Published - August 31, 2024
Check It Out hosts Tom and Maggie welcome local author and illustrator Susan Keeter. She’ll be at the Light a Candle for Literacy Parade and Children’s Book Festival on Sept. 7, along with many other local authors and illustrators. They want to meet you! All of it is free — the books, the parade, performances and more.
Published - August 31, 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.,
Published - August 31, 2024
“Color is the keyboard, the eyes are the harmonies, the soul is the piano with many strings. The artist is the hand that plays, touching one key or another, to cause vibrations in the soul.” – Wassily Kandinsky Today we listen to piano music performed or composed by women. It’s all there in black and white! “Black and White, Part 3” Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel: Notturno in G minor Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano “Mendelssohn” Decca Edvard Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 Margarita Höhenrieder, piano “Northern Lights” Solo Musica Anton Diabelli: Theme Lydia Kakabadse: Variation on a Theme by Diabelli John Lenahan, piano
Published - August 29, 2024
David Fisher is a Syracuse University alumnus and the author of more than 20 New York Times bestsellers. His latest book, America’s Deadliest Election, written with CNN National Political Correspondent Dana Bash, is released September 3rd. In this Repeating History, David and and host Robert Searing of the Onondaga Historical Association discuss the fascinating story of the 1872 Louisiana Gubernatorial election. Set amidst the constitutional revolution of Reconstruction, the conversation looks at the violence and partisanship surrounding that election and how its outcome impacted the nation in myriad profound ways. The parallels to our current political moment are legion and
Published - August 29, 2024
Rockwell Elementary School in the Onondaga Central School District launched a Community Garden Project to introduce young students to diverse cultures through gardening and agriculture. Over five weeks, children explored Mexican/Spanish, Native American, and African-American food cultures. The program was composed primarily of incoming Kindergarten students, helping the school’s youngest children develop a sense of pride and belonging in the school community from their earliest experience. In this Innovate to Educate, host Jody Manning finds out more about the program from Principal Katie Killmore, educator Jess Hass, and students Sesilia Killmore and Charlotte Scribner.
Published - August 28, 2024
In this edition of Checkup from the Neck-up, Dr. Greg Eastwood, the twice-former President of SUNY Upstate, and our Dr. Neckup, psychologist Rich O’Neill discuss What is Medical Aid In Dying (MAID)? How is it different from euthanasia? Who qualifies for it? How do you get it? What about MAID and dementia? Where can you get MAID? Why do people want it? How do you do it? Why do people sign up and not go ahead? Who supports and who opposes a law allowing MAID in New York and why? Find out more about this topic here!
Published - August 28, 2024
WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, is thrilled to announce the premiere of Season 4 of “On the Money” with J. Daniel Pluff and Laiza Semidey on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. on WCNY-TV. “On the Money” is a fast-paced, contemporary financial news program featuring interesting people, companies, investors, and happenings in Central New York. The show highlights unique individuals and their financial success stories, as well as entrepreneurs making significant investments in the region. In Season 4, we’ll introduce “Property Pulse,” a brand-new segment exploring the economic and financial impact of housing in Central New York. Plus, stay
Published - August 28, 2024
Investigation of UFOs enters mainstream science, with the creation of special observatories. The goal is not to dismiss serial phenomenon, but to properly identify and characterize what they are…or what they might be. Also in this month’s Science Today, Dr. Rich Kopecky tells us about the discovery of a new black hole in our galaxy and what means for our understanding of deep space. Plus, how a certain gene might protect people from COVID, and a new way to combat malaria using an old insecticide.
Published - August 28, 2024
Dave Sturgeon, a Marine veteran, is the instructor for the Navy National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) at PSLA at Fowler High School in Syracuse. NNDCC’s purpose is to instill the values of leadership, citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment. The program introduces students to opportunities in military, national and public service. In this edition of CNY Heroes, Dan Cummings introduces us to Dave and two of his cadets: Cadet Lt Junior Grade Natailya Gallipeau (commanding officer) and Cadet Seaman Isis Davis.
Published - August 28, 2024
From refugee to U.S. Army Reservist. Our guest on this edition of Our New Neighbors is Augustine Wait. Augustine’s parents fled Bhutan in the midst of civil war when they were just children. Augustine was born in a refugee camp in Thailand and lived there until age 11, when her family was able to migrate to the United States. Once settled in Central New York, she graduated from Henninger High School, attended Onondaga Community College and Cortland State, and since then has joined the U.S. Army Reserve, where she is a sergeant and logistics expert. She aspires to a career
Published - August 28, 2024
WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, is thrilled to announce the premiere of Season 4 of “On the Money” with J. Daniel Pluff and Laiza Semidey on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. on WCNY-TV. “On the Money” is a fast-paced, contemporary financial news program featuring interesting people, companies, investors, and happenings in Central New York. The show highlights unique individuals and their financial success stories, as well as entrepreneurs making significant investments in the region. In Season 4, we’ll introduce “Property Pulse,” a brand-new segment exploring the economic and financial impact of housing in Central New York. Plus, stay ahead
Published - August 27, 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 - August 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 Brandon Hanks.
Published - August 24, 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
Published - August 24, 2024
“I am always looking forward to learn new things in my life.” – Shikhar Dhawan Season 8 has come to a close! On this episode, we look back at some of the highlights of the season, and take a sneak peek at what’s coming up in Season 9. “Season 8 Wrap-up” Cécile Chaminade: Portrait Katherina Kammerloher, mezzo-soprano; Johann Blanchard, piano; Jiyoon Lee, violin “Saisons d’amour” MDG 908-2288 Dani Howard: Symmetry Mainly Two “Live at Listenpony: Mainly Two” Listenpony 001 Kala Ramnath: Aalap and Tarana Hilary Hahn, violin; Cory Smythe, piano “In 27 Pieces: The Hilary Hahn Encores” Deutsche Grammophon
