Published - July 31, 2024
St. Stephens Festival of Music 2024 concludes this Friday with the opera “Highway 1, USA” by William Grant Still. Festival music director David Ross came to the studios to talk about the opera, the incredible music, and the universal story that Still tells so beautifully. He also shared just why this is perhaps the perfect introduction to opera for anyone who has never been before.
Published - July 30, 2024
WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, will host its 10th annual Taste of Fame culinary fundraiser featuring Chef Tiffany Derry. Chef Derry is most recently recognized for her role as one of Bobby Flay’s Titans on Food Network’s “Bobby’s Triple Threat,” as a judge on PBS’ “The Great American Recipe,” and as co-host of Food Network’s “Worst Cooks in America,” among other notable achievements. The event will be held at Drumlins Country Club (800 Nottingham Rd, Syracuse), Friday, September 20. Guests will enjoy a three-course culinary dinner journey with recipes crafted by Tiffany, along with stories to accompany each
Published - July 29, 2024
This edition of Built to Serve highlights two local organizations working together toward common goals. Safe Space Organization strives to change the conversation around mental health by educating, connecting, and supporting others through a peer-to-peer network. Founder Tracy Dando Mergler talks with host Major Charles Roberts about how Safe Space is a community hub with therapeutic alternatives and prevention methodology, empowering individuals to self-manage their mental health by accessing community resources, providing a space, and empowering the process of healing. In August, Safe Space is partnering with Stefania Ianno of Breaking Stalking to provide a survivors of stalking support group. Stefania
Published - July 27, 2024
The Funky Foodies brainstorm with Dr. Beaker about plans for a nature center and they decide to approach Morris Meany, the richest and meanest man in Moretown, to ask him to sponsor their ambitious idea. Kid-friendly recipe: Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta 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
Published - July 27, 2024
“Music is moonlight in the gloomy night of life.” – Jean Paul This week, music for strings – and more. Piano, flute, voice, all lend a bit more to the familiar string ensembles. “Strings and Things” Astor Piazzolla: Oblivion The Ahn Trio “Lullaby for My Favorite Insomniac” RCA 20278 Bohuslav Martinů: Trio for flute, cello and piano Trio Frizzante “Waltzin'” Austrian Grammophone 0046 Hilary Tann: In the Theater of Air Marsyas Trio “In the Theater of Air” NMC Recordings 248 Camille Saint-Saëns: Africa Camille Saint-Saëns: Aviary John Williams, Klaus Doldinger, Kurt Weill: Shark Medley Lhasa de Sela: The Love Song to
Published - July 26, 2024
Research suggests cancer rates are on the increase among members of Generation X. Is it a wake-up call for that age group? Also in this month’s Science Today, Dr. Rich Kopecky tells us about how AI is helping radiologists do a better job reading x-rays, a new study about the medical effects of spaceflight on civilian riders, and information on an up-to-now quiet fault line in the Pacific Northwest that has seismologists newly-worried. Plus, bird flu is showing up in domestic cats…we have useful information every cat owner should know!
Published - July 26, 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 Bobbie Heard.
Published - July 26, 2024
Dan Cummings’ guest for this edition of CNY Heroes is Colleen Casler, Family Support Manager at Clear Path for Veterans. She discusses why Clear Path considers family the foundation of a strong support system for veterans. She outlines for Dan the specific programs and services available for spouses, children, caregivers and others. Casler also shares stories of how these support services have been a lifeline for so many vets. Veterans and their families who want to inquire about services can call ClearPath at 315-687-3300.
Published - July 25, 2024
Support Local Programming and Enjoy Live Music! Hootie and the Blowfish, led by Darius Rucker, are bringing their iconic sound to the Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview on Friday, Sept. 6. Your donation of $75 to WCNY secures a pair of lawn seats, while a donation of $120 or more secures a pair of pavilion seats. Tickets are limited. Reserve yours today by calling Katherine at 315.551.6838.
Published - July 25, 2024
Triple Emmy-Award winning TV sports journalist Jon Frankel talks with “Dr. Neckup,” psychologist Rich O’Neill, about Jon’s key to success and happiness in sports, work, and home: CONNECTION! He describes just how he connects, even if he seems very different from someone at first, like he did with NBA legend Magic Johnson connecting off the court, then as the owner of a Starbucks. Plus, Rich and Jon discuss Jon’s riding the wave of shifting from his high status 17-year career on HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel to, like Magic, building his own business. Spoiler alert! They agree with billionaire
Published - July 25, 2024
Bikash Regmi was born in Bhutan. He fled that country as a child in 1992 after civil war broke out. After 17 years living in a refugee camp in Nepal, Bikash was able to emigrate to the United States. Today, he and his wife Kumari are nurse practitioners and own their own family practice in North Syracuse. Along the way, Bikash has received multiple awards and honors, including Red Cross real Heroes, The SUNY Chancellor’s Award, and an Empire State Public Service Award. Hear Bikash Regmi’s remarkable success story in this month’s edition of Our New Neighbors, hosted by Maryna
Published - July 25, 2024
What exactly does a nonprofit board do? Who gets to join them? The Gifford Foundation’s Executive Director Sheena Solomon joins Central Current Radio hosts Dr. Roosevelt “Rick” Wright and Maximilian Eyle to share information on Gifford’s upcoming program – Nourishing Tomorrow’s Leaders. Over the past ten years, NTL has trained hundreds of community members to take leadership roles on the governing bodies of regional nonprofits, helping to narrow the gap between organizations and the communities they serve. Listen to the show to learn how to apply and what to expect.
Published - July 25, 2024
WCNY’s STEAM Camp is a four-day summer program for middle school students interested in TV and Film Production. In this Innovate to Educate, we find out more about this hands-on, behind the scenes adventure in entertainment creation that was held in mid-July. Host Jody Manning welcomes instructor Ron Haines from Live Nation, along with students Jovani Starkey and Guwah McLester.
Published - July 24, 2024
“Richard Goode is one of the finest pianists in the world. Few can match his unfailingly beautiful tone, effortless technical command, interpretive insight and total emotional commitment to the music he plays.” — The Washington Post It’s another web-exclusive as Backstage Pass host Diane Jones chats with world-renowned pianist Richard Goode about his upcoming performance of the last three Beethoven piano sonatas. It’s his first visit to the Cooperstown Summer Music Festival, and festival founder Linda Chesis was on hand to tell us about her innovative way to ensure everyone can see this masterful performance in a beautiful, intimate setting.
Published - July 22, 2024
The Geneva Light Opera presents The Merry Widow this weekend, in performance at the beautiful Smith Opera House in Geneva. Backstage Pass host Diane Jones welcomed Artistic Director of GLO, Gena Rangel, Artistic Consultant Christian Capocaccia, Director Steve Steve Vaughan and Conductor Eric Mahl to share their joy in this production, the open and welcoming atmosphere of this operetta, and the incredible venue at the Smith. Find out more at the Geneva Light Opera website. Web Exclusive: Check out the conversation with Marjan Keipura & Jane Knox-Kiepura about their parents over 2,000 performances of this wonderful work
