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Matt Masur sits down with Syracuse author Candith Block to discuss her inspiring children’s book "Marshmallow and Cocoa" The story follows a skunk named Marshmallow on his journey to find friendship, teaching kids that our differences should be celebrated and that everyone deserves to feel accepted. Candith shares her creative process, from homework assignment to […] More

Marshmallow & Cocoa: A Heartwarming Children’s Book About Friendship & Acceptance | Good News York EP.151 Join host Matt Masur as he sits down with author Candith Block to discuss her inspiring children’s book, "Marshmallow and Cocoa" – a beautiful story about friendship, acceptance, and celebrating our differences. This heartwarming tale follows Marshmallow the skunk […] More

“Next thing you know, the secretary has an Alienware computer on their desk… Outlook screams on this thing.” 😂 This clip from Rob O’Connor explains exactly why a real esports program takes more than just equipment. It takes planning, support, and knowing how to build something that actually lasts. #GoodNewsYork #EliteGaming #Esports #GamingHumor #Education More

At Elite Gaming, it’s not just about who wins the match. Rob O’Connor shares how bringing students together through invitationals creates real friendships, community, and opportunities for kids across Central New York. #GoodNewsYork #EliteGaming #Esports #GamingCommunity #CentralNewYork More

Join Danny Tripodi as he sits down with Rob O’Connor, co-founder of ELITE Gaming, to discuss how gaming is transforming education in Central New York. Rob shares the journey of building Syracuse’s premier eSports facility with 60 gaming PCs, revealing how competitive gaming helps students develop essential life skills like teamwork, communication, and time management. […] More

“People think they’re just mashing buttons.” Rob O’Connor breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions about gaming and why esports can help students grow in ways a lot of adults never expected. #GoodNewsYork #EliteGaming #Esports #GamingCulture #Syracuse More

The Vineyard Church takes their Feed My Starving Children partnership beyond packing meals by organizing mission trips to witness the impact firsthand. The church strategically aligns these trips with areas receiving their packed meals, allowing volunteers to travel to distribution sites and personally hand out food to children. Three to four years ago, a group […] More

The Vineyard Church is making childhood nutrition accessible through their Feed My Starving Children partnership, where just 106 dollars feeds a child a meal every day for an entire year. Executive Pastor Ben Taylor points out that most people cannot even complete a single grocery store trip for that amount, yet because of the organization’s […] More

The Vineyard Church in Syracuse is hosting their 16th annual Feed My Starving Children mobile pack event this March, bringing together over 2,000 volunteers to pack life-saving meals. Since 2009, the church has packed nearly 6 million MannaPack meals containing rice, vegetables, soy, and vitamins, feeding almost 16,000 children across the world. The event transforms […] More

FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN – Syracuse Mobile Pack Event | Executive Pastor Ben Taylor Interview Join us for an incredible conversation with Ben Taylor, Executive Pastor at The Vineyard Church, as we discuss their upcoming Feed My Starving Children event happening March 18-21, 2026! In this episode, Ben shares the inspiring journey from wastewater engineer […] More

Mayor Sharon Owens outlines major housing initiatives on the horizon for Syracuse. The city is preparing to break ground at the old developmental center for 200 new townhome units and moving forward with projects at the golf course on the Southern tier. Addressing a critical need, Mayor Owens reveals that 10 percent of Syracuse students […] More

Mayor Sharon Owens introduces herself to Syracuse residents, emphasizing that she will remain the same person she has always been throughout her nearly 40 years in the community. She explains that she was not seeking a career in government, but rather that government recognized the work she was already doing in the community. With eight […] More

Senator Rachel May reveals an exciting development coming to Syracuse that many residents may not yet know about. The symphony is preparing to open a newly restored auditorium in the STEAM school, a venue that was once famous in the city. According to May, the spectacular space will host symphony concerts and student performances, bringing […] More

Shawni Davis shares her pride in celebrating the first Black mayor of Syracuse, Mayor Owens. She describes the mayor as both fun and a complete professional who cares deeply about the city and its underserved communities. Davis, whose wife works with Mayor Owens at the Southwest Community Center, highlights how instrumental the mayor was in […] More

GNY at The Mayor’s Ball – Celebrating Syracuse’s First Black Female Mayor Join Good News York as we take you inside the 2026 Syracuse Mayor’s Ball, celebrating Mayor Sharon Owens – the city’s first Black female mayor! This historic event brought together community leaders, artists, musicians, and residents for an unforgettable night of celebration at […] More