Good News York

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

The Syracuse Nationals car show draws roughly 90,000 attendees over three days — run by a staff of just six to seven people. Operations manager Badger explains how local car clubs and longtime volunteers step in to keep the massive event running smoothly, checking in guests and managing key areas in shifts throughout the weekend. […] 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

Good News York Ep. 196 | Frank Malfitano & the Syracuse International Jazz Fest In this episode of Good News York, host Matt Masur sits down with Frank Malfitano, founder and producer of the Syracuse International Jazz Fest, as he celebrates an incredible milestone — 44 years producing the festival and its 40th anniversary this […] 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

GNY EP.199 | feat. Badger from the Syracuse Nationals In this episode of Good News York, host Noah Chrysler sits down with Brian "Badger" Badger, Operations Manager for the Syracuse Nationals — the largest car show in the Northeast. Badger gives an inside look at what it takes to prepare the New York State Fairgrounds’ […] 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

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

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

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

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

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

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