Published - January 13, 2017
Next on Connect NY: We will take you into the world of poverty to look at the choices both the urban and rural poor must make every single day. Join us as we uncover compelling and unexpected stories throughout New York State and the history and systemic forces influencing current realities. Watch Monday, January 30th at 9 p.m. on WCNY
Published - January 12, 2017
WCNY, Central New York’s community owned media organization launched GLOBAL CONNECT, a new TV channel to give WCNY members and viewers broader perspectives of the news of the day and insight into the many cultures of the world. The new channel replaces WCNY’s World Channel. GLOBAL CONNECT provides live broadcasts from a number of foreign broadcasters and cultural programs that explore aspects of life from a wide mix of countries and cultures. The newscasts include: NHK from Tokyo, France24 from Paris, BBC World News from London, Deutsche Welle from Berlin, CCTV from Beijing and RT (Russia Today) from Moscow. The
Published - January 12, 2017
Following Victoria from her accession to the throne at age 18, through her education in politics, courtship and marriage, Victoria paints a portrait of a monarch who was raised to be the pawn of her powerful elders but who wasted no time in showing the empire who was in charge. The new series premieres at 9 p.m. on Jan. 15. For viewing information, visit wcny.org/wheretowatch. The stellar cast includes Rufus Sewell (The Man in the High Castle) as Lord Melbourne, the British prime minister who was Victoria’s father figure and intimate friend; Tom Hughes (Dancing on the Edge) as the
Published - January 11, 2017
On the next Insight: Governor Andrew Cuomo gives this years state of state from around the region. From NYC through buffalo the governor will address people over a weeklong state tour. What’s on the table? A free tuition program for SUNY schools, to the transformation of JFK airport; we’ll cover key issues of the address important to our region, on the next Insight. Watch Friday at 9 p.m. on WCNY
Published - January 9, 2017
“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” – Marcus Garvey Musicology – the study of music. A simple definition for a vast subject. Whether approaching it as performance practice, cultural musicology, or any other of a myriad of avenues, the four women we’ll meet in this episode are definitely making their mark. “Songcatchers” Josquin des Pres: Ave Maria, gratia plena The Hilliard Ensemble “Codex Specialnik” ECM New Series 1504 Byttering: En Katerine solennia Pomerium; Alexander Blachly, conductor “Musical Book of Hours” DG Archiv 4575862 Ludwig van Beethoven:
Published - January 8, 2017
“Music is a way “Music is a way to dream together and go to another dimension.” – Cecilia Bartoli It takes a particular skill to marry words and music. This episode of Feminine Fusion highlights five women, composing opera and art songs, spanning the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Fairy tales, historical figures, and love from afar – all on the next Feminine Fusion. “Words and Music” Pauline Viardot-Garcia: Excerpts from “Cendrillon” Sandrine Piau, soprano (Cendrillon); Elizabeth Vidal, mezzo-soprano (Fairy Godmother); Geoffrey Mitchell Choir; Nicholas Kok, conductor and pianist “Il Salotto, Vol. 3: Cendrillon” Opera Rara Thea
Published - January 5, 2017
On the next Insight: As Onondaga County prepares to revamp how local economic landscape evolves, we ask where the jobs will be in 2017. We’ll have an update on one local program’s mission to help people find work. An outlook on employment; On the next on insight. Watch Friday at 9 p.m. on WCNY
Published - January 4, 2017
On the next edition of SciTech Now: Taking America’s electronic waste. The psychology of imaginary friends, and finally, the designing an accessible workplace. Watch SciTech Now on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. on WCNY
Published - January 4, 2017
On the next Cycle of Health: Coping with a disease that others just can’t see. We learn of one person’s life with lupus. See how she gets through each day. A mother and daughter battle OCD. Find out how they live life to the fullest — despite of their hidden disease. Is it an addiction or a bad habit to break? Discover the difference. And, learn how we can all be empathetic to those suffering from things we can’t see. Watch Cycle of Health on Thursday at 8 p.m. on WCNY
