Monthly Archives: October, 2025

Oct. 14, 2025: Victor Vallo – Auburn and Syracuse Chamber Orchestras

Published - October 15, 2025

  It’s a busy time for Maestro Victor Vallo as he prepares for not one, but two chamber orchestra concerts in the next two weeks.  This weekend it’s “Folk Songs & Dances” with the Syracuse Chamber Orchestra, and next weekend “Symphony Spectaculars” with the Auburn Chamber Orchestra.  Victor stopped into the studios to talk about the concerts, the planning, and the joys of live music.   More about the Syracuse Chamber Orchestra is available here. And the Auburn Chamber Orchestra here.

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 83 – Spiedie Sandwich Balloon Rally & Festival

Published - October 14, 2025

(#83, 10/14/25) 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 (first part). In this episode, we are going to narrate our extensive visit Marisol and I had, in the 2025 Spiedie Sandwich Balloon Rally & Festival in Binghamton (first 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 (primera parte)

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Oct. 13, 2025: Schola Cantorum – Palestrina’s 500th

Published - October 13, 2025

  Schola Cantorum of Syracuse celebrates the 500th anniversary of the birth of Palestrina!  Music Director Barry Torres stopped into the studios to talk about the concert, his newfound appreciation for Palestrina’s music, give us a peek at the rest of the season, and even shared a performance from Schola with us.     Information about Schola Cantorum of Syracuse is available here.

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Funky Foodies Episode 404: Fern Finds a Friend in Need

Published - October 11, 2025

The Funkies learn that food insecurity is a problem in Moretown. After Fern shares her lunch with a boy who comes to school hungry, the Funkies realize that the community garden could help address the issue. 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

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S10 Ep06: Patchwork Quilt, Part XLIX

Published - October 11, 2025

“[If] a young woman is inspired to become a composer because I’m a composer, that’s great. And if a Black person is inspired, that’s great. From that point of view I like [being known as a Black woman composer], and I don’t mind the terms. But I don’t like them being used to set me apart from anybody, and say it makes my music better, or not better.” — Dorothy Rudd Moore   Time for another Patchwork Quilt episode.  No special theme, just great music composed or performed by talented women.   “Patchwork Quilt, Part XLIX” Scott Joplin/Carlos Gardel, arr.

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Syracuse Mayoral Debate: Oct. 14 at 8 p.m.

Published - October 9, 2025

WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, in partnership with Syracuse.com, will host the Syracuse Mayoral Debate featuring Sharon Owens (D), Tom Babilon (R), Tim Rudd (I), and Alfonso Davis (I) on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. on WCNY-TV. The one-hour event will give voters the chance to hear directly from the four candidates as they share their visions for Syracuse’s future and address key issues impacting the community, including public safety, economic development, housing, and quality of life. Moderators will include David Lombardo, host of WCNY’s public affairs programs “The Capitol Pressroom” and “CONNECT: NY;” Chris Baker, public

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‘Rematriated Voices’ Premieres Monday, Oct. 13 at 9 p.m.

Published - October 8, 2025

Rematriated Voices with Michelle Schenandoah is a groundbreaking talk show to empower truth, reclaim democracy, and live in balance with Mother Earth. Grounded in Haudenosaunee principles, Rematriated Voices invites viewers and listeners to consider their answer to one of the most common Haudenosaunee greetings, “Are you at peace?” The 5 episode show, along with a companion podcast, is a partnership between the nonprofit Rematriation and the Special Collections Research Center at the Syracuse University Libraries.   Join us as we uplift the voices of pre-eminent Haudenosaunee thought leaders, traditional leadership, activists and artists. Episode Airdates/Times: Mother Law & the Doctrine of

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Oct. 8, 2025: Northern Lights with CCO Ithaca

Published - October 8, 2025

  The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra kicks off it’s orchestral concerts with “Northern Lights,” and guest artist Karen Ouzounian, cello.  Music Director Guillaume Pirard and Executive Director Sarah Chandler spoke to host Diane Jones about the concert, the music, and the outreach happening this week as well.   More about the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra is available here.  

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The Plate Show: “A Pumpkin Spiced Podcast!”

Published - October 8, 2025

Live from the kitchen…it’s The Plate Show! The Plate Show is a comedy podcast for kids 6-9 and their families about cultures around the world and the foods that are important to them. Join Spoonie, everyone’s favorite talking spoon, and her BFF sidekick Tongs, as they put on a show from their very own kitchen to learn about – and taste – amazing food from around the world! In this episode, Spoonie is making her favorite food, pumpkin pie! But to Spoonie’s surprise, she learns pumpkin isn’t always just for dessert, it can be used in savory foods, too –

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Funky Foodies Episode 403: Funky Fundraising Flop

Published - October 4, 2025

The Funkies each try out a different idea for raising funds to build the community garden, but they soon discover that working together will lead to a better solution. 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.

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S10 Ep05: Hispanic and Latinx Composers

Published - October 4, 2025

“I had no idea that composing was a possibility.  I had never played anything by someone that was living.”  – Angélica Negrón   In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, a program dedicated to Hispanic and Latin women composers.   Hispanic and Latinx Composers Maria Grever:  Un Beso Maria Luisa Tamex, soprano; Angel Rodriguez, piano “Canta a Maria Grever y Augustin Lara” Urtext 277 Teresa Carreño:  String Quartet in B minor Fairmount String Quartet “Unleashed” Spring Garden Records Tania León:  Singin’ Sepia Continuum Ensemble “Singin’ Sepia” Bridge 9231 Angélica Negrón:  Pedacito de Tierra José Antonio Zayas Cabán, saxophone; Ryan Smith, saxophone;

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Repeating History, Episode 14 – Megan Gorman, Author of “All the Presidents’ Money: How The Men Who Governed America Governed Their Money”

Published - October 3, 2025

On the latest episode of Repeating History, Bob welcomes author, tax attorney and wealth manager, Megan Gorman, to discuss her fascinating new book, “All the Presidents’ Money: How The Men Who Governed America Governed Their Money,” published by Regalo Press in 2024. From FDR’s failed lobster business to Gerald Ford’s brilliant and lucrative post-presidency and Thomas Jefferson’s profligate spending habits, our conversation takes a look at how the Presidents’ fared in their own personal financial lives. As Gorman says on the show, for her, the project was partly to try and bring another humanizing element to the nation’s chief executives, while illustrating good and bad

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CNY Heroes, Episode 36 – Pat Chase Former Director of the Syracuse Vet Center

Published - October 3, 2025

On this edition of CNY Heroes Dan’s guest is Pat Chase who devoted her working life to helping veterans.  Pat is the former director of the Syracuse Vet Center.   She spent a career as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Readjustment Counseling Therapist and team leader with the Vet Center, before her promotion to director. Chase closed out her years of service as a behavioral health consultant with Clear Path for Veterans.  She talks with Dan about the issues facing our veterans as they transition to civilian life and the services available to help them and their families. For more information follow the links

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Oct. 2, 2025: Elinor Frey and Accademia de Dissonanti

Published - October 2, 2025

  Baroque cellist and friend of WCNY, Elinor Frey is coming to Queen’s University this weekend.  She and her ensemble, Accademia de’ Dissonanti, will be performing (and recording!) several concertos by C.P.E. Bach.  Elinor spoke to us about the concert, the music, and the transitional “gallant” music of the era.     More about Elinor Frey is available here. And information on the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts is available here.

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