Monthly Archives: June, 2024

Syracuse Challenger Baseball: Game of the Week

Published - June 17, 2024

As the largest single-district Little League International Challenger Baseball program in the country, Syracuse Challenger Baseball brings together players, parents, and volunteers of all ages for a rewarding experience. The league fosters friendships while celebrating players’ resilience. WCNY is excited to record and air a game of the league each week! The “Syracuse Challenger Baseball: Game of the Week” specials will air every Sunday at 3 p.m. from June 30 through Aug. 18. The series will conclude with the Challenger Exhibition Game at the Little League World Series, airing on Sunday, Aug. 25 at 3 p.m. on WCNY-TV. Tune in

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STEAM Camp: Summer Filming Experience

Published - June 17, 2024

WCNY invites middle school students from across Central New York to participate in the Syracuse STEAM School’s Four-Day Entertainment Production Camp. Students entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades are encouraged to apply. WHEN: Monday–Thursday, July 15-18, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. WHERE: WCNY-TV Studios, 415 W. Fayette St., Syracuse, NY 13204 There is no cost. It’s free! Students will dive into TV and film production with hands-on learning and will conclude the camp by shooting and producing a music video. Sign up, get a leg up, and have fun!  

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Funky Foodies Episode 203: The 3 to 5 Jive Takes a Dive

Published - June 15, 2024

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.” Kid-friendly recipes reflecting the theme of each episode are included. Funky Foodies 203: Izzy saves the day after Frankie comes down with laryngitis and can’t perform their funky jive in the Moretown Middle School talent show. The Funkies are looking for a hearty meal that uses

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S08 Ep42: Voices Raised, Part 6

Published - June 15, 2024

   “Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning.” – Maya Angelou   There is a power inherent in women’s voices joined together in song that is greater than any individual voice.  This week, performances from women’s choirs. “Voices Raised” Hilary Tann:  Contemplations 21, 22 Cappella Clausura; Amelia LeClair, director “Exultet Terra” Navona Records 6069 Traditional:  Svatba (Wedding); Strati na Angelaki Doumasche (Haiduk Song); Messetschinko io Greilivko (Love Song from the Mountains); Polegnala e Todora (Love Song) Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares “Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares” Nonesuch

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 49 – More with Poet Juan Felipe Herrara

Published - June 13, 2024

(#49, 6/13/24) In this episode of CNY Latino Podcast, more with Latino poet Juan Felipe Herrara, one of many poets of different cultural backgrounds, who presented at the Syracuse-based Point of Contact Art Center. Also, an interesting compilation of Hugo Acosta’s drastic physical change, related to “appearance” (you have to see it – or at least listen to it – to know what he’s talking about). En este episodio estamos entrevistando al poeta latino Juan Felipe Herrera, como parte de muchos poetas de diferentes orígenes culturales, que tuvieron varias presentaciones en el centro Point of Contact Art con sede en

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Central Current Radio – “Black Girls Don’t Get Love”

Published - June 13, 2024

Black Girls Don’t Get Love is a book and multimedia brand for girls of color, designed to turn silence into language and change the way Black girls and women are perceived in society. In this edition of Central Current Radio, “Black Girls” founder Eden Strachan talks with co-hosts Rick Wright and Yolanda Stewart about the organization and the progress she’s been able to make in just a short period of time, including this summer’s exciting second annual film training program.  

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Firebarn Chats, Episode 2 – The authors of “Hardly Harmless Drudgery”

Published - June 12, 2024

What’s interesting about the history of our dictionary? Plenty! And it can be a lot of fun too, as we find out in this edition of Firebarn Chats, the radio spin-off of the popular Strathmore Speakers Series. In this show, co-hosts Courtney Black and Patricia Black talk with lexicographers Jack Lynch and Bryan Garner, co-authors of the new book “Hardly Harmless Drudgery,” a richly-illustrated historical account of English-language dictionaries, and the people who made them, from the dawn of printing to the present day. Booklist calls it “A delight.” Publishers Weekly says “Bibliophiles will swoon for this sweeping survey.”  

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North Words: Early ADK Aviation History

Published - June 9, 2024

This month on North Words, North Country filmmaker Scott Carroll spent a couple of weeks recently above the Arctic Circle, documenting his view of climate change for an app he and others are developing. He talked about the project just before he left for the island of Svalbard. Later, a new book tells the story of early aviation in the Adirondacks, and why planes are so closely linked with the region’s 20th Century history. And St. Lawrence County native Kyle Tupper, now a Nashville musician, returns to a song from his North Country childhood for his latest recording. From North

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Funky Foodies Episode 202: The Funkies Hit the Talent Show Jackpot

Published - June 8, 2024

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.” Kid-friendly recipes reflecting the theme of each episode are included. Episode 202: The Funky Foodies are determined to use their platform at the Moretown Middle School talent show to teach their fellow students about the downside of ultra-processed foods. Zara, Fern and Frankie are looking for

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Check It Out: Book Sales at Libraries?!

Published - June 8, 2024

It’s true! Libraries sell their books sometimes — and they’re quite a deal. Tom and Maggie have the scoop on why these are important events for libraries. Plus, preview fun Onondaga County Public Libraries happenings for this summer, like June 13th at the Syracuse Mets.

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S08 Ep41: Thunder and Rain

Published - June 8, 2024

   “I am a being of Heaven and Earth, of thunder and lightning, of rain and wind, of the galaxies.”  – Eden Ahbez Thunder can warn of an approaching storm, or signal it’s passing, with torrential rains that give way to gentle drops falling.  This week, music inspired by thunder and lightning.   “Thunder and Lightning” Rosey Mei-Kuei Lee:  Rainwater, from 24 Solar Terms Lauren Schack Clark, piano “Piano Music by Rosey Mei-Kuei Lee” Centaur 2908 Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate:  Wakaa (Flying), from Heloha Okchamali (Blue Thunder) Meraki “Within” Equilibrium Recordings 173 Judith Weir:  Storm BBC Singers; Choristers of Temple Church &

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June 5, 2024: Geneva Music Festival Finale

Published - June 5, 2024

    As the Geneva Music Festival prepares to wrap up it’s 14th season, we had a chance to talk to Artistic Director Geoffrey Herd, cellist Clive Greensmith, and pianist Anna Petrova about the festival so far, and the music in store for the last 3 concerts.  We also asked Geoff about what might be in store for the next year’s festival, as well as the tremendous family of musicians that return to the festival year after year.   Information about the Geneva Music Festival is available here.

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 48 – An actor, an author, and an artist!

Published - June 5, 2024

(#48, 6/6/24) In this episode of CNY Latino Podcast, we interview Latino-Mexican actor Antonio Rodriguez in the famous Landmark Theater of Syracuse. He is part of the cast of a Grammy & Tony nominated theatrical play. We also have an interesting interview with Colombian author Maria Alejandra Barrios, while walking around the Barnes & Noble Bookstore where she had a book-signing. We also feature a conversation with the Mexican-American multi-discipline Latino artist René Treviño, who brought a nice exhibition to Hamilton College in Clinton, New York. En este episodio estamos entrevistando al actor latino mexicano Antonio Rodríguez en el famoso

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Funky Foodies Episode 201: Zara Makes a Smashing Entrance

Published - June 1, 2024

Season two is here! 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.” Kid-friendly recipes reflecting the theme of each episode are included. Episode 201: “Zara Makes a Smashing Entrance”. A new Funky joins the courageous crew after Zara crashes into the school bully at the Moretown Skate Park and introduces the Funkies to urban

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S08 Ep40: Sun and Sand

Published - June 1, 2024

   “This is the sense of the desert hills, that there is room enough and time enough.”  – Mary Hunter Austin   The desert and the sun – they go hand in hand.  Barren, uninhabitable – yet each holds beauty and inspiration.  Today we revel in that beauty as we listen to music of sun and sand. “Sun and Sand” Jennifer Bellor:  Reflections at Dusk James Whiting, vibraphone; Merrick Haji-Sheikh, electric vibraphone; Emily Montoya Barnes, harp; Gabriela Ordoñez Villalobos, marimba “Reflections at Dusk” Innova 045 Stefania de Kenessey:  Sunburst Mary Kathleen Ernst, piano “Two by Three: Music by Women” North/South 1015 Lauren

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