Published - August 31, 2016
On the next Insight: A roadway to change in Syracuse. the familiar i-81 overpass that runs through the heart of the city is approaching its fifty year useful age limit. those in charge of the next step in the i-81 saga appear on the verge of taking it. that includes moving some people off of their property. Watch Friday at 9 p.m. on WCNY
Published - August 26, 2016
On the next edition of SciTech Now: Researching the warming arctic through its bird population… why snowflakes have six sides… how segways can help veterans deal with the aftermath of war… and law enforcement has a new tool to sneak up on the bad guys. Watch SciTech Now on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. on WCNY
Published - August 26, 2016
Next on Cycle of Health: We visit a neighborhood’s safe haven, inspiring children today, as it did decades ago. We meet the Onondaga County Health Commissioner – and discover how public health programs help people where they live, work, learn and play. Why it’s best to tell your doctor everything. How being transparent helps doctors help you. And learn how these “Sole Sisters” promote a healthier, more active way of life. Watch Cycle of Health on Thursday at 8 p.m. on WCNY
Published - August 25, 2016
On the next Insight: The great New York state fair, and what it’s $50 million dollar renovation included. Governor Andrew Cuomo proposed the project in 2015 and state lawmakers approved the funding in last year’s state budget. We talked to Troy Waffner who is the acting state fair director about why these renovations were so necessary and the exciting developments ‘fair goers’ can expect. Watch Friday at 9 p.m. on WCNY
Published - August 19, 2016
On the next edition of SciTech Now: We go underground near Albany to see how the earth began…farming in the city, the next step to fresh food…the budget item that the federal government is neglecting that could put our security at risk…and meet the robot you might meet at the hospital. Watch SciTech Now on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. on WCNY
Published - August 19, 2016
Next on Cycle of Health: Seeing a century. We meet a woman on the verge of 100 and learn her secrets for a life – FULL of life! Get a chair and get strong to prevent a dangerous fall. We show you valuable exercises that can prevent this leading cause of injury in the elderly. And they are youngsters in their 80s. What’s a few more decades? How love, laughter and staying on the go has them headed to one hundred. All this on the next Cycle of Health. Watch Cycle of Health on Thursday at 8 p.m. on WCNY
Published - August 18, 2016
On the next Insight: A major revitalization in Oswego is set to begin. In July the state announced that Oswego would be the winner of a $10 million dollar downtown revitalization initiative, first laid out in the governor’s 2016 state of the state address, it marks a comprehensive plan to transform local neighborhoods into vibrant communities. We’ll explore the plans Oswego officials have to bring the Central New York City into economic prosperity. Watch Friday at 9 p.m. on WCNY
Published - August 15, 2016
On the next edition of SciTech Now: Small scale science exploration. How professors and computers teach match together. A high school students figures out how to make ethanol even more efficient. How a jumping rodent helps us learn about human physiology. Watch SciTech Now on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. on WCNY
Published - August 12, 2016
Next on Cycle of Health: Fresh Food – Friendship — and Fitness. It takes all three to work wellness into your world. Learn how changes in the kitchen have helped one woman change her outlook. Set aside the spreadsheet, and Workout at Work – for a new team building exercise. And remember to strengthen that mental muscle– our minds really matter when committing to better health. Watch Cycle of Health on Thursday at 8 p.m. on WCNY
Published - August 12, 2016
Next on Cycle of Health: We try to keep up with this 74-year old fitness instructor. No senioritis here. Learn how he inspires others his age to get fit. Drink in a study that shows the solution to childhood obesity – can be an ice, cold glass of water. And, Puppies and Prisoners – pairing up to prepare for life outside the walls. Watch Cycle of Health on Thursday at 8 p.m. on WCNY
Published - August 10, 2016
On the this edition of SciTech Now: We take a look at some of the best segments from Season Two. From deep beneath the Earth here in Central NY to the machines that explored outer space. We revisit the story how whales help scientists study the Great Lakes and the one that revealed the benefits of virtual reality from soldiers coming home from war. Watch SciTech Now on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. on WCNY
Published - August 8, 2016
On the next Insight: Where is the rain? Ithaca and the Tompkins county area have been under the extremes of an almost unprecedented drought. The reservoirs are beginning to dry up as residents begin to worry. We talk to city and county officials to understand what measures are being taken to conserve water, and learn how your community can get ready for conditions like these. Watch Friday at 9 p.m. on WCNY
Published - August 5, 2016
Next on Connect NY: The State Balance of Power Courts have tipped the scales to the governor widening authority to respond quickly in a crisis and ensure what he wants is funded. Some legislators say that’s too much power. A constitutional convention is one way to change that. We learn how it would stop the corrosive influence of corruption in ability and change the dynamics of how the empire state works. It’s all coming up on the next Connect NY. Watch Monday, August 22th at 9 p.m. on WCNY
Published - August 2, 2016
On the next edition of SciTech Now: we visit a Central NY family that is using 21st century technology to modernize a century old business. The Hourigan Dairy Farm in Elbridge uses tracking devices to see how their cows are feeling. You might say the Hourigan’s are milking the technology for all it’s worth. Watch SciTech Now on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. on WCNY
Published - August 1, 2016
On the next Insight: Law enforcement and racial tension. from the fathers day shooting in syracuse’s near westside, to the black lives matters demonstration arrests in rochester. the conflict at the forefront of america is radiating ever closer to home. we learn from people in the middle of it all, and ask how can we a part of the answer? Watch Friday at 9 p.m. on WCNY
