Monthly Archives: December, 2024

CNY Heroes, Episode 27 – Brian McDonald

Published - December 31, 2024

Brian McDonald earned his Bachelor’s degree in Social Work at Syracuse University in mid-December. He grew up in North Syracuse and is a Marine Corps Veteran with service in Iraq.  On this episode of CNY Heroes, Brian talks about the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life, including his journey through the worlds of work, college and beyond, where he hopes to help other veterans make the same successful transition.  

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Innovate to Educate, Episode 28 – The importance of design thinking in CTE pathways. 

Published - December 31, 2024

How we are working towards shifting our mindsets as educators to implement meaningful hands-on learning experiences for all students that lead to fruitful futures. There is a paradigm shift occurring in education — CTE and Vocational Education have very often been seen as not as advanced or as valuable as other disciplines in public education. We are taking charge of that paradigm shift towards viewing hands-on experiential learning as the valuable and viable outlet it has always been. Technology Education can be the great equalizer for our students, and by implementing purposeful design thinking based Technology & Engineering pathways we

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Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky – Episode 31

Published - December 30, 2024

Engineers and surgeons collaborate to introduce a new generation of brain-controlled prosthetic limbs. Astronomers are close to identifying the birth of a black hole. Also this month on Science Today, are geniuses really responsible for the spread of new scientific thought? Can an infant’s sugar intake alter the risk of diabetes later in life? We will get answers to these questions, plus, a new look at the mid-life crisis.    

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Funky Foodies Episode 306: The Funkies Fast-Track Slow Fashion

Published - December 28, 2024

The Funkies try to convince the Ditzy Daisies that fast fashion harms the environment, but the Ditzies blow them off, so the Funkies dig in to make their Slow Fashion Show a success. 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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S09 Ep18: Words and Music: Winter

Published - December 28, 2024

  “Winter’s dance is quite a show, an ice-kissed, dazzling, magical place, transformed by winter’s cold embrace!” – Patricia L. Cisco, “Transformation of Earth into A Winter Wonderland”   It’s winter, and that’s a good time for a special edition of Feminine Fusion.  In this episode, we pair women’s music with women’s poetry.  Enjoy! Words and Music: Winter Katherine Hover:  Winter Spirits Laurel Zucker, flute “Native American Stories in Classical Flute Music” Cantilena 66017 I’lana Sandra Cotton:  Music for Midwinter Max Lifchitz, piano “American Women Composers” North/South Recordings 1043 Judith Bingham:  The Darkness Is No Darkness Voces8 “Winter” Decca 430968

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From Suarez’s Basement – The Elements of Professional and Personal Success.

Published - December 26, 2024

Grammy winning singer and songwriter, Gloria Estefan, visited Suarez’s basement to chat about the powers of music and how she was able to harness her talents and become a multidimensional, successful artist and public figure. From her start in the music industry, all the way to her efforts to inspire people of all walks of life, Estefan lets it all out and spreads her valuable wisdom in this episode of From Suarez’s Basement.

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Central Current Radio, Ep. 61 – Central Current’s Year in Review

Published - December 26, 2024

 Executive Director Maximilian Eyle and Managing Editor Chris Libonati discuss the work Central Current is doing to provide CNY residents with strong and accessible local reporting. They explore their highest impact stories on policing and the last election, share why the nonprofit model is critical for newsrooms today, and highlight their plans to expand even further in 2025.  

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Funky Foodies Episode 305: It’s Show Time for the Ditzy Daisies

Published - December 21, 2024

The Funkies’ efforts to disrupt the Ditzy’s Fast Fashion Show backfires after Larry the mall cop chases them away and nearly lands them in the Moretown Shopping Mall slammer. 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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Check It Out: Don’t Get Bored Over Winter Break

Published - December 21, 2024

In this exciting edition of Check It Out: Except for Christmas, Tom thinks Santa probably gets bored the other 364 days of the year. Don’t get bored like Santa! There’s a long break until school starts again. And the Onondaga County Public Libraries have a sleigh full of fun things to do, including a Polar Express party.

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S09 Ep17: Winter Solstice

Published - December 21, 2024

  “So the shortest day came, and the year died, And everywhere down the centuries of the snow-white world Came people singing, dancing, To drive the dark away.” – Susan Cooper, “The Shortest Day”   There’s something special about the Winter Solstice – the shortest day, the longest night.  It has been a constant since the world was new.  This episode, music inspired by the Solstice.   Winter Solstice   Samuel Howley:  Winter Solstice Ada Witczyk, violin “New Baroque” First Hand Recordings 160D Theresa Martin: Solstice Maria du Toit, clarinet; Vera Kooper, piano “She/Her” Channel Classics 47024 Elizabeth Raum:  Northern Lights

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Ring in the Holiday Season with Classic FM!

Published - December 16, 2024

Join WCNY Classic FM this holiday season for great music to bring you light and cheer. Here is our lineup for 2024: Christmas Eve: 10 a.m.: A Festival of 9 Lessons and Carols Live from Kings College – Cambridge Pipedreams host Michael Barone presents this live service of spoken-word and music (choral and organ) broadcast from the chapel of King’s College in Cambridge, England. The 30-voice King’s College Choir performs the legendary Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols service of Biblical readings and music. 12 p.m.: A Chanticleer Christmas This unique, one-hour program of holiday music is presented live in concert by

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Wine Tasting with PBS’ Rick Steves

Published - December 16, 2024

Want to get away to Italy this February? Love learning about wine and travel? Ever wanted to invite Rick Steves into your home? You can (sort of) do it all on Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 8-10 p.m., while supporting WCNY. Join renowned world traveler Rick Steves for a flight of Italian wine! Whether you’re a seasoned wine connoisseur or just starting your wine journey, you won’t want to miss this unforgettable evening of wine education. Rick and a sommelier will guide you through a handpicked selection of exceptional wines from Italy. Immerse yourself in the culture and flavors of each

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WCNY’s Entertainment Academy to Celebrate Graduation of Fall Session Trainees

Published - December 16, 2024

WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, is proud to host a graduation ceremony for the fall session of WCNY’s Entertainment Academy. Join us on Thursday, December 19 at 4 p.m. at the WCNY-TV Studios as we celebrate the accomplishments of 12 talented graduates from the Academy’s fourth class. WCNY’s Entertainment Academy provides training for the next generation of television and film production engineers, electricians, set designers, sound mixers, and camera operators to help support the growing entertainment industry in Central New York. The program also creates a pathway for job placements through local unions, including I.A.T.S.E. Local 52 Motion

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 63 – A Refection of the year for CNY Latino

Published - December 16, 2024

(#63, 12/16/24) In this episode of CNY Latino Podcast, Marisol Hernandez and Hugo Acosta, put together Several “shorts” from various opportunities and situations, where the two of them took the initiative to record, and explain why, to share with the great Hispanic audience of this program, and the rest of the Press media that we have at CNY Latino, including a Memorial Tribute to War Veterans, Signs of the Fall Season, unique pet situations, and many other interesting encounters. New York State Innovation Summit in The Oncenter, Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center, at Syracuse, New York. The 2024 New York

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