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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.

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.