Good News York

Nick-E never set out to be a superstar. Some people supported him early on while others made fun of him, and he remembers all of it. But that doubt became fuel to study lyric writing, wordplay, and the craft behind the music. His mission has never changed: if his music helps one person get out […] More

Jeff D’ambrosio has one stunt that pushes the limits of what a performer can do. He climbs inside a giant 10-foot diameter balloon and inflates it using nothing but a leaf blower. He knows he won’t be able to pull it off forever, but for now, the stunt is still very much part of the […] More

GNY EP.207 | Johnny Nolan In Episode 207 of Good News York, host Noah Chrysler sits down with Johnny Nolan, his co-founder at Syracuse Improv, to reflect on their first year building the organization from the ground up. What started as a small gathering in a local library with just four people has grown into […] More

Jeff D’ambrosio is on a mission to change the way people experience balloon art at events. Instead of waiting in a long line, he gathers the crowd and turns balloon-making into a full theatrical performance complete with jokes, comedy, and showmanship. His goal for next year is to never do a traditional balloon line again. […] More

Jeff D’ambrosio recalls the exact moment he knew performing was his calling. Watching two local magicians captivate an entire room, he realized the real magic wasn’t the tricks — it was the power to give people a moment of pure happiness. That single observation set him on a path he’s still walking today. #magic #performer […] More

Mark O’Donnell explains the mindset shift every new leader needs to make. You no longer succeed by being the best engineer, the best project manager, or the best individual contributor. You succeed by building the best team — and your real job becomes helping each person become the best version of themselves. You succeed through […] More

For a long time, Nick-E struggled to put his feelings into words. When he could not explain what was going on inside, he would hand someone a song he wrote and let the music do the talking. That outlet became a pillar for regaining confidence and finding himself again. His advice to anyone listening is […] More

Mark O’Donnell reveals what he calls the "secret sauce" of great leadership: goal alignment. The idea is simple but powerful — every leader should sit down with each team member, learn their personal dreams and aspirations, and help them see how those connect to the organization’s success. Whether it’s putting kids through college, buying a […] More

Nick-E grew up teasing his older sister for singing and making music. Then one sleepless night during his freshman year of high school, he wrote his first song and ran straight into her room to share it. She just smiled and said she always knew he would come around. Sometimes the people who push you […] More

GNY Ep.206 | feat. Jeff the Magic Man In Episode 206 of Good News York, host Noah Chrysler welcomes Jeff D’Ambrosio — better known as Jeff the Magic Man, a Syracuse-based children’s entertainer, balloon artist, magician, stilt walker, and puppeteer who has been honing his craft since middle school. What starts as a casual interview […] More

GNY EP.209 | feat. Bruce Coville In this episode of Good News York, host Noah Chrysler sits down with acclaimed children’s and young adult author Bruce Coville — the creative mind behind beloved books like *Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher*, *My Teacher Is an Alien*, and *The Ghost in the Third Row* series. Bruce shares the […] More

GNY EP.208 | feat. Nick-E In Episode 208 of Good News York, host Noah Chrysler sits down with Syracuse-based hip-hop artist Nick-E for a deep conversation about the local music scene, the power of creativity as a mental health outlet, and what it takes to build a career as an independent musician in 2026. Nick-E […] More

Johnny Nolan and Noah Chrysler reflect on a year of working together and the dynamic that makes their partnership tick. Noah fires off ideas at a million miles an hour, texting paragraph-long brain dumps at random hours. Johnny takes a slower, more deliberate approach, condensing the flood of ideas into something usable. Two different speeds, […] More

Noah Chrysler breaks down one of improv’s most underrated benefits: human connection. Moving to a new city with no friends is isolating, but spending eight weeks stretching, sharing, and doing embarrassing activities alongside the same group of people creates a bond that is hard to replicate anywhere else. #ImprovCommunity #MakingFriends #SocialConnection #ImprovClass #GNYPodcast More

GNY EP.209 | feat. Bruce Coville In this episode of Good News York, host Noah Chrysler sits down with acclaimed children’s and young adult author Bruce Coville — the creative mind behind beloved books like *Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher*, *My Teacher Is an Alien*, and *The Ghost in the Third Row* series. Bruce shares the […] More

GNY EP.208 | feat. Nick-E In Episode 208 of Good News York, host Noah Chrysler sits down with Syracuse-based hip-hop artist Nick-E for a deep conversation about the local music scene, the power of creativity as a mental health outlet, and what it takes to build a career as an independent musician in 2026. Nick-E […] More