Monthly Archives: June, 2023

June 30, 2023: Lana Stafford, Society for New Music

Published - June 30, 2023

  It’s a month-long celebration of the arts during July in Cazenovia.  To tell us more about Cazenovia Counterpoint, we had Lana Stafford from the Society for New Music in the studios.  She gave us a glimpse into some of the events and exhibits, and spoke about the opportunities for young musicians and composers.  And she gave some insight into performing new music with an organization like this. More about The Society for New Music, including the details for Cazenovia Counterpoint, is available at their website.

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Central Current Radio – Educator Joyce Suslovic

Published - June 29, 2023

In this edition, Central Current Radio host and editor-in-chief Julie McMahon is joined by guest Joyce Suslovic, a retired Syracuse City School District teacher who works with New American students. Suslovic, well-known among students as Miss S, discusses a recent CC article about the North Side Learning Center, and the challenges – and solutions – for young people living in Syracuse trying to better themselves and pursue rewarding careers.  

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Empire State Development Awards WCNY with Funding to Support Workforce Development Efforts in the Film Industry

Published - June 29, 2023

Entertainment Workforce Diversity Grant Program Supports Efforts to Train a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce for the Motion Picture and Television Industry in New York State Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that WCNY, located in Syracuse, Onondaga County, has been awarded $499,766 from the State’s Entertainment Workforce Diversity Grant Program for its new WCNY Entertainment Academy. The Academy will train the next generation of television and film production engineers, electricians, set designers, sound mixers, and camera operators to help support the growing entertainment industry in Central New York. The award comes from the first-in-the-nation New York Entertainment Workforce Diversity Grant

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Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky – Episode 13

Published - June 28, 2023

After mainly ignoring them for some time, astronomers are now studying so-called “oddball” black holes, and they’re coming up with some fascinating findings about this space phenomenon in general. Also in this edition of Science Today, Dr. Rich Kopecky tells us about how scientists have discovered that certain animals may adapt to their environment by altering their RNA genetics, when most species alter their DNA. Each month, Science Today details some extraordinary articles from worldwide science journals.    

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Checkup From the Neck-Up, Episode 7 – A Talk with CNY’s “Dean of Social Work”

Published - June 27, 2023

Host Dr. Rich O’Neill talks with Mr. George Blakeslee, informally known by some as the Dean of Social Work in Central New York. Mr. Blakeslee’s career spans 60 years. He talks about how coming together on shared values has led to innovative partnerships bringing mental health services to previously underserved regions of Central New York. And how joining on what we have in common has been part of his solution toward healing the wounds of racism. And… he spoofs the excesses of bureaucracy! Support for Checkup From the Neck-up on Community FM provided by:    

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Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 8 – “Celebrating 50 Years of Syracuse Stage!”

Published - June 27, 2023

The 2023/2024 Season marks the 50th Anniversary of Syracuse Stage! In this edition of Syracuse (On)Stage, Associate Artistic Director Melissa Crespo talks with 50th Anniversary Coordinator Joseph Whelan and Artistic Director Bob Hupp about the upcoming season celebration.  

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Innovate to Educate, Episode 10 – Enterprise America

Published - June 27, 2023

This edition of Innovate to Educate shines the spotlight on a unique education program housed right here at WCNY’s Robert J Daino Broadcast and Education Center. Enterprise America is an exciting hands-on program for middle-school students, available to public, private, parochial and charter schools. The first of its kind in New York State, the program involves classroom instruction, with teachers using curriculum aligned to state learning standards. Following the completion of classroom study, students embark on the Enterprise America experience, spending a day in WCNY’s Enterprise America City, which they are responsible for operating. In this show, host Jody Manning

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Check It Out: Ice Cream!

Published - June 24, 2023

Now that we have your attention, listen to hear how Onondaga County Public Libraries are kicking off summer reading with books, and yes — ice cream.

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Funky Foodies, Episode 10

Published - June 24, 2023

Izzy’s Pop-up Pancake Party” — Izzy causes a pancake batter disaster in the kitchen when trying to make breakfast for the Funky Foodies. Frankie & Fern teach Izzy about pancakes from around the world, and plan a pop-up pancake party that saves the day. Kid-friendly recipe: Fluffy Homemade Pancakes Funky Foodies is a brand-new podcast for kids, and it’s produced right here in Central New York. Tween foodies, Frankie and Fern, share a passion for food and its impacts on the environment. Adventures follow after they form an alliance called Funky Foodies, Inc., pledging to, “Save the Planet, One Veggie

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S07 Ep43: O, Canada! Part 2

Published - June 24, 2023

“Canadian pride may not rest on our sleeves, but it resides deeply in our hearts.” – Steve Miller This week, we travel north to hear music from some talented Canadian composers and performers.   “O, Canada! Part 2” Larysa Kuzmenko:  Melancholy Waltz (from Suite of Dances) Susan Hoeppner, flute; Lydia Wong, piano “Canadian Flute Masterpieces” Centrediscs 23116 Violet Archer:  Concerto No.1  for Piano and Orchestra Christina Petrowska Quillico, piano Toronto Symphony Orchestra; Sir John Eliot Gardiner, conductor “3 Concerti” Centrediscs 15610 Philip Glass:  String Quartet No. 3 (Mishima) Angèle Dubeau and members of La Pietà “Philip Glass: Portrait” Analekta 8727 Antonio Vivaldi:  Concerto for

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June 21, 2023: Harp Studio of Victoria Kinney

Published - June 23, 2023

  We were incredibly fortunate to have not one, not two, but three harpists come to the studios!  Members of Victoria Kinney’s Harp Studio came in to give us a preview of their recital coming up this weekend.  We heard about the harps they play, what encouraged them to learn, and of course, heard some wonderful music!  (And several folks from WCNY even had the chance to play just a bit after the performance!) More about this group, and the CNY Chapter of the American Harp Society, is available on Facebook.

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 25

Published - June 21, 2023

(#25, 6/24/23) This week’s CNY Latino Podcast features two interesting interviews about healthy relationships, especially those with bi-racial partners and families of different cultures. Also, another conversation with a retired firefighter who started his dangerous career in a Latino country, and what he adapted to and learned in the USA. Plus, we will share more of our experiences distributing our monthly “bilingual” newspaper in the Central New York State area, and of course continue to remember the loss of our lovely pet Daisy, as one of our regular companions of our monthly business routine. Hoy tenemos dos entrevistas interesantes, sobre

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Funky Foodies, Episode 9

Published - June 17, 2023

“Henry Tries to Sink the Aquaponics Field Trip” – Funky Foodies are excited about proposing a science class field trip to the local aquaponics farm, but they’re up against Henry’s idea to go to the Thrill Seekers Ultra Fun Amusement Park instead. Kid-friendly recipe: Easy Fish Tacos. Funky Foodies is a brand-new podcast for kids, and it’s produced right here in Central New York. Tween foodies, Frankie and Fern, share a passion for food and its impacts on the environment. Adventures follow after they form an alliance called Funky Foodies, Inc., pledging to, “Save the Planet, One Veggie Burger at

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S07 Ep42: Summer Sun

Published - June 17, 2023

“A summer’s day blooms wildly, Greens tipped with a rainbow hue, The light is almost equal now Between day and night, what a view” – Kate Anderson, from Summer’s Sun   Warm days and gentle breezes.  Music by women who were inspired by the season and the sun. Summer Sun   Lena Johnson McLin:  A Summer Day Helen Walker-Hill, piano “Kaleidoscope: Music by African-American Women” Leonarda 339 Roxanna Panufnik:  Indian Summer, from Four World Seasons Tasmin Little, violin/conductor BBC Symphony Orchestra “A Violin for All Seasons” Chandos Judith Lang Zaimont:  Russian Summer Peter Winograd, violin; Peter Wyrick, cello; Joanne Polk,

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