Street Talk is a half hour public affairs program that airs weekends on our four Cumulus Media radio stations in Syracuse.
Hosted by Cumulus Media Syracuse’s Ted & Amy, the show features interviews with individuals and organizations that impact us all here in Central New York. On this page we will feature interviews and segments from the show.
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Street Talk airing weekend of 4/25/2025
This is a busy time of year for charity events so we’re going to tell you about three of them that are happening this coming weekend! First off on Friday night May 2nd, the Kids Like Connor organization is holding a black tie gala at The Pier in Central Square. Founder Lauren Wilbur explains more about what inspired her from her own life to create such a unique charity. Get your tickets now by scanning the QR code on the Kids Like Connor Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556782465441
We continue to look at charity fundraisers this coming weekend with the Run For Recovery, a 5K and Kids Fun Run which is happening at Green Lakes State Park this Saturday, May 3rd. Last year there were 590 participants and 40,000 dollars raised. Kathleen Gaffney-Babb is President and CEO and she explains more about their services, along with their Foundation which helps to raise money. Register now at https://Helio.Health or you can register Saturday morning beginning at 8:45.
We end our look at next weekend’s fundraisers by a fun Kentucky Derby Party happening Saturday evening at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown to benefit Father Champlin’s Guardian Angel Society. Organizer Cindy Ormond fills us in on the organization and this fun party on May 3rd. Get tickets at https://GuardianAngelSoc.org
Street Talk airing weekend of 4/18/2025
The Northern Onondaga County Public Library (NOPL) is inviting parents and caregivers to sign up for the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. Kara Greene is their Marketing and Communications Specialist. Sign up and see more at https://NOPL.org
April is Earth Month at the Museum of Science and Technology in Armory Square. President Lauren Kochian says they are just wrapping up their Earth Day Festival that was held yesterday but the exhibits will focus on the Earth and Environmental highlights all month long. See more at https://MOST.org
Make A Wish Central New York has been granting wishes for children with critical illnesses for the last 40 years! And to celebrate, every Wednesday for 40 weeks, we are sharing a little bit about what makes Make A Wish Central New York so special. Terry has been a proud Make A Wish Central New York volunteer for over 20 years. If you’d like to help celebrate Make A Wish Central New York’s 40th anniversary, you can see more and donate at https://CNY.Wish.Org
Honor Flight Syracuse makes two trips a year to Washington DC to bring veterans down to the memorials built in their honor. Dan Cummings fills us in on their annual bottle and can drive that helps to make these trips possible. See more at https://HonorFlightSyracuse.org
Street Talk airing weekend of 4/11/2025
The Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency or OCRRA’s Annual Earth Day Clean up is happening Friday, April 25th and Saturday, April 26th, but the deadline to sign up for this year is this Tuesday April 15th. Once again on Street Talk we are going to be focusing on all things OCRRA and recycling with OCRRA’s Public Information Officer Tammy Palmer. This week we start off with Electronics Recycling. To sign up for OCRRA’s Earth Day Clean Up, go to ocrra.org Again the deadline is this Tuesday April 15th. If you have any questions about anything that you heard during this segment of Street Talk, you can find it at https://OCRRA.org
Street Talk airing weekend of 4/4/2025
The Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency or OCRRA’s Annual Earth Day Clean up is happening Friday, April 25th and Saturday, April 26th, but the deadline to sign up for this year is Tuesday April 15th. For the next couple of weeks on Street Talk we are going to be focusing on all things OCRRA and recycling with OCRRA’s Public Information Officer Tammy Palmer. And we start out with how to be part of the extremely successful and satisfying Earth Day Cleanup. To sign up for OCRRA’s Earth Day Clean Up, go to http://ocrra.org. Again the deadline is Tuesday April 15th. We’ll be hearing much more from OCRRA next week and make sure you tune in all week in the morning as we tackle a different recycling topic each day.
The Wellness to Longevity Expo is being held Saturday, April 12th at the Everson Museum Auditorium in Syracuse from 4 – 8 pm. Robin Cortese is Visit Syracuse’s Brand Champion and Upstate’s Integrated Family Physician Dr. Kaushal Nanavati are both helping to organize the event. You can purchase tickets at http://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/WellnessToLongevityExpo
Street Talk airing weekend of 3/28/2025
Nascentia Health is holding an upcoming fundraiser at their Beeches Manor in Rome on Saturday April 5th. It’s called Disco Inferno and will support the Nascentia Health Charitable Foundation specifically benefiting the pediatric homecare program that helps many children and families across Central New York. Director of Media Relations Adrienne Smith and VP of Communications and Development Colleen Prossner talk about the mission of Nascentia Health, the fundraiser and why it is great that their Beeches facility can be the venue for this fun event. See https://NascentiaHealth.org for ticket information.
Joe Convertino Jr. President of CH Insurance discusses protecting yourself if you volunteer or join a charity board, Business Owners Policies for small businesses and the reasons behind the increase in insurance premiums. See more at https://CHInsurance.cc
Street Talk airing weekend of 3/21/2025
The Museum of Science and Technology in Armory Square is debuting a brand new exhibit beginning on March 29th. It’s called Onondaga Grown presents GROW and it focuses on agricultural science and food systems in Central New York. Lauren Kochian is President of the MOST and she says she’s been excited about this kind of exhibit since she took this position. The GROW exhibit is opening on Saturday March 29th. For more information, visit https://MOST.org
St. Joseph’s Health has the largest midwifery practice in Central New York and they are having a special, open to the public event this Tuesday, March 25th called “Meet the Midwives”. It’s free and a casual gathering where people can meet our Certified Nurse Midwives and ask any questions they might have. Jenn MacBlane is one of the midwives and she has more. Preregister now at https://SJHSyr.org and look for “Meet the Midwives”.
“Airport Angels” – a VIP Concierge service can now be a part of your airport experience!Plus some FAQs answered when it comes to the new Parking Reservation System are all part of the news this month with Matthew Szwejbka from Syracuse Hancock International Airport. See more at https://FlySyracuse.com
Street Talk airing weekend of 3/14/2025
The Salvation Army Syracuse Area Services are holding their seventh annual Family Dance on Wednesday, March 26th from 5:30 to 7:30 at Rosamond Gifford Zoo. It’s an affordable event to bring the whole family! PR Donor Relations Manager Deanna Delmonico fills us in on how their Red Kettle Campaign went and how they are gearing up for a busy spring. Buy tickets now for the 7th Annual Salvation Army Family Dance at https://SASYR.org
Bodie Centore is a sophomore in college now, but he’s been raising money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation since he was in Elementary School! He is holding his fourth annual Buckets for St. Baldrick’s Three On Three Basketball Tournament for kids in second to eighth grade coming up on Sunday April 6th and he hopes to continue to raise a lot of money for such a great cause. He fills us in on where he is now and why the St. Baldrick’s Foundation means so much. Register for the April 6th event through March 23rd at https://StBaldricks.org and search for Buckets 4 Baldricks.
Prom and Ball season is right around the corner and Marie Adornato, owner of SpyBaby Bridal and Prom in Franklin Square, talks about the latest in prom trends. See more at https://Spybaby.com
Street Talk airing weekend of 3/7/2025
The Rosamond Gifford Zoo continues to be open daily all year and they have a ton of special events coming up. Ted Fox is Executive Director of the Zoo and Carrie Large is Executive Director of the Friends of the Zoo. See more on all of the special events that were mentioned at https://RosamondGiffordZoo.org
The sun may be shining a bit more but it’s been a tough winter and unfortunately there is still more snowy weather to come. Joe Convertino Jr. of CH Insurance has some advice on what to do if you’re in a fender bender, and planning ahead insurance wise for the new year. See more at https://CHInsurance.cc
Street Talk airing weekend of 2/28/2025
Maureen’s Hope Foundation has been around for twenty years and their mission is to offer practical support and assistance to people facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis or other life altering disease. They are holding a special fashion show fundraiser on March 8th. President and Founder Susan Bertrand fills us in. See more on fashion show tickets for March 8th as well as all of the other programs that Susan spoke about at https://MaureensHope.org
Lawyer Joe Stanley has an interesting workplace lawsuit that brings up some good advice. See more at https://StanleyLawOffices.com
Syracuse’s Hancock Airport continues to grow – with more services, more restaurants and more flights! Customer Experience Manager Matthew Szwejbka says 2025 has been a busy year so far. https://FlySyracuse.com
Street Talk airing weekend of 2/21/2025
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York has announced their launch of its Hospitality Cart Program at Crouse Hospital to enhance the comfort of families in the hospital. Executive Director Beth Trunfio fills us in on how this came to be and how their new expansion has helped serve even more people in Central New York. See more at https://RMHCNY.org
The Evergreen in Hanover Square is celebrating ten years in business! Co-owner Rob Podfigurny explains why he’s so proud of both the location and their menu. See more at https://EvergreenSYR.com
Street Talk airing weekend of 2/14/2025
Lucy Reff was a 23 year old woman from the Watertown area who passed away in early January of 2019 as she was in the midst of wedding planning. In the midst of tragedy, her family decided to try and do something good for others as part of her legacy. Because of that, the Dress Giveaway was created. Michelle Lester is with Donor Family Network/ Team Finger Lakes and she explains much more. To find out more about the two dress giveaways coming up in March, search for Donor Family Network USA on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066512138212
The Museum of Science and Technology is action packed in Armory Square, especially for the upcoming Winter Break. President Lauren Kochian gives us a rundown of all the exciting happenings at the MOST. See more at https://MOST.org
Street Talk airing weekend of 2/7/2025
It feels like everyone in some way has been affected or know someone affected by the opioid and fentanyl crisis. Michael W. Brown is global director of counter-narcotics technology at Rigaku Analytical Devices and joined us to discuss the growing fentanyl problem here in CNY. https://rigaku.com/
You may be using new health insurance as we are heading into 2025. Joe Convertino Jr. of CH Insurance talks changes in medical insurance, in and out of network, and how to plan for the year ahead when it comes to your home insurance coverage. See more at https://CHInsurance.cc
The Consumer Electronics Show is always the introduction of so many new products, with more than 35 hundred exhibitors. Our tech guru Marc Saltzman checked in from the floor!
See more at https://MarcSaltzman.com
Street Talk airing weekend of 1/31/2025
Girl Scout Cookie season is here and by buying a box of cookies from a Girl Scout, it means so much more than just treating yourself to something sweet. Jaime Alvarez is Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways.
Order your cookies today at https://BuyGirlScoutCookiesNow.com
Wear Red Day is happening on Friday, February 7th with the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Campaign. Kristy Smorol is the Communications Director for the American Heart Association – New York State and Heather Drake Bianchi is the CEO and Founder of Drakos Clinical Dynamics, also a former EMT and this year’s Chairperson for the Go Red Campaign. Don’t forget to tag your red outfits on Friday, February 7th with American Heart Association New York State and #AHANewYork to take part in Wear Red Day.
Street Talk airing weekend of 1/24/2025
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical comes to the Landmark Theater January 28th through February 1st. Morgan Lewis is an SU grad who is touring the country with this Broadway show and she says it’s going to be one that she remembers forever. You can see more at https://BroadwayInSyracuse.com
Manlius Pebble Hill School has been a part of the Central New York community since 1869, serving PreK through 12th grade students. And they have so many exciting ways for you to learn more about MPH this year, including an Emerging Leaders Scholarship Opportunity coming up next week! Jim Foley is the Head of School and he says MPH offers a very unique way of learning. See more on the MPH program at https://MPHSchool.org
Street Talk airing weekend of 1/17/2024
January is National Human Trafficking Awareness month and believe it or not, human trafficking may look totally different than what you are picturing. Colleen Merced is the Executive Director of McMahon-Ryan Child Advocacy Center and she says they just received some grants to provide even more services when it comes to this issue. See more at https://McMahonRyan.org
As we enter into 2025, are you looking for an opportunity to get into shape but you just don’t know where to start? 261 Fearless, is a non profit women’s run group that meets in two different locations in Central New York. Debbie Sindone is a volunteer run coach for the grou. To find out more, check out their website at https://261fearless.org/261-club-gny
Syracuse Hancock International Airport is getting ready for a huge winter travel season!Customer Experience Manager Matthew Szwejbka fills us in on upcoming online parking reservations, parking shuttle service and some new restaurants coming to the concourse. See more on their website at https://FlySyracuse.com
Street Talk airing weekend of 1/10/2025
Make A Wish CNY is celebrating 40 years of granting wishes to critically ill children in this area and they are kicking off the year with a fundraiser at this weekend’s Camping World Expo at the New York State Fairgrounds running through today. Diane Kupperman is their Executive Director and she explains more about this milestone year. See more and keep up to date on all of the 40th anniversary celebrations at http://CNY.Wish.org
The CUS Foundation was formed in 2023 and is named in honor and memory of Tom Cusumano who died by suicide. His widow Betsy formed the organization in order to provide services to help survivors cope with the loss of a loved one to suicide. The CUS Foundation is holding their 2nd Annual “Bowl-O-Rama” on Saturday, January 18th at Flamingo Bowl in Liverpool, NY. See more at https://TheCUSFoundation.org
Street Talk airing weekend of 1/3/2025
January is National Mentoring Month. John Bruzdzinski is the Director of Peace Incorporated Big Brothers Big Sisters for the Syracuse area and explains what their mentoring program is all about. See more about Big Brothers Big Sisters program at https://Peace-CAA.org and click on the Big Brothers Big Sisters link.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace locally built and delivered more than 200 beds in the month of December alone! David Hoalcraft is the shop manager and build coordinator for the Syracuse Sleep in Heavenly Peace and he explains more about their program and how you can get involved. See more at https://SHPBeds.org
Street Talk airing weekend of 12/13/2024
The Food Bank of CNY is launching new “food lockers” that are going to be set up in rural areas of the counties that they serve. Development Director Lynn Hy explains. See more at https://FoodBankCNY.org
Porch piracy, insuring those big ticket purchases this holiday season, and making sure your policy is what you need for the new year, all covered in this month’s Conversations with Convertino with Joe Convertino Jr. of CH Insurance. See more at https://CHInsurance.co
The Town of Manlius Police Department has announced the creation of the Retail Crime Task Force to address retail crimes at Fayetteville Towne Center. Lt. Gregory Snyder discusses what that means and playing it safe when it comes to shopping this holiday season. Check out the Town of Manlius Police Department Facebook page for more information. https://www.facebook.com/p/Town-of-Manlius-Police-Department-100064313604320/
Disney on Ice is appearing at the OnCenter War Memorial December 26th through December 29th. Taylor Steele plays Rapunzel and she talks about her background as well as portraying a Disney Princess all while skating! Get tickets at https://DisneyOnIce.com or the OnCenter Box Office.
Street Talk airing weekend of 12/6/2024
Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield offers a Community Connection program for those Excellus members who may need a little more help. Daija Richardson is a Community Connection’s Department Manager. See more at https://ExcellusBCBS.com
Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park is getting ready for a busy holiday and winter season, both with animal activity and activities to keep humans busy as well. Ted Fox is the Zoo’s Executive Director and Carrie Large is the Friends of Rosamond Gifford Zoo Executive Director. See more and get tickets for Holiday Nights at https://RosamondGiffordZoo.org
The Food Bank of CNY is teaming up with Syracuse Stage to collect nonperishable food items throughout the holiday season. Lynn Hy is the Food Bank’s Development Director. See more at https://FoodBankCNY.org
Will’s Angels is a non profit organization that was named in honor of a young Chittenango student, William Clark, who lost his battle with a rare neurological disease in early 2023. His mother, Karen Clark wanted to keep his inspiration and legacy alive and she talks more about how they are hoping to do that. See more at https://WillsAngels.org
Street Talk airing weekend of 11/29/2024
Exciting news about new life coming to the Cazenovia College Campus! A local team of residents have plans to make the campus into shops, housing, restaurants and business space! Two of those residents of the team 9 Fresh – Kate Brodock and Travis Barr joined us to talk about their plans. See more on their website https://9Fresh.co
ARC of Onondaga has been working for many years with the Redhouse Arts Center on coming together to bring audiences a story that promotes inclusiveness. It’s called the Theater Experience Series and ARC of Onondaga Executive Director Ellen Gutmaker talks about this amazing partnership. See more at https://TheRedHouse.org
SYNPLE is a lifestyle boutique in the village of Camillus that provides in house shopping as well as online shopping, and a SYNPLE kids boutique next door as well. Kelly Landau is the owner. See more and shop online at https://ShopSYNPLE.com
Street Talk airing weekend of 11/22/2024
If you have an hour this afternoon and would like to attend a free concert in downtown Syracuse featuring hundreds of performers, The Roman Catholic Diocese is presenting Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Mass in C Major at 2 pm at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception. The concert is free but donations are gratefully accepted for Music For the Mission. Megan Fallon is one of those responsible for putting on the concert.Again, the concert is at 2 pm today, November 24th at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception across from the courthouse at Columbus Circle. https://www.musicforthemission.org/
Have you ever been on jury duty? Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick explains more about the process in picking a fair jury and why being on a jury plays such an important role in the justice system. You can catch William Fitzpatrick on our morning show the third Thursday of every month.
We’re into peak travel season at Syracuse Hancock International Airport! Customer Experience Manager Matthew Szwejbka gives some tips on getting there early enough, the airline’s apps to stay up to date and a potential shuttle just in time for the Christmas Season! See more at https://FlySyracuse.com!
Street Talk airing weekend of 11/15/2024
For those of you who think heading to the Adirondacks is just for summer months, think again. A hidden gem that was named by USA Today as the number one Science Museum in the country is open year round in Tupper Lake. Nick Gunn is Marketing Director for The Wild Center. See more at https://WildCenter.org
Some good news when it comes to worker’s compensation claims, making sure your house and guests are protected as we head into the holidays, and how you might be able to save a little money in insurance premiums when it comes to storing rather than operating your “toys”. That’s all covered with our November Conversation with Convertino – Joe Convertino Jr. President of CH Insurance. See more at https://CHInsurance.cc
Street Talk airing weekend of 11/8/2024
The Flags of Honor and Gratitude are flying through next weekend in front of the Wegmans on route 57 in Liverpool. And if you’re hearing this bright and early on Sunday morning, the official ceremony honoring the Veterans and First Responders represented this year is being held TODAY at 10 am. Phyllis Danks is with the Rotary Club of Onondaga North who is responsible for the Flags of Honor and Gratitude. For more information, visit their website at https://OnondagaNorthRotary.com
Hope for Heather is once again holding their popular annual fundraiser called Hope and Heels Fashion Show and Brunch to raise money for ovarian cancer research, promote awareness, education and patient support. Frieda Weeks is the Founder. Buy tickets for the Hope and Heels Fashion Show at https://HopeForHeather.org
Are your girls looking to try fun new things, make lasting memories, discover hidden talents and learn leadership skills? They should check out the Girl Scouts! Jaime Alvarez is Vice President of Marketing and Communications of the Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways. See more at https://GSNYPENN.org
Street Talk airing weekend of 11/1/2024
The CNY Veterans Parade and Expo is happening this Saturday, November 9th. The parade steps off at noon at Chevy Court and the Expo runs in the Center of Progress Building from 9 to 2. Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Diane Greenpope is this year’s Grand Marshal.
During the Veterans Expo at the New York State fairgrounds, The Volunteer Lawyers Project of CNY and the Syracuse University College of Law Veterans Law Clinic will be holding Valor Day, a day to provide legal advice to Veterans and their families along with helping them do simple wills. Sal Curran is the Executive Director of the Volunteer Lawyer’s Project of CNY and she explains more what they do.
For more on the CNY Veterans Parade and Expo, visit https://CNYVeteransParade.org
For more on Valor Day, please visit https://vlpcny.org/get-involved/events/valor/
The kids have been back to school for about two months now and is it still a challenge to get them up and out the door every morning? Heather Cosgrove is the Director of Outpatient Services at Oswego Health and she says even though it’s always been the case that some kids have an easier time adapting than others, there are a number of factors that make it even tougher now. See more at https://OswegoHealth.org
Street Talk airing weekend of 10/25/2024
The Syracuse branch of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a local non profit that builds and delivers twin beds or bunk beds to children who don’t have a bed. They are holding a bedding drive for new sheets, blankets, comforters and pillows this month at Driver’s Village. David Hoalcraft is their Shop Manager and Building Coordinator. You can see more, volunteer and donate at https://SHPNYSyr.org
Book Buddies continues all school year to connect community volunteers with students in grades K–3 in the Syracuse City School District and they’re always looking for more volunteers. Laurie Black is the United Way of CNY’s Community Education Director and leader of the Book Buddies program. See more and sign up at https://CNYBookBuddies.org
Open enrollment for some company’s health insurance coverage is going on this Fall. Joe Courcy is the Assistant Vice President for Group Benefits for CH Insurance. Joe Convertino Jr. is the company’s president. See more at https://CHInsurance.cc
Street Talk airing weekend of 10/18/2024
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and this week we are joined by Dr. Ryan Walker, a Breast Care Surgeon at the Center For Surgical Services at Oswego Health. He talks about breast cancer types, treatments and the importance of early detection. See more on breast care health at https://OswegoHealth.org
Two named hurricanes have now hit Florida within a two week span and residents continue to assess damage in the aftermath. Joe Convertino Jr. is President of CH Insurance and he says it’s been a rough year. See more at https://CHInsurance.cc
Big news in the non profit world here in Central New York as ARISE Inc. and Exceptional Family Resources just announced that they are combining forces and merging. This is ARISE CEO Tania Anderson, For more information, go to https://AriseInc.org and https://ContactEFR.org
Street Talk airing weekend of 10/11/2024
Francis House is holding their annual “There’s No Place Like Home” Fundraiser on Wednesday, October 16th at the Expo Center of the New York State Fairgrounds. The money will raised will help Francis House continue their mission of providing unconditional love to those in Central New York facing a terminal diagnosis. Peggy Northrup is their Development Director and Sandy Baker along with her husband Mark are this year’s Event Chairs. Find out more and buy tickets at https://FrancisHouseNY.org
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer with the American Cancer Society is being held Sunday October 20th at Clinton Square. Robert Elinskas is their Senior Development Manager. See more at https://www.MakingStridesWalk.org/Syracuse
The Rosamond Gifford Zoo Annual Zoo Boo has returned weekends through October to the Zoo. Friends of Rosamond Gifford Zoo Director Carrie Large and Zoo Director Ted Fox fill us in on all things spooky this season. See more and get tickets at https://RosamondGiffordZoo.org
Street Talk airing weekend of 10/4/2024
The Out of the Darkness Walk with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is happening on Saturday October 12th at Long Branch Park in Liverpool. Stacy Green is the Out of the Darkness Walk Chairperson. See more at https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=9989
The Go Red for Women luncheon which focuses on heart disease in women, is holding their annual Go Red for Women Luncheon on Thursday October 17th at the OnCenter. Kristy Smorol is the Communications Director for the American Heart Association – New York State and Heather Drake Bianchi is the CEO and Founder of Drakos Clinical Dynamics, also a former EMT and this year’s Chairperson for the Go Red Campaign. Sign up for the Go Red for Women Luncheon at https://Heart.Org/GoRedSyracuse
Does anyone really like to get a notice for Jury Duty? Well whether you like it or not, don’t ignore it or that could lead to real trouble according to Lawyer Joe Stanley. See more legal advice at https://StanleyLawOffices.com
The Cicero American Legion Auxiliary Unit 787 is holding their annual Apple Festival on Sunday October 13th from 11 am to 3 pm at their location on Legionnaire Drive in Cicero. Tracey Engle is the Auxiliary President. You can see more on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068156284820
Street Talk airing weekend of 9/27/2024
The Nascentia Health Charitable Foundation is holding their twelfth annual Raise a Glass fundraising event on Sunday October 6th at Timber Banks Golf Club in Baldwinsville. Colleen Prossner is the VP of Community and Development and Rachel Galusha is VP at Keybank and chairperson of the Nascentia Health Foundation Board. Reserve your spot now at https://NascentaHealth.org/raiseaglass
One in 26 people in the United States have seizures or epilepsy. The One in 26 Challenge is happening during the month of October. It’s kicking off next weekend and is a way to educate the community and also raise money for EPI which has been providing services for children and adults with epilepsy in Upstate New York for over 40 years. Sarah Korba is the Associate Director of Epilepsy Services and Marketing and Collin Horak is the Education and Intake Coordinator for EPI. Find out more and register at https://EPINY.org
October is World Blindness Awareness Month and as part of that, Aurora of Central New York is partnering with Syracuse’s Hancock Airport to hold a blind immersion event coming up on Thursday October 3rd at the airport. Susan Gray is the Public Relations and Outreach Coordinator for Aurora of CNY. See more on the October 3rd event at https://AuroraOfCNY.org
Street Talk airing weekend of 9/20/2024
For a few weeks on Street Talk, we’ve been focusing on The Redhouse Arts Center, a professional not-for-profit theater that serves the community by providing leading and inclusive experiences through its theater and educational programs. Temar Underwood is the Redhouse Arts Center Artistic Director, and Peggy Mitchell is the Director of Education for the Redhouse Arts Center. If you’d like more information on what you heard about today, visit https://TheRedHouse.org
Street Talk airing weekend of 9/13/2024
For the next few weeks on Street Talk, we are going to be focusing on The Redhouse Arts Center, a professional not-for-profit theater that serves the community by providing leading and inclusive experiences through its theater and educational programs. Franklin Fry is the Redhouse Arts Center Executive Director:
Brian Kesel is the chairman of the Redhouse Arts Center Board of Directors. We’ll be hearing much more about the Redhouse Arts Center on next week’s Street Talk. For now, if you’d like more information, visit http://TheRedHouse.org
Street Talk airing weekend of 9/6/2024
100 Black Men of Syracuse is holding their second annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on Monday September 16th to fund scholarships that empower and support the educational pursuits of today’s youth. Drake Harrison is president emeritus of 100 Black Men of Syracuse and he explains what their local nonprofit is all about. See more on the Scholarship Golf Tournament as well as their mentorship program at http://100BlackMenSyr.org
The Head Start Program of Peace Inc. in Onondaga County is looking for people who are passionate about young children to join their workforce. Rebeccah Heberle is the Head Start Director and Jamie Collucci is their Recruitment Specialist and they explain a little more about their program and who they are looking for to join their team. See more at http://Peace-caa.org/programs/hs/
If you are getting up this morning and you’d like to take part in an amazing cause, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s is kicking off today beginning at 9 am on the OCC Campus in the SRC Arena. You do not have to preregister. You can just show up. Kate Flannery is the Executive Director of the Upstate New York Chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association and Stephanie Crockett is this year’s Chairperson. Again it’s happening this morning beginning at 9 am and the walk goes off at 10. Go to http://ALZ.org/CNYwalk for more information.
