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On this week's edition of Check It Out, coming all the way from the NOPL Brewerton library, Tom and Maggie welcome Angela Newman. Angela has been the library director at Brewerton for almost 6 months. She tells us all about the unique and interesting things going on there: from a HUGE therapy dog named George to a Spanish story time to even an art gallery for elementary school kids. That is all on...

(#108, 11/05/26) In this episode, we will be interviewing Aisha Rodrigue (without the "Z") from Human Garage from a unique non-profit organization, and we will be offering valuable Internet references, of 'How to Drive on the Snow' y ofreceremos valiosas referencias en el Internet, de 'Manejando en la Nieve'. En este episodio, entrevistaremos a Aisha Rodrigue (sin "Z") de la organización sin fines...

In Part Two of a two-part conversation, Dan talks with Lt. Commander Alex Dietrich, U.S. Navy (ret.). She served as an F-18 strike fighter pilot for 20 years, from 2001-2021. Dietrich flew combat missions in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Her last deployment was boots on the ground as a Reconstruction engineer in Afghanistan. Dietrich is a recipient of the Combat Air Med...

On the latest episode of Repeating History, our guest is Dr. Michael Leroy Oberg, distinguished professor of history at SUNY Geneseo. We discuss his incredible new book, The Central Fire of the Iroquois: A Five-Hundred-Year History of the Onondaga Nation, published in September 2026 by Yale University Press. We discuss how despite military invasions, outbreaks of epidemic disease, efforts to depri...

(#107, 10/26/26) In these episodes for October 2026, Continuation of the extensive interview with members of the religion group called "Israel United In Christ" (part II - 1st part was played in the previous week's episode) and a presentation on the program "The Body Thinks Too (and Changes How You Feel)" by Nazareth Castellanos. Una presentación acerca the programa "El cuerpo también piensa (y ca...

Check It Out is back again with part two of events going on for Halloween season at a number of libraries in the county. Tom is scared to be back, because Maggie does nothing but haunt him all this month! But, you get to hear about a number of fun parties going on, where to decorate Halloween cookies, and even a costumed dog parade. It's a not so scary edition of the library podcast for kids: Chec...

Epstein-Barr virus infects nearly everyone, causing some to suffer serious consequences like multiple sclerosis and cancer. Understanding how the virus interacts with the immune system may provide opportunities to prevent EB virus related disease. Synthetic cells which self-replicate -- are they alive? And an answer to the glowing pickle question.

Laurie Woolever has been writing about the world of food for nearly thirty years. A graduate of Cornell University and the French Culinary Institute, Woolever started as an assistant to chef Mario Batali, helping him write cookbooks and launching her freelance journalism career in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times and others. She was an editor at Art Culinaire and Wine Spectator magazines and...

(#106, 10/16/26) In these episodes for October 2026, we will feature several short news segments produced by the organization "New York News Connection." These will be shown back-to-back, highlsighting various events, happening in New York CITY & STATE. For more information about this non-profit news organization, please visit NEWSERVICE.ORG (type "NEWSERVICE" as one word, followed by ".org"). We...

It's the spookiest time of the year on Check It Out, and not just because Yona Williams stopped in, wearing her Evil Queen outfit from Snow White. Yona and Tom chatted up all things Halloween throughout the libraries in the OCPL area. We even brought in White Branch manager, Jackie Bleich, to discuss the Costume Closet. The Closet will be giving away free costumes at three city branches. Don't be...

We have had a dog as a guest on Check It Out. But today, Maggie and Tom break new ground, as we invite a lacrosse playing platypus on our podcast. Okay, maybe just the author of a book about a lacrosse playing platypus, but close enough! The crew welcomes author Jon Selzer on our library-centric show to talk about the Jo-Jo series of books, how they came about and what adventures Jo-Jo will be get...

Mr. Ron Klopfanstein describes the amazing journey of his life before, during, and after 10 years of total, bed-ridden disability from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome CFS). He and Dr. Neckup discuss CFS symptoms, the dramatic tipping point at which he began moving to recovery, and what he did to regain his vibrant life. He and Dr. Neckup have a few “spirited” moments about what he believes worked for him...

The demand for housing in Syracuse is on the rise, with a recent report from CenterState CEO projecting that roughly 2,500 new units will need to be built each year over the next decade to keep pace. Yet despite broad public support and bipartisan alignment regarding the need for increased housing production, new construction has not managed to keep up with demand. Central Current Reporter and Rep...

(#103, 9/17/26) In this September 2026 Episode of CNY Latino: cnylatinonewspaper.com/Podcast, you will see and hear an interview Marisol, and I did with Syracuse University Puerto Rican student Yesmene Chikha, in an exhibition she made at the Nancy Cantor warehouse in Syracuse. Marisol Hernandez and I - Hugo Acosta, will also present an interview with a talented Venezuelan singer Nella, and we bot...

This month on Built to Serve, host Peter Ward is joined by Kate Artessa from the Interreligous Food Consortium (IFC). A small nonprofit organization which sources food for under resourced food pantries, schools and other organizations in desperate need. In this conversation Peter and Kate discuss the IFC’s Empty Bowls Event held at the Everson Museum on September 25th. The purpose of this event is...

Carriers of the Huntington’s Disease Gene know they will probably develop serious neurological problems overtime. Promising new research suggests two potential interventions, which could slow or prevent Huntington’s inexorable progression. Is memory loss really a manifestation of aging? Also, a controversy surrounding GLP-1 weight loss drugs.

On the latest episode of Repeating History, our guest is Dr. John Garrison Marks. As the nation continues commemorating its 250th birthday, we discuss the legacy of George Washington's relationship with one of America's original sins, chattel slavery. In addition, they discuss how museum's across the country present and interpret this complex historical reality. Dr. Marks most recent book, Thy Wil...

In Part One of a two-part conversation, Dan talks with Lt. Commander Alex Dietrich, U.S. Navy (ret.). She served as an F-18 strike fighter pilot for 20 years, from 2001-2021. Dietrich flew combat missions in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Her last deployment was boots on the ground as a Reconstruction engineer in Afghanistan. Dietrich is a recipient of the Combat Air Med...

We usually are all laughs and jokes on Check It Out, but for this week we tackle a serious subject. Maggie and Tom talk with Nicole Hotchkiss of Contact Community Services. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and six libraries are teaming up with CCS as part of a support event called the "Chalk the Walk" Initiative. This takes place the week of September 21st and you can find out which...

In conjunction with Syracuse Stage’s upcoming production of “Come From Away,” Syracuse restaurant owners Dan and Teresa Seely reminisce about the time they gave thanks to the entire town of Gander, Newfoundland, for the support they gave to stranded passengers on 9/11.

Check It Out has a special throwback guest this week. Our listeners that have seen the WCNY show Reading Buddies on TV have previously heard from hosts Dusty and Dott. But this week, we bring back one of the Alphaboteers: Reggie. Reggie was played by our friend, Greyson Merrick, and he gets us caught up on his life 4 years later. We learn about the show from behind the scenes, and find out more ab...

Last year, it was the County Executive on Check It Out.... and this week, we welcome Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens to the show. Tom and guest host Yona Williams sit down with the Mayor to get a look at her past growing up in Geneva, NY. We talk libraries, some exciting programs that the city and the libraries have coming up and the importance of reading for kids. All that and more on the only librar...

On this episode of Syracuse (On)Stage, Melissa Crespo talks with Jacqui Herter, who spent 29 years at Syracuse Stage as the Lead Audio Engineer and Resident Sound Designer.

Has life ever existed on Mars? Despite attempts this question remains unanswered. A new wave of Mars exploration is coming. What will it reveal? Also this month on Science Today, a possible treatment for stiff person syndrome and black holes provide new insight in the basic theories of physics.

On this edition of Checkup From the Neck-Up, Psychologist Rich “Dr. Neckup” O’Neill’s guest is Jim Brulé, Transformative Storyteller and Death Doula. They discuss how Jim uses transformative storytelling in caring for people and their families dealing with loss, grief, and the end-of-life. Jim then tells a classic story about a woman who celebrates her 90th birthday with family and friends over an...