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WCNY’s Entertainment Academy Opens Applications for Fall Session

Published - July 11, 2024

WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the fall session of WCNY’s Entertainment Academy, with classes scheduled to start on Aug. 22. Three times a year, WCNY’s Entertainment Academy offers a fourteen-week training program in the TV and film production trades. The Academy provides training for the next generation of television and film production engineers, electricians, set designers, sound mixers, and camera operators to help support the growing entertainment industry in Central New York. The program also creates a pathway for job placements through local unions, including I.A.T.S.E. Local 52 Motion Picture

CNY Arts, Oswego Opera Theater, and WCNY’s ‘The Golden Cage’ Receives Telly Award

Published - May 30, 2024

CNY Arts and Oswego Opera Theater, in partnership with WCNY, is proud to announce that “The Golden Cage” received a bronze award for Music, Dance & Performance in Television in the record breaking 45th Annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens and is judged by leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks, and production companies. “The Golden Cage” is a powerful and true story of Oswego’s Holocaust survivors during WWII. In 1944, 982 refugees from the Holocaust were brought to the Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter in Oswego, NY. They remained confined

Party with the Gang from Spatchcock Funk for a Good Cause on June 21 at Heritage Hill Brewhouse

Published - May 16, 2024

This summer will feature a fundraiser supporting public television programming. WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, is teaming up with Spatchcock Funk to throw the ultimate party, Smoke-a-Palooza, taking place on Friday, June 21 from 6-10 p.m. at Heritage Hill Brewhouse. The event features meet-and-greets with the Spatchcock squad, unlimited beers and seltzers, appetizers, BBQ dinner stations, dessert, cigars, flash tattoos, and live music from the legendary national band, Sophistafunk. Cocktail hour starts at 6 p.m., followed by the dinner stations opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for $99/ticket until June 3, after which they will be priced

WCNY’s ‘Cycle of Health’ Returns with Season 17 on May 23

Published - May 15, 2024

WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, will premiere season 17 of its television series, “Cycle of Health” on Thursday, May 23 at 8:30 p.m. on WCNY-TV. In the new season, host Dr. Richard O’Neill will lead engaging discussions with Central New York’s foremost medical experts. Explore the latest research and get a glimpse into the exciting future of medicine. In the season premiere, we’ll delve into the challenges of nicotine dependency and the support provided by programs like MINDOnline at Upstate University for quitting this addictive substance. Additionally, we’ll explore the initiatives led by local teens to combat the

‘Behind the Woman’ Season 5 Premieres with SU Women’s Basketball Head Coach Felisha Legette-Jack

Published - May 2, 2024

WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, will premiere season 5 of its television series, “Behind the Woman” on Tuesday, May 7 at 9:30 p.m. on WCNY-TV. In the new season, host Dr. Juhanna Rogers will shine a spotlight on the remarkable women who are influencing and shaping the Central New York and Western New York regions, inspiring others with their compelling stories and impactful contributions. Dr. Juhanna Rogers opens the new season with Syracuse University Women’s Basketball Head Coach Felisha Legette-Jack. They delve into her basketball journey and the significance of representing SU. Additionally, Legette-Jack shares valuable insights from

WCNY’s Entertainment Academy to Host Graduation Ceremony for Winter Session Trainees

Published - April 17, 2024

WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, is honored to host a graduation ceremony for the winter session of WCNY’s Entertainment Academy on Friday, April 19 at 4 p.m. at the WCNY-TV Studios. Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of the 18 graduates from the second class of the Academy. WCNY’s Entertainment Academy provides training for the next generation of television and film production engineers, electricians, set designers, sound mixers, and camera operators to help support the growing entertainment industry in Central New York. The program also creates a pathway for job placements through local unions, including I.A.T.S.E. Local

WCNY’s ‘Ivory Tower’ Hits the Road on April 17 to Visit Colgate University

Published - April 15, 2024

WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, is thrilled to announce that Central New York’s favorite public affairs program, “Ivory Tower,” will be visiting Colgate University to record a live-to-tape show at the Colgate Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, April 17 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.). Hosted by David Chanatry, the hour-long live-to-tape episode will showcase “Ivory Tower” panelists Anirban Acharya, Ben Baughman, Nina Moore, Tara Ross, Ty Seidule, and Chad Sparber engaging in discussions on pertinent current events and local issues. Barbara Fought will moderate questions from the live audience. The episode will air on WCNY-TV on

WCNY’s ‘Ivory Tower’ Hits the Road on April 10 to Visit Utica University

Published - April 3, 2024

WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, is thrilled to announce that Central New York’s favorite public affairs program, “Ivory Tower,” will be visiting Utica University to record a live-to-tape show in the Strebel Student Center Auditorium on Wednesday, April 10 at 7 p.m. Hosted by David Chanatry, the hour-long live-to-tape episode will showcase “Ivory Tower” panelists Luke Perry, Rick Fenner, Nina Moore, Anirban Acharya, Sarah Pralle, and Ben Baughman engaging in discussions on pertinent current events and local issues. Barbara Fought will moderate questions from the live audience. The episode will air on WCNY-TV on Friday, April 12 at

‘Spatchcock Funk’ – Dope Food, Strong Drinks, Great Stories Premieres March 26 on WCNY-TV

Published - March 13, 2024

WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, is thrilled to announce that a new cooking show is coming to WCNY-TV, premiering March 26 at 9 p.m. “Spatchcock Funk,” is a fun, no-holds-barred cooking show making its debut on WCNY-TV, streaming services, and across PBS television stations. Hosted by Matt Read, the show covers everything from easy-to-follow recipes for delicious food and killer cocktails to how to throw the perfect party. “WCNY is excited to introduce this cutting-edge and entertaining cooking show to the PBS family of great cooking shows,” said Mitch Gelman, president and CEO of WCNY. “Created and crafted

WCNY’s ‘Ivory Tower’ Hits the Road to Visit College Campuses this Spring

Published - February 27, 2024

WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, is thrilled to announce that Central New York’s favorite public affairs program, “Ivory Tower,” will be visiting college campuses this spring to record live-to-tape shows, which will be open to students and the public. Hosted by David Chanatry, these hour-long live-to-tape episodes will showcase six panelists engaging in discussions on pertinent current events and local issues. Barbara Fought will moderate questions from the live audience. Each episode will air on WCNY-TV the following Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 5:30 p.m. “Ivory Tower’ is going on the road to give fans the

WCNY’s Entertainment Academy Opens Applications for Spring Session

Published - February 26, 2024

WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, is excited to announce that applications are now open for the spring session of WCNY’s Entertainment Academy, with classes scheduled to start on May 2. Three times a year, WCNY’s Entertainment Academy offers a fourteen-week training program in the TV and film production trades. The Academy provides training for the next generation of television and film production engineers, electricians, set designers, sound mixers, and camera operators to help support the growing entertainment industry in Central New York. The program also creates a pathway for job placements through local unions, including I.A.T.S.E. Local 52

WCNY’s “Feminine Fusion” Awarded National Endowment for the Arts Grant

Published - January 24, 2024

The National Endowment for the Arts announced today that it awarded WCNY’s “Feminine Fusion” a grant to support the locally produced, nationally distributed weekly radio show hosted by Central New York composer and musician Diane Jones. Created and broadcast from WCNY’s Syracuse studios and currently enjoying its eighth season, “Feminine Fusion” highlights the role of remarkable women in classical music. An inspirational and educational program, “Feminine Fusion” aims to broaden the influence of the arts by highlighting generally underrecognized conductors, composers, and musicians. “We are truly honored to receive the NEA’s Challenge Grant,” said Mitch Gelman, President and CEO of

The WCNY Entertainment Academy to Host Inaugural Graduation Ceremony

Published - December 18, 2023

WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, is honored to host the inaugural graduation ceremony for the WCNY Entertainment Academy on Thursday, December 21 at 4 p.m. at the WCNY-TV Studios. Please join us to celebrate the accomplishments of the 14 graduates from the first class of the Academy. The WCNY Entertainment Academy provides training for the next generation of television and film production engineers, electricians, set designers, sound mixers, and camera operators to help support the growing entertainment industry in Central New York. The program also creates a pathway for job placements through local unions, including I.A.T.S.E. Local 52

WCNY’s Entertainment Academy Trainees to Attend Anton/Bauer’s First Salt-E Dog Demo in New York State

Published - October 20, 2023

WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, announces that its Entertainment Academy trainees will attend Anton/Bauer’s first New York State demonstration of its new Sodium-Nickel 9kWh battery pack, the Salt-E Dog. The event will take place on Saturday, October 21, from 12-4 p.m. at Tipp Hill Studios. Anton/Bauer, a prominent manufacturer of standard batteries for the Television and Film Industry, will introduce its latest innovation, the Salt-E Dog. This cutting-edge Sodium-Nickel battery boasts an impressive 9-Kilowatt hours of charge capacity. Unlike traditional lithium batteries, the Salt-E Dog relies on sodium, offering both environmental safety and ease of resource cultivation. It

WCNY’s ‘On the Money’ Explores Buffalo Bills’ Running Back Latavius Murray’s Jon Diaz Community Center in CNY

Published - September 26, 2023

In this week’s installment of WCNY’s “On the Money,” host J. Daniel Pluff sits down with Buffalo Bills’ running back Latavius Murray to explore his journey and the founding of The Jon Diaz Community Center. Murray, a CNY native, has set out to create a $5+ million community center named in honor of his deceased friend, Jon Diaz. The center has received funding from Onondaga County and hopes to receive state and federal funding as well. The John Diaz Community Center aims to provide an outlet and opportunity for kids to get them out of the house, in front of

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