Published - April 30, 2024
Syracuse Stage closes out its 50th anniversary season with the heartwarming musical “Once.” Syracuse (On)Stage Host, and the director of this production, Melissa Crespo, sits down with cast members Ana Marcu and Pearl Rhein. Marcu is also an SU Drama alum class of 2016, and Rhein also serves as music director. Performances run May 1 – 19.
Published - April 30, 2024
In just the past few years, e-gaming has exploded in popularity. 40-percent of the world’s population considers themselves gamers, high school courses in gaming are regularly offered, colleges including Syracuse University now offer four-year degrees in e-sports management, and it’s even becoming a Division 1 sport, with $25-million in scholarships being offered to e-sports students. On this edition of Innovate to Educate, host Jody Manning welcomes two men on the forefront of the e-games revolution. Matt Guernsey and Rob O’Connor are co-founders of Elite Gaming. They talk about how in the school setting, gaming has become critical for student engagement
Published - April 29, 2024
Our summers are getting hotter, the winters warmer and less snowy. If you’re worried about the future of the planet you’re not alone. In this month’s Check from the Neck-up, Dr. Rich O’Neill explores the topic of climate anxiety with psychologist and climate activist Dr. Martha Viglietta. They also offer tips on how we can all help reduce our personal carbon footprint. And for answers to specific climate anxiety question, ask The Climate Therapist at Gen Dread | Substack.
Published - April 27, 2024
Host Tom is joined by guest host Yona this week. They recap their favorite Spring Break events, like robot camp and a stuffy sleep over. And, now that you’re going back to school, don’t worry — there’s plenty to do at the Onondaga County Public Libraries.
Published - April 27, 2024
The Funky Foodies visit Mayor Muskrat to convince him of their idea to turn the vacant lot into a nature center and community garden instead of a commercial mini mall. The Funkies trade Mayor Muskrat’s donut for a healthier soft oat and nut bar. Kid-friendly recipe: Soft Oat and Nut Bar. Funky Foodies is a podcast for kids, and it’s produced right here in Central New York. Tween foodies Frankie, Fern, and Zara share a passion for food and its impacts on the environment. Adventures follow after they form an alliance called Funky Foodies, Inc., pledging to, “Save the Planet,
Published - April 27, 2024
“The organ is the grandest, the most daring, the most magnificent of all instruments invented by human genius.” – Honore de Balzac The pipe organ is a marvelous instrument. More accurately, pipe organs are marvelous instruments. Because each one is unique. Each is custom built to fit the space in which it resides. Today we have wonderful works and performances by women for the organ. “Too Many Keyboards, Part 3” Libby Larsen: Tambourines Ji-yoen Choi, organ “Laureate Series – Organ” Naxos 555367 Florence Price: An Elf on a Moonbeam Anna Lapwood, organ “Luna” Sony Classical Hans Zimmer: Stay (from
Published - April 26, 2024
Always innovative, the Syracuse Orchestra is continually searching out new ways to bring more music to more people. Executive Director Pam Murchison stopped by the studios to tell us about a new partnership with Destiny USA, a 4-month residency with the orchestra in this very new venue, and the amazing team that has pulled together to make this happen. All this and more is available on the Syracuse Orchestra website.
Published - April 26, 2024
For more than 60 years, Syracuse University has offered members of the active military specialized training in visual journalism. Today, the Advanced Military Visual Journalism Program offers an intensive 10-month course of study, in three different concentrations. In this edition of CNY Heroes, Dan Cummings introduces us to the program’s Deputy Director Nancy Austin, who has worked with the military students at Newhouse for more than 30 years.
Published - April 25, 2024
Coming up this weekend, a portrait concert – “This is where I am right now: The Music of Chris Cresswell.” Chris came to the studios to talk about the concert, the music, and the inspiration for the music featured on the concert. This concert is part of the Civic Morning Musicals Recital series. More about CMM is available here. More about Chris and the 315 Ensemble is available here.
Published - April 25, 2024
The fight over a cost of living adjustment for New York’s non-profit organizations providing human services has become a recurring part of the state’s budget negotiations, with this year’s back and forth producing a 2.84 percent bump for the industry. This week, we explore the making of this year’s increase with Jihoon Kim, who in a previous life was a top official in the Hochul administration and is now the CEO of InUnity Alliance. We examine the governor’s approach to this issue, the messaging from non-profit providers, and how the COLA will be implemented. David Lombardo, host of WCNY’s The
Published - April 24, 2024
The Syracuse Vocal Ensemble shares music for the whole family in two performances this weekend. SVE Artistic Director Julie Pretzat spoke to mid-day host Diane Jones about the concert, finding music that presents children’s music in an interesting and engaging way for the singers, and talked about the commissioned work “What Is Real?” using excerpts from “The Velveteen Rabbit.” The Syracuse Vocal Ensemble website is available here.
Published - April 24, 2024
Communities don’t often have the advantage of being able to plan for exponential growth until they’re in it. However, Central New York has the unique opportunity to do just that. Because there is time to plan, there’s a chance to address the region’s current and upcoming demand for housing without creating unsustainable, inequitable conditions that often result from significant economic investment. CenterState CEO convened a Housing Task Force in the summer of 2023 to examine interrelated challenges and make policy recommendations that can be implemented under existing laws and economic conditions, while maintaining equity as a core tenant. In this
Published - April 23, 2024
This session of Thursday Morning Roundtable features Laurie Black, United Way of Central New York Book Buddies Community Education Director, discussing a local initiative to support childhood literacy. For a complete listing of TMR sessions, see the Thursday Morning Roundtable page at wcny.org.
Published - April 20, 2024
The Funkies come to the rescue after Dr. Beaker shares his dismay over plans to convert his childhood playground into a Wango Tango Taco drive-thru and commercial mini mall. Kid-friendly recipe: Crispy Baked Beef Tacos. Funky Foodies is a podcast for kids, and it’s produced right here in Central New York. Tween foodies Frankie, Fern, and Zara share a passion for food and its impacts on the environment. Adventures follow after they form an alliance called Funky Foodies, Inc., pledging to, “Save the Planet, One Veggie Burger at a Time.” Kid-friendly recipes reflecting the theme of each episode are included.
Published - April 20, 2024
Zestful Aging host Nicole Christina was thinking about who would be a great guest for Earth Day. She wanted to talk with someone who is committed to nature, has a zestful attitude towards life and has shown resilience in her life despite dealing with painful losses. If she was an adventurous traveler that would be even better. Then she realized she knew just the woman! Irene Mazzocchi is retired from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and organizes annual bird counts in the Northern part of the state. Since her retirement, she continues to volunteer for environmental causes
