Published - November 26, 2013
Get ready for the holiday season with gift specialists Katie Brown, Joseph Rosendo, Donna Dewberry and Nancy Zieman. Learn how to make homemade gifts and more. Airs Saturday from 6 a.m. to noon and 6 p.m. to midnight and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. on Create.
Published - November 25, 2013
Join world-renowned physician, best-selling author and educator Deepak Chopra for a step-by-step action plan for permanent weight loss, healthy eating and healing our bodies. Airs Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. on WCNY.
Published - November 25, 2013
The legendary Barbra Streisand makes a historic homecoming in “Back to Brooklyn” at the new Barclays Center arena. The performance, marked the superstar’s first Brooklyn concert since her childhood years. She’ll be joined by special guest Il Volo and Chris Botti, and will perform an extensive selection of songs from her five-decae career, including duets with her son Jason Gould. Airs Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. on WCNY and Dec. 2 at 9 p.m. on WCNY.
Published - November 22, 2013
Part food fantasy and part documentary of self-discovery, The Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller, Chanukah Special follows this best selling cookbook author as she explores and celebrate Jewish cuisine and culture in the company of home cooks, friends and family. In this special, Jamie introduces some of her family’s favorite recipes during Chanukah and it’s a portrait of Jewish/Kosher cooking and the traditions that coincides with the holidays, in both past and present.
Published - November 22, 2013
A star-studded lineup of the nation’s top comedic entertainers will salute Carol Burnett at the 16th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The award recognizes the art of humorists who have had an impact on American society in ways similar to the distinguished 19th century novelist and essayist best known as Mark Twain. Airs Nov. 24 at 8 p.m. on WCNY. Learn more
Published - November 18, 2013
Learn about travel opportunities with Liz’s Travel Club tonight at WCNY. The meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. at WCNY’s Broadcast and Education Center. 415 W. Fayette St. Syracuse, NY 13204 Attendees who attend the session will qualify for an early booking discount. For more information, call (315) 453-2424.
Published - November 18, 2013
WCNY Ciao! co-hosts Joey Nigro and Jim Battaglia will feature Queen Margherita and the Thanksgiving tradition of food and family. Ciao! airs Sunday at noon on WCNY-FM. Queen Margherita, the first queen of the newly united country of Italy was born in November. There is a legend that a pizza maker in Naples made a pizza with the colors of the Italian flag (tomato for the red, mozzarella for the white and basil for the green) in honor of the queen when she came to the royal palace in Naples. Learn more about Ciao!
Published - November 12, 2013
From the wilds of Costa Rica to suburban America, a loveable, quirky cast of parrots will reveal their unforgettable tales and the bittersweet world they share with humans. Their outrageous intelligence and uncanny ability to communicate in any language has made parrots one of the world’s most popular pets. But unlike dogs and cats, parrots have not been domesticated. Hardwired for the wild, their squawks and complex behavior are designed for the wild. Add a lifespan of up to more than 70 years with their intense need to bond, and a life in captivity doesn’t always have a happy ending.
Published - November 6, 2013
Gov. Cuomo will discuss the election and ballot amendment results on The Capitol Pressroom with host Susan Arbetter today at 11 a.m. Listen
Published - November 5, 2013
Veterans from across America perform in a live stage show. The program features vocal and instrumental music, choral selections and more performed by Veterans who are receiving or have received treatment at Veterans medical facilities nationwide. Airs Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. on WCNY and 9 p.m. on Plus. Learn more
Published - November 5, 2013
Explore Kennedy’s childhood years as the overlooked second son of a multimillionaire exploding with ambition, his early political career as a congressman, his run for senate and the election victory that turned him into the youngest elected president in U.S. history. Airs Nov. 11 and 12 at 9 p.m. on WCNY. Learn more
Published - November 1, 2013
The ninth season of “Double Down,” WCNY’s award-winning high school academic quiz show, debuts Nov. 3. The show airs weekly at 6 p.m. Sundays on WCNY and repeats at 8 p.m. Mondays on World. Students from 32 schools will compete to win the coveted blueRock Energy Scholastic Award trophy. Teams include last season’s champion, Whitesboro. Other competitors include Fayetteville-Manlius, Bishop Ludden, Cato-Meridian, Christian Brothers Academy, Chittenango, Clinton, Cooperstown, Dolgeville, East Syracuse-Minoa, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton, Ithaca, Jamesville DeWitt, Jordan-Elbridge, LaFayette, Laurens, Manlius Pebble Hill, Mount Markham, New Hartford, Northern Onondaga LEAH, Nottingham, Oneida, Oriskany, Port Byron, Pulaski, Solvay, Southern Cayuga, Union Springs,
