Monthly Archives: April, 2026



CNY Heroes, Episode 42 – Bob Haumann and Glen Wheelock, Jr., Discuss Onondaga County Boys State

Published - April 8, 2026

On this episode of CNY Heroes, Dan catches up with Onondaga County American Legion commander Bob Haumann and Glen Wheelock, Jr., Onondaga County Boys State chair for the Legion.   They talk about the recruitment for high schoolers to be part of this year’s American Legion Boys State program at Morrisville.  They also discuss the upcoming statewide convention in Syracuse, and their own service experiences. For more information on the American Legion or Boys State go to: https://syracuseamericanlegion.com/  

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You’re Invited to Attend ‘Mission: Honor Our Heroes’

Published - April 7, 2026

WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, is proud to host its first annual “Mission: Honor Our Heroes” event, recognizing three distinguished leaders for their service and impact: Michael Haynie, founder and executive director of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) and incoming chancellor of Syracuse University; Rear Admiral John Paddock, co-founder of Honor Flight Syracuse; and Colonel Bill Smullen, former CEO of Clear Path for Veterans. The evening will be emceed by Dan Cummings. This special event supports WCNY’s continued production and distribution of “Honor Flight Syracuse.” All proceeds directly fund the creation and sharing of these

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WCNY to Honor Michael Haynie, Rear Admiral John Paddock, and Colonel Bill Smullen at Inaugural “Mission: Honor Our Heroes” Event

Published - April 7, 2026

WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, is proud to host its first annual “Mission: Honor Our Heroes” event, recognizing three distinguished leaders for their service and impact: Michael Haynie, founder and executive director of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) and incoming chancellor of Syracuse University; Rear Admiral John Paddock, co-founder of Honor Flight Syracuse; and Colonel Bill Smullen, former CEO of Clear Path for Veterans. The evening will be emceed by Dan Cummings. This special event supports WCNY’s continued production and distribution of “Honor Flight Syracuse.” All proceeds directly fund the creation and sharing of these

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Funky Foodies Episode 409: The Funkies’ Garden Gets Washed Out

Published - April 4, 2026

After a storm destroys the community garden, the Funkies want to give up, but some unexpected visitors show up and surprise them by offering encouragement and pitching in. 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 Ep31: Plucked, Part 7

Published - April 4, 2026

“One of the things I really think that is important is a classical guitar world…where everyone sees themselves in it.”  – Emma Rush   It’s an hour filled with music from guitar, harpsichord, and harp, including a wonderful performance from Ann Hobson Pilot, Principal Harp with the Boston Symphony Orchestra for 40 years.   Plucked, Part 6 Brandee Younger:  Unrest Ashley Jackson, harp “Take Me to the Water” Independent Catharina Pratten:  Settings of “Lucia di Lammermoor” Emma Rush, guitar “The Life and Times of Catharina Pratten” Independent William Drew Roberts:  The Blue Guitar Lynn Harting-Ware, guitar “The Many Moods of

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 94 – Christmas in Ithaca & Thunderstorm Chasers

Published - April 1, 2026

(#94, 4/1/26) In this April 2026 Episode of CNY Latino: cnylatinonewspaper.com/Podcast, Hugo and Marisol will describe their experience in downtown Ithaca, when “Santa Claus” (played by a member of the Ithaca Police department) and his “elves helpers” (played by several members of the Ithaca Fire department), getting very excited a large crowd in the streets, when they all start going down from the roof of a 8-story building; and after that Hugo and Marisol will be describing and talking, about a Huge Lighting and Thunder rain Storm happening, while Hugo is very carefully and safely, driving from Binghamton. En este

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Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky – Episode 46

Published - April 1, 2026

Are artificial intelligence systems smart enough to make scientific discoveries on their own? Perhaps. Learn how AI experts think scientific research may be done in the future. Ready for another tree destroying pest? Meet the Zigzag Sawfly. And a newly discovered ally in the fight against climate change—tree bark.    

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