Monthly Archives: February, 2023

WCNY Examines the Critical Challenges to Affirmative Action in New Documentary

Published - February 14, 2023

WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, will premiere its locally produced documentary “Equal Protection: The Supreme Court’s Battle with Affirmative Action” at 8 p.m. on Feb. 19 on WCNY-TV. The documentary is an examination of race-based decision making as two cases before the court challenge its use in college admissions. Interviews with scholars and key participants illuminate affirmative action’s judicial history, its future, and the passion that surrounds it. “By placing one of the nation’s most controversial issues in historical context, ‘Equal Protection’ is of particular interest in Central New York, home to many top institutions of higher education,”

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CNY Heroes, Episode 4 – Rob Schoeneck of Honor Flight Syracuse

Published - February 14, 2023

This episode of CNY Heroes features Rob Schoeneck, U.S. Navy Veteran and Vice-President of Operations for Honor Flight Syracuse. Host Dan Cummings talks with Rob about the history and impact of the Honor Flight program, and the upcoming Mission 18 that will take a planeload of local veterans to visit the national monuments and memorials dedicated to their service. CNY Heroes is a monthly program that takes an in depth look at issues impacting our veterans, including the thousands of vets who call Central New York home.  

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S07 Ep24: With a Song in Her Heart, Part 2

Published - February 11, 2023

“Every heart sings a song, incomplete, until another heart whispers back. Those who wish to sing always find a song.” – Plato   Today’s program is filled with singing, by women and about women.  Each has a song in her heart to share.   “With a Song in Her Heart, Part 2” Daniel Carr, text by Bethany Swann:  The Sonambulist Mindy Ella Chu, mezzo-soprano Benefic Piano Trio “Daniel Carr Works, Volume 3” MSR Classics 1761 Robert Schumann:  Frauenliebe und Leben, Op. 42 (excerpts) Kindra Scharich, mezzo-soprano Jeffrey LaDeur, piano “To My Distant Beloved” MSR Classics 1762 Elsa Sangiacomo Respighi:  Tre Canzoni

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February 10, 2023: Ulysses Quartet, CMSU

Published - February 10, 2023

      The Ulysses Quartet is coming to the Chamber Music Society of Utica this weekend.  This remarkable ensemble has been earning accolades and awards since it was formed in 2015.  Violinist and founding member Christina Bouey spoke to mid-day host Diane Jones about the concert, the genesis of finding their name, and shared the mission of the Ulysses Quartet Foundation.     Information about the Ulysses Quartet is at their website. More about the Chamber Music Society of Utica is available here.

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Public Media to Examine the Addiction and Overdose Crisis

Published - February 9, 2023

WCNY announced on Wednesday that the week of Feb. 13 will kick off a special collaborative effort to examine New York State’s addiction and overdose crisis. “Overdose Epidemic” programming will draw attention to this public health crisis and raise awareness of services available in local communities for those impacted by addiction. Public media is renowned for its thoughtful and thorough approach to public affairs and social issues, and “Overdose Epidemic” will touch on topics as wide-ranging as the science of addiction, reducing the stigma of addiction and recovery, addiction among veterans and young people, and what public health officials are

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February 9, 2023: Bax & Chung Duo with Symphoria

Published - February 9, 2023

      Pianists Alessio Bax and Lucille Chung are the guest soloists for this weekend’s “Romantic Encounters” concert with Symphoria.  This husband and wife duo are presenting not one, but two concertos with the orchestra, from another husband and wife – Robert and Clara Schumann.  They spoke to mid-day host Diane Jones about the concert, the duo, and even shared their thoughts on special memories from past – and future – performances.   More about the Bax & Chung duo available here. And more about Symphoria available here.  

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Central Current Radio – Carl Mellor

Published - February 9, 2023

This week’s episode of Central Current Radio with host Rick Wright Jr. and Editor-in-Chief Julie McMahon features Carl Mellor, a longtime arts and culture writer in Syracuse. Mellor covered visual arts for the Syracuse New Times from 1994 through 2019 continues to contribute articles about exhibitions and artists in the Syracuse area to centralcurrent.org. Mellor discusses the current exhibits at the Everson Museum and other galleries around Central New York.  

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February 8, 2023: Chelsea Opera – Puccini

Published - February 8, 2023

    Chelsea Opera is bringing a world premiere to Syracuse!  “Puccini” is a new play by Garrett August Heater composer Giacomo Puccini, with his music helping to tell the story of his life and loves.  Chelsea Opera co-founder and President Leonarda Priore and actor Ed Mastin (Puccini) came to the WCNY studios to talk about this new production, and shared some rehearsal performances to whet your appetite.   Find out more at the Chelsea Opera website here.  

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S07 Ep23: Glimmering Gold, Part 2

Published - February 4, 2023

“It’s a wonderful problem to have, going from, Who am I going to find to play?, to having 20 trumpets to choose from and 15 trombones, and goodness, probably 40 horns and 10 tubas.” – Susan Slaughter, founder of the Monarch Brass Ensemble   If you had looked for a list of the best brass players 30 years ago, there wouldn’t be a single woman among them.  Now, women are coming up as some of the top players in the world.  This week, we hear amazing performances from some of these women.   “Glimmering Gold, Part 2” Eric Ewazen: Concerto for

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Check It Out: Reading Runway Recap

Published - February 3, 2023

Check It Out talks about Fairmount Community Library‘s visit to the Reading Runway at SYR.

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 15

Published - February 3, 2023

(#15, 2/4/23) This episode is mostly a long conversation between Hugo Acosta and Marisol Hernandez, about celebrating CNY Latino’s 19 years anniversary, and…… there is also an interesting interview with Sally Ramírez, made by Marisol Hernandez. La mayoría de este episodio es una conversación larga entre Hugo Acosta y Marisol Hernandez, acerca celebrando el aniversario de los 19 años de CNY Latino, y…… hay una entrevista interesante con Sally Ramirez, hecha por Marisol Hernandez.

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Celebrate Black History Month with Classic FM!

Published - February 2, 2023

        Black History Month Special on Classic FM Marie Lamb will host a special honoring Black History month, featuring works by the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, R. Nathaniel Dett, William Grant Still, and a performance from Marian Anderson, the first African American singer to perform at the Metropolitan Opera. Also featured is the music of Florence Price, whose music was thought to be lost until it was re-discovered in 2009. Listen Thursday, Feb. 16 at 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. on Classic FM Classic FM will also feature Black History Month vignettes consisting of short stories of the musical

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Built to Serve – Prevention Network

Published - February 1, 2023

The Prevention Network has been active in Central New York since 1949. Their mission is to stop the cycle of substance abuse through education, intervention and support. In this episode of Built to Serve, we talk with Kein Trease, Prevention Network‘s Team Leader for Youth Engagement and Empowerment. Hosted by Major Charles Roberts of the Syracuse-area Salvation Army. Built to Serve is a monthly program spotlighting the critical work of our region’s non-profit organizations.  

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