Good News York

Real estate professional and business coach Ben Gray cuts straight to the heart of why most people never reach the level of success they are chasing. Everyone is looking for the shortcut — the magic pill, the silver bullet — but the answer is always the same: do the work. Ben speaks from his own […] More

Ben Gray gets candid about what it is actually like to buy a home in today’s Central New York market — and he is not sugarcoating it. Ben describes the process as getting your teeth kicked in once a week, with buyers constantly losing out to higher offers or all-cash deals. But rather than overwhelm […] More

Real estate professional Ben Gray shares one of the most overlooked mistakes first-time home buyers make before closing. After walking through what the closing process typically looks like — from gathering documentation to working with lenders and attorneys over roughly 60 days — Ben leaves viewers with a simple but critical warning: do not make […] More

GNY Episode 167 | The Truth About Buying, Selling & Building a Real Estate Business in CNY ft. Ben Gray In this episode of Good New York, host Noah Chrysler sits down with Ben Gray — local Central New York real estate professional and founder of Sold in CNY — for a candid, in-depth conversation […] More

Poundtown is not just a burger spot. The team recently pulled back the curtain on their chicken sandwich — and it is the kind of thing that earns its own reputation. In-house breading made without buttermilk, a cold sauce prepared fresh every day, a sweet hot honey drizzle, and hand-cut fries sliced every morning. The […] More

With McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s, and Five Guys all competing for the same customer, the question is fair — why choose Poundtown? The founder makes his case in three parts: the name that stops people in their tracks, the quality of food that speaks for itself after just one bite, and a price point designed […] More

What started with just a few hundred burgers a month has grown into something remarkable. The founder of Poundtown Burgers shares the story behind the brand — from the early days of doubt and nearly empty tables to selling over 30,000 burgers in a single year. The name was not his idea, but the belief […] More

GNY EP.166 | feat. Randal Hon from Poundtown Burgers 🍔 In this episode of Good News York, host Noah Chrysler sits down with Randall Hon — the founder of Pound Town Burgers — right inside their downtown Syracuse location at 208 Water Street. What started as a bold idea during a post-COVID restaurant landscape has […] More

What if there was a place for everyone… centered around creativity? The Center for the Arts is exactly that. From concerts and theater to classes, workshops, and events, it’s become what some call a “YMCA for the arts.” A space where the whole community can come together and experience something meaningful. Follow for more stories […] More

Big things are happening downtown. With a $1.17 million revitalization grant, a new space called “Cornerstone” is coming to life, bringing lectures, classes, performances, and community programs under one roof. It’s not just about restoring a building. It’s about building something meaningful for the future. Follow for more local progress stories worth knowing. More

Sometimes people just need a place to belong. At the Center for the Arts, volunteers don’t just show up… they find connection, friendship, and a real sense of community. For many, it becomes more than a place. It becomes a support system. Because at the end of the day, we all need people. Follow for […] More

Good News York | Episode 165 — Ty Marshall, Center for the Arts of Homer In this episode of Good News York, host Noah Chrysler sits down with Ty Marshal, Executive Director of the Center for the Arts in Homer, New York. Ty shares the inspiring grassroots story behind one of Central New York’s most […] More

Jon Herr of Maker Faire Syracuse breaks down how the maker movement has become more accessible than ever before. He points out that just five years ago, the people showing up with 3D printers and laser engravers were largely professionals or serious hobbyists who had invested significant time and money into learning their craft. Today, […] More

Pauline Shostak of Maker Faire Syracuse shares a moment of self-discovery that many people might relate to. For years, she had been designing games, painting mandalas, and pursuing all kinds of creative activities — she just never had a name for it. It wasn’t until she attended Maker Faire Rochester that it clicked: she was […] More

GNY EP.164 | Maker Faire Syracuse Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to Good News York! In this episode, host Noah Chrysler sits down with Pauline Lynch Shostak and Jon Herr — two of the key organizers behind Maker Faire Syracuse — to talk all about what makes this annual event one of Central New York’s […] More

Syracuse Fashion Week is built on a simple but powerful idea: inclusion over exclusivity. Zoë shares the guiding philosophy behind the event — a space where anyone, regardless of age or experience, is welcome to participate. From young aspiring models to seasoned creatives, the goal is to bring Syracuse’s fashion community together to celebrate creativity […] More