Monthly Archives: June, 2024

51st Bluegrass Ramble Picnic

Published - June 30, 2024

Pack Your Car and Head to the 51st Bluegrass Ramble Picnic! Sunday, Aug. 4 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dwyer Memorial Park in Little York, NY Calling all Bluegrass fans and anyone who loves a good time during our Central New York summer! Mark your calendar for Bill Knowlton’s 51st Bluegrass Ramble Picnic, the longest-running bluegrass music festival in New York, Pennsylvania, and New England. It’s a time for people of all ages to enjoy a day filled with great bluegrass bands from far and wide, performing in a beautiful Cortland County lakeside setting. For newcomers, Bill suggests the following:

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Dispatches from Planet Albany – Legislating 101: The end-of-session sausage-making

Published - June 29, 2024

Two bills – one imposing a controversial waste reduction mandate and the other a broadly supported employee benefit update – successfully made it through the state Senate in the waning days of the legislative session in June, but didn’t end up coming up for a vote in the Assembly. Both of these measures were expected to make it to the governor’s desk, so we explored what happened. Senate Environmental Conservation Committee Chair Pete Harckham, a Westchester County Democrat, talks about the effort to curb plastic packaging waste and Assembly Labor Committee Chair Harry Bronson, a Rochester-area Democrat, discusses the legislation

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Funky Foodies Episode 205: Dr. B Inspires a Mission

Published - June 29, 2024

The Funkies come to the rescue after Dr. Beaker shares his dismay over plans to convert his childhood playground into a Wango Tango Taco drive-thru and commercial mini mall. Kid-friendly recipe: Crispy Baked Beef Tacos. Funky Foodies is a podcast for kids, and it’s produced right here in Central New York. Tween foodies Frankie, Fern, and Zara 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.” Kid-friendly recipes reflecting the theme of each episode are included.

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S08 Ep44: Independence Day

Published - June 29, 2024

“One can never take for granted, however, the strength of a musical idea.” – Joan Tower   In honor of American Independence Day, music by women highlighting the spirit and history of the United States. “Independence Day” Nancy van de Vate: An American Essay, Movt. 3 Koszalin State Philharmonic Orchestra; Chorus Soranus; Szymon Kawalla, conductor “An American Essay: Music for Orchestra and Chorus” Vienna Modern Masters 3025 Margaret Buechner: The Flight of the American Eagle Royal Scottish National Orchestra; John Varineau, conductor “Buechner: Five Symphonic Classics” NordDisc 2030 Barbara Harbach:  American Solstice Ensemble Istropolis “Music of Barbara Harbach: Chamber Music

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CNY Heroes, Episode 21 – Hospice’s “Veteran Honoring” Program

Published - June 27, 2024

Veteran volunteers are needed for the “Veteran Honoring” program conducted by Hospice of Central NY and the Finger Lakes. Under the program, veterans visit veterans who are enrolled in Hospice care, either in their homes or other residential facilities. The program includes a special Honoring Ceremony to recognize the veteran’s service and provide the family with information about VA benefits and services. Dan Cummings’ guests for this episode are Air Force veteran Tom Richards, who visits veterans at Francis House in Syracuse; Michele Devlin, Volunteer Program Manager at Hospice of Central NY and the Finger Lakes; and Laurie Simpson, Director

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Checkup From the Neck-Up, Episode 19 – All Things ADHD: The Facts!

Published - June 27, 2024

President of the World Federation of ADHD and Distinguished Professor in the SUNY Upstate Psychiatry Department, Dr. Steve Faraone, talks with “Dr. Neckup” psychologist Rich O’Neill about all things Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. What is ADHD? What causes it? How to diagnose it? Does it affect only kids? Do kids grow out of it? What are the life consequences of not treating it? How is it treated? Do medications work? Can talk therapy and/or behavior therapy be helpful in addition to meds? What are the benefits of treatment? Can you have a successful life if you have ADHD? Dr. Faraone

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Innovate to Educate, Episode 22 – The Dynamics of Gathering

Published - June 27, 2024

Integrating innovative practices within a school’s framework is about understanding a school’s physical space and its teachers’ spatial adeptness. The edition of Innovate to Educate explores how spatial fluency can lead to deeper student dialogues that will inspire and motivate. Host Jody Manning’s guests are Kelley Yates, Peyton Chane and Tim Desko, all from Sedgwick Business Interiors; and Ryan Poley a veteran math teacher from Solvay High School.    

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Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky – Episode 25

Published - June 26, 2024

Fingerprints, DNA, even eyewitness identification. Research into forensic science now suggests those forms of ID may not be as reliable as they seem toward correct criminal convictions. Also in this month’s Science Today, Dr. Rich Kopecky tells us about an entirely new type of magnet, completely unknown until now, that may revolutionize computer drives and processors.    

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Our New Neighbors, Episode 20 – Sohrab Omery

Published - June 26, 2024

Before leaving his native Afghanistan, Sohrab Omery was a translator working with the U.S. Air Force. He came to the U.S. when the Taliban retook control of his country and it was too dangerous for his to stay there. Sohrab now works for Catholic Charities in Syracuse, coordinating donations of good that help other immigrants establish their households. His ultimate goal is to be a police officer. His remarkable story, in this month’s edition of Our New Neighbors, co-hosted by Maryna Bagovska and Ibrahim Mohamed.

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WCNY’s Independence Day Programming

Published - June 24, 2024

Celebrate Our Nation’s History with Special Independence Day Programming! WCNY-TV: Losing Ground: Race to Preserve War of 1812 Battlefields in New York State Discover the unique roll New York State played in the War of 1812, as well as the importance of preserving its endangered battlegrounds. Watch Tuesday, July 2 at 3 p.m. on WCNY-TV The Gettysburg Story Narrated by actor Stephen Lang, this documentary tells the epic tale of the bloodiest battle ever fought on American soil and the greatest man-made disaster in American history. Watch Tuesday, July 2 at 4 p.m. on WCNY-TV Hallowed Ground: New York’s Forgotten

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On Point for College Alumni Stars – Bikash and Kumari Regmi

Published - June 24, 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 Bikash and Kumari Regmi.

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Funky Foodies Episode 204: Zara Crashes the Talent Show

Published - June 22, 2024

In this episode of Funky Foodies, Zara’s skateboard jumps into gear, which nearly leads to a talent show disaster for the Funkies and their number one rival. The disaster involves pieces of fruit that scatter around after the school bully tries to juggle them- so anything that involves (mushed up?) fruit would work. Kid-friendly recipe: Banana Smoothie. 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.,

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Check It Out: A Head Start on Summer Reading

Published - June 22, 2024

Summer reading officially starts in July, but Tom and Yona have all the info about where to get your reading-party started early at the Onondaga County Public Libraries.

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S08 Ep43: Strung Along, Part 4

Published - June 22, 2024

  “It’s live; it’s in the moment. Sometimes you’re given something by one of the orchestral players — this shape, that emotion — and you’re taking it from them. It needs to always be fluid. One cannot predict the outcome and one shouldn’t want to.” – Janine Jansen   We have a wide array of music for you on today’s episode of Feminine Fusion, from women playing strings.  You’ll hear from some familiar names, and some new ones, along with works from the traditional repertoire and some very new music – composed for some very old instruments “Strung Along, Part 4”

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PBS News Special: CNN Presidential Debate Simulcast on June 27

Published - June 20, 2024

PBS News will provide live coverage and analysis of the debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. The broadcast will begin with a simulcast of “The CNN Presidential Debate,” followed immediately by PBS News special coverage co-anchored by Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett, with reporting from White House correspondent Laura Barron-Lopez and Capitol Hill correspondent Lisa Desjardins, and expert analysis from additional guests. Tune in on Thursday, June 27 at 9 p.m. on WCNY-TV.  

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