Good News York

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

Leadership consultant Jeffrey Rogers gets to the root of why organizational change is so hard. Everyone, he says, wants better results — but very few people are willing to do things differently to earn them. That tension, Jeffrey explains, is where most of the friction lies when he walks into a new client. His first […] More

GNY EP.195 | feat. Ryan McMahon Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon returns to Good News York for a wide-ranging update on the massive economic transformation happening in Central New York. From Micron’s billion-dollar Phase One construction (with global builder Bechtel now on site) to a major wastewater infrastructure win for Kiewit, McMahon breaks down just […] More

Good News York | feat. Keith Brown (Community Lens Media, Love Living Local 315) In this episode of Good News York, Matt Masur sits down with Keith Brown — content creator, marketer, and local storyteller behind Community Lens Media and Love Living Local 315. Keith shares how he turned a pandemic hobby of highlighting local […] More

Ronald McDonald House CNY invites the community to join Christmas in July, collecting wish list items like toys, snacks, and grab-and-go essentials to support families staying at the House while their children receive care. More

Beth Trunfio, CEO of Ronald McDonald House CNY, shares a moving story of a family who celebrated a birthday by the Christmas tree during their stay—and how one mom described the House as an umbrella held over them during the storm. 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

GNY EP.195 | feat. Ryan McMahon Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon returns to Good News York for a wide-ranging update on the massive economic transformation happening in Central New York. From Micron’s billion-dollar Phase One construction (with global builder Bechtel now on site) to a major wastewater infrastructure win for Kiewit, McMahon breaks down just […] More