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Bid on incredible travel bargains with WCNY’s 26th annual Travel Auction

Published - January 21, 2021

WCNY presents its 26th annual Travel Auction beginning at 7 p.m. Jan. 22 on WCNY-TV. The live auction also airs at 7 p.m. Jan. 23, 28, and 29. Bidding starts at 60% off of each trip’s value. While the coming months present travel challenges due to coronavirus, most of WCNY’s TravelAuction trips can be used through December of 2021 or later. Many trips are close to home and across the east coast. For those without TV access, live streaming of the auction will be available at wcny.org. Viewers are invited to bid on hundreds of trips in the United States,

WCNY to broadcast City of Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh’s State of the City Address live; special ‘CONNECT NY’ program follows

Published - January 20, 2021

WCNY, Central New York’s community-owned flagship public broadcaster, will present a two-hour hour LIVE Syracuse State of the City television program beginning at 7 p.m. on WCNY-TV. At 7 p.m., City of Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh will deliver his State of the City Address via the City’s Facebook and YouTube pages. WCNY will present the program on WCNY-TV. The State of the City Address will be followed by a special report on WCNY’s “CONNECT NY” public affairs TV program with host David Lombardo of “The Capitol Pressroom.” Guests joining Lombardo include: Teri Weaver, Reporter, The Post-Standard Sheena Solomon, Executive Director

Bid on incredible travel bargains with WCNY’s 26th anniversary Travel Auction

Published - January 6, 2021

WCNY presents its 26th annual Travel Auction beginning at 7 p.m. Jan. 21 on WCNY-TV. The live auction also airs at 7 p.m. Jan. 22, 23, 29 and 30. Bidding starts at 60% off of each trip’s value. While the coming months present travel challenges due to coronavirus, most of WCNY’s TravelAuction trips can be used through December of 2021 or later. Many trips are close to home and across the east coast. For those without TV access, live streaming of the auction will be available at wcny.org. Viewers are invited to bid on hundreds of trips in the United

Syracuse International Film Festival partners with WCNY to continue presenting the festival on WCNY-TV, virtually on Zoom, on demand at WCNY.org/filmfestival

Published - November 13, 2020

WCNY, Central New York’s community-owned public broadcaster, in partnership with the Syracuse International Film Festival, will continue to present the festival’s films on its WCNY-TV and Create channels, on Zoom, and on-demand at wcny.org/filmfestival today, Nov. 12 to 15. Films will air on WCNY-TV and all will be available on the Create channel or online. For viewing information, visit wcny.org/wheretowatch. To register for the free virtual watch parties on Zoom visit wcny.org/filmfestival. The festival is sponsored in part by CNY Arts, Onondaga County, Syracuse University, the Jewish Community Center of Syracuse, and InSourcing. Premiering on WCNY-TV Nov. 13 9:30–10:30 p.m.—“Slava’s

Syracuse International Film Festival partners with WCNY to present the festival on WCNY-TV, virtually on Zoom, on demand at WCNY.org/filmfestival

Published - November 4, 2020

WCNY, Central New York’s community-owned public broadcaster, in partnership with the Syracuse International Film Festival, will present the festival’s 70 films on its WCNY-TV and Create channels, on Zoom, and on-demand at wcny.org/filmfestival from Nov. 5 to 15. Ten films will air on WCNY-TV and all will be available on the Create channel or online. For viewing information, visit wcny.org/wheretowatch. To register for the free virtual watch parties on Zoom visit wcny.org/filmfestival. The festival kicks of on-air with the world premiere of a new film by Daniel Baldwin, “My Promise to PJ”–the first time all four of Central New York’s

WCNY to host three virtual screening events Oct. 7, 21

Published - September 17, 2020

WCNY, Central New York’s community-owned flagship public broadcaster, will host three virtual screenings and discussion events in October on Zoom and OVEE. The events are free and open to the public. Driving While Black Screening and Discussion 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7 Register at wcny.org/events Explore the role of the automobile in the lives of African Americans in the early 20th century with the new PBS documentary based on a decade of research by acclaimed African American historian, Dr. Gretchen Sorin. The film draws on a rich archive of materials, including photographs, advertisements, road signs, maps, letters, legal

‘No Passport Required’ celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson to host WCNY’s live virtual Taste of Fame fundraiser Oct. 16

Published - August 27, 2020

WCNY, Central New York’s public broadcaster, will host its 6th annual Taste of Fame culinary fundraiser with Marcus Samuelsson, award-winning Chef, Restaurateur, Author, and Co-owner of Red Rooster Harlem. The annual event highlights award-winning chefs and celebrates their culinary personalities and careers. Due to coronavirus, Marcus will host the culinary journey and cooking experience live from New York City to home kitchens across the country on Zoom. The live event begins at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT and features a 30-minute cocktail Q&A with Marcus hosted by last year’s Taste of Fame headlining chef, Julia Collin Davison of the hit

‘No Passport Required’ celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson to host WCNY’s live virtual Taste of Fame fundraiser Oct. 16

Published - July 24, 2020

WCNY, Central New York’s public broadcaster, announced its 6th annual Taste of Fame culinary fundraiser will feature Marcus Samuelsson, award-winning Chef, Restaurateur, Author, and Co-owner of Red Rooster Harlem. The annual event highlights award-winning chefs and celebrates their culinary personalities and careers. Due to coronavirus, Marcus will host the culinary journey and cooking experience live from New York City to home kitchens across the country on Zoom. The live event begins at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT and features a 30-minute cocktail Q&A where Marcus will share his favorite cocktail recipe, a live cooking lesson, an ingredient box that feeds

WCNY, Erie Shore Landing to host Free Scoop Mondays in August

Published - July 17, 2020

WCNY, Central New York’s community-owned public broadcaster, in partnership with Erie Shore Landing Ice Cream, invite the community to August Free Scoop Mondays, in celebration of WCNY’s Move to Include project, highlighting the experiences of individuals with disabilities and community inclusion. The first 30 people each Monday between 5 and 7 p.m. will enjoy a special Move to Include display and a free scoop of ice cream. There are also free coloring books for the kids. Erie Shore Landing Ice Cream is a retail business of The Arc Wayne along the Erie Canal in Newark located at 50 East Ave.

WCNY to highlight experiences of individuals with disabilities through ‘Move to Include’ initiative

Published - July 14, 2020

WCNY, Central New York’s community-owned public broadcaster, will highlight the experiences of individuals with disabilities through the “Move to Include” initiative, in honor of the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, signed July 26, 1990. Using the power of public media, WCNY will promote inclusion to further educate communities on the lives of people who live with disabilities. The initiative aims to inspire people to embrace and include those with differently-abled bodies in community life. In the month of July, WCNY will use its TV, radio, and social media platforms to foster a dialogue of awareness, empathy, acceptance,

WCNY to present Skaneateles Festival, a seasonal classical music concert series, on WCNY-TV, streaming online

Published - June 30, 2020

WCNY, Central New York’s community-owned public broadcaster, in partnership with the Skaneateles Festival, will present classical music performances at 8 p.m., Saturdays Aug. 8, 15, 22, and 29, on WCNY-TV and streaming online. In an effort to maintain social distancing and ensure the health and safety of Festival patrons, the world-class music festival will be produced as a televised event and virtual experience. “I am so pleased that WCNY and the Skaneateles Festival are partnering to bring these performances by world-renowned artists into homes around the region,” said Diane Jones, Classic FM program manager and on-air host. “It is an

Zoom, PBS, WCNY to host ‘Better Late Than Never Prom,’ virtual prom experience for all high schools across the country

Published - June 25, 2020

WCNY, Central New York’s flagship PBS Station, in partnership with Zoom Video Communications, Inc. and PBS stations across the country, is proud to announce the virtual “Better Late Than Never Prom,” live at 8 p.m. ET/PT Friday, June 26. This year, 3.7 million American high school seniors missed their prom due to COVID-19 safeguards. WCNY, PBS, and Zoom stepped in to host a virtual prom event experience that will provide a safe space for students of all backgrounds to come together in solidarity and celebration of the Class of 2020. Generously powered by Zoom’s technology, every high school in the

Unladylike2020,’ WCNY to hold Virtual Screening and Panel Discussion July 9

Published - June 24, 2020

WCNY, Central New York’s community-owned public broadcaster, will host a Virtual Screening and Panel Discussion to preview the “American Masters” multimedia series, “Unladylike2020,” in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment that opened the doors to women voting. The free online event is at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 9. The American Masters show premieres on WCNY-TV at 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 10. July 9 also marks the anniversary of the 1848 tea party that gave birth to the first Woman’s Rights Convention in Seneca Falls. “The Seneca Falls Convention was a historic milestone in women’s suffrage and women’s

WCNY announces premiere of new locally produced television 13-part series, ‘Behind The Woman’

Published - May 20, 2020

WCNY, Central New York’s community-owned public broadcaster, will premiere its new television series, “Behind The Woman” at 9 p.m. April 28 on WCNY-TV. This 13-part series shares the personal stories of diverse women leaders across Central New York, in order to empower other women to pursue their goals and dreams. “Behind The Woman” was originally produced by Dr. Juhanna Rogers as a web-series. WCNY, in partnership with Dr. Juhanna Rogers and Black Cub Productions has adapted “Behind The Woman” into a 13-part television series, which will air Tuesdays at 9 p.m. May–July on WCNY-TV. The series is sponsored by National

Honor Flight Syracuse, WCNY to present ‘An Honor Flight for Our Times’ May 25

Published - May 20, 2020

WCNY, Central New York’s community-owned public broadcaster, in partnership with Honor Flight Syracuse presents a new half-hour TV special, “An Honor Flight for Our Times” at 1 p.m. May 25. Each year, veterans from Central New York are flown to Washington, D.C. on a trip that for many is a final salute from a grateful nation. Honor Flight Mission #015 was scheduled to take 80 veterans to visit the monuments built to commemorate the wars they waged in early May. Due to the COVID-19 their journey is delayed. Their honor does not have to wait. “An Honor Flight for Our

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