Monthly Archives: May, 2025

May 14, 2025: Pianist Sara Davis Buechner, Syracuse Orch.

Published - May 14, 2025

  It was a joy to catch up with pianist Sara Davis Buechner in anticipation of this weekend’s concert with the Syracuse Orchestra.  Sara is playing the devilish(!) Liszt Piano Concerto No. 1, and talked about the journey we take with this piece.  She also gave us some news on performances she has coming up this summer, and how excited she was to hear this performance of Mahler’s Symphony No.1 on this farewell concert for Maestro Lawrence Loh.     Information about the Syracuse Orchestra is available here. And learn about Sara Davis Buechner at her website.

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May 12, 2025: Attacca Quartet and Linda Chesis, CSMF

Published - May 12, 2025

  The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival is just around the corner – and once again Founder and Music Director Linda Chesis has an early concert to enjoy as the festival welcomes Attacca Quartet.  We had a chance to talk to Linda and the violist from Attacca, Nathan Schram about the concert, the variety of music they play, and the excitement of winning not one, but two GRAMMY awards.     More about the Cooperstown Summer Music Festival is available here. And the Attacca Quartet website can be viewed here.

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Check It Out: A Parade, Summer Reading and More!

Published - May 10, 2025

On this weeks addition of Check It Out, Tom and Maggie talk over a whole host of fun events going on across the Library landscape. From the Light A Candle for Literacy book festival, which has been moved up to June 7th, to their Mets tabling nights, and they take a look at some stuff that’s going to be happening for summer reading. This year‘s theme for summer reading is “Color Our World”!

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“The D.O.T. P.O.D.”: The I-81Connect App & Project Update

Published - May 10, 2025

DOT’s projects and initiatives are deeply rooted in our communities. But to truly meet the needs of the people we serve, we’ve got to meet them where they are. On this episode, Project Director for the I-81 Viaduct Project Betsy Parmley, and Community Liaison and Public Information Officer TeNesha Murphy join us to talk about DOT’s groundbreaking I-81 Connect, our first ever app linked to our largest ever project, as well as give an update on this transformative project. The D.O.T. P.O.D. shares stories from the agency that keeps you moving, the New York State Department of Transportation.

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S09 Ep37: Looking South, Part 5

Published - May 10, 2025

“Colour is profoundly important to me as a composer, the actual colour of the sound..” – Anne Boyd   We continue our global trek with music from the south, specifically from New Zealand and Australia.  We’ll hear influences of traditional classical works as well as indigenous music. Looking South, Part 5 Marlene Cummins:  Starting Over Ensemble Offspring “Women of Note, Volume 5” ABC Classics 0055 Margaret Sutherland:  Concerto for String Orchestra Queensland Symphony Orchestra; Patrick Thomas, conductor “Australian Composers Volume 1: Miriam Hyde & Margaret Sutherland” ABC Classics 4462852 Anne Boyd:  Cloudy Mountain Animo “Animo Two” Ravello Records 8079 Elizabeth Younan: 

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It’s Happening Here Ep. 4 Sean Kirst

Published - May 8, 2025

Columnist Sean Kirst has returned to writing in Syracuse after nearly a decade away. Now the newest member of the Central Current newsroom, the veteran journalist joins hosts Maximilian Eyle and Dr. Rick Wright to discuss the importance of focus and storytelling in how we understand the community we live in. They revisit the tragedy of Pan Am flight 103 which exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland in 1983 and the impact of the coverage that followed. It was carrying 259 passengers – 35 of whom were Syracuse University students. Kirst also explores the importance of creating accessible sources of information, and

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Repeating History, Episode 10 – Dr. Adam Laats, Professor of History at Binghamton University

Published - May 7, 2025

On the latest episode of Repeating History, our guest is Dr. Adam Laats. Dr. Laats is the author of Mr. Lancaster’s System: The Failed Reform that Created America’s Public Schools , published in 2024. Professor Laats and Bob discuss the origins of the American public education system in response to the unsuccessful Lancastrian movement Dewitt Clinton imported to New York from Great Britain in the 1820s.  From there, the conversation moves on to the evolution of the public school system, education reform, charter schools, and the relationship between public schools and private schools, which has been at the center of many legal and

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 72 – Latinos in Law

Published - May 5, 2025

(#72, 5/5/25) In this episode of CNY Latino Podcast, we will have two interviews, one with interview with Maximilian Eyle about the event of the Hiscock Legal Aid Society an evening of celebration and community engagement in the famous Salt City Market in downtown Syracuse, and also to talk about him as a local Latino leader. the second interview with both Juan Proaño and Dr. Ray Serrano from LULAC, to talk about How Latinos can save big on health insurance in 2025, and/or any other Health related and Cultural-based topic, and also the many issues going on with the new

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Innovate to Educate, Episode 32 – The Communication Arts CTE Pathway at Liverpool High School

Published - May 5, 2025

On this edition of Innovate to Educate, host Jody Manning is joined by two educators, Tim Nicholas and Owen Valentine and two of their students from the Communication Arts CTE Program at Liverpool High School, Alannah Edwards, and Selah Poulsen. The Communication Arts CTE Pathway at Liverpool High School immerses students in the dynamic world of media, offering hands-on experience with professional film and sound equipment as well as industry-standard software.    

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S09 Ep36: Looking North, Part 5

Published - May 3, 2025

“Tonal colour is important for me, but I don’t consider myself a spectral composer; my aim is to create dynamic forms. Translucency is also important, music must have air in it.” – Lotta Wennäkoski   We’re kicking off a trek around the globe, listening to women’s music from all points of the compass.  This week, we look to the North – Iceland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Canada. Looking North, Part 5 Ruth Bakke:  Ragadòn Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag “Frisk Pust: NY Norsk Musikk for Korps” Norsk Noteservice 34988 Lotta Wennäkoski:  Flounce Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra; Nicholas Collon, conductor Lotta Wennäkoski: Sigla; Flounce; Sedecim”

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Built to Serve, Episode 34 – Syracuse University Athletic Director John Wildhack

Published - May 2, 2025

It’s always a fine day in the 315 when the Orange win.  But Intercollegiate athletics is so much more than a team’s record. SU Athletic Director John Wildhack brought all the goods to this episode. From his halcyon days at the young ESPN, John grew to become Executive Vice President, negotiating contracts to air Wimbledon and the World Cup, just a couple of the highlights.  John brings all his passion for sports to the Orange family, focusing on developing complete student-athletes to compete in life.  A leader with tremendous drive and incomparable humility, John shares the kudos with his coaches,

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CNY Heroes, Episode 31 – Juliet Nadeau and Vincent DelSignore Discuss “SyracuseServes”

Published - May 1, 2025

On this edition of CNY Heroes, Dan’s guests are Juliet Nadeau, Community Care Coordinator for the SyracuseServes program and program team leader Vincent DelSignore. SyracuseServes, hosted by the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University, is designed to connect veterans, service members and families with the wide range of benefits, services and assistance available to them.   For more information or to request assistance: 1-877-797-8381 https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/community-services/americaserves/locations/syracuseserves/request-assistance/    

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WCNY and SUNY Oswego Present the 2025 Visual Storytelling Camp

Published - May 1, 2025

WCNY, in partnership with SUNY Oswego, is excited to announce that applications are open NOW-June 15 for this year’s Visual Storytelling Summer Camp! This two-week summer program, running from July 7 to July 21, will take place Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the WCNY-TV Studios in Syracuse, NY. Participants will learn the fundamentals of storytelling, including character development, plot structure, and resolution. They will also explore visual storytelling techniques such as video recording, audio recording, and video editing. We are offering ten fortunate students entering grades 9-12 the chance to participate in this program at no cost. To be considered, applicants should complete

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May 1, 2025: March Madness with Auburn Chamber Orchestra

Published - May 1, 2025

  March Madness in May?  It’s Symphonic March Madness, and music director Victor Vallo of the Auburn Chamber Orchestra came to the studios to tell us what that means.  He also shared insight into creating balance and harmony, and the joys of the side-by-side performance with students from Skaneateles and Auburn.     The Auburn Chamber Orchestra website can be viewed here.

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