Monthly Archives: April, 2026

S10 Ep32: Twos and Threes, Part 5

Published - April 11, 2026

“Music, in performance, is a type of sculpture. The air in the performance is sculpted into something.” – Frank Zappa   There is something special and intimate about the music performed by duos and trios.  This week’s episode is devoted to these small ensembles. “Twos and Threes, Part 4” Nino Rota:  Improvviso Lynn Kuo, violin & Marianna Humetska, piano “Love: Innocence, Passion, Obsession” Independent Karl Kohn: Cantilena II Marimolin “Marimolin: Phantasmata” GM Records 2048 Eric N. Robertson: The Rings (excerpts) Suzanne Schulman, flute & Erica Goodman, harp “Being Golden” Wolftone Media 22061 Maddalena Lombardini Sirmen:  Trio in B-flat Major The

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Checkup From the Neck-Up, Episode 40 – Artificial Intelligence: Part One

Published - April 9, 2026

On this edition of Checkup From the Neck-Up, Psychologist Rich “Dr. Neckup” O’Neill’s guest is Associate Professor Serife Tekin Ph.D. from at the Center for Bioethics and Humanities at SUNY Upstate Medical University. They discuss the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its relationship to Large Language Models (LLMs), and the conflict between the long-standing scientific process in universities in the growth of knowledge and the development of AI being funded by private companies.  

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April 8, 2026: Gershwin & Dvorak with Cayuga Chamber Orchestra

Published - April 8, 2026

  The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra chamber series continues with works by Gershwin, Dvorak – and Reena Esmail.  Host Diane Jones spoke to Executive Director Sarah Chandler and pianist Vadim Serebryani about the concert, the importance of performers listening and communicating, and learned a bit about Esmail’s upbringing, which has helped her become a rising start today.   Information about the concert and the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra is available here.

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Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 40 – Meet Eleanor Holdridge, the New Chair of Syracuse University’s Department of Drama

Published - April 8, 2026

Associate Artistic Director Melissa Crespo sits down with Eleanor Holdridge about her first year as chair at the Department of Drama at Syracuse University  

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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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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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