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Solvay Public Library's Brian Rowland joins Tom and Maggie to preview the library's second annual Comic Con for kids. It's free, of course!

In this On The One LIVE!, host DJ Bella J chats with Caribbean singer and songwriter Kev Jones about his latest music and his inspiring journey into Central New York's music scene!

Community FM is pleased to present this premiere episode of Repeating History, a new monthly program hosted by Bob Searing, Curator of History for the Onondaga Historical Association . Just in time for Independence Day, Bob's guest this month is Michael Hattem , one of the nation's foremost experts on the history of the American Revolution. Hattem's new book, " The Memory of '76: The Revolution in...

For 75 years, the Hiscock Legal Aid Society has been champions of "Justice For All" in Central New York, handling more than 9,000 cases and assisting nearly 15,000 people just last year. Each case tells an inspiring story of resilience, hope, and the relentless pursuit of justice. In this edition of Built to Serve, host Major Charles Roberts talks with Hiscock's Executive Director Gregory Dewan ab...

(#50, 7/4/24) In this episode of CNY Latino Podcast, interviews with two interesting members of the Latino Culture, including a nice talk with the winner of many writing and poetry awards, Poet Marcelo Hernandez Castillo . Also, a nice explanation of "unique music." with singer-songwriter, composer, pianist, and producer Chris Urquiaga - aka JChris . Durante esta primera y tercera semana de julio...

President of the World Federation of ADHD and Distinguished Professor in the SUNY Upstate Psychiatry Department, Dr. Steve Faraone, talks with “Dr. Neckup” psychologist Rich O’Neill about all things Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. What is ADHD? What causes it? How to diagnose it? Does it affect only kids? Do kids grow out of it? What are the life consequences of not treating it? How is i...

Veteran volunteers are needed for the “Veteran Honoring” program conducted by Hospice of Central NY and the Finger Lakes . Under the program, veterans visit veterans who are enrolled in Hospice care, either in their homes or other residential facilities. The program includes a special Honoring Ceremony to recognize the veteran’s service and provide the family with information about VA benefits and...

Integrating innovative practices within a school's framework is about understanding a school's physical space and its teachers' spatial adeptness. The edition of Innovate to Educate explores how spatial fluency can lead to deeper student dialogues that will inspire and motivate. Host Jody manning's guests are Kelley Yates, Peyton Chane and Tim Desko, all from Sedgwick Business Interiors ; and Ryan...

Fingerprints, DNA, even eyewitness identification. Research into forensic science now suggests those forms of ID may not be as reliable as they seem toward correct criminal convictions. Also in this month's Science Today, Dr. Rich Kopecky tells us about an entirely new type of magnet, completely unknown until now, that may revolutionize computer drives and processors.

Before leaving his native Afghanistan, Sohrab Omery was a translator working with the U.S. Air Force. He came to the U.S. when the Taliban retook control of his country and it was too dangerous for his to stay there. Sohrab now works for Catholic Charities in Syracuse, coordinating donations of good that help other immigrants establish their households. His ultimate goal is to be a police officer....

Summer reading officially starts in July, but Tom and Yona have all the info about where to get your reading-party started early at the Onondaga County Public Libraries.

(#49, 6/13/24) In this episode of CNY Latino Podcast, more with Latino poet Juan Felipe Herrara, one of many poets of different cultural backgrounds, who presented at the Syracuse-based Point of Contact Art Center. Also, an interesting compilation of Hugo Acosta's drastic physical change, related to "appearance" (you have to see it - or at least listen to it - to know what he's talking about). En...

Black Girls Don’t Get Love  is a book and multimedia brand for girls of color, designed to turn silence into language and change the way Black girls and women are perceived in society. In this edition of Central Current Radio, "Black Girls" founder Eden Strachan talks with co-hosts Rick Wright and Yolanda Stewart about the organization and the progress she's been able to make in just a short perio...

What's interesting about the history of our dictionary? Plenty! And it can be a lot of fun too, as we find out in this edition of Firebarn Chats, the radio spin-off of the popular Strathmore Speakers Series. In this show, co-hosts Courtney Black and Patricia Black talk with lexicographers Jack Lynch and Bryan Garner, co-authors of the new book " Hardly Harmless Drudgery ," a richly-illustrated his...

This month on North Words, North Country filmmaker Scott Carroll spent a couple of weeks recently above the Arctic Circle, documenting his view of climate change for an app he and others are developing. He talked about the project just before he left for the island of Svalbard. Later, a new book tells the story of early aviation in the Adirondacks, and why planes are so closely linked with the reg...

It's true! Libraries sell their books sometimes -- and they're quite a deal. Tom and Maggie have the scoop on why these are important events for libraries. Plus, preview fun Onondaga County Public Libraries happenings for this summer, like June 13th at the Syracuse Mets.

(#48, 6/6/24) In this episode of CNY Latino Podcast, we interview Latino-Mexican actor Antonio Rodriguez in the famous Landmark Theater of Syracuse. He is part of the cast of a Grammy & Tony nominated theatrical play. We also have an interesting interview with Colombian author Maria Alejandra Barrios, while walking around the Barnes & Noble Bookstore where she had a book-signing. We also feature a...

FOCUS Greater Syracuse has promoted civic engagement, participation, and education in the Central New York community for more than 25 years. Through its programs and initiatives, hundreds of citizens have been successfully connected with local government, organizations, and businesses, resulting in positive changes in our community. In this edition of Built to Serve, host Charles Roberts and FOCUS...

Syracuse Common Councilor Marty Nave and former Councilor Mike Atkins both have great visions for the future of the region's largest city. In this edition of Central Current Radio, they talk to host Rick Wright about the assets Syracuse now enjoys, and what the city needs for even greater success in the future. They call on all citizens to be part of the positive change underway, so everyone benef...

The Manufacturers Association of Central New York has partnered with the MOST to host the second year of " Future Women in STEM ," through May of 2024. The series targeted middle school girls to encourage their exploration and pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Each session was held the second Saturday of each month at the MOST, with each month featuring a local compa...

Researchers report the first signs of a new blood test that could detect so-called Long-COVID. Meanwhile, honeybees are now being vaccinated against a disease that's decimated their numbers. Also in this month's Science Today, Dr. Rich Kopecky tells us about Dark Energy, a mysterious force driving the expansion of the universe. And "Yes, my little chicadee"...what the way those little birds hide t...

Gun violence is now the leading cause of death for children 18 and under. It kills about 48,000 people overall in the U.S. every year. Dr. Jay Brenner, SUNY Upstate ER physician and former Chair of their Task Force on Gun Violence, and host psychologist Dr. Rich O’Neill, talk about the emotional toll of gun violence on families, communities, and health care workers. Shockingly, people who own a gu...

Amidst a bloody civil war in his native Democratic Republic of Congo, Joachim Birembo witnessed the murder of his parents, while he himself suffered life-threatening injuries. Fleeing that country, Joachim spent the next ten years in a refugee camp in Uganda before re-settling in Syracuse with his family just last Fall. He now works at Catholic Charities as a Healthcare Navigator for other newly-a...

Dan Cummings' guest on this edition of CNY Heroes is Dr. Rebeccah Bernard , a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and an expert in “Moral Injury.” The term refers to the lasting impact (emotional, psychological, social, behavioral and spiritual) of actions that violate a person’s core moral values. For veterans and those in military service, moral injury can be caused by such events as: survivor’s guil...

Tom and Maggie have two special guests from Syracuse City Schools. They share their favorite Onondaga County Libraries, and their favorite books!