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Good News York: McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center & the Pinwheel Ball Matt Masur hosts Good News York from Clickstream Studios’ new facility with guests Erin Bates, executive director of the McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center, and Catherine Alton, board member and 2024 Pinwheel Ball chair. They explain McMahon Ryan’s role as Onondaga County’s child advocacy center, coordinating a multidisciplinary, trauma-informed team to investigate child abuse reports and support children and families, while also providing short-term therapy and making referrals when needed. They highlight proactive outreach and education delivered by a six-person team reaching over 80 schools and more than 26,000 children. The episode promotes their major fundraiser, the black-tie Pinwheel Ball at the Oncenter with live music, auctions, and a live event painting, plus other ways to support including online auctions, raffles, pinwheel gardens, and upcoming events, with details at mcmahonryan.org and via social media. 00:00 Welcome to Good News York 00:30 Meet the Guests 01:04 What McMahon Ryan Does 01:41 How Cases Reach Them 03:07 Trauma Informed Support 04:30 Prevention Outreach in Schools 05:10 Therapy and Service Area 06:22 Pinwheel Ball Preview 07:36 Auctions and Big Ticket Items 08:57 Tickets Dress Code Details 10:33 More Ways to Support 12:34 Pinwheels and Social Media 13:57 How to Get Help 14:45 Closing Thanks and Sign Off
GNY EP.162 | Hanah Ehrenreich — Storytelling Festival of Children In this episode of Good News York, host Noah Chrysler sits down with Hanah Ehrenreich — festival organizer, common counselor for the City of Syracuse, and passionate advocate for early childhood literacy. Hanah is the driving force behind the Storytelling with Children Festival, taking place […] More
Erin Bates, Executive Director of McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center, breaks down exactly how families and community members can reach out when they have concerns about a child. Whether someone needs guidance, has a non-emergency concern, or is in an immediate crisis situation, Erin makes it clear that help is always available. The center has […] More
Catherine Alton, Board Member and Pinwheel Ball Chair at McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center, shares exciting details about one of the organization’s biggest fundraisers of the year. The Pinwheel Ball takes place this Friday at the OnCenter in Syracuse, featuring a live performance by Atlas, incredible food, and a one-of-a-kind experience with live artist Karen […] More
GNY EP.161 | McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center In this episode of Good News York, host Matt Masur sits down with two incredible guests from McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center — Erin Bates, Executive Director, and Catherine Alton, Board Member and Chair of this year’s Pinwheel Ball. Together, they shed light on the vital work […] More
Every great city is built on a body of water. Syracuse is no exception, though its story is a bit different. The Erie Canal that once defined the area no longer runs through the city as it once did, prompting a broader reorientation around its existing waterways. Today, Onondaga Creek, the inner harbor, and the […] More
The skills required to maintain New York’s canal system cannot be taught in a classroom. Dubbed "Canal Craft," the work demands on-the-job learning, creativity, and daily innovation from a workforce of over 500 people. With billions of dollars in capital needs and significant contributions from the New York Power Authority, Governor Hochul, and the state […] More
Most people learn about the Erie Canal in fourth grade and never think about it again. But as one Canal Corporation representative explains, New York’s canal system is very much alive today. Spanning 524 miles of navigable waterway across four canals, it stands as the largest state-run inland waterway system in the United States. From […] More
Good News York | Episode 160 | Feat. Ben Walsh, Director of the NYS Canal Corporation In this episode of Good News York, host Matt Masur sits down with Ben Walsh — former two-term mayor of Syracuse and the newly appointed Director of the New York State Canal Corporation — for a wide-ranging conversation about […] More
What started as 17 people gathered in a small room has grown into a community of 45 to 50 creatives meeting every month. Joe Cunningham reflects on the growth of Syracuse Actors Studio and expresses gratitude to everyone who has shown up, as well as to the Palace Theater for providing a home for both […] More
Joe Cunningham breaks down his filmmaking philosophy — set the parameters, introduce a little chaos, and let the camera roll. In his view, take one is almost always the best take, because the actors have no idea what is coming next, and that genuine surprise is exactly what shows up on screen. Co-star Laura Stisser […] More
Joe Cunningham and Laura Stisser, co-founders of Syracuse Actors Studio, sit down to share the story behind SAS — a free, no-barrier-entry community for local actors and creatives. From its humble beginnings to a growing monthly gathering at the Palace Theater, Joe and Laura explain why accessibility and community are at the heart of everything […] More
GNY EP.159 | Joe Cunningham & Laura Stisser from The Syracuse Actors Studio In this episode of Good News York, host Noah Chrysler sits down with Joe Cunningham and Laura Stisser, the co-founders of Syracuse Actors Studio (SAS) — a thriving monthly collective bringing together actors, directors, writers, producers, and creatives of all kinds right […] More
Good News York | EP. 158 – feat. Jeff Taylor from The Wild Park In this episode of Good News York, host Noah Chrysler sits down with Jeff Taylor — the visionary entrepreneur behind The Wild Park, The Haven, and Taylor’s Wilderness Safari, all located right here in Chittenango, New York. Jeff opens up about […] More
Hot take from Brian Badger: he’s not an old muscle car guy. He grew up watching Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg on MTV — and he’ll take a low rider with tinted windows and a booming stereo over a stock classic any day. He’s even tried to buy his friend’s all-original Cadillac just to slam […] More
Kids don’t forget these moments. Brian Badger talks about why getting the younger generation to the Cavalcade of Cars matters, because seeing a Mustang for the first time, sitting in a lifted truck, talking to the guy who built it, those experiences stick. They could be the catalyst for a whole new lifestyle. More
Why is car culture so big in Syracuse? Brian Badger puts it perfectly. It’s the winter. When you spend months cooped up waiting for spring, getting your car out of storage means everything. We appreciate it more because we only get a small dose of it. #cavalcadeofcars More
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