WAER

WAER (88.3 FM) is a radio station in Syracuse, New York. It is located on the campus of Syracuse University, and is an auxiliary service of the school.[2] The station features a jazz music and National Public Radio format, with a news, Syracuse Orange play-by-play, and music staff providing programming around the clock. It is best known for its sports staff, which has produced the likes of Bob Costas, Mike Tirico, and many others.[3][4] Lou Reed also hosted a free-format show on WAER during his time at Syracuse University;[5] this free-format radio tradition at Syracuse is carried on by WERW. Other alums include Ted Koppel,[6] Jerry Stiller and Dick Clark