In this edition of <a href="https://ontheonecny.com/">On The One</a> LIVE!, DJ Bella J and DJ ha-MEEN chat with all four members of "A Kid Called Danger" about their recent Sammy Award win for Best Hip Hop, explore the rise and success of this trending band and give a sneak peek into their hit single "Friends of Ours."

On The One LIVE!, Episode 9 - A Kid Called Danger

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. His remarkable story, in this month's edition of Our New Neighbors, co-hosted by Maryna Bagovska and Ibrahim Mohamed.

Our New Neighbors, Episode 20 - Sohrab Omery

WCNY Community FM is pleased to partner with<a href="https://www.onpointforcollege.org/"> On Point for College</a>. 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 Ali Alqaraghuli.

OnPoint Alumni Stars - Ali Alqaraghuli

(#82, 9/12/25) In this episode of CNY Latino: cnylatinonewspaper.com/Podcast, we're going to be talking about a unique furniture franchise coming to Syracuse, speaking with two Latinas that represent IKEA USA, I will describe to us the uniqueness and how then going to impact Syracuse Furniture purchasing. We also going to be talking about our visit that we had a couple months ago today big bounce American in Syracuse, a large display and set up of inflammables and jumping structures spread through almost 4 acres of land, that made are stopped for 3 Days in the Syracuse area.

En este episodio, hablaremos sobre una franquicia de muebles única que llega a Syracuse. Hablaremos con dos latinas que representan a IKEA USA. Les describiré su singularidad y cómo impactará las compras de muebles en Syracuse. También hablaremos de nuestra visita de hace un par de meses a Big Bounce American en Syracuse: una gran exhibición y montaje de productos inflamables y estructuras para saltar que se extendieron por casi 1.6 hectáreas de terreno, lo que nos hizo detenernos durante tres días en el área de Syracuse.

CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 82 - Inflammable Furniture

Half of us now live without a partner, about double what it was 20 to 30 years ago.  Dr. Jeewon Oh, a personality-social psychology researcher at Syracuse University, discusses how our sense of security between us and other people, and within ourselves, affects our happiness, whether in a relationship or in “singlehood.”  Host “Dr. Neckup” Rich O’Neill, and she talk about how to increase our sense of “secure attachment” and how to boost our partners’ as well, with their particular “attachment style” in mind.

Checkup From the Neck-Up, Episode 34 - “Singlehood,” Relationships, Happiness, and “Attachment”

With each episode of Check It Out, listeners get to meet the people who make the Onondaga County Public Libraries special. This time, hosts Tom Walters and Maggie Foster welcome local author of graphic novels, Frank Cammuso. Hear how he got his idea for the Knights of the Lunch Table, who Salem Hyde is based on, and much more.

Check It Out Best of Part 1: How a Graphic Novel Author Gets His Ideas

The classic thriller "Jaws," now 50 years old, epitomizes the widespread fear of sharks. Since its release, however, sharks have rapidly lost ground against humans putting marine ecosystems at risk. This month on Science Today learn about efforts to protect shark populations and improve their public image. Also, individualized gene editing - the beginning of a new era in genetic therapy

Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky - Episode 39

Will deep ocean floor mining be an economic boom or an environmental bust? Learn about this contentious debate. The hidden costs of artificial intelligence; can they be controlled? Also, this month on Science Today, a promising new treatment for type 1 diabetes and confirming the age of the oldest rocks on Earth.

Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky - Episode 40

On this edition of CNY Heroes Dan’s guest is Pat Chase who devoted her working life to helping veterans.  Pat is the former director of the Syracuse Vet Center.   She spent a career as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Readjustment Counseling Therapist and team leader with the Vet Center, before her promotion to director. Chase closed out her years of service as a behavioral health consultant with Clear Path for Veterans.  She talks with Dan about the issues facing our veterans as they transition to civilian life and the services available to help them and their families.

For more information follow the links below:

Syracuse Vet Center - https://www.va.gov/syracuse-vet-center/

Clear Path for Veterans - https://www.clearpath4vets.com/

CNY Heroes, Episode 36 - Pa﻿t Chase Former Director of the Syracuse Vet Center

On the latest episode of Repeating History, Bob welcomes author, tax attorney and wealth manager, Megan Gorman, to discuss her fascinating new book, “All the Presidents' Money: How The Men Who Governed America Governed Their Money," published by Regalo Press in 2024. From FDR's failed lobster business to Gerald Ford's brilliant and lucrative post-presidency and Thomas Jefferson's profligate spending habits, our conversation takes a look at how the Presidents' fared in their own personal financial lives. As Gorman says on the show, for her, the project was partly to try and bring another humanizing element to the nation's chief executives, while illustrating good and bad examples of financial planning.

Repeating History, Episode 14 - Megan Gorman, Author of “All the Presidents' Money: How The Men Who Governed America Governed Their Money"

Check It Out has hit the big time! Maggie and Tom welcome Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon as our guest for this week’s episode. We learn a little bit about which library was Ryan’s as he was growing up, his thoughts on the importance of libraries and getting his children interested in reading. So, by all means…. Check It Out.

Check It Out Best of Part 2: Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon

The Funky Foodies get discouraged after listing all of the tools they’ll need to build the garden. Miranda at Handy Hardware steers them to an unlikely place: the Moretown Public Library.

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 form an alliance called Funky Foodies, Inc., pledging to, “Save the Planet, One Veggie Burger at a Time.” Kid-friendly recipes reflecting the theme of each episode are included.

Funky Foodies Episode 405: The Funkies Dig the Garden

Two artistic directors talk collaborating theaters, shows, and the current theatrical landscape. Syracuse Stage’s Bob Hupp and Indiana Repertory Theatre’s Ben Hanna join forces on the upcoming co-production of 39 Steps. 

Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 34 - 39 Steps with Bob Hupp & Ben Hanna

On this week’s Check It Out, it’s our musical episode! Not with Maggie or Tom (no one wants that). We welcome in Donna B, whose music can be heard at any number of libraries. She will even play a few tunes for listeners. All this week on Check It Out.

Check It Out Best of Part 3: Musical Guest Donna B.

*Trigger Warning* This episode of CNY Heroes discusses first hand experiences of tragedy and loss during combat which may be triggering for some individuals.

On this edition of CNY Heroes Dan begins a two-part conversation with Army veteran Vito Lovecchio Jr. of Cicero, NY. Lovecchio talks about his father’s service in World War Two, and his own deployment to Vietnam in 1969. He was a combat infantryman who saw many of his fellow soldiers lose their lives in Vietnam. Lovecchio was among 81 veterans who flew Honor Flight Syracuse mission 23 to Washington in September.

CNY Heroes, Episode 37 - Vietnam Veteran Vito Lovecchio Jr. Part 1

While cancer rates are falling overall, the opposite is true in younger people. What factors are causing this? What can be done to slow this worrisome trend? Also this month on science today, why do some families have multiple children of the same sex, and a mysterious disease killing sea stars is identified. 

Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky - Episode 41

Zacky Z shows up with a wagon filled with plants, but explains to the Funkies that there’s more work to be done before planting can begin.

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 form an alliance called Funky Foodies, Inc., pledging to, “Save the Planet, One Veggie Burger at a Time.” Kid-friendly recipes reflecting the theme of each episode are included.

Funky Foodies Episode 407: The Funkies Get Down and Dirty

On the latest episode of Repeating History, our guest is Dr. Thomas Guiler, Director of Museum Affairs at the Oneida Community Mansion House. Dr. Guiler is the author of the brand new book, The Handcrafted Utopia: Arts and Crafts in America's Progressive Era. This excellent new monograph examines the fascinating history of three of the nation's most important utopian communities, Byrdcliff, Rose Valley, and Roycroft. In response to the trauma of industrialization and urbanization in the late-nineteenth century, the Arts and Crafts Movement took America by storm. Art exhibits, workshops, and societie dedicated to handicraft, worker dignity, and the production of beautiful art for the masses sprouted from California to Boston. The conversation also includes a discussion of the fascinating history of John Humphrey Noyes and the Oneida Community.

Repeating History, Episode 15 - Dr. Thomas Guiler author of, "The Handcrafted Utopia: Arts and Crafts in America's Progressive Era"

On this edition of Checkup From the Neck-Up, Dr. Neckup Rich O’Neill’s guest is psychiatrist, researcher, and author Dr. Seetha Ramanathan. She talks about initially wanting to be a nuclear physicist, how cultural and family influences led her to choose medicine, how a question from a patient sparked a career change from surgery to psychiatry, and what is now giving her the freedom for a dramatic change despite her distinguished career in psychiatry. And… she suggests how to talk to our kids about creating a happy life while being true to oneself.

Checkup From the Neck-Up, Episode 35 - Chasing Our Dreams: Early Choosing and Mid-life Re-Choosing

So, it’s 3rd and goal and you need someone to run your library book into the endzone: who do you call upon? Why none other than our Check It Out guest for the week, former NFL running back (more importantly former Betts Branch patron), Latavius Murray.
 
The Onondaga Central grad was in town and sat down with Yona and Tom to discuss his favorite Betts memories growing up, books that bring back memories of his dad, reading to his 5 kids and the latest on the groundbreaking of the Jon Diaz Community center, which Latavius is the force behind. A super fun Check It Out this week, so don’t miss it!

Check It Out Best of Part 4: NFL Edition!

The ARISE - EFR podcast comes to WCNY Community FM from ARISE in Syracuse. Hosted by CEO Bruce Drake, each episode introduces listeners to someone in our community supporting access and independence for those with disabilities.

On this episode Bruce Drake sits down with Scott Pecoy, Ramp Coordinator for their community mobility program. Discover how this incredible volunteer-driven initiative designs, builds and installs modular access ramps so individuals with mobility challenges can continue living independently in their homes. Learn about the building process, the partner churches and corporate volunteers, and the impact behind the 500-plus ramps built to date. 

ARISE - EFR Podcast - Scott Pecoy, Ramp Coordinator

It’s been almost two years since the Onondaga County Public Libraries started their Ready Runway at SYR; grab a free book before you get on the plane! Also, hear what’s coming next for the SYR Community Art Program from our guest, Matt Szwejbka, Public Communications Officer for the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority.

Check It Out Best of Part 5: Why Airports and Books are the BEST

Actors Gavin Lambert, Jojo Harper-McNeal, and Kenley Sample talk with Youth Actor Supervisor Joe McCurdy about “A Christmas Story” playing now at Syracuse Stage.

Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 36 - “A Christmas Story” and Holiday Wishes

(#86, 12/02/25) In these episodes for December of CNY Latino: cnylatinonewspaper.com/Podcast, we have placed a series of several famous and recognized members of our Culture, offering Christmas greetings and salutations for the upcoming New Year.

En estos episodios de diciembre, hemos colocado una serie de varios miembros famosos y reconocidos de nuestra Cultura, ofreciendo saludos Navideños y salutaciones para el próximo Año Nuevo.

CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 86 - Happy Holidays

Child literacy remains a persistent challenge in Syracuse. According to 2019 data from the Early Childhood Alliance, only 22% of SCSD students are reading on grade level by the 3rd grade. Guests Laurie Black and Dr. Maria Murray are each tackling this challenge from different angles: As Community Education Director for the United Way, Laurie Black has grown their Book Buddies program to reach over 600 students annually. Her network of 500 volunteers provides ongoing education, support, and encouragement to children from kindergarten through 3rd grade. Dr. Maria Murray, CEO of The Reading League, focuses her efforts on providing teachers with evidence-based practices for improved literacy education. Her organization studies the science of reading and works with educators nationwide to improve outcomes for students.

On this episode of It’s Happening Here, Laurie Black and Dr. Murray join hosts Maximilian Eyle and Dr. Roosevelt “Rick” Wright to discuss the relationship between literacy and poverty, the resources available in Onondaga County for parents and children, the Book Buddies program, and ways to improve your own child’s reading development.
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It’s Happening Here Ep. 10 - Addressing Child Literacy in CNY

*Trigger Warning* This episode of CNY Heroes discusses first hand experiences of tragedy and loss during combat which may be triggering for some individuals.

On this edition of CNY Heroes Dan continues his conversation with Vietnam veteran Vito Lovecchio, Jr. In this segment, Lovecchio remembers American public opinion about the Vietnam war during his time in the service, and the changing attitudes towards veterans today. He also discusses the Honor Flight experience.

CNY Heroes, Episode 38 - Vietnam Veteran Vito Lovecchio Jr. Part 2

Why are ultra processed foods so popular? Some scientists believe it is because they are actually addictive substances. This month on "Science Today", also learn about the pros and cons of the keto diet, incredible Antarctic microbes, and a possible new animal model for Alzheimer’s.

Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky - Episode 42

It is the triumphant return of the one and only Check It Out. The amazing library podcast for the little ones (and their parents).

So fantastic to have Maggie and Tom back, and we look around many of the libraries in Onondaga County to see what they are doing to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Parties, crafting, music, and even Santa... all on this week's Check It Out.

Check It Out: We Are Back!

On the latest episode of Repeating History, we welcome Dr. Tom Keck,  Michael O. Sawyer Chair of Constitutional Law and Politics at Syracuse University.

The conversation touches in various facets of  Professor Keck's upcoming book on free speech jurisprudence, the courts,  and democratic backsliding amidst the retreat of democratic norms and government here in the US and around the world. What role should courts play in the suppression and/or promotion of free speech that may actually be damaging to the maintenance of democratic governing structures, and the paradox of tolerance.

Repeating History, Episode 16 - Dr. Tom Keck, Michael O. Sawyer Chair of Constitutional Law and Politics at Syracuse University

The community garden grows and so does an unexpected friendship between the Ditzy Daisies and the Funkies. Everyone learns that working together to plant good will, always grows something special.

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 form an alliance called Funky Foodies, Inc., pledging to, “Save the Planet, One Veggie Burger at a Time.” Kid-friendly recipes reflecting the theme of each episode are included.

Funky Foodies 410: Growing a Garden Alongside Friendships

On this edition of Checkup From the Neck-Up, "Dr. Neckup” psychologist Rich O’Neill’s guest is family psychiatrist, researcher, author, and mother Dr. Nayla Khoury. She defines stress, what it does to our minds and bodies, how it can be healthy or toxic, and what we can do individually, in our family, and in our communities, to buffer potentially toxic stress, and give our kids the skills they need to do so throughout their lives. 

Checkup From the Neck-Up, Episode 36 - Stress and Families

We wrap up Check It Out for 2025 with a very special guest. Tom and Maggie welcome MOST president, Lauren Kochian. We talk about the great relationship between the MOST and the OCPL, the importance of reading as it relates to science and the exciting things they have planned in 2026. Happy holidays from the Check It Out team.

Check It Out: MOST Special Guest Lauren Kochian

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