Ron Lombard

There is an entire economic ecosystem connected to the creative economy. And whether you're onstage, in the box office, or in the audience, we're all apart of it. Dr. Travis Newton from Le Moyne College reveals the financial impact of arts & culture organizations in Central NY in this edition of Syracuse (On)Stage, hosted by Melissa Crespo.

A new therapy uses a cancer patient's own T-cells to fight the deadly disease. Find out more about this potential breakthrough in this edition of Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky. Also this month, whatever happened to the Mars Rover? Well, it's still roving, and it may have just found evidence of life having existed on the Red Planet. Plus, pure metals are sitting on the ocean floor. Mining companies want access to them, but life at the bottom of the seas may need those metals to survive.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have been declining nationwide over the last few years. But the values of those initiatives are vital to business and overall community success. As Central New York grows and we strive to create a region where all people can prosper, it's become even more important to prioritize DEI work and create an inclusive economy. On this episode of Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, CenterState CEO 's Senior Vice President of Racial Equity and Social Impact (RESI) Dr. Juhanna Rogers discusses the evolving DEI landscape and why equity work is an important pillar of a sustainable, robust local economy.

Shalo Shomansurova has always had a love for languages and literature. In her native Tajikistan, in Central Asia, she was well-educated in those areas. In 2022, on her fifth try, Shalo won the U.S. State Department's Green Card Lottery, and was able to emigrate to the United States. Today, she works at Catholic Charities in Syracuse, teaching English and Citizenship to newly-arrived immigrants. Listen as Shalo tells her personal story to Our New Neighbors hosts Maryna Bagovska and Ibrahim Mohamed.

In this episode, Central Current Radio hosts Maximilian Eyle and Dr. Rick Wright are joined by Onondaga County Election Commissioner Dustin Czarny to discuss how this year's election cycle is unfolding. They review legislative progress to make voting more accessible, deadlines for registration and mail-in ballot requests, the court order to redraw Onondaga County Legislature's district maps, and more. Visit the Onondaga County Board of Elections website for more information and resources, and sign up for Central Current's newsletter for ongoing local election coverage.

Midlife women can put their heads in the sand about their financial future, and it's to their detriment. Host Nicole Christina know for herself the talk of money brings up a lot of anxiety. Will we have enough to retire? What about long term health needs? Ruzanna Queenan helps women who live life to the fullest grow their financial confidence and financial wealth. Growing up in Soviet Armenia with a single mom, she experienced the stress of financial vulnerability. She learned that financial planning has the power to help us feel more in control of our lives. Ruzanna helps women break through the mental and emotional barriers that stand in the way of their financial security through education, community, one on one support, and a long-term investment strategy that is aligned with their needs, values, and purpose.

When a loved one dies, it invariably changes your life. Since 1978, HOPE for Bereaved has provided grieving children, teens and adults with critical support, understanding, coping strategies, friendship and hope to the bereaved; as well as education, consultation and resources for their families, friends, employers, school/daycare staff, co-workers and invested professionals, all at no charge. In this Built to Serve, Host Major Charles Roberts welcomes HOPE for Bereaved Executive Director Kelly Ocampo.

Costume designer Lux Haac speaks with host Melissa Crespo about her designs for Syracuse Stage's production of Dial M for Murder . The show runs October 16 through November 3.

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 Ali Alqaraghuli.

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.