S2:E48 | United Games · Nolan Hyman · Latino Festival

Lily Christopher co-hosts the full hour as we spotlight local journalism, culture, and community.WKTV reporter and producer Nolan Hyman joins us to talk about beginning his television news career in the community where he grew up. Lily takes us inside the United Way of the Mohawk Valley’s United Games, where she speaks with organizers, participants, Utica Royalties, and New York State Senator Joseph Griffo.Then, Lily and I explore the Mohawk Valley Latino Association’s 20th Annual Latino Festival at Hanna Park. Howard Peters also joins us to preview Utica Royalties’ Royal Roots and Rhythms Festival.Jim Hale is our photojournalist and AI content producer.Originally aired August 24, 2026, on Hot Seat: Media Monday on 95.5 FM The Heat.Please like, share, and follow to support my local journalism.#MeetMeInTheHotSeat #MediaMonday #UticaNY #MohawkValley #LocalJournalism