Monthly Archives: October, 2025

‘Balancing Act with John Katko’ Expands to National Audience on PBS’ WORLD Channel

Published - October 31, 2025

After a pilot run on producing PBS station WCNY in Syracuse, NY, “Balancing Act with John Katko” explores the most important issues of the day from a post-partisan perspective with retired Republican Congressman John Katko. During his time in Congress, Katko was known for reaching across the political divide. The series will now air on WORLD, distributed by more than 188 PBS member stations nationwide, alongside the launch of a new podcast and an expanded presence on YouTube. The show’s goal is to move beyond partisan talking points and bring together diverse perspectives—with Katko walking the “tightrope” between viewpoints in

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Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky – Episode 41

Published - October 30, 2025

While cancer rates are falling overall, the opposite is true in younger people. What factors are causing this? What can be done to slow this worrisome trend? Also this month on science today, why do some families have multiple children of the same sex, and a mysterious disease killing sea stars is identified.     

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CNY Heroes, Episode 37 – Vietnam Veteran Vito Lovecchio Jr. Part 1

Published - October 30, 2025

*Trigger Warning* This episode of CNY Heroes discusses first hand experiences of tragedy and loss during combat which may be triggering for some individuals. On this edition of CNY Heroes Dan begins a two-part conversation with Army veteran Vito Lovecchio Jr. of Cicero, NY. Lovecchio talks about his father’s service in World War Two, and his own deployment to Vietnam in 1969. He was a combat infantryman who saw many of his fellow soldiers lose their lives in Vietnam. Lovecchio was among 81 veterans who flew Honor Flight Syracuse mission 23 to Washington in September.  

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Oct. 30, 2025: Jaman Dunn-Danger, Syracuse Orchestra

Published - October 30, 2025

  Guest conductor Jaman Dunn-Danger is leading the Syracuse Orchestra and SU Oratorio Society tonight in a performance of a rarely-heard work, R. Nathaniel Dett’s “The Ordering of Moses.”  We spoke about the piece, the orchestra, and about the joys of hearing lesser-known works in live performances.   More about the Syracuse Orchestra is available here. And the Syracuse University Oratorio Society, here. View Jaman E. Dunn-Danger’s website here.

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Oct. 29, 2025: Halloween with the Onondaga Civic Symphony

Published - October 29, 2025

  The Onondaga Civic Symphony Orchestra marks it’s 25th season under conductor Erik Kibelsbeck.  We spoke to Erik about the orchestra, their first(!) Hallowe’en concert, and how the orchestra has grown over the years.   Information about OCSO is available here.

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S10 Ep08: Birds and Beasts

Published - October 25, 2025

“Son of the mountain am I Far from home and making my song But my heart is in the mountain With the heather and small birds” – John Ceiriog Hughes, Nant y Mynydd   This week, music inspired by birds and beasts, real and imagined. “Birds and Beasts” Ursula Mamlok:  The Birds Dream Holger Groschopp, piano “Ursula Mamlok, Volume 5” Bridge 9457 Cynthia Miller:  Bird Quartet Amernet String Quartet “Alabama String Quartets” MSR Classics 1685 Hilary Tann:  With the Heather and Small Birds Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra; Kirk Trevor, conductor “Here, The Cliffs: Orchestral Music of Hilary Tann” North South 1056 Jennifer

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It’s Happening Here Ep. 9 – The Newsroom Demystifying Albany

Published - October 23, 2025

With an annual budget of over $250 billion, New York State’s public spending exceeds that of most countries. Decisions made in Albany impact New Yorkers across the state in nearly every aspect of their lives. Akash Mehta wants to close the distance between state residents and their representatives in Albany by providing accessible and in-depth coverage of state government. At the age of 22, Akash launched NYS Focus – an independent nonprofit newsroom. Over the past five years they have built a staff of 15 and have broken stories ranging from Andrew Cuomo’s sexual harassment lawsuits to secretive state senate

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Discover the Players, Coaches, and Stories Driving Syracuse Women’s Basketball!

Published - October 23, 2025

WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, in partnership with Syracuse University Athletics, is proud to announce the premiere of its new television series, “Gamechangers,” airing Thursday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. on WCNY-TV. The first season of “Gamechangers” will feature the Syracuse Women’s Basketball team. Hosted by Sean Dorcellus and featuring Head Coach Felisha Legette-Jack, “Gamechangers” is a bi-weekly, 30-minute series that goes beyond the court to explore how championship-caliber programs are built through values, leadership, teamwork, and community. Each episode will feature five recurring segments: Inside the Huddle: Coach Jack recaps the team’s recent performances and highlights standout

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Oct. 22, 2025: Frisson Ensemble at Syr. Friends of Chamber Music

Published - October 22, 2025

What a pleasure to catch up with Tom Gallant, oboist and Artistic Director of the Frisson Ensemble.  He spoke to us about this weekend’s concert, the nature of the ensemble, and sharing underappreciated works in concert.   More about the Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music is available here.   And the Frisson Ensemble here.

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Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 34 – 39 Steps with Bob Hupp & Ben Hanna

Published - October 21, 2025

Two artistic directors talk collaborating theaters, shows, and the current theatrical landscape. Syracuse Stage’s Bob Hupp and Indiana Repertory Theatre’s Ben Hanna join forces on the upcoming co-production of 39 Steps.   

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 84 – Spiedie Sandwich Balloon Rally & Festival (Pt.2)

Published - October 20, 2025

(#84, 10/20/25) In this episode of CNY Latino: cnylatinonewspaper.com/Podcast, we are going to narrate our extensive visit Marisol and I had, in the 2025 Spiedie Sandwich Balloon Rally & Festival in Binghamton (second and last part). In this continued episode, we are going to narrate our extensive visit Marisol and I had, in the 2025 Spiedie Sandwich Balloon Rally & Festival in Binghamton (second and last part). En este episodio, vamos a narrar la visita extensa que tuvimos en el Festival y rally del Sándwich Spiedie y Rally de Globos de Aire Caliente (segunda y última parte)

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S10 Ep07: Night Music

Published - October 18, 2025

“I love the silent hour of night, For blissful dreams may then arise, Revealing to my charmed sight What may not bless my waking eyes.” – Anne Brontë   The sights and sounds of the night have inspired the works on this episode.  From the city to the country, and up into then night sky, the hour is filled with works by these talented women.   “Night Music” Adrienne Albert:  Nightfall Ovidiu Marinescu, cello; Anna Kislitsyna, piano “Moto Bello” Navona 6156 Jenni Brandon:  In the City at Night Elizabeth Starr Masoudnia, English horn “English Horn Expressions” Navona 6500 Margaret Griebling-Haigh, text

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Oct. 16, 2025: Trio Casals at CMSU

Published - October 16, 2025

    The Chamber Music Society of Utica opens it’s 85th Season with a concert by Trio Casals.  We had a chance to catch up with cellist/founder Ovidiu Marinescu and pianist Mădălina-Claudia Dănilă to talk about the concert, the programs, and the joys of live performance.   More about the Chamber Music Society of Utica is available here. And information about Trio Casals is available here.  

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