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 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.
