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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...

In this edition of Central Current Radio, co-hosts Rick Wright and Max Eyle talk to Susan Keeter of Light a Candle for Literacy, which is preparing its annual parade and festival on Saturday, September 7. They also pay tribute to literacy pioneer Ruth Colvin, who passed away this month at the age of 107.

This month on North Words, a former wildland firefighter from Saranac Lake talks with us about the 75th anniversary of a transformative and tragic wildfire that cost the lives of 13 smokejumpers. Later, how Donna Stoner went from working at Syracuse-area hospitals to a post-retirement life filled with art. And a chat with Liz Moore about her new book set in the North Country; “The God of the Woods...

WCNY's Reading Buddies wrapped its 3rd and final season this year, but that doesn't mean Dusty and Dott are done. Not at all! They joined Onondaga County Public Library's Tom and Maggie to chat about their library programs, their upcoming event at the Syracuse Mets, and how you can make up a story almost anywhere.

(#53, 8/15/24) In this episode of CNY Latino Podcast, we are talking with Jánelle Marina Méndez Viera, a highly accomplished and dedicated professional, with a wealth of experience in the field of human rights; Puerto Rican American, Certified Human Rights Consultant, CEO of both Liberty Leaf AI and the Military Sexual Trauma Movement, feminist human rights defender, interdisciplinary social scien...

Robert Moss, former Artistic Director of Syracuse Stage , sits down with Melissa Crespo to reminisce about his time at Syracuse Stage and his life in the theatre. Enjoy this encore episode of Syracuse (On)Stage.

In this edition of Central Current Radio, co-hosts Rick Wright and Yolanda Stewart talk with Vickie Patterson and Sequoia Kemp of the Sankofa Reproductive Health and Healing Center . They discuss the critical importance of lead poisoning awareness, and the resources that exist to make our community safer through testing and education.

Onondaga County Court Judge Ted Limpert has decades of legal experience. But he was also a fighter pilot with the former 174th Tactical Fighter Wing based at Hancock Airport. In this edition of Firebarn Chats with co-hosts Patty and Courtney Black, Limpert talks about both his legal and his military careers...and what he was doing on September 11, 2001.

In this episode of CNY Latino Podcast, In this episode, we are talking with the highly popular and well-recognized in Central New York State, Bea Gonzalez, and her new involvement with the Central New York Community Foundation; and, also we are commenting about the intense heat we all have experienced so far in this 2024 Summer, in Central New York State.

Tom and Maggie -- and somehow the late Chicago Cubs announcer Harry Caray -- share the best of the last summer reading events from Onondaga County Public Libraries.

This episode of Repeating History brings to the forefront a history that is often overlooked, that of the Haudenosaunee and the rise and fall of Onondaga. Host Robert Searing welcomes one of the nation's foremost scholars on the subject, Dr. Michael Oberg, Distinguished Professor of History at SUNY-Geneseo. The discussion covers a host of topics but focuses on the impact of the American Revolution...

This edition of Built to Serve highlights two local organizations working together toward common goals. Safe Space Organization strives to change the conversation around mental health by educating, connecting, and supporting others through a peer-to-peer network. Founder Tracy Dando Mergler talks with host Major Charles Roberts about how Safe Space is a community hub with therapeutic alternatives...

Research suggests cancer rates are on the increase among members of Generation X. Is it a wake-up call for that age group? Also in this month's Science Today, Dr. Rich Kopecky tells us about how AI is helping radiologists do a better job reading x-rays, a new study about the medical effects of spaceflight on civilian riders, and information on an up-to-now quiet fault line in the Pacific Northwest...

Dan Cummings' guest for this edition of CNY Heroes is Colleen Casler, Family Support Manager at Clear Path for Veterans . She discusses why Clear Path considers family the foundation of a strong support system for veterans. She outlines for Dan the specific programs and services available for spouses, children, caregivers and others. Casler also shares stories of how these support services have be...

Triple Emmy-Award winning TV sports journalist Jon Frankel talks with “Dr. Neckup,” psychologist Rich O’Neill, about Jon’s key to success and happiness in sports, work, and home: CONNECTION! He describes just how he connects, even if he seems very different from someone at first, like he did with NBA legend Magic Johnson connecting off the court , then as the owner of a Starbucks . Plus, Rich and...

Bikash Regmi was born in Bhutan. He fled that country as a child in 1992 after civil war broke out. After 17 years living in a refugee camp in Nepal, Bikash was able to emigrate to the United States. Today, he and his wife Kumari are nurse practitioners and own their own family practice in North Syracuse. Along the way, Bikash has received multiple awards and honors, including Red Cross real Heroe...

What exactly does a nonprofit board do? Who gets to join them? The Gifford Foundation ’s Executive Director Sheena Solomon joins Central Current Radio hosts Dr. Roosevelt “Rick” Wright and Maximilian Eyle to share information on Gifford's upcoming program – Nourishing Tomorrow’s Leaders . Over the past ten years, NTL has trained hundreds of community members to take leadership roles on the governi...

WCNY's STEAM Camp is a four-day summer program for middle school students interested in TV and Film Production. In this Innovate to Educate, we find out more about this hands-on, behind the scenes adventure in entertainment creation that was held in mid-July. Host Jody Manning welcomes instructor Ron Haines from Live Nation, along with students Jovani Starkey and Guwah McLester.

This month on North Words, we meet a North Country woman who is working to change the face and the reputation of the funeral services industry. Darien Cain adds empathy, social responsibility, and even some humor into her work. Later, we’ll speak with the artistic director of Seagle Festival, which for over a hundred years has brought rising talents in the opera world to the Adirondacks. And we’ll...

We are smack dab in the middle of Summer Reading. Maggie, Yona, and Tom have the adventures you don't want to miss, like magic shows and Dan the Snake Man. See the full list at onlib.org!

(#51, 7/11/24) In this episode of CNY Latino Podcast, we talk with jeweler and artist Daniel Carbajal; not only about making precious ornaments and charms, but also about how to attach emotions and sentimental values to those "materialistic" gifts, for a special 'Mother's Day.' Also, we talk - in English - to a Latinx actress, writer, and movie producer. Even though she has struggled to reach wher...

The edition of Firebarn Chats features a discussion of housing rights and housing justice in the City of Syracuse. Host Madelyn Kelly's guest is 9th District Onondaga County Legislator Palmer Harvey, who is also a co-founder of the Syracuse Tenants Union . Firebarn Chats is a new radio spinoff of the popular Strathmore Speakers Series.

Larry Luttinger has been a force of nature on the local jazz scene for decades. His organization, CNY Jazz Central , is dedicated to presenting and preserving jazz as a unique American art form using the finest local, regional, and national artists available. In this edition of Central Current Radio, hosts Rick Wright and Max Eyle talk with Larry about that mission, and this summer's Jazz in the C...

Throughout its 50th anniversary season, audience members were invited to record a memory of their experiences at Syracuse Stage . Recorded in an audio booth located right in their lobby, enjoy a short compilation of the Syracuse Stage oral history.