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WCNY is proud to bring you Community FM, presenting compelling and relevant original local programming like Central Current Radio, Built to Serve, Our New Neighbors, Science Today, Syracuse (On)Stage, Innovate to Educate, CNY Heroes, Check It Out, Checkup From the Neck-Up, The Capitol Pressroom, Repeating History, and Firebarn Chats. Community FM airs the audio portion of WCNY-TV’s outstanding local programming like Cycle of Health and Ivory Tower, and also broadcasts great, locally-produced podcasts of interest to listeners throughout our region, including the award-winning From Suarez’s Basement and Zestful Aging, Shadow // Yaddo, CNY Latino Podcast, Funky Foodies, Talk CNY, North Words from North Country Public Radio, The ARISE Podcast, and D.O.T. P.O.D. Community FM features a one-hour block of programming just for children, weekend mornings at 10.

Community FM is available on an HD radio: at WCNY 91.3 HD-3 Syracuse, WUNY 89.5 HD-3 Utica, and WJNY 90.9 HD-3 Watertown. Live stream the station here at wcny.org (just click the blue button below!). You can also listen live on apps like TuneIn, or ask Alexa to “Play WCNY,” then follow the instructions to “Play HD-3.” Listen on demand to our programming by clicking on the individual tabs and programs shown below.

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    Check It Out: How to Spend Your Winter Break
    All of our Reading Buddies have the week off for winter break, so who can list the plethora of fun things going on at the 30 libraries across Onondaga County?…read more →
    Our New Neighbors, Episode 26 – Chef Christo: The CongoBox
    On this episode of Our New Neighbors, host Ibrahim Mohamed is joined by chef Christo who came to America in order to escape conflict in his home country of the…read more →
    It’s Happening Here, by Central Current Ep. 1 – President of SUNY ESF Joanie Mahoney
    Former Onondaga County Executive and President of SUNY ESF Joanie Mahoney joins hosts Maximilian Eyle and Dr. Rick Wright on Central Current’s inaugural episode of “It’s Happening Here”, a new…read more →
    Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky – Episode 32
    The energy requirements of AI computing present an environmental challenge.  How will it be resolved? A new approach to combating the herpes virus. Also on Science Today, the unexpected power…read more →
    CNY Heroes, Episode 28 -Ryan Woodruff, CEO of Clear Path for Veterans
    Dan's guest on this episode of CNY Heroes is Ryan Woodruff, a Marine Corps veteran who did 2 tours in Iraq and is now the CEO of Clear Path for…read more →
    Built to Serve, Episode 31 – 100 Black Men of Syracuse and the CNY Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association
    Alzheimer's’ disease affects an estimated 2.9 million people over the age of 65 in the United States.  African Americans are 35% less likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s yet twice…read more →
    Checkup From the Neck-Up, Episode 26 – Pot, CBD, THC: The Facts on the Highs and Lows.
    Dr. Neckup psychologist Rich O’Neill talks with Mr. Tom Ringwood NP, the director of SUNY Upstate’s Outpatient Addiction and Pain Clinic, about the ongoing giant experiment here in the United…read more →
    Repeating History, Episode 7 – Dr. Sally Roesch-Wagner
    On this episode of Repeating History, my guest is Dr. Sally Roesch-Wagner. The founding director of the Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation, she is a nationally recognized lecturer, author, and storyteller…read more →
    Innovate to Educate, Episode 29 – The Cosmetology pathway at Public Service Leadership Academy
    The Cosmetology pathway at Public Service Leadership Academy, prepares its students for a career in the beauty enhancement field.  Classes follow the New York State approved curriculum required for taking…read more →
    Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 24- Eboni Booth’s ‘Primary Trust’ with Garrett Turner & Bjorn DuPaty
    Actors Garrett Turner and Bjorn DuPaty talk about their upcoming roles in Eboni Booth’s Pulitzer Prize winning play ‘Primary Trust’  read more →
    Thursday Morning Roundtable – December 5, 2024 – Looking ahead to 2025 with Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon
    This session of Thursday Morning Roundtable features Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon providing an update on the future of the county. For a complete listing of TMR sessions, see the Thursday…read more →
    On Point for College Alumni Stars – Nidda amd Fidaa Aljabbarin
    WCNY Community FM is pleased to partner with On Point for College. Since 1999, On Point has helped more than 11-thousand youth from our region get into college, stay there,…read more →
    Firebarn Chats, Episode 7 – Housecalls for the Homeless
    On this episode of Firebarn Chats, Dr. David Lehmann and Mia Ruiz-Salvador join host Mary Beth Horsington in a discussion about Upstate Medical University’s Housecalls for the Homeless. Founded in…read more →
    On the One LIVE!, Episode 10 – Kev Jones
    In this On The One LIVE!, host DJ Bella J chats with Caribbean singer and songwriter Kev Jones about his latest music and his inspiring journey into Central New York's…read more →
    CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 66 – 21st Anniversary of CNY Latino
    (#66, 2/06/25) In this episode of CNY Latino Podcast, we (Marisol Hernandez & Hugo Acosta) will start talking about our newspaper's anniversary of 21 years, then an interesting interview with…read more →
    From Suarez’s Basement – An Inside Look Into the World of a Production Designer!
    Patrick Howe, a five-time Emmy award winning production designer, is FSB’s extraordinary guest for this week. In this episode, Professor Suarez and Howe have an in-depth discussion about the intricacies…read more →
    WoodSongs Kids Episode 2: Aiden Muse & Sawyer Cook
    New to WCNY's kids' hour on Saturday and Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. is WoodSongs Kids. The series features young musicians and performers. It's recorded in front of a theatre…read more →
    “The D.O.T. P.O.D.”: The Office of Sustainability
    In June of 2019, New York signed into the law the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) to help address climate change. This was furthered by Governor Hochul's Executive…read more →
    Talk CNY – Projects and Partnerships Impacting CNY
    CenterState CEO’s vision of economic development is not narrow. It aims to enable inclusive and sustainable growth, bringing together a range of partners to find creative solutions that will make…read more →
    ARISE: The State-Wide Agency Advocating for New Yorkers with Disabilities
    The ARISE podcast comes to WCNY Community FM from ARISE in Syracuse. Hosted by CEO Tania S. Anderson, each episode introduces listeners to someone in our community supporting access and…read more →
    Zestful Aging – Bringing Pickleball to Maximum Security Prisons
    Today’s subject checks all of the boxes that Nicole cares about: helping those less fortunate, racket sports and finding purpose in our third chapter. Roger BelAir was a successful businessman…read more →
    The Plate Show: “Happy Lunar New Year!”
    January 29th begins the Lunar New Year, and Spoonie and Tongs are making Vietnamese spring rolls for “The Big Taste." Their biggest challenge? Trying to stay up late to celebrate…read more →
    The Joy of Why: How Is AI Changing the Science of Prediction?
    Quanta Magazine's The Joy of Why is a special addition to WCNY Community FM. It's hosted by Cornell mathematician Steven Strogatz, and senior produced by Genevieve Sponsler (also a producer…read more →
    Shadow // Yaddo – Space on Wheels
    A.S.M. Kobayashi on hanging out with archivists, navigating space on wheels, playing with audio, finding transcendence in everyday objects, and more. Contributing artists: Joseph Keckler, Avril Lavigne, Damu the Fudgemunk.read more →
    North Words: 92 Years in the North Country
    On the latest edition of North Words, 92-year-old Harry Mitchell reflects on an interesting life. The Croghan native shares his stories of growing up with a power plant – literally…read more →
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    Monday Jazz Network Sounds of Jazz with Leo Rayhill Capitol Pressroom Central Current Radio Checkup from the Neck-Up Our New Neighbors Science Today D.O.T.P.O.D. Talk CNY Behind the Woman Balancing Act with John Katko Jazz Network Cycle of Health From Suarez's Basement Firebarn Chats Thursday Morning Roundtable Footlight Parade Jazz Network
    Tuesday Jazz Network Sounds of Jazz with Leo Rayhill Capitol Pressroom Built to Serve Innovate to Educate The Joy of Why ARISE Podcast Zestful Aging Central Current Radio North Words Jazz Network D.O.T.P.O.D. CNY Heroes Shadow//Yaddo From Suarez's Basement Repeating History / Science Today Classic Sinatra with Leo Rayhill Jazz Network
    Wednesday Jazz Network Sounds of Jazz with Leo Rayhill Capitol Pressroom Our New Neighbors Talk CNY Ivory Tower CNY Heroes Checkup From the Neck-up Science Today On the Money Repeating History Jazz Network Built to Serve Syracuse (On)Stage Firebarn Chats The Joy of Why/ARISE Podcast Jazz Night in America Jazz Network
    Thursday Jazz Network Sounds of Jazz with Leo Rayhill Capitol Pressroom Central Current Radio Innovate to Educate Connect-NY Zestful Aging Cycle of Health Syracuse (On)Stage Honor Flight Mission 21 Jazz Network Our New Neighbors Checkup from the Neck-Up Balancing Act with John Katko From Suarez's Basement Thursday Morning Roundtable Jazz Inspired Jazz Network
    Friday Jazz Network Sounds of Jazz with Leo Rayhill Capitol Pressroom Built to Serve CNY Heroes Ivory Tower Repeating History Firebarn Chats Behind the Woman Checkup from the Neck-up Jazz Network Innovate to Educate On the Money Syracuse (On)Stage Shadow//Yaddo North Words Jazz and the American Spirit Jazz Network
    Saturday Jazz Network The Plate Show (10:06) / Check It Out (10:35) / Funky Foodies (10:45) Capitol Pressroom Central Current Radio Talk CNY Firebarn Chats D.O.T.P.O.D. From Suarez's Basement CNY Latino Podcast The Joy of Why ARISE Podcast Repeating History / Shadow//Yaddo Jazz Network
    Sunday Jazz Network The Plate Show (10:06) / Check It Out (10:35) / Funky Foodies (10:45) Connect-NY Built to Serve Innovate to Educate Zestful Aging CNY Heroes Our New Neighbors Syracuse (On)Stage North Words Balancing Act with John Katko Honor Flight Mission 21 Ciao! Bill Knowlton's Bluegrass Ramble Sounds of Jazz with Leo Rayhill Jazz Network