Monthly Archives: July, 2023

Funky Foodies, Episode 2

Published - July 8, 2023

“Izzy & the Buzzing Bee Caper” – in this episode, Frankie’s little brother, Izzy, gets frightened up a tree after encountering a honey bee, giving Frankie & Fern a chance to teach him about the important role of bees as pollinators. Kid-friendly recipe: Honey Sunflower Bread Click here for more from Funky Foodies, including those great recipes! 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,

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Check It Out: More Summer Fun!

Published - July 8, 2023

Onondaga County Public Libraries’ summer reading theme is All Together Now. And they have tons to do, see, and — of course — read.

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S07 Ep45: Across the Pond, Part 2

Published - July 8, 2023

“A rainbow is a promise everything is going to be ok.”  – Alexandra Whittingham Classical music is an integral part of culture in the UK, and new classical music is warmly received across the country.  This episode features musicians and composers living and working in the UK.   “Across the Pond, Part 2” Traditional, arr. Kerry Andrews:  All Things are Quite Silent Blossom Street Singers; Hilary Campbell, conductor “Down by the Sea” Naxos 8573069 Charlotte Bray:  Passing Shadows Antonis Hatzinikolaou, guitar “Music of Memory” NMC 184 Kerenza Peacock:  Rainbow Kerenza Peacock, violin/conductor Leanne Sinha, Patrick Savage, Ruth Funnell, Helen Davies,

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CNY Heroes, Episode 8 – Onondaga County Veterans Service Agency

Published - July 6, 2023

The Onondaga County Veterans Service Agency of Onondaga County provides a wide range of services vets and their families need to know about. Dan Cummings’ guests on this edition of CNY Heroes are Agency Director Anne-Marie Mancilla and Assistant Director Cindy Meili. Here’s a quick reference guide to the Agency.  

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Strathmore Speaker Series – Separation of Church and State in the U.S.

Published - July 6, 2023

This session of the Strathmore Speaker Series features Rob Boston, Senior Adviser at Americans United for Separation of Church and State, for an important discussion of the role the separation of church and state has played, and continues to play, in American life. “The ‘wall of separation between church and state’ is,” American United argues, “an American original—an American invention born in the Enlightenment, but first implemented in the great ‘American Experiment.’ Until then, no other nation had sought to protect the people’s right to think freely by separating religion and government.” Mr. Boston provides a historical overview of this

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Our New Neighbors, Episode 9 – The War in Sudan

Published - July 6, 2023

The latest war in the Republic of Sudan broke out just this past April, but has already resulted in a horrific human toll. Many refugees from previous conflicts in that country have re-settled in Central New York over the past decades. In this edition of Our New Neighbors, WCNY’s Ron Lombard and co-host Maryna Bagovska talk with three Sudanese immigrants to help raise awareness of what’s happening in that African country. Fatna Mohamed, Haway Adam-Jbrine, and Mohamedin Adam share their personal stories and discuss the horrors civilians in their home country are now facing. Fatna Mohamed has established this GoFundMe

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 26

Published - July 6, 2023

(#26, 7/8/23) This week’s edition of CNY Latino Podcast offers two interesting interviews. First, with Dr. Ana Cepin to talk about unique health issues related to our culture in the USA and in our native countries, and with boxer Tito Mercado, a young prospect from Nicaragua, about how young he is starting in this popular Latino sport, and how well he is doing! Este episodio traerá dos interesantes entrevistas con La Dra. Ana Cepin para hablar sobre problemas de salud únicos relacionados con nuestra cultura en los EE. UU. y en nuestros países de origen, y con……El Boxeador Tito Mercado,

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July 5, 2023: Gregory Sheppard, St. Stephens Festival of Art & Music

Published - July 5, 2023

  You’ve seen and heard Gregory Sheppard in operas and concerts with arts organizations throughout the region.  Now he’s put together a marvelous trio of concerts in conjunction with the St. Stephen Festival of Art & Music.  Greg came to the studio to talk about the concerts, the wonderful artists who are gathering to perform, and share his work in helping up-and-coming artists, as well as making events like this available to a wide audience. You can find more about Greg and this series on Facebook.

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On the One LIVE! Premiere – Singer-Songwriter Sydney Irving

Published - July 5, 2023

Broadcasting from On The One – DJ Center in Destiny USA, “On The One LIVE!” is your ultimate destination for an upbeat musical journey through Central New York. With their infectious enthusiasm and deep love for music, the dynamic duo DJ Bella J and DJ ha-MEEN, will keep you hooked as they interview the finest talents and showcase the sounds from the region. So get ready to turn up the volume, because On The One LIVE! is about to take your musical adventure to a whole new level! WCNY Community FM is thrilled to present the premiere of this great

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Funky Foodies, Episode 1

Published - July 1, 2023

Funky Foodies is a 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 a Time.” In this premiere episode, we meet and learn more about Frankie and Fern, and why they share a craving for that “crispy cricket crunch.” Head to funkyfoodies.org for more from Funky Foodies, including those great recipes!  

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S07 Ep44: Parlor Music

Published - July 1, 2023

“It must be a sign of talent that I do not give up, though I can get nobody to take an interest in my efforts.”  – Fanny Mendelssohn From a time that women were expected only to make music in the home, we hear works that have escaped the parlor and entered the wider world.   “Parlor Music”   Madame Perraud du Caire: Reverie du Soir Margot Dilmaghani, piano “Gardens of the Heart” Celebration Marie de Grandval: Six poesies du Sully Prudhomme (excerpt) Eileen Strempel, soprano; Sylvie Beaudette, piano “With All My Soul” Oasis Hélène de Montgeroult: Piano Sonata, Op.

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