Monthly Archives: March, 2026

S10 Ep27: Patchwork Quilt, Part XLXII

Published - March 7, 2026

“I went to a high school that had a very good band, and we had a couple of choruses and an orchestra [where] we would play a Mozart symphony. The bizarre thing for the time, which I didn’t realize then, was that we had behind-the-screen auditions.” – Ellen Taaffe Zwilich   Time for another Patchwork Quilt episode.  Here are some very new releases from talented women.   “Patchwork Quilt, Part XLXII” Ellen Taaffe Zwilich:  Upbeat Boston Modern Orchestra Project; Gil Rose, director “Ellen Taaffe Zwilich: Symphony No. 5” BMOP Sound Gabriela Lena Frank:  Operetta Jonathan Miller, cello; Lucia Lin, violin “Songs

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Our New Neighbors, Episode 32 – Nina Polukhina

Published - March 6, 2026

On this edition of Our New Neighbors, host Maryna Bagovska is joined by Nina Polukhina a Russian immigrant who moved to America after marrying her childhood friend. Several years later Nina is now a mother of three children with a passion for photography. In this discussion Nina discusses the challenges she faced as an immigrant as well as offering advice for those in similar circumstances.

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Repeating History, Episode 18 – Dr. Angela Murphy, Professor of History at Texas State University

Published - March 6, 2026

On the latest episode of Repeating History, we welcome Dr. Angela Murphy, Professor of History at Texas State University. Our topic today is the extraordinary life of Syracuse’s own “defiant fugitive” Rev. Jermain W. Loguen, the Underground Railroad King and tireless freedom fighter. Bob and Professor Murphy talk about the research that went into her new biography of Loguen and how this nationally significant activist, speaker, organizer, politician, bishop, teacher, father, and husband devoted his entire life to fighting slavery and for the full citizenship of his fellow African Americans. Immortalized in statutory form in Syracuse for his role in the Jerry Rescue in

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CNY Heroes, Episode 41 – Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli Discusses the annual CNY Veterans Parade

Published - March 6, 2026

On this edition of CNY Heroes, Dan’s guest is Syracuse State Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli.  In 2008, he was the driving force behind re-establishing the annual CNY Veterans Parade and Expo at the NYS Fairgrounds. The early November event features dozens of veteran and military groups and draws thousands of spectators. Magnarelli, first elected to the Assembly in 1998, talks about what it took to get the event off the ground and why it’s so important to honor all of our veterans, not just at an annual parade, but year ‘round.    

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Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky – Episode 45

Published - March 6, 2026

Do animals experience joy? Most people think they do, but proving it is a different story. Learn about scientific efforts to measure animal happiness. Also this month on Science Today, find out about “pre-rehab” which may improve surgical outcomes, and how a plant can survive exposure to outer space.    

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“The D.O.T. P.O.D.”: Hobbies

Published - March 6, 2026

When you think of the New York State Department of Transportation, you probably imagine projects, planning, or filling potholes and snowplowing. And while that’s definitely part of the job, DOT employees don’t just live and breathe transportation. They’ve got plenty of hobbies and passions outside of work. In this episode, Josh and Anya welcome in a few of these employees. Find out more about Chief Data Officer Mike Rossi, author; DOT Maintenance Environmental Program Manager MaryEllen Papin, apiarist; and Assistant Commissioner for Operations Ken Bibbins, high school trap shooting coach. The D.O.T. P.O.D. shares stories from the agency that keeps

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March 5, 2026: SO – Meet Jacob Joyce

Published - March 5, 2026

    Time to meet another Music Director candidate for the Syracuse Orchestra.  We spoke to Jacob Joyce about the concert, the excitement of working with the orchestra, and his philosophy of the role of the orchestra in the community.   More about the Syracuse Orchestra is available here. And learn about Jacob Joyce at his website.

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March 4, 2026: CCO Ithaca – Boulangerie

Published - March 4, 2026

  The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra presents “Boulangerie” on Saturday evening, celebrating the impact of Nadia Boulanger.  Guillaume Pirard, Music Director, and Sarah Chandler, Executive Director, joined host Diane Jones to chat about the achievements of her students, including Aaron Copland and Thea Musgrave.  We also spoke about CCO Principal Horn Steven Harmon stepping to the front of the stage for Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 4. More about the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra is available here.

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 92 – Medical Assistance & Strolling Around Canandaigua

Published - March 3, 2026

(#92, 3/3/26) In this March 2026 Episode of CNY Latino: cnylatinonewspaper.com/Podcast, we will be talking about the controversial issue of medical assisting dying in New York state, a nice Passage when Marisol and I had walking through the beautiful Town of Canandaigua, and also the surprising discovering we did around the town of Fulton at the canal system, having a luxury expensive Yacht passing through. En este episodio de marzo de 2026, hablaremos sobre el controvertido tema de la Asistencia Médica para Morir en el estado de Nueva York, un lindo pasaje cuando Marisol y yo caminamos por el hermoso

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