Good News York

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

The Museum of Science and Technology focuses on informal science education through hands-on, interactive exhibits designed around the principle that kids learn best by doing. All exhibits align with New York State science curriculum and range from simple foam building blocks to high-tech displays like the Micron exhibit. Visitors can explore the Upstate Life Sciences […] More

The Museum of Science and Technology in Syracuse features the National Grid Explorer Dome, an immersive theater experience with a domed screen and digital laser projection system. Often compared to the Sphere in Las Vegas, the dome offers documentaries and planetarium shows every hour on the half hour, delivering incredible visuals and sound in a […] More

Exploring Syracuse’s MOST Science Museum | Behind the Scenes Tour with President Lauren Kochian Join Good News York host Mike Ndii for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Syracuse’s MOST (Museum of Science & Technology) with President Lauren Kochian! Discover the incredible exhibits, hands-on learning experiences, and community impact of Central New York’s premier science museum […] More

A little behind the scenes look of our tour of the Inspyre Innovation Hub in Downtown Syracuse on today’s episode of #GoodNewsYork More

GNY at Winter Fair 2026 | Feat. Mike Lisi – Cybersecurity Expert & Hack Dissection Podcast Host Welcome back to Good News York! We’re celebrating our one-year anniversary at the Syracuse Winter Fair 2026, and we’re thrilled to have Mike Lisi back on the show – one of our very first guests from last year! […] More

GNY at Winter Fair 2026 | Feat. Mark O’Donnell – Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Building Success Welcome back to Good News York! We’re celebrating our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY at the Syracuse Winter Fair 2026 – exactly where we launched this show one year ago! And we couldn’t think of a better guest to mark this milestone […] More

GNY at Winter Fair 2026 | Feat. Todd Hobin – Legendary Musician Welcome back to Good News York! We’re broadcasting live from the Syracuse Winter Fair 2026, and we have an absolutely incredible guest joining us today – the legendary Todd Hobin! Todd is a true music industry veteran with an extraordinary career spanning decades. […] More

GNY at Winter Fair 2026 | Chatting with Blues Ignition! Welcome to Good News York! In this episode, we’re live at the Winter Fair 2026 where we had the pleasure of meeting Blues Ignition – an incredibly talented young blues band from the Syracuse area. This energetic group of musicians is keeping the blues alive […] More

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