Monthly Archives: July, 2026


Zestful Aging – Last Episode of Zestful Aging Podcast Illustrates Resilience and Healing

Published - July 26, 2026

Nicole has been following this week’s guest on Facebook for many years. Her posts about emotional health and recovery from trauma are always wise and resonant. So when Nicole discovered that she’d just released a book about her experiences as a trauma survivor, she knew she wanted to have her on the show.   Shavaun Scott is a psychotherapist specializing in healing trauma. Her acclaimed book, “Nightbird”, submerges us into the hell of her discovering that her husband has taken his life after she asked for a divorce. Revenge suicide was not a concept that Nicole was familiar with.  

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Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson to Headline WCNY’s 12th Annual Taste of Fame Fundraising Event

Published - July 24, 2026

WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, will host its 12th annual Taste of Fame culinary fundraiser featuring award-winning chef, restaurateur, and author Marcus Samuelsson on Friday, November 13 at Drumlins Country Club (800 Nottingham Rd, Syracuse). A world-renowned culinary figure, Samuelsson is an Emmy Award–winning television personality and eight-time James Beard Award winner. He is widely recognized as a longtime judge on Food Network’s “Chopped,” has appeared on shows like “Tournament of Champions” and “Beat Bobby Flay,” hosted “Top Chef: Family Style,” competed on Netflix’s “Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend,” and served as host and executive producer

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Check It Out: Summer Reading in the Suburb’s

Published - July 18, 2026

Last time on Check It Out, the OCPL’s podcast for those 14 and under (and their parents), Maggie and Tom discussed the many programs and adventures you could have in the city branches as you Unearth A Story. This week, they expand out into that mysterious area called the suburbs! Find out what is going on from Brewerton to Tully and from Manlius to Jordan Bramley. 19 different libraries to hear about, so Check It Out.

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 101 – Health & the Cavalcade Car Show

Published - July 16, 2026

(#101, 7/17/26) In this July 2026 Episode of CNY Latino: cnylatinonewspaper.com/Podcast, we will be listening to an interview that are associated Diana Eclipse hot with Dr Blanca Valdovinos, in Rochester New York in reference to song health issues that are strongly related to the people of our culture. In the second section of this episode, we will have a couple of our interns from the Syracuse University, walking around and talking about the Cavalcade of cars show, that went in Syracuse New York, on April 2026 and it was produced and made the interviews of several by Ava Silva. En

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Checkup From the Neck-Up, Episode 43 – Transformational Storytelling

Published - July 16, 2026

On this edition of Checkup From the Neck-Up, Psychologist Rich “Dr. Neckup” O’Neill’s guest is Jim Brule, Transformative Storyteller and End-of-Life Doula. They discuss the three-legged stool of fundamentals in transformative stories and how such stories create a space for the listener and storyteller to grow and change. Jim then tells a story and Rich talks about the impact its various elements had on his experience and view of himself at this stage of his life. For more about Jim go to: https://TransformationalStorytelling.org/. To see a video of Rich’s interview of Jim for an episode of WCNY-PBS’ Cycle of Health

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WCNY Classic FM Supports Bill Knowlton’s 53rd Bluegrass Ramble Picnic

Published - July 14, 2026

WCNY Classic FM, Central New York’s public communications organization, invites you to attend the 53rd annual Bill Knowlton’s Bluegrass Ramble Picnic, the oldest continuously running bluegrass concert event in New York and New England. Central New York’s own “Mr. Bluegrass,” Bill Knowlton, serves as co-producer and emcee of the event. Since 1973, Bill has hosted the “Bluegrass Ramble” radio show, airing Sunday nights on Classic FM. The Bluegrass Ramble Picnic will take place Sunday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Dwyer Memorial Park in Little York. This free, family-friendly event will feature live performances from 15 bluegrass

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Repeating History, Episode 21 – Derrick Pratt, Director of Education at the Erie Canal Museum

Published - July 14, 2026

LOW BRIDGE! EVERYBODY DOWN! On the latest episode of Repeating History, our guest is Derrick Pratt, Director of Education at the Erie Canal Museum in Downtown Syracuse. Bob and Derrick discuss the revolutionary impact of the Erie Canal on the development of Central New York and the nation more broadly, and how the talented staff at the ECM bring this important history to the broader public. From bike and boat tours, to fantastic lectures and the renovation of the iconic 1850 weighlock building, their conversation covers a wide array of canal related topics.    

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Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky – Episode 49

Published - July 13, 2026

New methods for the early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease are being developed, potentially leading the treatments which could slow progression. Learn about the most recent guidelines for cholesterol screening and treatment. Also this month on Science Today, the geography of human evolution may need updating as digital technology is used define tune treatment of cardiac arrhythmia’s.    

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Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 43 – The YAC Experience: Theatre, Community, and Connection

Published - July 13, 2026

For more than a decade, the Young Adult Council (YAC) at Syracuse Stage has given high school students from across Central New York an inside look at the magic of professional theatre. Join Syracuse Stage Director of Education Kate Laissle for a conversation with YAC alum Sofia Benderski and 2026 graduate Zoie Markowski as they reflect on their experiences in the program, the friendships and opportunities it created, and why access to the arts beyond the classroom matters for young people.  

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CNY Heroes, Episode 45 – Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter

Published - July 13, 2026

On this episode of CNY Heroes, host Dan Cummings is joined Pamela J. Hunter, a decorated, honorably discharged United States Army veteran.  Since 2016, she has represented the 128th Assembly District, one of the most diverse districts in the state, which includes urban, suburban, and rural areas, as well as the Onondaga Nation. The district encompasses the southern, near west, and eastern portions of the City of Syracuse and the surrounding towns of Dewitt, Onondaga, and Salina.  Assemblywoman Hunter is the only female veteran in the State Legislature and is a member of the Civil Air Patrol service for the U.S.

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Plant People from the New York Botanical Garden: Kelp with Dr. April Ridlon

Published - July 10, 2026

In our final Plant People episode of Season 3, we explore forests of a different sort — those that live beneath the ocean’s waves. Along many of the world’s coastlines, kelp forests offer food and shelter for a wide variety of animal species among their countless waving fronds of seaweed, while protecting our coasts from erosion and even benefiting our economy. Listen in as host Jennifer Bernstein, CEO & The William C. Steere President of NYBG, is joined by Dr. April Ridlon of the Monterey Bay Aquarium to discuss the vast importance of kelp forests and the ways humans have

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Check It Out: Unearth A Story

Published - July 4, 2026

School may be over, but the learning never ends… hey, don’t sweat it. This is the fun kind of learning. Summer reading is now upon us at OCPL and the folks at “Check It Out” are here to give you a preview of all the fun. In this week’s episode, Maggie and Tom tell you all about what is happening around the city branches as they “Unearth A Story.”

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It’s Happening Here Ep. 16 – Gambling and Local News: An Unlikely Partnership

Published - July 2, 2026

Sports books, online casinos, and prediction markets are collaborating with local newspapers across the United States to leverage their search rankings, reach new audiences, and share in the profits. Under the new model, award-winning outlets are publishing news articles featuring promo codes for readers to unlock gambling credits with online betting platforms like Kalshi, DraftKings, and others. When a reader signs up, the newspaper receives a payout. Importantly, these are separate from traditional banner ads or popups and are usually not labeled as “sponsored content”. Instead, the publishers of this gambling content claim that it is part of their news

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 100 – Parks and the Cohoes Falls

Published - July 1, 2026

(#100, 7/1/26) In this July 2026 Episode of CNY Latino: cnylatinonewspaper.com/Podcast, we have an extensive description and walk around of a park located in the Cohoes area – not too far away from the Capital District of Albany, New York – showing to our audience the different parts of the Cohoes Falls, during a beautiful clear summer day, at the end of June 2026, by your host Marisol Hernandez and myself Hugo Acosta En esta emisión de una hora, correspondiente al programa de julio de 2026 de *Hablando con Centra New York*, presentamos una descripción detallada y un recorrido por

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