Monthly Archives: September, 2022


Built to Serve – Hope for Heather

Published - September 13, 2022

Built to Serve is a monthly show that shines a spotlight on the important work of our local non-profits. In this episode, host Tammy Palmer speaks with Frieda Weeks, the co-founder of Hope for Heather, highlighting Ovarian Cancer Awareness.

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Season 2 of On the Money with J. Daniel Pluff premieres Sept. 15 on WCNY-TV

Published - September 12, 2022

WCNY, Central New York’s community-owned public broadcaster, will premiere season 2 of its new fast-paced, contemporary financial news program, “On the Money,” at 8 p.m. Sept. 15 on WCNY-TV. The “On the Money” team is out in the field sharing stories throughout our Central New York region to show where money is being made, spent, and lost. From Wolfspeed’s new 200mm Silicon Carbide Fabrication Facility in the Mohawk Valley to the Port of Oswego’s Grain Export Center, we’ll have it all covered. The 13-part television series will air Thursdays at 8 p.m. through early December on WCNY-TV. The series is

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Season 2 of “On the Money” premieres Sept. 15 on WCNY-TV

Published - September 12, 2022

WCNY, Central New York’s community-owned public broadcaster, will premiere season 2 of its new fast-paced, contemporary financial news program, “On the Money,” at 8 p.m. Sept. 15 on WCNY-TV. The “On the Money” team is out in the field sharing stories throughout our Central New York region to show where money is being made, spent, and lost. From Wolfspeed’s new 200mm Silicon Carbide Fabrication Facility in the Mohawk Valley to the Port of Oswego’s Grain Export Center, we’ll have it all covered. The 13-part television series will air Thursdays at 8 p.m. through early December on WCNY-TV. The series is

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PBS Chef Pati Jinich in Syracuse for WCNY’s 8th Annual Taste of Fame!

Published - September 12, 2022

WCNY, Central New York’s community-owned public broadcaster, is hosting its 8th annual Taste of Fame culinary fundraiser with Chef Pati Jinich, award-winning celebrity chef, author, and host of “Pati’s Mexican Table” and “La Frontera.” The event takes place at Drumlins Country Club (800 Nottingham Rd, Syracuse) on Friday, Sept. 9 from 6-9 p.m. Guests will enjoy a three-course culinary dinner journey with recipes crafted by Pati, and stories to accompany each course. The best in Finger Lakes wine is also included. The event kicks off with cocktail hour and a silent auction at 6 p.m., with the three-course dinner following

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Season 2 of “Reading Buddies” premieres Sept. 12 on WCNY-TV

Published - September 12, 2022

WCNY, Central New York’s community-owned public broadcaster, in partnership with The Reading League will premiere season 2 of “Reading Buddies” on Monday, Sept. 12 at 12:30 p.m. on WCNY-TV. The Reading League’s “Reading Buddies” is a fun, foundational reading TV series for students PreK-3. The show instructs three important underlying components of skillful word reading: phonological awareness, letter names/sounds, and blending sounds to decode words accurately. It also features a talking dog named Dusty who, with the help of his best human friend Dott, learns a new trick – how to read! They are joined by a kazoo-talking, robot assistant

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Season 2 of The Reading League’s “Reading Buddies” premieres Sept. 12 on WCNY-TV

Published - September 12, 2022

WCNY, Central New York’s community-owned public broadcaster, in partnership with The Reading League will premiere season 2 of “Reading Buddies” on Monday, Sept. 12 at 12:30 p.m. on WCNY-TV. “Reading Buddies” is a fun, foundational reading TV series for students PreK-3. The show instructs three important underlying components of skillful word reading: phonological awareness, letter names/sounds, and blending sounds to decode words accurately. It also features a talking dog named Dusty who, with the help of his best human friend Dott, learns a new trick – how to read! They are joined by a kazoo-talking, robot assistant named Alphabott, and

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S07 Ep02: Look to the Past

Published - September 10, 2022

“On February 20, 1805, Joseph Haydn was happy.”  – Inscribed by Haydn to Marie Bigot, after her performance   In 2021, the Royal College of Music Museum acquired a portrait of Mary Harvey, Lady Dering.  It is part of their exhibition titled “Beautiful Objects/Beautiful Subjects: Stories of female music making in the portrait collection at the Royal College of Music.”  Her music, and more from women in the Baroque and Classical era, are the focus of this episode.   Look to the Past Mary Harvey, Lady Dering:  A false designe to be cruel Ars Femina Ensemble “Non tacete!” Nannerl 2 Maddalena

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Central Current Radio – Talking Politics with Dustin Czarny

Published - September 8, 2022

In this episode of Central Current Radio, Host Rick Wright and Editor-in-Chief Julie McMahon talk local politics and the upcoming midterm elections with longtime Onondaga County Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny. For the latest coverage from the Central Current team go to centralcurrent.org/.  

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PBS Chef Pati Jinich in Syracuse for WCNY’s 8th Annual Taste of Fame!

Published - September 8, 2022

WCNY, Central New York’s community-owned public broadcaster, is hosting its 8th annual Taste of Fame culinary fundraiser with Chef Pati Jinich, award-winning celebrity chef, author, and host of “Pati’s Mexican Table” and “La Frontera.” The event takes place at Drumlins Country Club (800 Nottingham Rd, Syracuse) on Friday, Sept. 9 from 6-9 p.m. Guests will enjoy a three-course culinary dinner journey with recipes crafted by Pati, and stories to accompany each course. The best in Finger Lakes wine is also included. The event kicks off with cocktail hour and a silent auction at 6 p.m., with the three-course dinner following

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Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 1 – “How to Dance in Ohio”

Published - September 7, 2022

Community FM is pleased to present this premiere of Syracuse (On)Stage. Each month, Host Melissa Crespo of Syracuse Stage pulls back the curtain and explores the process of creating theatre in the heart of Central New York. The show goes behind the scenes with the various artists and creators making theatre at Syracuse Stage and beyond. In this inaugural episode, Melissa talks with the creators of a new musical that will have its world premiere in Syracuse. Composer Jacob Yandura and writer Rebekah Greer Melocik take us inside “How to Dance in Ohio.” For more information, go to https://www.syracusestage.org/  

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September 7, 2022: Jeffrey Siegel, Keyboard Conversations

Published - September 7, 2022

The new season of Keyboard Conversations is coming to Utica this weekend!  Jeffrey Siegel, creator of Keyboard Conversations, spoke to mid-day host Diane Jones about this weekend’s concert of “American Pianistic Treasures.”  He gave us a glimpse into the music and stories he’ll be sharing.  He also was kind enough to present our Number 1 on the Listener Favorite countdown, and introduce his own recording of the work!     Find out more about Keyboard Conversations here. You can also find the series on the Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute website here.

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Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky – Episode 3

Published - September 7, 2022

In this edition of Science Today, Dr. Rich Kopecky tells us about new research on a virus that could be the key to defeating Multiple Sclerosis. Also, new information from astronomers about a newly-discovered region of our solar system.  

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S07 Ep01: Students

Published - September 3, 2022

“Music is something we all have within us, and we would do well not to forget this.”  – Astrid Schween   We kick off Season 7 of Feminine Fusion with a brief look at what might be best called “legacy.”  Most of us can look back at our lives and name a teacher or mentor who had a significant impact in our lives.  In the music world, performers and composers often talk about the people who have influenced their art.  Let’s look at just a few students and teachers today. Students Claude Debussy, transcribed by Yolanda Kondonassis:  Valse romantique Yolanda Kondonassis,

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