Monthly Archives: August, 2025

S09 Ep52: Patchwork Quilt, Part XLVIII

Published - August 30, 2025

  “To reminisce with my old friends, a chance to share some memories, and play our songs again.”  – Ricky Nelson We are about to embark on our 10th decade of women’s music on Feminine Fusion!  Before we set off on this next part of our musical journey, let’s take a look back at some of the music we’ve shared in the last year. “Season 9 Wrap-Up” Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel:  Notturno in G Minor Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano “Mendelssohn” Decca Clarice Assad:  Book of Spells Merian Ensemble “Book of Spells” Navona 6644 Lucien Lambert:  Brocéliande Hot Springs Music Festival Orchestra; Richard Rosenberg,

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Repeating History, Episode 13 – Legendary Central New York Journalist Sean Kirst

Published - August 28, 2025

On the latest episode of Repeating History, we welcome legendary Central New York journalist Sean Kirst. Their conversation covers the breadth of Kirst’s prolific five-decade long career. Kirst explains his decision to return to Syracuse and how the work being done at Central Current was the catalyst for that return, the evolution of journalism and the decline of local news, the foundational nature of quality journalism and a free press to a functioning democratic system, and the importance of history and the role of journalists as historians. A master storyteller, a tremendous guest.    

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 81 – Books and Arts

Published - August 26, 2025

(#81, 8/26/25) In this episode of CNY Latino: cnylatinonewspaper.com/Podcast, we are going to be listening to an interesting interview Marisol Hernandez had with Kimberly McLeod, a book writer who is an expert in creating a diverse of entertaining projects for children, and Marisol will talk to her about all of them. We will also be walking around the Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival 2025, not only demonstrating the many different artists and crafts creators there but also interviewing the few Latino vendors and visitors for this event in downtown Syracuse. Today at audience are going to be listening to an

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It’s Happening Here Ep. 7 – Parenting, pregnancy, and the One Big Beautiful Bill

Published - August 25, 2025

Navigating pregnancy and early childhood can be one of the most resource-intensive chapters of our lives. In Central New York, many families are navigating these processes while also facing increased financial strain. Nearly three out of four families with children under five struggle to pay for basic needs like housing, food, and utilities in Onondaga County, according to a recent survey by the Early Childhood Alliance and the Stanford Center on Early Childhood. In this episode of “It’s Happening Here”, host Maximilian Eyle is joined by Help Me Grow Director Summer Merrick and Planned Parenthood of Western and Central New

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S09 Ep52: Patchwork Quilt, Part XLVIII

Published - August 23, 2025

  “Music is the shorthand of emotion.” – Leo Tolstoy Let’s put together another Patchwork Quilt episode! “Patchwork Quilt, Part XLVIII” Iris Elezi: Improvisation on Albanian Folk Songs Iris Elezi, piano “A Scarlet String of Fire” Ieosous Records 99878 Hilda Jerea:  Roumanian Dances (on folk motives collected by Bartók) Kobayashi/Gray Duo “Listen! Hear Her Voice” Albany 1999 Shuying Li:  Out Came the Sun Boston Modern Orchestra Project; Gil Rose, conductor “The Last Hive Mind” BMOP 1106 Ketty Nez: through the light Gabriela Diaz & Lilit Hartunian, violin Samuel Kelder, viola; David Russell, cello “through the light” Albany 1991 Traditional Breton: 

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 80 – Syracuse Car Show Part 2

Published - August 19, 2025

(#80, 8/19/25) In this episode of CNY Latino: cnylatinonewspaper.com/Podcast, (and all the episodes for August 2025), we’ll be showing and covering, the many different vehicles, sections, events, and features the largest auto-show in the Northeast of the USA, had this year, in the Fairgrounds of Syracuse NY. En este episodio (y todos los episodios de agosto de 2025), mostraremos y cubriremos los diferentes vehículos, secciones, eventos y características del salón del automóvil más grande del noreste de los EE. UU., que tuvo lugar este año en el recinto ferial de Syracuse, NY.

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Check It Out: Reflecting on Summer 2025

Published - August 16, 2025

We are winding down the summer AND Summer Reading with the County Libraries. Maggie and Tom look back on the best programs that “Color Our World” had to offer and we look ahead at the upcoming Imagination Library birthday story times. We even looking at what OCPL has planned for September. It’s all on the next edition of Check It Out.

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S09 Ep51: Portrait – Caroline Shaw

Published - August 16, 2025

“Not every musician you hang out with loves music as much as Caroline loves music.” – Andrew Yee, Attacca Quartet   In this episode, we paint a portrait of composer/performer Caroline Shaw, the youngest person to win a Pulitzer Prize for Music.   “Portrait: Caroline Shaw” All works by Caroline Shaw: Inhale, from “How to fold the wind” Ars Nova Copenhagen; Paul Hillier, conductor “How to fold the wind” Cantaloupe 21190 Valencia Jasper Quartet “Unbound” Sono Luminus 92212 In manus tuas Fenella Humphreys, violin “Prism” Rubicon 1127 Gustav Le Gray Carolyn Enger, piano “Resonating Earth” Métier 77128 Optics, Light and Shadow,

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Innovate to Educate, Episode 35 – Agriculture Program’s at DeRuyter Central School District

Published - August 14, 2025

On this episode of Innovate to Educate, host Jody Manning is joined by DeRuyter Central School District Superintendent Dr. Neal Capone, and DSC Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor Taylor Currie. Together they discuss the impact of Agriculture programs in schools and how these programs benefit the students in both rural and urban communities.     

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You’re Invited to Attend the ‘Caregiving’ Screening & Discussion Event

Published - August 11, 2025

WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, in partnership with Upstate Oasis, is proud to present the “Caregiving” Screening and Discussion Event on Thursday, Aug. 14 at 4:30 p.m. at the WCNY-TV Studios. From Executive Producer Bradley Cooper, “Caregiving” is the story of paid and unpaid caregivers navigating the challenges and joys of this deeply meaningful work. Intertwining intimate personal stories with the untold history of caregiving, the documentary reveals the state and the stakes of care in America today. Narrated by Uzo Aduba (“The Residence,” “Orange is the New Black”) and directed by Chris Durrance. Guests will enjoy select

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August 11, 2025: Graeme Steele Johnson at CSMF

Published - August 11, 2025

    The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival welcomes clarinetist (and “musical detective”) Graeme Steele Johnson this week, along with the Caroga Arts Ensemble, the KASA Quartet, Bixby Kennedy and founder/artistic director Linda Chesis.  We spoke to Graeme about the rare opportunity the audience has to hear a work that was nearly lost to time.  He told us how he found this 125-year old unpublished manuscript, the joy of arranging, and even how Mozart and Seinfeld have something in common!   The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival website is available here.

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Beyond Survival: The Health-Wealth Connection, Ep. 3 – Fatna Mohamed

Published - August 11, 2025

In this episode of Beyond Survival: The Health-Wealth Connection, host Faida Beatrice welcomes Fatna Mohamed, a Sudanese refugee and passionate advocate based in Syracuse, NY. Fatna shares her powerful journey of fleeing civil war, adjusting to life as a newcomer, and stepping into leadership to support others facing similar challenges. This heartfelt conversation explores the emotional toll of displacement, the strength found in community, and the power of storytelling as a tool for healing, justice, and connection. Together, Fatna and I reflect on what it truly means to move beyond survival.

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S09 Ep50: In The Spotlight

Published - August 9, 2025

“She plays like she is.  She’s person of genuine warmth, genuine feeling, genuine expression.  There’s nothing fake.”  – Maestro Paavo Jarvi (about violinist Janine Jansen)   It takes courage to step into the spotlight and perform as a soloist.  These performances show the best of these women, who deserve a place in the spotlight.   “In The Spotlight” Domenico Galli:  Sonata No. 5 Elinor Frey, baroque cello “La Voce del Violoncello” Passacaille 993 García Abril:  Immensity, from Six Partitas Hilary Hahn, violin “García Abril: Partitas (6) para Violin solo” Decca 4834832 Valentin Silvestrov:  The Messenger, for piano solo Hélène Grimaud, piano

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Checkup From the Neck-Up, Episode 32 – Motivational Interviewing

Published - August 7, 2025

Do you have an important decision to make and it’s hard to figure the pros and cons of this choice or that, or even IF you CAN change? If so, we’ve got a show for you! Our Dr. Neckup, psychologist Rich O’Neill, talks with Mr. Fred Hintz, LMHC and Adjunct Faculty in SUNY Upstate Psychiatry, about Motivational Interviewing, a horse of a very different color than motivational speaking! Tune in to learn how MI’s DARN CAT uses OARS and PACE and SPIRIT to “get there from here.”  

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