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In conjunction with Syracuse Stage’s upcoming production of “Come From Away,” Syracuse restaurant owners Dan and Theresa 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 about the MacGyver of the cast. All of this with Maggie and Tom on another exciting edition of Check It Out.

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 library podcast for kids in Central New York. So, stop reading and Check It Out!

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 and over. One day Mother Death arrives for the party and their dance begins. Rich talks about the surprising impact the story’s various elements had on his experience and view of himself at this stage of his life For more about Jim go to: https://TransformationalStorytelling.org/. To see a video of Rich’s interview of Jim for an episode of WCNY-PBS’ Cycle of Health TV show, go to https://www.pbs.org/video/end-of-life-doula-an-interview-with-jim-brule-mraj0a/. To see that entire Cycle Of Health episode “Living Well with a Terminal Diagnosis” go to: https://video.wcny.org/video/living-well-with-a-terminal-diagnosis-jn49cf/

On the latest episode of Repeating History, we welcome French historian, Julien Icher, President and Founder of the Lafayette Trail. Since 2017, Julien has traveled all over the United States installing historic markers in commemoration of General LaFayette's triumphant return to the United States in 1825. Julien has a book coming out in the spring of 2027.

On this episode of CNY Heroes, host Dan Cummings is joined by Veteran John Young and his guardian Chow Downey who talk about their experience on Honor Flight Syracuse Mission 24 in May. They also discuss the importance of continuing to recognize and respect all veterans.

(#102, 8/4/26) In this August 2026 Episode of CNY Latino: cnylatinonewspaper.com/Podcast, we have the first part the "Summer 2026 Tick update Press report for the 'bilingual' media (1st part in English, 2nd part in Spanish) 2026, by your host myself Hugo Acosta. En este episodio de una hora, correspondiente a la emisión de agosto de 2026 de *Hablando con Centra New York*, presentamos la primera parte del informe de prensa sobre la situación de las garrapatas en el verano de 2026, dirigido a los medios bilingües (primera parte en inglés y segunda en español), a cargo de su anfitrión, Hugo Acosta.

ARISE and Exceptional Family Resources have come together under a new name: Indera. In this special episode, Director of Advancement Tim Mahar speaks with CEO Bruce Drake about the thoughtful and inclusive process behind the rebrand, what the name Indera represents, and the mission, vision and values guiding the agency forward. They also discuss the power of peer-driven services, opportunities for program growth and what this exciting new chapter means for the people, families and communities Indera supports across New York State. The name may be new, but the commitment remains the same: advancing independence, removing barriers and ensuring every person has the freedom to pursue the life they choose. Learn more at indera.org.

On the latest episode of North Words, we talk about the life and work of a forensic science pioneer with Rachel Monroe.  Monroe is a writer for The New Yorker and a longtime visitor to the Adirondacks, and Blue Mountain Lake in particular. Later, we’ll meet Julius Faubel, a former software engineer from Munich, Germany, who is now a master boat model-maker.  For a third consecutive summer, he is the builder-in-residence at the Antique Boat Museum in Clayton.  And then we’ll focus on some full-sized boats, and look back at the summer of 1976, when the Olympic sailing competition played out on Lake Ontario. From North Creek to South Colton, from Old Forge to New Bremen, North Words brings you interviews, on-site recordings, and special features that remind us what makes the North Country region so special. WCNY Community FM is pleased to present this monthly show from our colleagues at North Country Public Radio.

For this week on the library podcast for kids, "Check It Out", the OCPL introduces our young patrons to a brand-new program at specific libraries. The program is called the Bedtime Book Series, where kids enjoy story time with a sign language twist. Tom and guest host Yona William welcome in the Executive Director of Aurora of CNY, Kate Weidman, who explains all about this program that goes through the Fall in over 5 libraries in the suburbs.

Last time on Check It Out, the OCPL's podcast for those 14 and under (and their parents), Maggie and Tom discussed the many programs and adventures you could have in the city branches as you Unearth A Story. This week, they expand out into that mysterious area called the suburbs! Find out what is going on from Brewerton to Tully and from Manlius to Jordan Bramley. 19 different libraries to hear about, so Check It Out.

(#101, 7/17/26) In this July 2026 Episode of CNY Latino: cnylatinonewspaper.com/Podcast, we will be listening to an interview that are associated Diana Eclipse hot with Dr Blanca Valdovinos, in Rochester New York in reference to song health issues that are strongly related to the people of our culture. In the second section of this episode, we will have a couple of our interns from the Syracuse University, walking around and talking about the Cavalcade of cars show, that went in Syracuse New York, on April 2026 and it was produced and made the interviews of several by Ava Silva. En esta emisión de una hora, correspondiente al programa de julio de 2026 de *Hablando con Centra New York*, escucharemos una entrevista con la Dra. Blanca Valdovinos, realizada en Rochester, Nueva York, sobre problemas de salud que afectan especialmente a nuestra comunidad. En la segunda parte del programa, acompañaremos a un par de nuestros pasantes de la Universidad de Syracuse mientras recorren y comentan la exhibición de automóviles "Cavalcade of Cars", celebrada en Syracuse, Nueva York, en abril de 2026; el evento y las entrevistas fueron producidos por Ava Silva.

On this edition of Checkup From the Neck-Up, Psychologist Rich “Dr. Neckup” O’Neill’s guest is Jim Brule, Transformative Storyteller and End-of-Life Doula. They discuss the three-legged stool of fundamentals in transformative stories and how such stories create a space for the listener and storyteller to grow and change. Jim then tells a story and Rich talks about the impact its various elements had on his experience and view of himself at this stage of his life. For more about Jim go to: https://TransformationalStorytelling.org/. To see a video of Rich’s interview of Jim for an episode of WCNY-PBS’ Cycle of Health TV show, go to https://www.pbs.org/video/end-of-life-doula-an-interview-with-jim-brule-mraj0a/.

LOW BRIDGE! EVERYBODY DOWN! On the latest episode of Repeating History, our guest is Derrick Pratt, Director of Education at the Erie Canal Museum in Downtown Syracuse. Bob and Derrick discuss the revolutionary impact of the Erie Canal on the development of Central New York and the nation more broadly, and how the talented staff at the ECM bring this important history to the broader public. From bike and boat tours, to fantastic lectures and the renovation of the iconic 1850 weighlock building, their conversation covers a wide array of canal related topics.

New methods for the early diagnosis of Parkinson's disease are being developed, potentially leading the treatments which could slow progression. Learn about the most recent guidelines for cholesterol screening and treatment. Also this month on Science Today, the geography of human evolution may need updating as digital technology is used define tune treatment of cardiac arrhythmia's.

For more than a decade, the Young Adult Council (YAC) at Syracuse Stage has given high school students from across Central New York an inside look at the magic of professional theatre. Join Syracuse Stage Director of Education Kate Laissle for a conversation with YAC alum Sofia Benderski and 2026 graduate Zoie Markowski as they reflect on their experiences in the program, the friendships and opportunities it created, and why access to the arts beyond the classroom matters for young people.

On this episode of CNY Heroes, host Dan Cummings is joined Pamela J. Hunter, a decorated, honorably discharged United States Army veteran. Since 2016, she has represented the 128th Assembly District, one of the most diverse districts in the state, which includes urban, suburban, and rural areas, as well as the Onondaga Nation. The district encompasses the southern, near west, and eastern portions of the City of Syracuse and the surrounding towns of Dewitt, Onondaga, and Salina. Assemblywoman Hunter is the only female veteran in the State Legislature and is a member of the Civil Air Patrol service for the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. She serves as the Chair of the Assembly Subcommittee on Women Veterans.

School may be over, but the learning never ends… hey, don’t sweat it. This is the fun kind of learning. Summer reading is now upon us at OCPL and the folks at "Check It Out" are here to give you a preview of all the fun. In this week's episode, Maggie and Tom tell you all about what is happening around the city branches as they “Unearth A Story.”

Sports books, online casinos, and prediction markets are collaborating with local newspapers across the United States to leverage their search rankings, reach new audiences, and share in the profits. Under the new model, award-winning outlets are publishing news articles featuring promo codes for readers to unlock gambling credits with online betting platforms like Kalshi, DraftKings, and others. When a reader signs up, the newspaper receives a payout. Importantly, these are separate from traditional banner ads or popups and are usually not labeled as “sponsored content”. Instead, the publishers of this gambling content claim that it is part of their news production. Maryland-based journalist Judd Legum identified and documented the growing scale of this phenomenon in his article, "Pulitzer-winning newsrooms are quietly publishing mountains of gambling slop”. He found that Advance Local has produced over 17,000 of these posts since 2022 across their many newspapers including The Oregonian, The Cleveland Plains Dealer, and The Star-Ledger. The city with the highest number of these posts? Syracuse, NY., with Syracuse.com | The Post Standard having published more than 5,800 of these promotional gambling articles between January 2022 and May 2026, many of which targeting residents of other states. Legum joins host Maximilian Eyle on this episode of It’s Happening Here to discuss the growing relationship between gambling sites and news organizations across the country. He is the founder and author of the Substack newsletter Popular Information.

(#100, 7/1/26) In this July 2026 Episode of CNY Latino: cnylatinonewspaper.com/Podcast, we have an extensive description and walk around of a park located in the Cohoes area - not too far away from the Capital District of Albany, New York - showing to our audience the different parts of the Cohoes Falls, during a beautiful clear summer day, at the end of June 2026, by your host Marisol Hernandez and myself Hugo Acosta En esta emisión de una hora, correspondiente al programa de julio de 2026 de *Hablando con Centra New York*, presentamos una descripción detallada y un recorrido por un parque situado en la zona de Cohoes - no muy lejos del Distrito Capital de Albany, Nueva York. Sus anfitriones, Marisol Hernández y un servidor, Hugo Acosta, mostramos a nuestra audiencia las distintas partes de las cataratas de Cohoes durante un hermoso y despejado día de verano, a finales de junio de 2026.

On the latest edition of North Words, an interview with Beth White, the founder of Habitat for Aviation. She shares the story of her organization, which is teaching girls and young women to build and repair airplanes at a hangar in Swanton, Vermont. We also hear her own remarkable story of fortitude and resilience in the face of life-threatening challenges. Plus, Canadian singer-songwriter Jenn Grant joins us to share the story of her new album. "Queen of the Strait" is a moving and personal collection of songs inspired by her family, her childhood, and the place she grew up. From North Creek to South Colton, from Old Forge to New Bremen, North Words brings you interviews, on-site recordings, and special features that remind us what makes the North Country region so special. WCNY Community FM is pleased to present this monthly show from our colleagues at North Country Public Radio.

In the long awaited return of Built to Serve, host Peter Ward is joined by Kate Houck, Executive Director of David’s Refuge. In this discussion Peter and Kate cover the important mission of David’s Refuge, a non-profit organization which aims to provide respite, resources and support to parents and families of children with special needs.

On this episode of Making the City Smaller, Tracy Dando joins Peter and Mike in the studio for a conversation that didn't stay on the surface for very long. Tracy recently joined the team at Vera House, where she's expanding services for survivors of domestic violence and abuse throughout Central New York, while also hosting Truthfully Tracy, a podcast built around the idea that every person has a truth worth speaking out loud. Tracy talks openly about her own journey — the work she's done to get here, what it took to get on a TEDx stage in Phoenix after a panic attack the night before, and why Vera House feels like the right next chapter. The story of Safe Space and what it meant to close it is part of that.

A special Father's Day edition of Check It Out this week as we have a fun father-son duo on as guests with Maggie and Tom. You all know Steve Infanti, the sports director for Newschannel 9. Well, he brought in his five-year-old son, Jameson, as his partner in crime. We talked favorite books, libraries they attend and reading before bedtime. This was a lot of fun, so get to the link and Check It Out.

(#99, 6/16/26) In this June 2026 Episode of CNY Latino: cnylatinonewspaper.com/Podcast, Marisol and Hugo interview with writers and artists "Henry Padrón-Morales & illustrator Mara Criollo-Rivera" in La Casita cultural Center of Syracuse. Our Sports-oriented Syracuse University Student intern, JOSEPH SOLIVAN, will interview with a renounced professional Syracuse Mets Player, and Hugo Acosta will have a rare interview IN SPANISH, with Dr. Juhanna Rogers En estos episodios, durante dos semanas de junio de 2026, Marisol y Hugo realizarán entrevistas con los escritores y artistas Henry Padrón-Morales y la ilustradora Mara Criollo-Rivera en el Centro Cultural La Casita de Syracuse; y nuestro pasante de la Universidad de Syracuse especializado en deportes, Joseph Solivan, entrevistará a un reconocido jugador profesional de los Syracuse Mets; y Hugo Acosta realizará una inusual entrevista —íntegramente en español— con la Dra. Juhanna Rogers.

On this episode of CNY Heroes, The two co-founders of Honor Flight Syracuse, Randy Flath and Rear Admiral (ret.) John Paddock, join Dan for a discussion of the origin of the organization and the continuing critical significance of military service and maintaining honor and respect for all who have served in the Armed Forces.

Onondaga County Reporter Laura Robertson returns to share the most important developments she has seen unfolding within the County Legislature this year. She explains why the Democrats’ decision to hire outside legal counsel has empowered them to speed up their legislative agenda, and identifies how each party is competing for different visions of legislative transparency. In her conversation with host Maximilian Eyle, Robertson dives deeper into county policy priorities ahead of the November election. They discuss each party’s plan for investments in housing and transportation, and explore how dealmaking that used to occur behind closed doors is now more frequently spilling out onto the legislature floor.

This is a Check It Out first as this week we have all 3 hosts on together at one time. Joining regulars Tom and Maggie, we went to the bullpen to bring in Yona Williams as part of the library trifecta. Many topics this week, as they discuss a whole host of events the libraries are a part of during the month of June. From Light a Candle 4 Literacy, to the tabling at CNY Pride, to some Mets events at NBT Bank Stadium and even a Strawberry Social at Soule.... plenty of things to do with the libraries in June! So do yourself a favor and Check It Out.

Ever wonder where the bizarre languages spoken by movie aliens comes from? Learn how linguists construct them and how some dedicated fans become fluent. Also, on this month Science Today, a superconductor record is broken, sea levels may be rising faster than previously thought, and US highschoolers are becoming even more sleep deprived.

On the latest episode of Repeating History, Bob welcomes Dr. Jeff Ludwig, director of education at the Seward House in Auburn. They discuss the incredible life of William Henry Seward, one of the most accomplished and well-travelled politicians of the 19th Century. From his work on prison reform and anti-slavery initiatives to his time as Secretary of State, The conversation illuminates on of the most important and consequential careers in American political history.

On this edition of Syracuse (On)Stage, Brendan Malafronte and Andrea “Dott” Dotto talk about sharing the role of Olaf in Syracuse Stage’s current production of “Frozen,” and their recent relocation to Central New York.

On this edition of Checkup From the Neck-Up, Psychologist Rich “Dr. Neckup” O’Neill’s guest is Dr. Rebecca Ortiz, Associate Professor in the Syracuse University Newhouse School of Public Communications. They discuss how Artificial Intelligence CHATBOTs were created, whose values guide the chatbot computer programs’ mathematically determined responses (easily mistaken for another human’s “behavior”), how users can design their own chatbot human-like “companions,” how the chatbot program learns what you want from your “companion” based on your interactions with it/them, and then gives you more of what you want. They review Dr. Ortiz’s research on how 18- to 21-year-olds use or don’t use them and why, chatbot’s reported benefits such as possibly in developing social skills, examples of their dangers such as aggressive sexual “behavior” experienced by adolescent users, and how parents might talk with their children about them now that the chatbot algorithmic genie is out of the virtual bottle.

(#98, 6/02/26) In this June 2026 Episode of CNY Latino: cnylatinonewspaper.com/Podcast, will show the unique competition of the 2025 "Syracuse Vintage Race Boat Regatta", from the very start unloading and placing nostalgic 'antique' boats on the water, during the several racing laps and drivers' intervals, until its very end of providing prizes and championship ceremonies. En este episodio correspondiente a junio de 2026, mostrarán la singular competición de la " Regata de Botes de Carreras Clásicos de Syracuse" de 2025: desde el momento inicial de descarga y puesta en el agua de las nostálgicas embarcaciones «antiguas», pasando por las diversas vueltas de carrera y los intervalos de los pilotos, hasta su gran final con la entrega de premios y las ceremonias del campeonato

We have TWO MAJOR celebrities: Piggie and Elephant from the Mo Willems books are our guests this week's for Check It Out. Maggie and Tom talk to Killian Crowley (Gerald) and Meg Keough (Pig) about the Elephant and Piggie play going on at the Gifford Family Theater. We will learn about the play, how to get tickets to see the shows on the weekends and a brief history of actors, who are both a lot of fun. Get ready for a zany Check It Out, with Maggie and Tom (the library's version of Pig and Elephant).

(#97, 5/19/26) In this May 2026 Episode of CNY Latino: cnylatinonewspaper.com/Podcast, Hugo and Marisol will review and narrate, last year's Utica Latino Festival, and also explaining some crazy plans we ended up having in 2025, and a short narration of an intense and dangerous moment we had driving, throughout a strong noisy and difficulty storm. En este episodio correspondiente a mayo de 2026, Hugo y Marisol repasarán y narrarán lo sucedido en el Festival Latino de Utica del año pasado; asimismo, explicarán algunos planes descabellados que terminamos ideando para 2025 y relatarán brevemente un momento intenso y peligroso que vivimos al conducir en medio de una tormenta violenta, ruidosa y difícil, acompañada de relámpagos y truenos.

On this edition of Making the City Smaller, host’s Peter Ward and Mike Durkin are joined by Ryan Woodruff, a Marine Corps Veteran and CEO of Clearpath for Veterans. Together they discuss the mission of Clearpath, which serves the needs of military veterans across New York State through its wide range of services such as the Canine Program which provides trained therapy dogs for veterans, as well as many that focus on community engagement and wellness.

For more than 25 years, the Ginny Parker Young Playwrights Festival has given Central New York students the chance to see their ideas leap from the page to the stage. In this episode, longtime Christian Brothers Academy teacher Todd Benware, Syracuse University Department of Drama and YPF alumna Catie Kobland, and recent finalist and Jamesville-DeWitt student Udochukwu Okereke share stories about creativity, collaboration, and the excitement of bringing student voices to life through theater. Together, they explore how the festival inspires young writers to tell bold stories, see the world through new perspectives, and discover the power of their own voices.

Maggie is back, Tom is there and we have an actual librarian guest on our library podcast for young patrons. Coming in the studio for today's episode of Check It Out is Nan Brown. Nan is the children's librarian at Central Library in the heart of downtown. We chat about the Kidspace area on the 2nd floor, some of the many programs that are go on there, and what we can expect to see during Summer Reading. All of that and more on this week's edition of Check It Out.

On this episode of CNY Heroes, Kari Mickinkle is a School Certifying Official in the Office of Veteran Success at Syracuse University. She discusses the Office mission of supporting the student veteran experience on campus by assisting with educational benefits and the work-study program. She talks about the challenges of today’s veterans entering higher education, including her own experience as a Marine Corps veteran.

On this edition of Checkup From the Neck-Up, Psychologist Rich “Dr. Neckup” O’Neill’s guest is Associate Professor Serife Tekin Ph.D. from at the Center for Bioethics and Humanities at SUNY Upstate Medical University. They discuss AI in the space of our daily use of technology, AI “companions” in the context of our loneliness epidemic, and the use of AI “therapists” in “treatment” of individuals with mental disorders. How do they compare with human companions and therapists?

(#96, 5/05/26) In this May 2026 Episode of CNY Latino: cnylatinonewspaper.com/Podcast, Hugo and Marisol will describe their experience last year's Gem World Conference, with an extensive presentation from our friend and associate, Trisha Cook. En este episodio correspondiente a mayo de 2026, Hugo y Marisol describirán su experiencia en la Gem World Conference del año pasado, con una extensa presentación a cargo de nuestra amiga y asociada, Trisha Cook.

On the latest episode of Repeating History our guest is Travis Bowman. The conversation is centered on Bowman's recent book he co-authored, Clearing Iroquoia: New York’s Land Grab in the 1779 Campaigns of the American Revolution, which reevaluates wartime campaigns against Native Peoples in light of the dispossession of Haudenosaunee homelands and American colonialism. This massive American campaign against the British and their Haudenosaunee allies in upstate NY is central to the story of the American Revolution, but is tragically underknown. As this region, state, and nation wrestle with the complexities of the Revolution and its legacies during this 250th year celebration, this conversation is timely and illuminating.

Noxious chemicals have been deployed for crowd control by law-enforcement for many years. What is known about the immediate and long-term health effects of exposure to these agents? Learn how AI can be used to read between the lines of the genetic code. And a new technique may promote problem-solving while we dream.

Check It Out is back and turning the tables on this week's guest. Tom and Yona (subbing in for Maggie) get a chance to ask questions to the weekend anchor at CNY Central, Nicole LaFiandra. We get a look at her library past, what brought her to Syracuse and some of her favorite stories that she has covered during her time hosting the More Than Just Books segment. It's a lot of fun asking questions to the person who is always asking others about the important issues of the day. All this on this week's edition of Check It Out.

Associate Artistic Director Melissa Crespo sits down with Eleanor Holdridge about her first year as chair at the Department of Drama at Syracuse University

(#95, 4/14/26) In this April 2026 Episode of CNY Latino: cnylatinonewspaper.com/Podcast, we will be talking about the 2025 Utica Latino Festival; and a brief description of the "No King Movement" that happened last year in Syracuse. En este episodio correspondiente a marzo de 2026, hablaremos sobre el Festival Latino de Utica de 2025; y, a continuación, una breve descripción del «No King Movement» que tuvo lugar el año pasado en Syracuse.

On this week's Check It Out, we have Tom and Maggie making things. Really? No, not really. But they are talking to Pauline Shostack, who is a producer for the popular and growing Maker Space Syracuse, coming to the area on Saturday, May 2nd. We learn about all the fun things like cosplay events and get to learn about the smart people who will be showing off their creations from all over Central New York. All the details on this week's edition of Check It Out.

On this edition of Checkup From the Neck-Up, Psychologist Rich “Dr. Neckup” O’Neill’s guest is Associate Professor Serife Tekin Ph.D. from at the Center for Bioethics and Humanities at SUNY Upstate Medical University. They discuss the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its relationship to Large Language Models (LLMs), and the conflict between the long-standing scientific process in universities in the growth of knowledge and the development of AI being funded by private companies.