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Syracuse Actor Studio on Building Community and Launching SAS Fest at The Palace Theater Host Noah Chrysler interviews Laura Disser and Joe Cunningham, co-founders of Syracuse Actor Studio (SAS), a monthly, donation-supported gathering of local actors and creatives featuring rotating instruction, exercises, performances, panels, workshops, and occasional field trips to connect Syracuse’s theater and film ecosystem. They discuss SAS...

Inside The Wild and The Haven: Chittenango’s Interactive Zoo and Safari Resort Vision Host Noah Chrysler interviews Jeff Taylor, owner of The Wild in Chittenango, New York, an interactive zoo featuring animals from around the world with a focus on guest experience, animal welfare, and conservation through education. Jeff describes The Haven, a former dairy farm property expanding from a wedding venue into a concert venue and resort...

Cavalcade of Cars CNY Returns to NYS Fairgrounds Expo Center April 18–19 Host Noah Chrysler interviews Brian “Badger” (operations manager for Syracuse Nationals, LLC) about the Cavalcade of Cars Syracuse Edition, acquired in 2025 and entering its second year. The two-day indoor show runs April 18–19 at the New York State Fairgrounds Expo Center and features over 200 displays including cars, trucks, Jeeps, bikes, customs, classics, ...

Sewercuse’s Joey Rafino on Drain Clogs, Flushable Wipes, and Growing a Syracuse Drain Business Host Noah Chrysler interviews Joey Rafino of Syracuse Drain Solutions (“Sewercuse”), a Syracuse-based drain-cleaning specialist handling clogs in sinks, tubs, dishwashers, and main sewers. Joey says homeowners most often damage drains by putting the wrong things down them—especially “flushable” wipes (an everyday problem), grease that sol...

Introducing The Bad Bosses Podcast: Turning Bad Leadership Into Good On Good News, York, host Matt (Clickstream Studios) welcomes Joe, a new Clickstream content creator, to discuss his podcast concept, The Bad Bosses, drawn from his 36-year career at Syracuse University (35 in management, 26 as a director). Joe aims to educate and entertain by sharing anonymized stories about bad bosses while defining what makes good leadership, no...

Noah Chrysler Joins Clickstream Studios and Launches Syracuse Improv On Good News York, host Danny Tripodi interviews Noah Chrysler, a new hire at Clickstream Studios with a long YouTube background and experience in digital marketing strategy for YouTubers and businesses. Noah explains he joined after reaching out repeatedly and meeting the mayor, and he’s excited to collaborate with Danny, Matt, and Amanda while also running Syrac...

Michelle Schenandoah on Rematriation, Food Sovereignty, and the PBS Series Rematriated Voices On Good News York, host Noah Chrysler interviews Syracuse-based Oneida Nation Wolf Clan member Michelle Schenandoah, founder of the nonprofit Rematriation and host of WCNY/PBS’s Rematriated Voices. Schenandoah explains Haudenosaunee naming traditions and defines rematriation as “returning the sacred to the mother,” describing its applicati...

Spatchcock Funk on Building a Party-Driven Cooking Show and Community Host Matt Major welcomes Alex DeRosa and Matt Read, co-owners of Spatchcock Funk, to discuss their party-themed cooking show and content journey. They explain the name’s roots in a tailgating cooking technique (“spatchcock”) and music (“Renegades of Funk”), and how their ad-agency backgrounds helped them turn filming recipes and friend parties into segments on CN...

Author Candith Block on Her Children’s Book “Marshmallow and Cocoa” Matt Major of Good News York shares an update from the show’s new Clickstream Studio space and interviews local author Candith Block in the guest area. Block discusses her children’s picture book, “Marshmallow and Cocoa,” about Marshmallow the skunk who is rejected by other animals but ultimately befriends Cocoa the porcupine, emphasizing belonging, kindness, and c...

Elite Gaming’s Rob O’Connor on eSports, STEM, and Building Community in Syracuse Host Danny Tripodi interviews Rob O’Connor of Elite Gaming about their advanced gaming center in Syracuse that combines eSports with STEM/CTE programming, content creation (podcasting and streaming), drones, and Lego robotics. O’Connor explains Elite Gaming began as a pre-COVID idea with partner Matt, grew after touring other facilities, launched in a ...

Vineyard Church’s Ben Taylor on Feed My Starving Children: Syracuse MobilePack (March 18–21, 2026) Host Mike Mesi welcomes Ben Taylor, executive pastor at Vineyard Church, to Good News York’s new facility at the Old Spaghetti Warehouse and discusses Vineyard’s ministries and its annual Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) event. Taylor shares his background as a former wastewater engineer, his move into ministry, and Vineyard’s “come a...

Inside The MOST: Syracuse’s Armory Turned Science Museum, the Micron Exhibit, and How to Get Involved Host Mike Ndii visits The MOST in downtown Syracuse and interviews president Lauren Cochen during the museum’s busiest week of the year while school is out. Cochen explains the building’s history as the original Armory Square armory—over 115 years old, nearly 100,000 square feet, and once used for events like the Bowling Congress, ...

Behind the Music: An Interview with Todd Hobin at Syracuse Winter Fair In this episode of Good News York, live from the Syracuse Winter Fair, the host interviews musician and composer Todd Hobin. Todd shares insights about his extensive career, including touring with legendary bands like the Kinks and the Beach Boys, and his recent ventures in scoring films such as 'The Artist and the Astronaut.' They discuss the unique challenges ...

Syracuse Winter Fair and Cybersecurity Insights with Mike Lecy In this episode of Good News, New York, hosts Matt Major and Mike Ndii are live at the Syracuse Winter Fair. They are joined by Mike Lecy, host of the Hack Dissection podcast, to discuss his journey in cybersecurity, the growth of his podcast, the importance of understanding cybersecurity risks, and exciting developments like his new office space at Inspire Innovation H...

Celebrating Good News York Live's Anniversary at the Syracuse Winter Fair In this episode, the hosts of Good News York Live celebrate their anniversary at the Syracuse Winter Fair held at the State Fairgrounds. They welcome back their first-ever guest, Mark O'Donnell, who is also the host of the Operations Excellence podcast. They reminisce about the show's journey over the past year and discuss various topics including leadership,...

Chatting with Blues Ignition: Young Talent Takes on Blues Music In this episode of Good News York at the Winter Fair, the host interviews Blues Ignition, a band comprised of young musicians Madison, Joey, Anthony, Tyler, Enrique, and Julia. The group discusses their love for blues music, the instruments they play, and some of their popular performances including 'Rock Steady' by Aretha Franklin. They also talk about their presence ...

Good News York: Tax Tips with Frank Donaldson & Syracuse Winter Fair Preview In this special Tuesday edition of Good News York, host Mike Brindisi welcomes Frank Donaldson from Key Advising to discuss tax and accounting tips for individuals and small businesses. Frank shares insights on common misconceptions about accountants, the importance of choosing the right accountant, and financial advice for Central New Yorkers. Later i...

Good News York: Special Episode with Crazy Reel's Bugge and Zogg In this special episode of Good News York, host Mike Brindisi is joined by Jenn and Marissa, known as Bugge and Zogg, the hosts of the podcast Crazy Reel with Bugge and Zogg. They discuss their podcast journey, inspired by Nikki Marie Unplugged and Two Bears One Cave, and share insights into their personal backgrounds and the motivation behind starting their show. The...