March, 2025 | Member Supported Public Television, Radio

WCNY’s National Cooking Show ‘Spatchcock Funk’ Returns for Season 2 on March 25

Published - March 12, 2025

WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, is excited to announce the return of its locally produced cooking show, “Spatchcock Funk,” with Season 2 premiering March 25 at 9 p.m. on WCNY-TV—airing in more than 50 U.S. markets, from Los Angeles to Miami. Hosted by Matt Read, “Spatchcock Funk” delivers easy-to-follow recipes, craft cocktails, and expert party-planning tips—all with a signature mix of fun and authenticity. This season, the Spatchcock Funk crew raises the “steaks” on their culinary and partying adventures. From tailgates to backyard gatherings, they bring big flavors and even bigger energy to every episode. You bring your

‘Spatchcock Funk’ Returns for Season 2 on March 25!

Published - March 12, 2025

WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, is excited to announce the return of its locally produced cooking show, “Spatchcock Funk,” with Season 2 premiering March 25 at 9 p.m. on WCNY-TV— airing in more than 50 U.S. markets, from Los Angeles to Miami. Hosted by Matt Read, “Spatchcock Funk” delivers easy-to-follow recipes, craft cocktails, and expert party-planning tips—all with a signature mix of fun and authenticity. This season, the Spatchcock Funk crew raises the “steaks” on their culinary and partying adventures. From tailgates to backyard gatherings, they bring big flavors and even bigger energy to every episode. You bring

S09 Ep28: Groundbreakers

Published - March 8, 2025

“Music is the superlative expression of life experience, and woman by the very nature of her position is denied many of the experiences that colour the life of man.” Amy Cheney Beach In everything we do, there has to be someone who does it first. This week, a look at the groundbreakers, women in classical music who were “the first.” “Groundbreakers” Henryk Wieniawski: Capriccio-Valse Maud Powell, violin Arthur Loesser, piano “The Art of Maud Powell, Vol. 2” Maud Powell 2 Gunther Schuller: Quartet for Double Basses Orin O’Brien, double bass Robert Gladstone, Frederick Zimmerman, Alvin Brehm – double

Tickets Now On Sale for WCNY’s 11th Annual Taste of Fame

Published - March 6, 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that tickets are NOW ON SALE for WCNY’s 11th Annual Taste of Fame with Celebrity Chef Anne Burrell! A Food Network star and Cazenovia, NY native, Anne is best known as the host of “Secrets of a Restaurant Chef” and “Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell,” as well as the co-host of “Worst Cooks in America.” Join us on October 3 at Drumlins Country Club for an unforgettable “Burrells of Central New York” themed evening, featuring Anne, her sister Jane Burrell, and their mother, Marlene Burrell! We’ll have more details for you in the coming weeks, including the reveal of Anne’s delicious three-course dinner menu! Dinner

CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 68 – New York Farm Show

Published - March 6, 2025

(#68, 3/06/25) In this episode of CNY Latino Podcast, we (Marisol Hernandez & Hugo Acosta) will talk about the 2025 New York State Farm Show, and the different exhibitions and demonstrations that happened during the 3 days, in the New Yor State Fairgrounds. Then, Hugo will be interviewing Marisol, about Makeup, and how women use it. En este episodio, nosotros (Marisol Hernández y Hugo Acosta) comenzaremos a hablar sobre el Exposición agrícola del estado de Nueva York del 2025, y las diferentes exhibiciones y demostraciones que se llevarán a cabo durante 3 días en el recinto ferial estatal de Nueva

It’s Happening Here, by Central Current Ep. 2 – Public Policy Approaches to the Local News Crisis

Published - March 6, 2025

Journalist and local news advocate Steven Waldman speaks with Central Current’s Executive Director Maximilian Eyle about public policy options that would strengthen regional newsrooms. Through tax credits and other subsidies, he argues that government can play an ethical and effective role in reversing the decline of local journalism. Waldman and Eyle discuss the New York State Local Journalism Sustainability Act and the ways in which local news investments can help repair our fractured information landscape while saving taxpayers money. Steven Waldman is the founder and president of Rebuild Local News. He is also the co-founder and former president of Report

March 5, 2025: Onondaga Orchestra “Locally Sourced”

Published - March 5, 2025

The Onondaga Civic Symphony Orchestra is presenting a very special program of “Locally Sourced” music this weekend! We spoke to Erik Kibelsbeck, Music Director of OCSO, to find out more about the local connections, the program filled with premieres, and the talented orchestra members who are rising to the challenge of an incredible variety of bringing this unfamiliar music to life. More about the Onondaga Civic Symphony is available here.

CNY Heroes, Episode 29 – Mark Murdock & Courtney Marshall Discuss the VA

Published - March 5, 2025

On this edition of CNY Heroes Dan’s guests are from the Veterans Administration. Mark Murdock has very recently retired from his role as Director of the Syracuse VA Medical Center after 39 years in the service of the federal government. His father was part of the first generation of World War Two veterans to receive care from the Syracuse VA. He discusses the many services offered by the VA Medical Center and how to access care. Also on the program, Courtney Marshall, representative for the VA’s “My Health-e-Vet” program, which allows veterans to schedule, track, and change appointments, talk with a provider

Catch the Spatchcock Funk Crew at the 2025 Home & Garden Show

Published - March 4, 2025

Love great food and good company? Don’t miss this! Matt and Alex of “Spatchcock Funk,” WCNY’s nationally televised cooking show, are bringing their “no-holds-barred” cooking experience to the 2025 Home & Garden Show at the NYS Fairgrounds Expo Center! Live Demos:Saturday, March 15 – 2:30 PMSunday, March 16 – 1:30 PM Watch them in action, interact with the crew, and get expert tips on recipes, equipment, and setting up the ultimate kitchen—or even a backyard party!

Built to Serve, Episode 32 – Executive Director of PEACE Inc., Carolyn Brown

Published - March 4, 2025

In the shadow of the Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts, a group of concerned citizens founded a Community Action Agency. The goal of this group was to promote human flourshing. Under the umbrella of PEACE, Inc., this community group’s mission continues. With centers in Syracuse, Tully and Baldwinsville, PEACE provides a cascade of services to people in need: Head Start/Early Head Start, home weatherization, family support services, and services to seniors. Listen to Executive Director Carolyn Brown as she tells the PEACE story. Information on PEACE’s gala, Champions of Diversity can also be found here. Tickets will be available

Check It Out: Executive Director of the OCPL, Amanda Perrine

Published - March 1, 2025

In this week’s edition of Check It Out, Maggie and Tom invite our new Executive Director of the Onondaga County Public Libraries, Amanda Perrine. While Amanda starts this week in her new role, she has had a decade of experience at a number of libraries in our county. And she shares her vision for OCPL with you, the Reading Buddies.

S09 Ep27: Award Winners

Published - March 1, 2025

“Don’t do work for recognition, but do work worthy of recognition.” – H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Awards season is here, so let’s take a look back to the 2021 Grammy awards and take note of some of the women whose contributions were honored. Even More Prize Winners Luna Pearl Woolf: Deep in the Water, Too Deep for Tears, (from Après moi, le déluge) Matt Haimovitz, cello Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Julian Wachner, conductor “Fire and Flood” Pentatone 186803 Lili Boulanger: Reflets and Attente Nicholas Phan, tenor; Myra Huang, piano “Clairières” Avie 2414 Nadia Boulanger: Cantique Nicholas Phan,

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