2012
Politics

November Congressional ballot decided

Tuesday's federal primary in New York state was marked by low turnout.  New York's primaries were split into three dates this year, with a presidential primary in April, Tuesday's Congressional primary and a September primary for state Senate and Assembly candidates. Experts believe having a primary in June, which is not traditional for New York, contributed to the low turnout. But, it is now known who will be on the ballot for Congress in November.

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9:56am

Fri June 15, 2012
Politics and Government

Schumer wants to bring outsourced jobs back to upstate New York

New York Senator Charles Schumer is pushing a new bill that he says would help bring outsourced jobs back to upstate New York.

The bill would provide a 20 percent tax credit for businesses that bring outsourced jobs back to the US as well as close tax loopholes for companies that ship jobs overseas.

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8:14am

Wed May 2, 2012
Politics and Government

State Senate votes to give more money to schools in Republican represented districts

Republicans in the state Senate Tuesday night brought up a bill that would give $10 million in extra aid to schools. 

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9:21am

Wed April 25, 2012
Politics and Government

Romney rolls in New York, despite low voter turnout

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Mitt Romney won New York’s presidential primary Tuesday without much difficulty. Romney won 62.4% of the vote statewide. Ron Paul finished second, picking up 15.7%. Newt Gingrich finished third, with 12.9% and Rick Santorum picked up 9% of the vote, despite dropping out of the race earlier this month.

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5:52pm

Wed April 4, 2012
Politics and Government

Audio: Gov. Cuomo talks transparency, other issues during stop in Syracuse

Governor Andrew Cuomo stopped in Syracuse Wednesday, fresh off the passage of the second straight on time budget under his administration. Cuomo called the $132.6 billion budget part of a series of actions that will transform New York State. 

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7:19pm

Tue December 13, 2011
Regional Coverage

Bernie Fine Accusers file defamation lawsuit against Syracuse University, Jim Boeheim

Two men who accused former Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine of sexual abuse have filed a defamation lawsuit against Syracuse University and head basketball coach Jim Boeheim.

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11:53am

Thu December 8, 2011
Regional Coverage

Bernie Fine accuser files civil lawsuit

Zach Tomaselli, one of three men to accuse former Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine of sexual abuse, filed a lawsuit in a Pennsylvania court Thursday. 

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6:47am

Thu December 8, 2011
Regional Coverage

Third Bernie Fine accuser to hold news conference, file civil lawsuit

Zach Tomaselli, the third man to come forward accusing former Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine of sexual abuse, will hold a news conference in Pittsburgh Thursday, where he's expected to announce that he is filing a civil lawsuit against Fine.

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1:08pm

Wed December 7, 2011
Regional Coverage

Onondaga County DA: First two Bernie Fine accusers are credible

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Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick held a news conference in Syracuse Wednesday, where he announced that his office is ending its grand jury investigation into sexual abuse allegations against former Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine.

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4:07pm

Tue November 29, 2011
Regional Coverage

Updated: Syracuse Police Chief issues statement on Bernie Fine investigation

UPDATE: WRVO's Ellen Abbott caught up with Syracuse Police Chief Frank Fowler Tuesday afternoon. Click "Listen" above to hear the raw audio. Note: The other voice you hear asking questions is Syracuse Post-Standard reporter Tim Knauss. 

Earlier story: Syracuse police, along with the Onondaga County District Attorney, the U.S. Attorney and the U.S. Secret Service continue to investigate sexual abuse allegations against former Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine. 

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7:31am

Mon November 28, 2011
Regional Coverage

Syracuse University Fires Asst basketball coach

Longtime Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine has been fired. The university fired fine Sunday night after new allegations of sexual abuse surfaced.

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7:27am

Fri November 18, 2011
Regional Coverage

Syracuse Police investigating sexual abuse claims against SU assistant basketball coach

The long time assistant men’s basketball coach at Syracuse University has been placed on administrative leave, after two former team ball boys have accused him of sexual abuse.

Bernie Fine has been S.U.’s assistant basketball coach for 35 years. Former ball boy Bobby Davis, who’s now 39, told ESPN that he was molested by Fine beginning in 1984 and lasting more than 10 years.

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