Monthly Archives: October, 2024

Oct. 2, 2024: Travis Newton & Stamatios Kyrkos, SFCM

Published - October 2, 2024

    The Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music opens its 75th anniversary season with a performance from the Pacifica Quartet.  Former and current Directors of Music Programming, Travis Newton and Stamatios Kyrkos, stopped into the studio to talk about the concert, the new venue for this season, and give us some insight into the longevity of this remarkable organization.   Find out more about the Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music here.  

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Our New Neighbors, Episode 23 – Shalo Shomansurova

Published - October 2, 2024

Shalo Shomansurova has always had a love for languages and literature. In her native Tajikistan, in Central Asia, she was well-educated in those areas. In 2022, on her fifth try, Shalo won the U.S. State Department’s Green Card Lottery, and was able to emigrate to the United States. Today, she works at Catholic Charities in Syracuse, teaching English and Citizenship to newly-arrived immigrants. Listen as Shalo tells her personal story to Our New Neighbors hosts Maryna Bagovska and Ibrahim Mohamed.

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Enjoy a ‘Gansett with WCNY!

Published - October 1, 2024

Join us on Sunday, Oct. 6 for a special screening of “Hi-Neighbor! The Story of the Narragansett Brewing Company.” Start the evening with pizza and ’Gansetts at A.W. Wander (145 East Seneca St.) from 5-7 p.m., then head over to Manlius Cinema (135 East Seneca St.) for the screening from 7-8 p.m.! Admission & Refreshments: WCNY Members: $25 Non-Members: $35 Tickets include pizza, two ‘Gansetts, movie, and popcorn! Cash bar, other beverages, and movie concessions will be available. Tickets can be purchased at the door on the day of the event. RSVP to Katherine Keeney at membership@wcny.org or (315) 551-6838.

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CNY Heroes, Episode 24 – Vietnam Veterans Jim & Dan Delaney

Published - October 1, 2024

Dan Cummings’ guests this month are Vietnam veterans and brothers Jim and Dan Delaney. Jim served with the Navy, Dan with the Army. After their military service, the Delaney brothers continued to serve their Central NY communities and local veterans’ organizations.  

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Innovate to Educate, Episode 25 – CNY Arts in Education

Published - October 1, 2024

CNY Arts is a regional arts council that promotes, supports, and celebrates arts and culture in Central New York. In this Innovate to Educate, host Jody Manning introduces us to CNY Arts Executive Director Stephen Butler, and Board President Rita Paniagua. Both speak on fellowship opportunities and how arts and education go hand in hand.    

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Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky – Episode 28

Published - October 1, 2024

A new therapy uses a cancer patient’s own T-cells to fight the deadly disease. Find out more about this potential breakthrough in this edition of Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky. Also this month, whatever happened to the Mars Rover? Well, it’s still roving, and it may have just found evidence of life having existed on the Red Planet. Plus, pure metals are sitting on the ocean floor. Mining companies want access to them, but life at the bottom of the seas may need those metals to survive.    

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Repeating History, Episode 4 – Author Dr. Leigh Fought

Published - October 1, 2024

In this episode of Repeating History, host Bob Searing speaks with Dr. Leigh Fought, Associate Professor of History at Le Moyne College. Professor Fought is the author of several books including, “Women in the World of Frederick Douglass.” Her newest book, “Sally Hemmings: Given Her Time,” came out in July. The discussion centers on Frederick Douglass, the women that made him; Sally Hemmings, Jefferson, and complex issues of race and gender.    

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WCNY Presents ‘Balancing Act with John Katko’: A New Pilot Series

Published - October 1, 2024

Central New York’s public communications organization, WCNY, is excited to announce the premiere of “Balancing Act with John Katko,” a new political debate show. The first episode of a six-episode pilot series will air on WCNY-TV on Friday, October 4 at 8:30 p.m. In a media landscape often polarized by extreme viewpoints on The Right and on The Left, “Balancing Act with John Katko” seeks to provide an alternative perspective: The Center. It will strive to bring balance to discussions on divisive political issues—while adding a touch of fun along the way. Former Congressman John Katko (R-Camillus, NY) will be

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