Good News York

The Crouse Health Foundation hosts three signature events each year. The Crouse Health Classic on June 15th raised a record-breaking $320,000, funding a transport isolette for the NICU. Next up is Polo for Preemies on July 26th, with tickets and volunteer opportunities still available. The year wraps up with the Crouse Health Tribute Evening on […] More

Good News York EP.194 | Beth Trunfio, CEO of Ronald McDonald House CNY In this episode of Good News York, host Noah Chrysler sits down with Beth Trunfio, President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Central New York, for a heartfelt conversation about the vital work her organization does for families with sick children. Beth […] More

The Crouse Health NICU serves 14 counties, stretching all the way from Binghamton to Massena, supporting the tiniest and most vulnerable patients. About 70% of all neonatal births in the region happen there, with a team of 17 affiliate hospitals helping transport patients in need of life-saving care. Some families know early in pregnancy that […] More

At Crouse Health, showing up each day means standing shoulder to shoulder with people doing incredible work, from the clinical side to the non-clinical side. For one team member at the Crouse Health Foundation, the job is about more than fundraising, it’s about listening to donors’ stories, hearing how Crouse Health has touched their lives, […] More

Beth Trunfio, CEO of Ronald McDonald House CNY, describes what it means for families in crisis to finally take a breath of relief—welcomed by staff and volunteers who help carry them through their hospital journey. More

Good News York Ep. 198 | Gracie Thorpe with The Crouse Health Foundation In this episode of Good News York, host Noah Chrysler sits down with Gracie Thorpe, interim executive director of the Crouse Health Foundation, the fundraising arm of Crouse Hospital. Gracie shares all the details on the upcoming Polo for Preemies event on […] More

Frank Malfitano shares how decades of working in the music business across New York, Washington D.C., Detroit, New Orleans, Los Angeles, and Chicago helped him build the relationships and reputation needed to land top-tier acts for his festival. He credits treating artists well and rolling out the red carpet as the reason for the festival’s […] More

Frank Malfitano reflects on the festival reaching its 40th year, a milestone shared only by a small, exclusive club of festivals worldwide, most of which are in far larger markets. He describes the achievement as a true community effort, built, raised, and nurtured by the people around it, and compares punching above their weight to […] More

GNY EP.197 | feat. Brandon Ciotti Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to Good News York! This week Noah sits down with Utica-based stand-up comedian and improviser Brandon Ciotti for a deep, funny dive into the Central New York comedy scene. Brandon breaks down how he turns everyday stories into tight stand-up bits, why "trimming the […] More

Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon discussed the new federal "Trump Accounts" program, which will deposit $1,000 into a savings account for children 18 and under. He shared that Micron has committed to adding another $250 per child for families in Central New York, as well as in Idaho and Virginia where the company also operates, […] More

Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon explained that all incentive programs tied to Micron, including CHIPS and Science, New York State Green Chips, and county benefits, are performance-based, meaning nothing is paid out unless jobs are actually created. He noted the project and its tier one suppliers are expected to generate roughly $3 billion annually in […] More

Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon shared an update on Micron’s progress at the White Pine Business Park in the Town of Clay. The site is preparing for foundation pours on its first contract, part of a roughly billion-dollar investment set for 2026. Construction will bring hundreds of workers, with Bechtel leading vertical construction on phase […] More

When an outside influencer left an unfair review of a local breakfast spot he visits two or three times a week, he wasn’t having it. Rather than let an outsider’s first impression define the place, he decided to share his own honest take — one built on actually knowing the people and the food. The […] More

It started with two friends, a phone camera, and a simple idea: highlight the few local spots still open during COVID. What began as casual selfie videos — "It’s meatloaf Monday, come try it out" — quickly found an audience, growing from 20 views to 1,000 within weeks. Once restaurants started reaching out on their […] More

When asked to pick the ultimate Utica classic — riggies, greens, or half-moons — the answer was clear. A self-proclaimed pasta guy makes the case for chicken riggies, praising a good sauce loaded with red and green peppers. He notes that every spot in town puts its own spin on the dish, and that no […] More

Leadership coach Jeffrey Rogers does not mince words on this one. In his view, assumption is the root of all communication evil — and when assumptions go unchecked inside an organization, things inevitably go sideways. The fists start banging, the tone turns snarky, and suddenly no one can figure out how they got so far […] More