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Our “Dr. Neckup” Rich O’Neill, discusses Election Stress with psychologist Dr. Claudia Byram: Where does this stress come from? What role does the “unknown” play? How does what we think make stress worse? How can we change our thinking and what we do to lessen it? What roles do “differences” with others play? How does the way we talk about our differences contribute? Could getting curious help? Ho...

Dan Cummings' guests for this episode are Vietnam veterans and brothers Jim and Dan Delaney. Jim served with the Navy, Dan with the Army. After their military service, the Delaney brothers continued to serve their Central NY communities and local veterans' organizations.

On the next episode of Reapeating History, we speak with Dr. Leigh Fought, Associate Professor of history from Le Moyne College. Professor Fought is the author of several books including, "Women in the World of Frederick Douglass." It is a page turner. Her newest book, "Sally Hemmings: Given her Time," came out in July. We discuss about Frederick Douglass, the women that made him; Sally Hemmings,...

CNY Arts, a regional arts council that promotes, supports, and celebrates arts and culture in Central New York, brings you the Executive Director, Stephen Butler and Board President, Rita Paniagua. Both speak on fellowship opportunities and how arts and education go hand in hand.

This session of Thursday Morning Roundtable will feature Errol Willett and Peter Beasecker, Syracuse University College of Visual & Performing Arts professors, and Kate Artessa, Director of the Interreligious Food Consortium, who will discuss the local Empty Bowls event to be held October 4, 2024 and how it helps combat food insecurity in our community. For a complete listing of TMR sessions, see...

New to WCNY Community FM: Live from the kitchen...it’s The Plate Show! The Plate Show is a comedy podcast for kids 6-9 and their families about cultures around the world and the foods that are important to them. Join Spoonie, everyone’s favorite talking spoon, and her BFF sidekick Tongs, as they put on a show from their very own kitchen to learn about – and taste – amazing food from around the wor...

An undercover trip to Fast Fashions R Us at the mall goes terribly wrong when the Ditzies show up and blow the Funky Foodies’ cover. 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., pledgin...

In this episode of CNY Latino Podcast, we’ll be discussing how ships and boats travel through the New York State Canal system. A rare opporunity to be in one of our favorite spots in New York Thruway (Route 90). En este episodio hablaremos sobre cómo los barcos y los buques pasan por el sistema del estado de Nueva York, aprovechando la rara oportunidad de estar en una de nuestras paradas favoritas...

On this episode of Central Current Radio, hosts Dr. Roosevelt “Rick” Wright and Maximilian Eyle dive into the world of symphonic music with Syracuse Orchestra Executive Director Pam Murchison. They discuss highlights of the upcoming 2024/2025 season, the decision behind the changing their name, and the ways that Syracuse Orchestra is evolving to meet the tastes and needs of modern audiences. From...

The Funkies raid Glow’s closet for disguises they plan to wear to the Fast Fashions R Us clothing store at the mall so they can get the scoop on fast fashion without being discovered. 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 f...

Your favorite Onondaga County Public Library podcast hosts, Tom and Maggie, celebrate one of the best months: Library Card Sign-Up Month! Their card-tastic tour is coming to a school near you.

There is an entire economic ecosystem connected to the creative economy. And whether you’re onstage, in the box office, or in the audience, we’re all apart of it. Dr. Travis Newton from Le Moyne College reveals the financial impact of arts & culture organizations in Central NY in this edition of Syracuse (On)Stage, hosted by Melissa Crespo.

New to WCNY Community FM: Live from the kitchen…it’s The Plate Show! The Plate Show is a comedy podcast for kids 6-9 and their families about cultures around the world and the foods that are important to them. Join Spoonie, everyone’s favorite talking spoon, and her BFF sidekick Tongs, as they put on a show from their very own kitchen to learn about – and taste – amazing food from around the world...

A new season of Funky Foodies is here! In this first episode of season 3, the Foodies meet their match when the Ditzy Daisies mean girls taunt them for not wearing the latest fast fashions, a trend the Funkies know is super harmful for the environment. Funky Foodies is a podcast for kids, and it’s produced right here in Central New York. Tween foodies Frankie and Fern share a passion for food and...

With the reappearance of school buses on our streets, and the wispy hints of autumn air, we are surely in “back to school” mode. Our schools are facing great challenges: high absentee rates, the increase in violence, and flux in other social determinants of health. Instead of focusing on one local non-profit, this edition of Built to Serve brings us the story of broadcasting legend Dr. Rick (Roose...

We've all passed a homeless person holding up a cardboard sign, conflicted over whether to ignore and move on, or to stop and help. John and Leigh-Ann Tumino say there's a story behind every cardboard sign and all people have value despite their circumstances. In this edition of Firebarn Chats, they recount the incredible story of how they were inspired to stop and help during an encounter on a Ro...

In this episode of CNY Latino Podcast, we are talking about the New York State Fair and the Latino Village during its last 5 days. En este episodio completo, estamos hablando sobre la Feria del Estado de Nueva York y el Latino Village durante sus últimos 5 días

In this edition of Central Current Radio , Co-hosts Dr. Rick Wright and Central Current Executive Director Max Eyle talk about the latest national trends in journalism, and current initiatives and projects underway at Central New York’s non-profit local news source.

Check It Out hosts Tom and Maggie welcome local author and illustrator Susan Keeter. She'll be at the Light a Candle for Literacy Parade and Children's Book Festival on Sept. 7, along with many other local authors and illustrators. They want to meet you! All of it is free -- the books, the parade, performances and more.

David Fisher is a Syracuse University alumnus and the author of more than 20 New York Times bestsellers. His latest book, America's Deadliest Election , written with CNN National Political Correspondent Dana Bash, is released September 3rd. In this Repeating History, David and and host Robert Searing of the Onondaga Historical Association discuss the fascinating story of the 1872 Louisiana Guberna...

Rockwell Elementary School in the Onondaga Central School District launched a Community Garden Project to introduce young students to diverse cultures through gardening and agriculture. Over five weeks, children explored Mexican/Spanish, Native American, and African-American food cultures. The program was composed primarily of incoming Kindergarten students, helping the school's youngest children...

Investigation of UFOs enters mainstream science, with the creation of special observatories. The goal is not to dismiss serial phenomenon, but to properly identify and characterize what they are...or what they might be. Also in this month's Science Today, Dr. Rich Kopecky tells us about the discovery of a new black hole in our galaxy and what means for our understanding of deep space. Plus, how a...

Dave Sturgeon, a Marine veteran, is the instructor for the Navy National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) at PSLA at Fowler High School in Syracuse. NNDCC’s purpose is to instill the values of leadership, citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment. The program introduces students to opportunities in military, national and public service. In this ed...

From refugee to U.S. Army Reservist. Our guest on this edition of Our New Neighbors is Augustine Wait. Augustine's parents fled Bhutan in the midst of civil war when they were just children. Augustine was born in a refugee camp in Thailand and lived there until age 11, when her family was able to migrate to the United States. Once settled in Central New York, she graduated from Henninger High Scho...

In this edition of Checkup from the Neck-up, Dr. Greg Eastwood, the twice-former President of SUNY Upstate, and our Dr. Neckup, psychologist Rich O’Neill discuss What is Medical Aid In Dying (MAID)? How is it different from euthanasia? Who qualifies for it? How do you get it? What about MAID and dementia? Where can you get MAID? Why do people want it? How do you do it? Why do people sign up and no...