‘Regents Review 2.0’ helps students prepare for New York State Regents exams

Published - April 29, 2016

The New York State Regents exams are just around the corner, and you can help your students prepare for the exams with “Regents Review 2.0,” a free broadcast and online service presented by New York State’s public broadcasters. “Regents Review 2.0,” New York students’ favorite Regents test-preparation program, includes study television episodes, online instructional videos, and supplemental materials. The shows air on public broadcasting stations across New York starting the first week of May, and also are available at the online at regentsreview.net. WCNY will air the programs May 3 and 4 from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. on both

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This Week on Insight 4/29/16

Published - April 26, 2016

This Week on Insight: Part II of our look at refugees and the American Dream here in Central New York. How they define their success through stories they tell with ipads. We’ll also learn how you can help them achieve their American Dream. Watch Friday at 9 p.m. on World

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This Week on Cycle of Health 4/28/16

Published - April 25, 2016

This week on Cycle of Health:   A mother, a daughter, and a grand daughter see the beauty of life more clearly through eyes of another. Three generations manage issues with sight. We take the long view and discuss how we all can help others after we’re gone. Mike Lamb discovered he had cancer of the eye. Mike shared what he’s learned during his unexpected journey. Watch Cycle of Health on Thursday at 8 p.m. on World

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This Week on SciTech Now 4/28/16

Published - April 25, 2016

On the next SciTech Now: Learn what whales and canaries have  in common. See how a children’s game is helping scientists learn about the origin of the solar system. Understand just what stress does to your body. A peek inside the world known as Geekdom. Watch SciTech Now on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. on World.

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WCNY Connected.

Published - April 25, 2016

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Connect NY: Constitutional Convention

Published - April 23, 2016

Changing government New York. Change beyond electing your representatives. It begins with a vote to hold a constitutional convention in the Empire State. New Yorkers get a rare opportunity in 2017 to make that decision to update laws we live by. Connect NY guides you into the Constitutional Convention decision. What could be done? What would it take? What change it possible? How would it happen? Should we make this change? Join Susan Arbetter, as she travels the state exploring what’s at stake in a 2017 vote on a potential Constitutional Convention. Premieres May 16, 2016 on WCNY

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WCNY presents 47th annual TelAuc beginning at 6 p.m. April 21

Published - April 21, 2016

A Central New York television tradition continues April 21, when WCNY’s TelAuc returns for its 47th consecutive year. The popular television auction will air on WCNY starting at 6 p.m. April 21 to 23 and April 28 to 30, and May 6 and 7. Live streaming will also be available at wcny.org. WCNY viewers can bid on thousands of items, including vacation getaways, greens fees at local golf courses, home and garden goods, restaurant certificates, jewelry, auto care, sports and entertainment packages, and much more. For more information about the items up for bid, visit www.wcny.org/telauc. Those who want to

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This Week on Insight 4/22/16

Published - April 20, 2016

This Week on Insight: Central New York and its long history of providing a safe haven for refugees from all over the world. We will hear from refugees, young and old, about the journey to establish a new life in this region. Children from our area, redefining their American Dream through media. Watch Friday at 9 p.m. on World

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This Week on Cycle of Health

Published - April 18, 2016

This week on Cycle of Health:   The aches and pains of fibromyalgia can’t stop this woman from getting the most out of life. She’s a college student, mother, and volunteer, despite her fight against the pain. What can we do when our health symptoms don’t add up to a simple diagnosis. We check in with a patient advocate to find out how to help doctors find out what’s really wrong. Baby’s ready for delivery but your Doctor’s not in. Who’s the backup plan? It might be a laborist on stand-by. Watch Cycle of Health on Thursday at 8 p.m. on

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This Week on SciTech Now 4/21/16

Published - April 18, 2016

On the next SciTech Now:   What a billionaire can do in space. Healing veterans through virtual reality. How rare metals can protect the environment. Meet one of the oldest and largest organisms on the planet. Watch SciTech Now on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. on World.

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Gov. John Kasich joins Susan Arbetter on “The Capitol Pressroom”

Published - April 14, 2016

Listen to Republican presidential candidate Gov. John Kasich speak with Susan Arbetter on WCNY’s “The Capitol Pressroom” explaining his strategy in the final days leading up to the NY Primary. Kasich believes his best chance to win the nomination is a contested Republican convention.

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Board Meeting Set for 4/26

Published - April 9, 2016

In accordance with open meetings law, WCNY provides reasonable notice to the public of its board meetings. The next WCNY Board Meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 8 a.m. at the WCNY Broadcast and Education Center located at 415 W. Fayette St., Syracuse, N.Y. Interested parties wishing to attend should contact the Public Broadcasting Council of Central New York before 4 p.m. Monday, April 25, by calling (315) 453-2424.

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WCNY to feature ‘Jackie Robinson’ by Ken Burns April 11, 12 on WCNY, local event to celebrate life of Robinson April 11

Published - April 8, 2016

‘Jackie Robinson’ a new two-part, four-hour documentary directed by Ken Burns will premier at 9 p.m. on April 11 and 12 on WCNY. The film tells the story of Jack Roosevelt Robinson, who rose from humble origins to break baseball’s color barrier and waged a fierce lifelong battle for first-class citizenship for all African Americans that transcends even his remarkable athletic achievements. The documentary is also a warm portrait of a loving and devoted husband and father, featuring extensive interviews with Robinson’s widow, Rachel, and their surviving children, Sharon and David, who witnessed firsthand how resistant society could be to

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Executive of the Year!

Published - April 4, 2016

Robert J. Daino, WCNY President and CEO was named Executive of the Year in the 2016 nonprofit awards presented by M&T Bank and BizEventz. Jeffrey Scheer, WCNY Chairman of the Board, received an award for board leadership in the 2016 nonprofit awards presented by M&T Bank and BizEventz.

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Pleased with Cheese

Published - April 1, 2016

Recently I hosted a party and had to figure out some wine and cheese pairings. At that time it occurred to me that Americans in general, are not as familiar as Europeans with serving cheese and I thought it would be helpful to pass along some ideas. In a world where thousands of varieties of cheeses are available, an understanding of how to serve quality cheese is a skill worth cultivating. When planning to serve cheese to guests, the hardest decisions for me are: how many cheeses to serve, what kinds to offer, and what quantity would be appropriate to satisfy each

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