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CNY Heroes, Episode 44 - Randy Flath and Retired Rear Admiral John Paddock Discuss Honor Flight Syracuse

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.

It’s Happening Here Ep. 15 - Inside the Onondaga County Legislature’s new majority Pt. 2

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.

Check It Out: Gathering of the Host's!

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.

Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky - Episode 48

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.

Repeating History, Episode 20 - Dr. Jeff Ludwig, Director of Education at the Seward House in Auburn

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.