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WCNY is proud to bring you Community FM, presenting compelling and relevant original local programming like Central Current Radio, Built to Serve, Our New Neighbors, Science Today, Syracuse (On)Stage, Innovate to Educate, CNY Heroes, Check It Out, Checkup From the Neck-Up, The Capitol Pressroom, Repeating History, Firebarn Chats, and On the One LIVE!. Community FM airs the audio portion of WCNY-TV’s outstanding local programming like Cycle of Health and Ivory Tower, and also broadcasts great, locally-produced podcasts of interest to listeners throughout our region, including the award-winning From Suarez’s Basement, Shadow // Yaddo, CNY Latino Podcast, Funky Foodies, Zestful Aging, Talk CNY, North Words from North Country Public Radio, The ARISE Podcast, D.O.T. P.O.D., and Dispatches from Planet Albany, produced by WCNY’s own political expert David Lombardo.

Community FM is available on an HD radio: at WCNY 91.3 HD-3 Syracuse, WUNY 89.5 HD-3 Utica, and WJNY 90.9 HD-3 Watertown. Live stream the station here at wcny.org (just click the blue button below!). You can also listen live on apps like TuneIn, or ask Alexa to “Play WCNY,” then follow the instructions to “Play HD-3.” Listen on demand to our programming by clicking on the individual tabs and programs shown below.

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    Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 22 – “Cinderella” with Brian Cimmet & Jessica Chen
    The annual co-production between Syracuse Stage and Syracuse University Department of Drama proudly features CINDERELLA in the 24/25 Season. Music Director Brian Cimmet and Choreographer Jessica Chen speak with host…read more →
    Central Current Radio, Ep. 58 – Who Cares for the Caregivers?
    The first line of support for the millions of Americans facing life-altering illnesses is family. Yet the role of caring for a loved one is often left out of the…read more →
    Firebarn Chats, Episode 7 – Housecalls for the Homeless
    On this episode of Firebarn Chats, Dr. David Lehmann and Mia Ruiz-Salvador join host Mary Beth Horsington in a discussion about Upstate Medical University’s Housecalls for the Homeless. Founded in…read more →
    Check It Out: Library Fun for Holidays and Hockey
    Brian Rowlands from Solvay Public Library joins Tom and Yona for an overview of the best free activities happening this month at his branch. Plus, don't miss the announcement of…read more →
    Built to Serve, Episode 28 – Kathleen Mezzalingua CEO of Saint Agatha Foundation
    Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers in Central New York, affecting thousands of women and families across the region. In this episode of Built to Serve, CEO…read more →
    Thursday Morning Roundtable – November 7, 2024 – 2024 Election Breakdown: Insights from Experts at WCNY’s Ivory Tower and Syracuse University’s Maxwell School
    Join the conversation at this month's Thursday Morning Roundtable featuring Luke Perry and Ben Baughman, panelists from WCNY’s "Ivory Tower" program, as well as Christopher Faricy, Associate Professor at Syracuse…read more →
    Our New Neighbors, Episode 24 – Laura Angelica Espino Del Angel
    Laura Angelica Espino Del Angel says she came from her native Mexico to Central New York for love, to join the man she would soon marry. That was 22 years…read more →
    Checkup From the Neck-Up, Episode 23 – Weight Loss: The Latest
    Dr. Tom Wadden is a world-renowned researcher on weight at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. In this episode, he talks with our own "Dr. Neckup" Rich O’Neill about…read more →
    Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky – Episode 29
    An advance in the treatment of chronic pain…a whole new class of pain medications is on the way to help people cope, without the use of opioids. That story in…read more →
    CNY Heroes, Episode 24 – NewsChannel 9 Anchor Ryan Dean, on “Veterans Voices”
    Dan Cummings’ guest on this edition of CNY Heroes is Ryan Dean, anchor/reporter for NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) in Syracuse.  Ryan is an Emmy-award winning reporter on veterans’ issues and has…read more →
    Repeating History, Episode 5 – Dr. Robert Parkinson, Professor of History
    On this episode of "Repeating History" host Robert Searing of the Onondaga Historical Association is joined by Dr. Robert Parkinson, Professor of History at Binghamton University. Parkinson's research interests are…read more →
    Innovate to Educate, Episode 26 – An Update on Syracuse’s STEAM School
    The City of Syracuse, the Syracuse City School District, and Onondaga County are teaming up for the area's first-ever STEAM high school. It'll feature a STEAM-focused curriculum and is open…read more →
    On Point for College Alumni Stars – Deka Dancil
    WCNY Community FM is pleased to partner with On Point for College. Since 1999, On Point has helped more than 11-thousand youth from our region get into college, stay there,…read more →
    On the One LIVE!, Episode 10 – Kev Jones
    In this On The One LIVE!, host DJ Bella J chats with Caribbean singer and songwriter Kev Jones about his latest music and his inspiring journey into Central New York's…read more →
    Talk CNY – Why Giving Back is Important
    CenterState CEO’s Tech Garden expansion project would not be possible without the entire Central New York community. Support from our local and state leaders, as well as from the surrounding…read more →
    CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 63 – A Trip to New York City Pt.3
    (#63, 11/18/24) In this episode of CNY Latino Podcast (and all episodes running in November), we documented in Video (sound) format, our trip to New York City back in October,…read more →
    Funky Foodies Episode 310: It’s Show Time for the Funky Foodies
    The Ditzy Daisies make a mess of the pie eating contest and their fast fashion outfits, but the Funkies come up with a creative solution that makes the Slow Fashion…read more →
    The Plate Show: “The Great Plate Mystery!”
    Live from the kitchen...it’s The Plate Show! In this episode: Spoonie LOVES corn, so she can’t wait to make succotash, a Native American dish, for today’s “big taste”. But there’s…read more →
    Zestful Aging – How Ayurveda Promotes Longevity
    Modern society has conditioned us to see aging as a depressing deteriorating experience with a growing list of pain symptoms and an even longer list of prescription drugs.  Some of…read more →
    From Suarez’s Basement – From Sketch to Screen – Crafting Bridgerton’s Iconic World!
    In this episode of "From Suarez's Basement," we sit down with Will Hughes-Jones, the brilliant production designer behind the opulent worlds of Bridgerton and My Lady Jane. From creating the lavish…read more →
    The Joy of Why: How Can Math Help Beat Cancer?
    Quanta Magazine's The Joy of Why is a special addition to WCNY Community FM. It's hosted by Cornell mathematician Steven Strogatz, and senior produced by Genevieve Sponsler (also a producer…read more →
    ARISE: How did election accessibility stack up?
    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…read more →
    “The D.O.T. P.O.D.”: Rochester’s Roc City Stake Park
    In the heart of Rochester, directly adjacent to the Frederick Douglass Susan B. Anthony Memorial Bridge, is the Roc City Skatepark, situated on property owned by New York State D.O.T.…read more →
    Shadow // Yaddo – Space on Wheels
    A.S.M. Kobayashi on hanging out with archivists, navigating space on wheels, playing with audio, finding transcendence in everyday objects, and more. Contributing artists: Joseph Keckler, Avril Lavigne, Damu the Fudgemunk.read more →
    North Words: Growth Through Books and Comedy
    On the latest edition of North Words, a chat with Meghan Keane, creator of NPR’s Life Kit podcast and radio show. Her new book offers help to people who feel…read more →
    Dispatches from Planet Albany – Legislating 101: The end-of-session sausage-making
    Two bills – one imposing a controversial waste reduction mandate and the other a broadly supported employee benefit update – successfully made it through the state Senate in the waning…read more →
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    Monday Jazz Network Sounds of Jazz with Leo Rayhill Capitol Pressroom Central Current Radio Checkup from the Neck-Up Our New Neighbors Science Today D.O.T.P.O.D. Talk CNY Behind the Woman Balancing Act with John Katko Jazz Network Cycle of Health From Suarez's Basement Firebarn Chats Thursday Morning Roundtable Footlight Parade Jazz Network
    Tuesday Jazz Network Sounds of Jazz with Leo Rayhill Capitol Pressroom Built to Serve Innovate to Educate The Joy of Why ARISE Podcast Zestful Aging Central Current Radio North Words Jazz Network D.O.T.P.O.D. CNY Heroes Shadow//Yaddo From Suarez's Basement Repeating History / Science Today Classic Sinatra with Leo Rayhill Jazz Network
    Wednesday Jazz Network Sounds of Jazz with Leo Rayhill Capitol Pressroom Our New Neighbors Talk CNY Ivory Tower CNY Heroes Checkup From the Neck-up Science Today On the Money Repeating History Jazz Network Built to Serve Syracuse (On)Stage Firebarn Chats The Joy of Why/ARISE Podcast Jazz Night in America Jazz Network
    Thursday Jazz Network Sounds of Jazz with Leo Rayhill Capitol Pressroom Central Current Radio Innovate to Educate Thursday Morning Roundtable Zestful Aging Cycle of Health Syracuse (On)Stage Honor Flight Mission 21 Jazz Network Our New Neighbors Checkup from the Neck-Up Balancing Act with John Katko From Suarez's Basement Thursday Morning Roundtable Jazz Inspired Jazz Network
    Friday Jazz Network Sounds of Jazz with Leo Rayhill Capitol Pressroom Built to Serve CNY Heroes Ivory Tower Repeating History Firebarn Chats Behind the Woman Checkup from the Neck-up Jazz Network Innovate to Educate On the Money Syracuse (On)Stage Shadow//Yaddo North Words Jazz and the American Spirit Jazz Network
    Saturday Jazz Network The Plate Show (10:06) / Check It Out (10:35) / Funky Foodies (10:45) Capitol Pressroom Central Current Radio Talk CNY Firebarn Chats D.O.T.P.O.D. From Suarez's Basement CNY Latino Podcast The Joy of Why ARISE Podcast Repeating History / Shadow//Yaddo Jazz Network
    Sunday Jazz Network The Plate Show (10:06) / Check It Out (10:35) / Funky Foodies (10:45) Thursday Morning Roundtable Built to Serve Innovate to Educate Zestful Aging CNY Heroes Our New Neighbors Syracuse (On)Stage North Words Balancing Act with John Katko Honor Flight Mission 21 Ciao! Bill Knowlton's Bluegrass Ramble Sounds of Jazz with Leo Rayhill Jazz Network