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Monthly Archives: May, 2014


WCNY president and CEO Robert J. Daino named Temple Adath Yeshurun Citizen of the Year

Published - May 28, 2014

Robert J. Daino was named Citizen of the Year by Temple Adath Yeshurun at its annual event May 8. The community-wide event, recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves in either their fields or for their voluntarism. Daino was recognized for his vision, the new WCNY Broadcast and Education Center. The 56,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility opened last spring on the Near Westside. Two initiatives implemented under Daino’s leadership within the building are Enterprise America, a hands-on learning program for middle and high school students, and Centralcast LLC, a groundbreaking content management system that serves 20 percent of PBS viewers nationwide. Daino’s entrepreneurial

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Board meeting set for May 28

Published - May 21, 2014

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 at 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, 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. Tuesday, May 27 by calling (315) 453-2424.

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WCNY president and CEO Robert J. Daino named Temple Adath Yeshurun Citizen of the Year

Published - May 15, 2014

Robert J. Daino was named Citizen of the Year by Temple Adath Yeshurun at its annual event May 8. The community-wide event, recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves in either their fields or for their voluntarism. Daino was recognized for his vision of the new WCNY Broadcast and Education Center. The 56,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility opened last spring on the Near Westside. Two initiatives implemented under Daino’s leadership are Enterprise America, a hands-on learning program for middle and high school students, and Centralcast LLC, a groundbreaking content management system that serves 20 percent of PBS viewers nationwide. Daino’s entrepreneurial spirit, dedication

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Partial disclosure of Attica uprising documentation not enough, advocates say

Published - May 8, 2014

May 8, 2014 – It is still the bloodiest prison uprising in U.S. history. The 1971 rebellion by inmates in the Attica Correctional Institution saw guards taken hostage, negotiations with state officials fail and the state police called in by Governor Nelson Rockefeller—a decision that led to the deaths of 43 people. Last month, State Supreme Court Justice Patrick NeMoyer agreed to a partial release of Attica records, known as volumes 2 and 3 of the Meyer report. Specifically, he granted access to all portions not related to Grand Jury testimony. On the Capitol Pressroom, Susan Arbetter hosted two staff

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Potential casino operators meet in Albany

Published - May 1, 2014

Representatives of the 22 groups vying for four casino licenses in New York came to Albany yesterday for what was billed as a “bidders conference,” designed for the potential casino operators to ask questions about the process. Each firm has submitted a preliminary application, along with a $1 million fee. Harris Beach attorney Karl Sleight joined Susan Arbetter on The Capitol Pressroom to discuss the conference. “It was an interesting event. It was a helpful event. I think the facility location board did an excellent job in organizing it. It was really the next opportunity for those who submitted the

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