Monthly Archives: May, 2024

Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky – Episode 23

Published - May 1, 2024

It’s a scene straight out of Star Wars! A prosthetic arm that can feel hot and cold, just like Luke Skywalker’s. But now, it’s not just part of a science fiction movie. Also this month, Dr. Kopecky brings us news from the worldwide science journals about how different people differently perceive musical harmonies and instruments, a powerful new telescope that’s spotted a brand new neutron star, and some incredible engineering bringing us breakthroughs in the science of nuclear fusion. Plus, why is syphilis making an unwanted comeback? All that and more in this month’s Science Today.    

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Our New Neighbors, Episode 18 – From Refugee to Community Support Specialist

Published - May 1, 2024

Desire Ndagijimana fled unrest in his native Democratic Republic of Congo. The refugee eventually made his way to Central New York in 2016. He is now a proud U.S. citizen and resident of the City of Syracuse, who works as a Community Support Specialist for Access CNY. In this month’s Our New Neighbors, Desire shares his story with hosts Ibrahim Mohamed and Maryna Bagovska, and offers his advice for other New Americans.

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On Point for College Alumni Stars – Quindell Williams

Published - May 1, 2024

WCNY Community FM is pleased to partner with On Point for College. Since 1999, On Point has helped more than 11-thousand youth from our region get into college, stay there, and succeed afterward. This series on Community FM tells the compelling stories of On Point’s Alumni Stars, who are making a difference in our community. In this episode, we meet Quindell Williams.

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