Monthly Archives: April, 2025

‘Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s’ Free Community Screenings

Published - April 7, 2025

WCNY, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association of CNY, invites you to attend two free community screenings of “Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s.” “Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s” offers an intimate portrayal of three families confronting the unique challenges of Alzheimer’s and how this progressive neurodegenerative disease transforms roles and relationships. Whether it’s a partner becoming a caregiver or an adult child shifting into being their parent’s caretaker, these stories show how families evolve when a loved one is diagnosed. Two screenings will be held for this film: Wednesday, April 16 at 5 p.m. at the Cinemapolis Theater, Ithaca – Includes

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April 7, 2025: Society for New Music Prizewinners

Published - April 7, 2025

  The Society for New Music has been awarding the Brian Israel Prize (now the Israel/Pellman Prize) to promising young composers for 40 years.  This weekend is their annual concert featuring prizewinners and honorable mentions, and we heard from Society president Heather Buchman and honorable mention awardee Rolando Gomez when they stopped into the studio.  They talked about the concert, the music, and the value of these kinds of opportunities.   More about the Society for New Music is available here.

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WCNY’s Entertainment Academy Honors Winter Session Graduates

Published - April 7, 2025

WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, is proud to host the graduation ceremony for the Winter Session of WCNY’s Entertainment Academy. Join us on Thursday, April 10 at 4 p.m. at the WCNY-TV Studios as we celebrate the achievements of 19 talented graduates from the Academy’s fifth cohort. 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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Innovate to Educate, Episode 31 – “Behind the Picture” The Official Podcast of Big Picture High School

Published - April 7, 2025

On this edition of Innovate to Educate, Jody Manning is joined by Ian Alexander, Dredin Thomas, and Ti Gibson who are currently enrolled in Big Picture High School in LaFayette. These students host and produce the official podcast of the Big Picture High School “Behind the Picture” that brings you a mix of school news, fun banter, and interviews from students, teachers, and people from the community.    

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Zestful Aging – Three Extraordinary Women Climb Kilimanjaro

Published - April 5, 2025

Nicole met Pearlette Ramos when she invited her to the screening of her first feature documentary: Three (Extra)Ordinary Women, held at United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. The documentary tells the story of three women of color who were brought together through friendship and a desire to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. Each woman experienced childhood trauma, abuse and oppression—yet, went on to find the path to their power. They use the imposing mountain as both a metaphor for overcoming personal adversity and an opportunity to challenge insurmountable odds–like ending violence against women, undoing racism and overcoming fear. Find out more

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S09 Ep32: Patchwork Quilt, Part XLVI

Published - April 5, 2025

“The stories of these women inspired me to create; they showed me the importance of leaving yourmark for future generations to discover.”  – Esther Abrami   Time for another Patchwork Quilt episode.  This week, we have the opportunity to preview some as-yet-unreleased music as well.   Patchwork Quilt, Part XLVI   Ney Rosauro:  Reunion Dance Duo AYA “Cycles” Neuma 218 Johan Helmich Roman:  Assagio in G minor Alison Luthmers, Baroque violin “Assaggi for Solo Violin” Rubicon 1140 Astor Piazzolla:  Regreso al amor Ophélie, Gaillard, cello “Cello Tango” Aparté 368 Olivia Belli:  Limina Luminis Anna Lapwood, organ “Firedove” Sony Classical Véronique

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April 3, 2025: Syracuse Pipe Organ Festival

Published - April 3, 2025

  The second annual Syracuse Pipe Organ Festival begins tomorrow, and we were privileged to have three wonderful guests in our studios today to tell us all about the events going on throughout this weekend.  Anne Laver and Ben Merchant, two of the festival organizers, and filmmaker Will Fraser, stopped in to talk about the organs, the organs in the US and Europe, and how the festival – and the organ – is “Building Community Through Music.”   All the details from the 2nd Annual Syracuse Pipe Organ Festival are available here.

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 70 – Music and Success

Published - April 3, 2025

(#70, 4/3/25) In this episode of CNY Latino Podcast, we will have two interviews, one with Richard, a musician and former movie producer, shared his journey from struggling musician to successful film producer and back to music. He discussed his musical background, influences, and current projects, including his passion for Latin jazz and rock tunes from the 1960s. Richard also talked about his upcoming performances, touring plans, and efforts to promote his music, while expressing interest in various music events and venues. Along with, James M. Sweeney, and Miriam Bencomo discussed Sweeney’s concept of “creative insecurity” and the balance between

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Built to Serve, Episode 33 – CEO of ICAN (Integrated Community Alternatives Network), Steve Bulgar

Published - April 3, 2025

From the early days of Kids Oneida, ICAN (Integrated Community Alternatives Network) supports home-based family and community programs for family stabilization throughout Upstate New York.  ICAN’s vision is to keep families together, through a wide array of traditional and non-traditional social, emotional, mental health and behavioral services and care.  Some of the unique programs include the reopening of the Utica Children’s Museum, buildings a sports complex in Westmoreland County, and working with NFL Star Latavius Murray to operate a community center in Nedrow. CEO Steve Bulgar tells his compelling origin story and communicates his passion and expertise in managing dozens of

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It’s Happening Here Ep. 3 – Syracuse’s 53rd Mayor and Colgate University Professor Stephanie Miner

Published - April 3, 2025

Syracuse’s 53rd mayor and Colgate University professor Stephanie Miner has been busy: in March she published her first book, Madam Mayor: Love and Loss in an American City, detailing her rise in politics to become the first woman elected mayor of a major city in New York State. The story provides a detailed and intimate view of Miner’s experience navigating the ups and downs of city leadership, and the complex web of generational challenges and political relationships that define the role. Hosts Maximilian Eyle and Dr. Roosevelt “Rick” Wright speak with Miner about how the lessons of her time as mayor inform

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April 2, 2025: Auburn Chamber Orchestra at the Movies

Published - April 2, 2025

  The Auburn Chamber Orchestra takes its audience to 10 movies in a single afternoon!  Music Director Victor Vallo stopped by the studios to chat about the program, the joys – and sometime challenges – of film music, and shared some history of the orchestra on the cusp of its 40th anniversary season.   More about the Auburn Chamber Orchestra is available here.

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Repeating History, Episode 9 – Emerson Shenandoah, Director of the Skanonh Great Law of Peace Center

Published - April 2, 2025

On the latest episode of Repeating History, Robert’s guest is Emerson Shenandoah, Director of the Skanonh Great Law of Peace Center.  Skanonh and the Onondaga Historical Association are preparing to host the Smithsonian Institution’s exhibition, “Voices and Votes,” which opens on April 19. Robert and Emerson discuss a host of topics related to Haudenosaunee history, including the Great Law of Peace, lacrosse, dispossession of Native land, and how this important history is relayed to visitors at the Skä·noñh Center. Emerson is an Onondaga Snipe Clan Member. A graduate of Cornell University’s College of Industrial and Labor Relations, he worked as a consultant

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CNY Heroes, Episode 30 – Bob Haumann and Glen Wheelock, Jr., on the American Legion & VFW

Published - April 1, 2025

On this edition of CNY Heroes Dan’s guests are Onondaga County American Legion commander Bob Haumann and Glen Wheelock, Jr., Onondaga County Boys State Chair for the American Legion.  They discuss the need to reinvigorate interest in the Legion’s Boys State program for high schoolers, the upcoming statewide veterans convention in Syracuse, and the continuing activities of both the Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.   

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Firebarn Chats, Episode 8 – Prof. Thomas Keck Discusses the CNY Solidarity Coalition

Published - April 1, 2025

On this episode of Firebarn Chats, host’s Patricia Black and Robin Larkin are joined by Thomas Keck, a professor of political science at Syracuse Universities’ Maxwell School. Prof. Keck discusses his work with the local grassroots organizations CNY Solidarity Coalition and its sister organization Indivisible Onondaga. Through these organizations Prof. Keck encourages individuals to become civically engaged in preserving democracy by attending town hall meetings, communicating with local representatives, and partaking in protests like the national “Hands Off” movement occurring on April 5th.    

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