Monthly Archives: January, 2023

CNY Heroes, Episode 3 – Dr. Mike Haynie

Published - January 12, 2023

This episode of CNY Heroes features Dr. Mike Haynie, Syracuse University’s Vice-Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation, and the founder of SU’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families. Among other topics, Host Dan Cummings talks with Dr. Haynie about the United States’ 50 years of an all-volunteer military, and issues unique to those generations of veterans. CNY Heroes is a monthly program that takes an in depth look at issues impacting our veterans, including the thousands of vets who call Central New York home. Syracuse Serves, a program of the IVMF, assists military-connected families.  

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 12

Published - January 11, 2023

(#12, 1/14/23) This episode of the CNY Latino Podcast welcomes the new year 2023, with several comments and narratives from BOTH Marisol Hernandez and Hugo Acosta…not only with a short summary of what was experienced in 2022, but also what they both are expecting in this new year coming up. There is also an interesting interview with a member of the Small Business Administration, about the future of Small Business in the local region of Central New York State. Este episodio es la bienvenida actual a el nuevo año 2023, con varios comentarios y narrativas de AMBOS Marisol Hernandez y

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Central Current Radio – Daphne Jones

Published - January 11, 2023

This episode of Central Current Radio features Daphne Jones, a former Fortune 50 CEO who is the founder of two businesses focused on executive leadership and board service. Jones is also the author of the book “Win When They Say You Won’t.” She talks with Host Rick Wright and CentralCurrent.org Editor-in-Chief Julie McMahon.  

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Our New Neighbors – Episode 5

Published - January 10, 2023

In this episode, host Ibrahim Mohamed introduces us to Ullys Mouity, who came to Central New York in 2005 after fleeing war in the Congo. Ullys and his family now own and operate the Taste of Africa Restaurant on Syracuse’s Northside. Community FM is committed to including the diverse voices that make Central New York such a special place to live. Our New Neighbors features the journeys of immigrants and refugees who have come here from all over the world.

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S07 Ep19: At the Keyboard, Part 5

Published - January 7, 2023

“The music is within your heart, your soul, your spirit, and this is all I did when I sat at the piano. I just go within.”  – Alice Coltrane   Most instrumentalists can carry their instruments with them.  Not so with pianists.  They need to sit down at a different piano at every new venue, and spend some time – often very little time – learning the unique properties of that instrument.  Does it require a light touch?  Or a heavy one?  And with all of that, they still manage to capture us and carry us down magical paths with the

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January 6, 2023: Zephyros Winds (CMSU)

Published - January 6, 2023

  The Chamber Music Society of Utica season continues with a performance from the Zephyros Winds.  We spoke to Marianne Gythfeldt, clarinet, and Saxton Rose, bassoon, about the concert, the repertoire, and the joys of working together.   More from the Chamber Music Society of Utica here. And the Zephyros Winds here.

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Check It Out – Libraries Have Legos

Published - January 6, 2023

Onondaga County Public Libraries have something for everyone this January: Play and Learn Centers for the little ones and Lego Clubs for bigger kids.

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January 5, 2023: Julie Pretzat, Syracuse Vocal Ensemble

Published - January 5, 2023

  The Syracuse Vocal Ensemble is giving not one, but two performances this weekend, all in honor of Twelfth Night.  Artistic Director Julie Pretzat stopped into the studios to talk about the program, and the excitement of finding just the right works to include.  And – this is the 50th anniversary season of SVE.  Julie spoke of the special feeling that brings, and told us of one of the members who has been singing with the ensemble from the start!   Information about the Syracuse Vocal Ensemble is available here.

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Built to Serve – Leadership Greater Syracuse

Published - January 4, 2023

Developing and sustaining generations of Central New York’s community leaders. That’s been the goal of Leadership Greater Syracuse since it was founded in the early 1990s. In this episode of Built to Serve, we talk with LGS Executive Director Pam Brunet and 2021 LGS Graduate Liz Hradil about the positive impact LGS has had over the years, and how you and your organization can get involved. We also discuss LGS’s sister program the Central New York Political Leadership Institute, which is taking applications all of January for this year’s upcoming program. Built to Serve is a monthly show spotlighting the

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Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky – Episode 7

Published - January 4, 2023

The Moon, Mars, and beyond! Where do we go from here? This month’s edition of Science Today explores the past and future of manned space flight. Also this month, Dr. Rich Kopecky brings us a science journal article about King Tut’s tomb. Ages later, it still holds fascinating archeological secrets. Plus, a possible breakthrough for people who suffer from cat allergies!    

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