Monthly Archives: February, 2026

There’s More to That from Smithsonian magazine: The Tragedy of the Alps’ Disappearing Glaciers for Those That Live, Visit and Ski There

Published - February 28, 2026

Some 2,500 huts dot the landscape across the Alps. For more than two centuries, hikers and climbers have sought out these refuges as they’ve navigated the snowy, high elevations. But the mountain glaciers that have defined this region are melting, putting these huts, the entire culture of alpine hiking, and nearby towns and communities in danger. Avalanches, rockfalls, mudslides and flooding—brought on by a changing climate—are happening at a time when the Alps are more popular than ever. And the subject of an altered alpine habitat takes on additional importance amid the Winter Olympics in Italy. In this episode, we

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Plant People: Turkey Tail Fungi with Eugenia Bone

Published - February 28, 2026

In this episode, we’re joined by amateur mycologist, food and nature writer, and NYBG instructor Eugenia Bone to revisit the world of fungi—the not-quite-plant, not-quite-animal lifeforms that keep our planet’s biological processes churning. And as researchers continue to find, mushrooms can benefit our own human processes, too. Listen in as Bone and host Jennifer Bernstein, NYBG CEO & President, explore the ways that species like turkey tail can help our bodies fend off disease, and the promising scientific studies investigating psychedelics. Plant People from the New York Botanical Garden. NYBG’s CEO & President, Jennifer Bernstein, connects the dots between nature

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Check It Out: Martians Invade Your Local Library

Published - February 28, 2026

Today’s Check It Out focuses on two programs that will be at a number of libraries through the spring. Tom and Maggie welcome Summer Merrick from the Early Childhood Alliance and they will talk about the play “Tiny Martians Big Emotions” as well as the Books, Balls and Blocks program. The programs will be going on until May at three city libraries.

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S10 Ep26: The World Around Us

Published - February 28, 2026

“We weren’t scared to be lost because it’s not that huge a place.  We just enjoyed the wandering.” – Linda Catlin Smith   Women’s music inspired by the sights and sounds of the world around us. “The World Around Us” Diane Berry: Garry Oak Meadow, from Vancouver Island Suite Aerie Trio “Water, Rock, Tree, Sky” Redshift Records Karen Lefrak: Lady Liberty Suite London Symphony Orchestra; William Ross, conductor “American Promise” Independent Laurie Christman: Sylvan Suite London Symphony Orchestra; Robert Ziegler, conductor “Laurie Christman: Running With Horses” Navona 6768 Sarah Kirkland Snider: Eye of Mnemosyne Metropolis Ensemble; Andrew Cyr, conductor “Forward

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Feb. 25, 2026: Jayson Douglas & Dominique Dawson, Syr. City Ballet

Published - February 25, 2026

      We welcomed choreographer Dominique Dawkins and Executive/Artistic Director Jayson Douglas into the studios to talk about “Our Voices,” with two performances coming up this weekend.  We talked about dance as an expression beyond words, and a way of connecting and communicating, as well as learning more about the core dancers of Syracuse City Ballet. More about this program and Syracuse City Ballet is available here. And Dominique’s Dance Creations here.

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Bid on Incredible Travel Deals During WCNY’s Travel Auction

Published - February 24, 2026

WCNY presents its 31st Annual Travel Auction on Friday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. on WCNY-TV, with streaming available online at wcny.org. Bidding starts at 55% off the value of each trip. Viewers can bid on hundreds of exciting travel packages, including destinations across the United States, the Caribbean, France, Canada, and beyond! To preview the full list of available trips before the auction starts, visit wcny.org/travelauction. The Travel Auction will be broadcast across WCNY’s television coverage area in the following 19 counties: Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Fulton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Ontario, Oswego, Otsego, Schuyler, Seneca, Tompkins, Wayne, and Yates. For

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Zestful Aging – Who Needs Some Hope Right Now? (I Do!)

Published - February 22, 2026

  Nicole’s guest this week couldn’t be more timely. With all of the strife and fear around us many are looking for some way to find comfort. Maryann Roefaro straddles the worlds of science, medicine and spirituality. In her new book “Transitions of Hope”, She shares powerful insights from her decades as a healthcare leader, caregiver, and spiritual guide to show how we can replace fear with love and face life’s transitions with courage and peace. Check out her new podcast “Transitions of Hope”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transitions-of-hope/id1862814649

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S10 Ep25: One Life: Jessie Montgomery

Published - February 21, 2026

“My whole career, I’ve been trying to figure out where [performance and composition] come together.”  – Jessie Montgomery   We devote this week’s episode to the life and music of composer/violinist Jessie Montgomery “One Life: Jessie Montgomery” (all works composed by Jessie Montgomery unless otherwise noted) Peace Heather Tuach, cello; Yoko Misumi, piano “In the Mirror: Music by Women Composers” Divine Art 21223 J.S. Bach: Aria, from Goldberg Variations Catalyst Quartet (Jessie Montgomery, violin) “Bach/Gould Project” Azica 71300 Rhapsody No. 1 for Solo Violin Jessie Montgomery, violin “Strum: Music for Strings” Azica 71302 Strum Catalyst Quartet “Strum: Music for Strings” Azica 71302

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 91 – Festivals & Events

Published - February 17, 2026

(#91, 2/17/26) In this February 2026 Episode of CNY Latino: cnylatinonewspaper.com/Podcast, we will be presenting the moments when we were at the ‘2025 Fairport Canal Days’, the ‘ 2025 Rochester Puerto Rican Festival’, and a demonstration of the ‘2025 Upstate New York Supplier Diversity Summit in Rochester’ En este episodio de febrero de 2026, presentaremos los momentos en los que estuvimos en los ‘2025 Fairport Canal Days’, el ‘2025 Rochester Puerto Rican Festival’ y una demostración de la ‘2025 Abastecedor en la parte alte del estado de New York Diversity Summit in Rochester’.

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Feb. 16, 2026: Will Knuth, violin, & Scott Cuellar, piano

Published - February 16, 2026

    Violinist William Knuth and pianist Scott Cuellar stopped into the studios to tell us about their upcoming faculty recital at the Setnor School of Music at Syracuse University.  We talked about the music, the give-and-take of teaching, and they shared some wonderful memories from past performance opportunities.     Details for the concert are available here.

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North Words: A Winter Connection to ADK Summers

Published - February 16, 2026

On the latest edition of North Words, in the cold of winter, an effort is underway to connect people to their special summer place in the Adirondacks. Some people with long ties to Twitchell Lake in the southern Adirondacks have launched a website that charts the natural, social, and even legal history of a place that has drawn visitors for generations – and generations of visitors. Later, what makes “Canadian English” distinctive? We’ll meet one of the people behind a project to compile the first dictionary of Canadian English in more than two decades. And a sign-stealing “scandal” might be

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Check It Out: February Break at the Library!

Published - February 14, 2026

February break is upon us, and to celebrate the week, Check It Out brings in a familiar guest. Maggie and Tom welcome the director of the Solvay Library, Brian Rowlands. The trio talks about the 45-50 break related events going on around the county. This includes Olympic trials in the library, a Mardi Gras Party, a Wicked celebration, a Snow Glowy Story Walk in Fairmount and the debut of a play for the little ones. All this and more in this week’s edition of Check It Out.

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S10 Ep24: Women of Color – Composers, Part 9

Published - February 14, 2026

“Giving your all to music, contributing to the art, and teaching what you’ve learned is truly upholding Art and being a true musician.”  – Jasmine Barnes   These women of color are bringing their incredible compositions to life.  Music from the 20th and 21st centuries, this week. “Women of Color – Composers, Part 9”   Margaret Bonds: Troubled Water Helen Walker-Hill, piano “Kaleidoscope: Music by African-American Women” Leonarda 339 Nkeiru Okoye: African Sketches Rochelle Sennet, piano “Bach to Black: Suites for Piano, Volume III” Albany 1965 Jasmine Barnes: Life in Sunshine Gautier Capuçon, cello; Capucelli “Gaïa” Erato 2173272737 Valerie Coleman: Umoja

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Feb. 12, 2026: SO – Meet Maurice Cohn

Published - February 12, 2026

  Maurice Cohn, the next Music Director candidate for the Syracuse Orchestra, will be on stage this weekend to conduct “Love Stories.”  We caught up with Maurice to talk about the concert, his approach to conducting a concerto featuring an unfamiliar instrument (the erhu), and we learned about his background, and what he hopes to bring to the position. More about the Syracuse Orchestra is available here. And learn more about Maurice Cohn at his website.     More about the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra is available here.

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Feb. 11, 2026: From the Cradle with the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra

Published - February 11, 2026

    We caught up with Guillaume Pirard, Music Director, and Sarah Chandler, Executive Director, from the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra about their upcoming concert.  We talked about the meanings behind the music, the excitement of a world premiere (and CCO Ithaca commission!) from composer Laura Cetilia, and got some exciting news about the upcoming 50th anniversary season kick-off event.     More about the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra is available here.

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