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On this episode of Our New Neighbor’s, Maryna and Ibrahim are joined by Dr. Kaushal Nanavati, who immigrated from India to the United States with his family in 1979, searching for better opportunities. 45 years later he is now Assistant Dean of Wellness, and Director of Survivorship and Integrative Medicine at Upstate University, a motivational speaker, and celebrated author. Dr. Nanavati shares h...

I flip, you flip, we all flip for…pancakes! Join Spoonie as she explores different types of pancakes from all over the world. Spoonie is all ready to make super fluffy buttermilk pancakes - yum!- but will friend and fellow utensil, Spatty the spatula be able to get over his nerves in time to flip Spoonie’s pancakes for “The Big Taste”? Special guest Reem Kassis joins and tells us about qatayef asa...

On this episode of Checkup From the Neck-Up, Dr. Neckup psychologist Rich O’Neill is de-stressing his holiday season by taking a day off and passing the hosting reins to Ms. Nicole Christina (who also hosts our award-winning show Zestful Aging). Nicole interviews a mystery guest, an expert in stress and de-stressing. They talk about what makes things stressful, how we think and what we do to make...

There are a couple of cultural constants that remind us that the holidays are upon us: Old Newsboys’ “Hope for the Holidays” Campaign and the Red Kettles from The Salvation Army. Both groups bring help and hope to people who are struggling, especially at this time of the year. For nine decades, the Syracuse Post-Standard has been raising funds by selling a special edition of the newspaper. Chairma...

The remarkable new drug Semaglutide continues to impress. In addition to its rapidly growing use for diabetes and weight loss, new indications may be on the way. Also in this month’s Science Today, Dr. Rich Kopecky tells us about AI chatbots which may counter conspiracy theories, where meteorites come from, and a surprisingly simple strategy to combat global warming.

What does it really mean to be civically engaged? How does someone learn to run for local office, study local government, or find volunteer opportunities in their community? Alicia Ernest of FOCUS Greater Syracuse joined hosts Dr. Rick Wright and Maximilian Eyle to share how her organization empowers CNY residents to understand and participate in the structures that make our region run.

On this episode of CNY Heroes, Dan talks with a Central NY veteran and his wife who host their own podcast with inspiring stories about overcoming adversity. “The Matt and Monica Podcast” is produced by Matthew and Monica Spellicy. They tell Dan how their own life stories led to the creation of the podcast, and how their guests, with both military and non-military backgrounds, give witness to the...

Isaac and Stephanie Budmen and their students from the Keenan Center dive into the transformative power of curiosity and how it drives education. Focusing on inquiry-based learning, they share insights into how encouraging students to ask questions and explore new ideas leads to deeper understanding and engagement in STEAM and beyond. Join us as we explore practical strategies for fostering a mind...

On this episode of Repeating History, our guest is Dr. Junko Takeda, Daicoff Faculty Scholar and professor of History at Syracuse University. She has written two books, “Between Crown and Commerce: Marseille and the Early Modern Mediterranean” (Johns Hopkins, 2011), and “The Other Persian Letters: Iran and a French Empire of Trade, 1700-1808” (Liverpool University Press, Oxford University Studies...

Tom and Maggie share their favorite desserts, but more importantly, they share free library activities for Thanksgiving and beyond. Get out over the holidays for some library fun.

WCNY Community FM is pleased to partner with On Point for College . Since 1999, On Point has helped more than 11-thousand youth from our region get into college, stay there, and succeed afterward. This series on Community FM tells the compelling stories of On Point's Alumni Stars, who are making a difference in our community. In this episode, we meet Hassina Adams.

WCNY Community FM is pleased to partner with On Point for College . Since 1999, On Point has helped more than 11-thousand youth from our region get into college, stay there, and succeed afterward. This series on Community FM tells the compelling stories of On Point's Alumni Stars, who are making a difference in our community. In this episode, we meet Kay Klo.

WCNY Community FM is pleased to partner with On Point for College . Since 1999, On Point has helped more than 11-thousand youth from our region get into college, stay there, and succeed afterward. This series on Community FM tells the compelling stories of On Point's Alumni Stars, who are making a difference in our community. In this episode, we meet Mazzy Kaila.

WCNY Community FM is pleased to partner with On Point for College . Since 1999, On Point has helped more than 11-thousand youth from our region get into college, stay there, and succeed afterward. This series on Community FM tells the compelling stories of On Point's Alumni Stars, who are making a difference in our community. In this episode, we meet Muslima Ali.

WCNY Community FM is pleased to partner with On Point for College . Since 1999, On Point has helped more than 11-thousand youth from our region get into college, stay there, and succeed afterward. This series on Community FM tells the compelling stories of On Point's Alumni Stars, who are making a difference in our community. In this episode, we meet Nidaa and Fidaa Aljabbarin.

WCNY Community FM is pleased to partner with On Point for College . Since 1999, On Point has helped more than 11-thousand youth from our region get into college, stay there, and succeed afterward. This series on Community FM tells the compelling stories of On Point's Alumni Stars, who are making a difference in our community. In this episode, we meet Romeo Kpolo.

WCNY Community FM is pleased to partner with On Point for College . Since 1999, On Point has helped more than 11-thousand youth from our region get into college, stay there, and succeed afterward. This series on Community FM tells the compelling stories of On Point's Alumni Stars, who are making a difference in our community. In this episode, we meet Shewa Shwani.

The annual co-production between Syracuse Stage and Syracuse University Department of Drama proudly features CINDERELLA in the 24/25 Season. Music Director Brian Cimmet and Choreographer Jessica Chen speak with host Melissa Crespo about their work on the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.

The Ditzy Daisies make a mess of the pie eating contest and their fast fashion outfits, but the Funkies come up with a creative solution that makes the Slow Fashion Show a huge success. 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...

Live from the kitchen...it’s The Plate Show! In this episode: Spoonie LOVES corn, so she can’t wait to make succotash, a Native American dish, for today’s “big taste”. But there’s just one problem, their trusty kitchen plate is missing! How can you have “The Plate Show” without the plate?! Detective Sherlock Spoonie and Doctor Tongs to the rescue. Special guest Kevin Noble Maillard shares stories...

The first line of support for the millions of Americans facing life-altering illnesses is family. Yet the role of caring for a loved one is often left out of the conversation about patients and healthcare providers. In this episode of Central Current Radio, hosts Maximilian Eyle and Dr. Roosevelt “Rick” Wright speak with David’s Refuge’s Executive Director Kate Houck. Her organization supports par...

On this episode of Firebarn Chats Dr. David Lehmann and Mia Ruiz-Salvador join host Mary Beth Horsington in a discussion about Upstate Medical University’s Housecalls for the Homeless. Founded in 2018 by Dr. Lehmann and Mia Ruiz-Salvador, this program’s mission is to provide medical, psychiatric and addiction safety-net services for men and women without homes in Onondaga County. This organization...

In this episode of CNY Latino: cnylatinonewspaper.com/ podcast (and all episodes running in November), we documented in video (sound) format, our trip to New York City back in October, showcasing the many different places and sites we stopped by. En este episodio (y todos los episodios que se correrán en Noviembre de 2024), documentamos en formato de Video (sonido), nuestro viaje a la ciudad de Ne...

After discovering that all of their upcycled fashions were spray painted by the dastardly Ditzy Daisies, the Funky Foodies regroup and move ahead with the Slow Fashion Show and pie eating contest. 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 foll...

This month on North Words, a chat with Meghan Keane, creator of NPR’s Life Kit podcast and radio show. Her new book offers help to people who feel like their search for a romantic life partner is getting in the way of living their life. Plus, Joe Conto talks about the intersection of his two worlds – improv comedy and his work as a professor at Paul Smith’s College. And the epic road trip at the c...