Monthly Archives: December, 2022

CNY Heroes, Episode 2 – Syracuse Veterans’ Writing Group

Published - December 8, 2022

In this episode of CNY Heroes, Host Dan Cummings talks with two veterans on opposite ends of the age spectrum, who share a common interest in writing. Dave Vercelloni is an Air Force Veteran of Vietnam and the Cold War. Tony Ruscitto is a Bishop Grimes High School and Syracuse University graduate who enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2013. Both are members of the Syracuse Veterans’ Writing Group at SU. CNY Heroes is a new program that takes an in depth look at issues impacting our veterans, including the thousands of vets who call Central New York home. The

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December 7, 2022: 315 Ensemble “Intangible Landscapes”

Published - December 7, 2022

  The first concert of the 315 Ensemble’s 2022-23 season is coming up this weekend!  On the program is a world premiere of a newly commissioned work from composer Ed Ruchalski.  Ed and 315 founder and artistic director Chris Cresswell came to the WCNY studios to talk about that piece, as well as the rest of the music on the concert.  They also talked about what goes into the sound worlds they create with their music.   The 315 Ensemble website can be found here.  

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 10

Published - December 7, 2022

(#10, 12/10/22) Welcome to another episode of the CNY Latino Podcast project. In this episode, and just about all the episodes in December, we have diverse material about these holidays, with messages from local Latino leaders, celebrities, and well-known members of our culture in Central New York State. We will also play some Holidays melodies in our language. Bienvenidos a otro episodio del proyecto podcast de CNY Latino. En este episodio, y en casi todos los episodios de Diciembre, tenemos material diversificado acerca de estos días feriados, con mensajes de lideres Latinos, celebridades, y bien-conocidos miembros de nuestra cultura en

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‘On the Money’ Season 2 Finale Features Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud

Published - December 6, 2022

WCNY, Central New York’s community-owned public broadcaster, will air the season 2 finale of “On the Money” on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. During the episode, host J. Daniel Pluff sits down with Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud for a special one-on-one interview. The conversation with Syverud involves various topics including how Syracuse University responded to the pandemic, the economic impact of the University on the area, and how SU is preparing students for the arrival of Micron to our region. The season 2 finale of “On the Money” airs Thursday, Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. on WCNY-TV, and

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S07 Ep14: One Life – Mary Howe

Published - December 3, 2022

“[G]ates had been opened and I wanted to go into those fields and pastures…that had always seemed the property of other people.  But when I began to compose I felt I had the right to be there.”  – Mary Howe   You may not recognize the name Mary Howe.  She was not only a pianist and composer, she was a strong classical music advocate whose legacy continues into the present day.  This week, we look at the life and music of Mary Howe.   One Life:  Mary Howe Spring Pastoral Imperial Philharmonic of Tokyo; William Strickland, conductor “Mary Howe” CRI

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December 2, 2022: Andy Kozar, trumpet

Published - December 2, 2022

    The 315 Ensemble presents trumpeter Andy Kozar in concert this weekend, performing new works for trumpet and electronics.  Andy and 315 Ensemble founder/artistic director Chris Cresswell came to the studios to talk about the concert, and share a taste of the music from the concert program.  They also shared their ideas on listening to new music, as well as collaborations between composer and performer. You can see Andy Kozar’s website here. And learn more about the 315 Ensemble here.  

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 9

Published - December 1, 2022

(#9, 12/3/22) Welcome to another episode of the CNY Latino Podcast project. In this episode, we have several interviews with members of the Latino Culture who participated in the 2022 New York Grow Summit in Syracuse, and also an interesting talk that our associate Marisol Hernandez had with a successful Latina Gabriela Reyes. Bienvenidos a otro episodio del proyecto CNY Latino Podcast. En este episodio tenemos varias entrevistas con miembros de la Cultura Latina que participaron en el 2022 New York Grow Summit en Syracuse, y también una interesante platica que tuvo nuestra asociada Marisol Hernandez con Gabriela Reyes, una

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Built to Serve – Salvation Army

Published - December 1, 2022

Those Red Kettles, and SO much more! In this episode of Built to Serve, we talk with Major Charles Roberts, Area Coordinator and Director of Onondaga County Operations for the Salvation Army Syracuse Area Services. Major Roberts discusses the many ways we can help support the Salvation Army, and he tells us more about the Army’s 33 different programs and services that help 35,000 Central New Yorkers every year. Built to Serve is a monthly show spotlighting the critical work of our region’s non-profit organizations. Click here for more information about the Salvation Army’s Syracuse area services.  

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Central Current Radio – Ken Sturtz

Published - December 1, 2022

In this episode of Central Current Radio, Host Rick Wright and Central Current Editor-in Chief Julie McMahon talk with Oswego-based journalist Ken Sturtz. A piece Ken wrote was recently published in the Washington Post. It details the history of “The Golden Cage,” and operetta written by Jewish refugees who were sheltered at Fort Ontario during World War II. The operetta was performed in November by the Oswego Opera Theater. For the latest coverage from the Central Current team click here.    

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