Jimmy Van Heusen: Swingin' with Frank and Bing
Celebrate Oscar-winning composer and test pilot Jimmy Van Heusen, who wrote high-flying songs for his legendary pals: “Swinging on a Star” and “Moonlight Becomes You” for Bing Crosby and “Come Fly With Me” for Frank Sinatra, plus ”Call Me Irresponsible,” “The Tender Trap,” ”All the Way,” “High Hopes,” “Here’s That Rainy Day” and many more. Airs Saturday at 8 p.m. on WCNY.
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Return to Downton Abbey
Get ready for Downton Abbey Season 5 and see behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with creators and cast members, and video clips of favorite moments. 
Airs Saturday at 6 p.m. on WCNY.
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Last of the Summer Fun Marathon
The unofficial end to summer is upon us. Grillmaster Steven Raichlen has tips just in time for your Labor Day barbecue. Airs Saturday from 6 a.m. to noon and 6 p.m. to midnight and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. on Create.
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Celtic Woman: Emerald
Celebrate the rich musical heritage of the Emerald Isles with Celtic Woman as they offer enchanting re-imagined versions of fan favorites from their treasure chest of Celtic songs. Airs Tuesday at 9:15 p.m. on WCNY.
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Insight
Host Susan Arbetter hosts a roundtable discussion with educational experts from across New York State to discuss the Common Core and the Gap Elimination Adjustment. Airs tonight at 9 p.m. on WCNY.
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Cycle of Health
Discover how a young child became a miracle for others, and meet a blind woman who sees life more clearly than most of us with sight. Airs Sunday at 1 p.m. on WCNY.
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Ivory Tower
Panelists discuss whether Isis is a military threat to the United States. They also discuss if there are good reasons to heavily arm our police forces despite police activities in Ferguson, Miss. Airs tonight at 8 p.m. on WCNY.
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Ciao!
Co-hosts Joey and Jim talk about the history of wine in Tuscany, and how to make it. Airs Sunday at noon on WCNY-FM.
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The Capitol Pressroom
Susan Arbetter speaks with Adrian Kuzminski, author and research scholar in Philosophy at Hartwick College, about his research on how the American democracy can better represent people. Airs Friday on "The Capitol Pressroom."
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Classic FM
Classic FM presents San Francisco Opera's “Tosca” with Patricia Racette, Brian Jagde, and Mark Delavan. Nicola Luisotti conducts. Listen Saturday at 1 p.m. on WCNY-FM.

New name for Vital New York
Teachers!  Have you heard? VITAL New York is changing its name to PBS LearningMedia New York and will receive a brand new look! Continue to experience the best, free educational resources digital media has to offer, now with a sleek, upgraded design.
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Financial Seminar to take place at WCNY Sept. 11
Mary Suiter, assistant vice president and economic education officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis will talk about the importance of financial education curriculum and showcase free resources. Space is limited!
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Colonial Williamsburg Electronic Field Trip
Elementary/middle school teachers (grades 4 to 8): sign up to win one of four free subscriptions ($250 value) to online resources. Enter the drawing and send an e-mail to debbie.stack@wcny.org with name, school name, the grade you teach, and contact information.