Monthly Archives: February, 2025

Checkup From the Neck-Up, Episode 27 – Women’s Mental Health, Part One: Periods, Babies, and Hormones

Published - February 27, 2025

Many women have mental health symptoms including anxiety, depression, and irritability from hormonal changes prior to their period and after giving birth. Dr. Nevena Radonjic, a Reproductive Psychiatrist at SUNY Upstate, discusses diagnosis and treatment options including medications and psychotherapy, and what women and their partners, friends and family can do to help. She describes PROJECT TEACH, a free NY State program for all medical professionals; PROJECT TEACH provides on-demand telephone consultation with a child and adolescent psychiatrist or reproductive psychiatrist “to support the mental health needs of your patients.” (https://projectteachny.org/; 855-227-7272; M-F 9 to 5). The Upstate Reproductive Psychiatry

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Repeating History, Episode 8 – Dr. Kate Masur, Professor of History at Northwestern University

Published - February 27, 2025

On the latest episode of Repeating History, Robert’s guest is Dr. Kate Masur, Professor of History at Northwestern University in Chicago. The main topic of discussion is the concept of citizenship in Antebellum America, especially as it pertained to the experiences of free and enslaved Blacks. It is a complex and fascinating conversation about the influence of race on legislation and constitutional jurisprudence leading towards the watershed Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the 14th Amendment (1868), that undid parts of the notorious Dred Scott decision (1857) and enshrined the concept of “birthright citizenship” into the U.S. Constitution. This landmark and well-established development in

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Innovate to Educate, Episode 30 – Internship Program at 5 Peaks Animation

Published - February 25, 2025

5 Peaks Animation is a state-of-the-art production facility dedicated to expanding the animation industry here in Central New York. On this episode of “Innovate to Educate”, host Jody Manning welcomes Five Peak’s Animation and Digital Effects Supervisor Dean Lyon, Liv Schuldt an exceptionally talented intern and student at Inclusive U, and Liv’s mentor Stacy Peffley for a discussion about Liv’s love for animation, her experience as an intern at Five Peaks, and her advice for anyone interested in the field of animation.    

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Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky – Episode 33

Published - February 25, 2025

How will artificial intelligence influence future breakthroughs in medicine? Here are several scenarios to consider. Why is the Earth habitable when our closest neighbors, Mars and Venus, are not? Also, on this month’s episode of Science Today, the story of guano. How the search for bird poop led to America’s first Pacific land acquisitions.    

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Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 25 – “King James” with Enoch A. King and Quinn Johnson

Published - February 25, 2025

Actors Enoch A King and Quinn Johnson talk basketball and friendship in the upcoming production of “King James” by Rajiv Joseph.   

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S09 Ep25: Women of Color – Composers, Part 8

Published - February 22, 2025

“[We want] to challenge the narrative that people of African descent aren’t capable of writing at this level.  To challenge the narrative that Black people can’t sing or conduct complex, challenging music, or produce dynamic works.  To continue to challenge the imposed identity of Blackness as lacking the depth or breadth of variety and intelligent creation.”  Aria Mason, Co-founder/Production Director of Opera Créole.   This week we travel to New Orleans to meet the mother-and-daughter duo who co-founded Opera Créole.  These amazing women are committed to researching, preserving, and presenting lost or rarely-performed works by composers of African descent. “Women of Color

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Feb. 20, 2025: Escher String Quartet at CMSU

Published - February 20, 2025

  The Escher String Quartet is coming to the Chamber Music Society of Utica this weekend, with an incredible program of works by Barber, Price, and Dvorak.  Cellist Brook Speltz spoke to mid-day host about the program, the naming of the quartet, and told us a bit about the cellos – yes, plural – he has the privilege of playing.   More about the Chamber Music Society of Utica available here. And the Escher String Quartet here.

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 66 – 21st Anniversary of CNY Latino

Published - February 20, 2025

(#66, 2/06/25) In this episode of CNY Latino Podcast, we (Marisol Hernandez & Hugo Acosta) will start talking about our newspaper’s anniversary of 21 years, then an interesting interview with Hispanic Actor Rafael Albarran, and how he obtained not only recognition of what he is now, but also what he has become; then another interesting interview with Hispanic Artist Jesus Ibarra Lopez, who will explain his way of becoming an recognized artists. En este episodio, nosotros (Marisol Hernandez y Hugo Acosta) comenzaremos hablando sobre el aniversario 21 de nuestro periódico, luego una interesante entrevista con el actor hispano Rafael Albarrán,

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John Katko Returns with Season 2 of ‘Balancing Act’

Published - February 19, 2025

We’re excited to announce that “Balancing Act with John Katko” is returning to WCNY-TV with Season 2! The first episode premieres this Friday, Feb. 21 at 9 p.m. Hosted by former Congressman John Katko—renowned for his bipartisan approach—”Balancing Act” fosters balanced discussions on divisive political issues while adding a touch of fun along the way. As the ringmaster, Katko guides viewers through the complexities of D.C. politics with a circus-inspired twist. The series features dynamic segments like “Tightrope,” “Center Ring,” “Trapeze,” and “Next Week in Washington.” In the Season 2 premiere, Katko welcomes U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley to the “Center Ring” as they walk the tightrope of defining America’s

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Feb. 19, 2025: Flight of Fancy – Cayuga Chamber Orch.

Published - February 19, 2025

  The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra takes their audience on a “Flight of Fancy” this weekend.  We spoke to Music Director Guillaume Pirard and Executive Director Sarah Chandler about the program, the incorporation of birdsong into the music, and we even got some insight into next season’s programming.   Information about the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra is available here.

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Check It Out: How to Spend Your Winter Break

Published - February 16, 2025

All of our Reading Buddies have the week off for winter break, so who can list the plethora of fun things going on at the 30 libraries across Onondaga County? Why: none other than our Check It Out friends, Maggie and Tom. They have everything from some Wicked screenings to a fun Harry Potter night to some Retro Games to play. Even an “End of the Eras” dance party. All in this week’s Check It Out.

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S09 Ep25: Women of Color – Composers, Part 8

Published - February 15, 2025

“Everyone just really needs that one big opportunity, and you knock it out of the ballpark, and that starts it.”  – Chanda Dance   Every day, more and more women of color are being recognized for their musical contributions.  This episode highlights some of these women who are composing works that are reflective, innovative, and captivating.   “Women of Color – Composers, Part 8” Valerie Capers:  Ruby: Tableau IV. Reflections Members of the African American Composer Initiative “Where Freedom Rings” Cambria 1238 Nia Imani Franklin:  Afro-dite Matt Haimovitz, cello “Primavera II: The Rabbits” Pentatone 186293 Nkeiru Okoye:  Dusk & Drums

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 67 – Opera within the Latino Community

Published - February 13, 2025

(#67, 2/13/25) In this episode of CNY Latino Podcast, we will be talking with Latino Opera Singer Octavio Vazquez, and how a rarely welcome to our culture style of music made it to his passion and career, into a successful outcome. Here, we will be talking with IMMIGRATION EXPERT Hector Alejandro Benites Caña, a topic that when we setup this episode (during first month of Donald Trump becoming President for the 2nd time) we thought it might show it will show a contrast of “before” AND “after”. En este episodio hablaremos con el cantante de ópera latino Octavio Vázquez y

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Feb. 12, 2025: Vision of Sound, Society for New Music

Published - February 12, 2025

  Vision of Sound is the annual event that pairs contemporary composers with choreographers – and 2025 marks the 19th year for this multidisciplinary event.  Composer and founder Mark Olivieri and choreographer Alaina Olivieri spoke to us about the program, the music and dance, and the partnership with the Society for New Music since the first performance.     Information about Vision of Sound is available on the Society for New Music website.

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ARISE: The State-Wide Agency Advocating for New Yorkers with Disabilities

Published - February 11, 2025

The ARISE podcast comes to WCNY Community FM from ARISE in Syracuse. Hosted by CEO Tania S. Anderson, each episode introduces listeners to someone in our community supporting access and independence for those with disabilities. On this episode from the archives, Anderson talks to Lindsay Miller, Executive Director of the New York Association of Independent Living or NYAIL. Discussion centers on the 41 Independent Living Centers (ILC’s) in the state of which ARISE is one. Miller talks about the core services provided by all ILC’s and how they are meeting the individual needs of the community they represent.

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