Published - September 30, 2023
Onondaga County Public Libraries’ Tom and Maggie have a special guest: Dr. Maria Murray of the Reading League, which co-produces Reading Buddies with WCNY. Hear how the show came to be and what to look forward to in season 3.
Published - September 30, 2023
“We are what we see. We are products of our surroundings.” – Amber Valletta From the desert at dusk to busy city streets, this week we hear works by women inspired by the American Landscape. “American Landscapes” Jennifer Bellor: Reflections at Dusk James Whiting, vibraphone; Merrick Haji-Sheikh, electric vibraphone; Emily Montoya Barnes, harp; Gabriela Ordoñez Villalobos, marimba “Reflections at Dusk” Innova 045 Maggi Payne: Desertscapes Slovak Radio Chorus “Desertscapes: A Portrait of American Women Composers” MMC Recordings 2026 Shirley Meir: Of Lakes and Legends Croatian Chamber Orchestra; Miran Vaupotić, conductor “Legends and Light” Navona 6187 Wendy Griffiths: Seven
Published - September 29, 2023
David Acton grew up in Pennsylvania and attended Hobart College where he played lacrosse. His college experience ended early, but that started his military service. Acton enlisted in the Marine Corps and served in a mortar unit on the fringe of the Demilitarized Zone. In this edition of CNY Heroes, the Chittenango resident relates his Vietnam experience to host Dan Cummings Acton also talks about his homecoming, how he finished two degrees and had a successful career in hazardous waste response, and how he has for 29 years published an at-least-quarterly newsletter for friends and family.
Published - September 28, 2023
Symphoria kicks off it’s 11th season with a very special guest artist, violinist James Ehnes. Ehnes and Maestro Lawrence Loh spoke to us about the concert, the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto, and James’ ties to Syracuse. Information about this concert, as well as the rest of the Symphoria season, is available here. You can learn more about James Ehnes at his website.
Published - September 27, 2023
Renewable energy…as more of it goes into our electrical grid it becomes increasingly tricky to manage. Find out how utilities are handling it in this month’s edition of Science Today. Also this month, Dr. Rich Kopecky scours the worldwide science journals for new information on our thymus gland. Is it really useless? Maybe not. Plus, find out about a new map of the Milky Way galaxy made with new technology…and a warning about all those sports supplements out on the market. Do they really contain all the ingredients they say they do?
Published - September 26, 2023
Google created industry-recognized credentials programs to train potential employees in specific areas of their business. Two years ago, Morrisville-Eaton Schools began to offer their high school students the opportunity to earn those certificates through flexible study programs. M-E Middle/High School Principal Nicholas Rauch and Library-Media Specialist Jessica Jacobs-Broedel visited WCNY with seniors Sophia Wilcox and Phoebe Straight, who both received the Google Certificate in Digital Marketing and E-commerce. Nicholas, Sophia and Phoebe talk about their experience with the program with host Jody Manning, in this edition of Innovate to Educate.
Published - September 26, 2023
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, and succeed afterward. This series on Community FM tells the compelling stories of On Point’s Alumni Stars, who are making a difference in our community. In this episode, we meet Brandon Hanks.
Published - September 26, 2023
In this week’s installment of WCNY’s “On the Money,” host J. Daniel Pluff sits down with Buffalo Bills’ running back Latavius Murray to explore his journey and the founding of The Jon Diaz Community Center. Murray, a CNY native, has set out to create a $5+ million community center named in honor of his deceased friend, Jon Diaz. The center has received funding from Onondaga County and hopes to receive state and federal funding as well. The John Diaz Community Center aims to provide an outlet and opportunity for kids to get them out of the house, in front of
Published - September 26, 2023
In this week’s installment of WCNY’s “On the Money,” host J. Daniel Pluff sits down with Buffalo Bills’ running back Latavius Murray to explore his journey and the founding of The Jon Diaz Community Center. Murray, a CNY native, has set out to create a $5+ million community center named in honor of his deceased friend, Jon Diaz. The center has received funding from Onondaga County and hopes to receive state and federal funding as well. The John Diaz Community Center aims to provide an outlet and opportunity for kids to get them out of the house, in front of
Published - September 25, 2023
WCNY is proud to collaborate with public media stations across New York State on a multi-platform project that shines a light on the importance of student mental health and well-being. As part of this initiative, we’ll be featuring special programs starting Monday, Sept. 25 that address student mental health concerns. We’ll also provide educators and families with resources, programs, and a student mental health toolkit to support the mental well-being of students. The toolkit is designed to equip educators, school staff, and school mental health professionals with critical knowledge and strategies needed to support the mental well-being of their students. The collection features
Published - September 23, 2023
“I just want to see the classical music world embracing all music because that is a responsibility of our country.” – Michelle Cann We have fantastic music brought to life by women of color. These composers draw on their talent and their histories to create music that moves us. “Women of Color, Part 6” Zenobia Powell Perry: Homage Castles of Our Skins “Homage” Lorelt 147 Valerie Coleman: Fanmi Imén Virginia Broffit Kunzer, flute; Tammie Walker, piano “Narrative” MSR Classics 1771 Undine Smith Moore: Soweto Samantha Edge, piano; Castles of Our Skins “Homage” Lorelt 147 Pamela Z: Louder
Published - September 21, 2023
In this edition of Central Current Radio, host Dr. Rick Wright introduces us to a young woman who aspires to be part of the next generation of journalists, Za’Tozia Duffie, a graduate student studying magazine, newspaper and digital journalism at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School. They discuss her background, why she chose Newhouse for her education, and her hopes and aspirations.
Published - September 20, 2023
The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra is bringing the search for their new Music Director to the stage this season. The first of the four final candidates is Jeffery Meyer, who will be conducting the orchestra for the first concert this season. Mid-day host Diane Jones spoke to Jeffery, along with CCO Managing Director Sarah Chandler, about the process, his thoughts on the orchestra, and his connections to Central New York. Check out the full season of the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra here.
Published - September 20, 2023
This episode of CNY Latino Podcast is the second part of a compilation of several video-recordings taken during the 2023 New York State Fair, including the last four days when the ‘Latino Village” welcomed Fair visitors. Este episodio es la segunda parte de una recopilación de dos compendios de varias grabaciones de video, tomadas durante la FERIA del Estado de Nueva York, incluidos los últimos 4 días en que ocurrió la ‘Villa Latina’, donde se presentaron muchos eventos, partes y secciones diferentes de este evento de 2 semanas, se presentan, describen y narran a nuestra audiencia diversa.
Published - September 16, 2023
Host Tom Walters and guest host Yona Williams from the Onondaga County Public Libraries remind you that September is Library Card Sign-up Month! Also in this edition of Check It Out, where you can hear local celebrities reading children’s books on hunger inequity; where you can catch a fish, canoe, and learn about great books; and how kids can create paintings that will hang in Syracuse Hancock International Airport!
