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. The station features a jazz music and
National Public Radio format, with a news and music staff providing programming around the clock. It is best known, however, for its sports staff, which has produced the likes of
Bob Costas,
Marv Albert,
Mike Tirico,
Sean McDonough,
Bill Roth,
Ian Eagle,
Brian Higgins,
Dick Stockton and many others.
Lou Reed also hosted a free-format show on WAER during his time at Syracuse University; this free-format radio tradition at Syracuse is carried on by
WERW.