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No Excuse for Abuse

Central_Issues — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 20:37:50 +0000

On this edition of Central Issues we discuss an issue that affects millions of people every year. This issue is not unique to any race, ethnicity, gender or class. This issue…is domestic violence. Last year in the city of Syracuse the police department answered 10,312 domestic violence calls, arrested 1,575 domestic violence perpetrators and arrested 170 sexual offense perpetrators.

Vera House is working to end domestic and sexual violence. This organization holds multiple events throughout the year to raise awareness for people who are being hurt or can not speak for themselves. On event in particular that is close to us here at WCNY is the White Ribbon Campaign. This event begins on March 25th and goes through April 3rd. On this C.I. we take a close look at domestic violence and inform you on how to help end this world wide problem.

For details on the event please visit
www.verahouse.org

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International Women’s Day

Central_Issues — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:47:25 +0000

A woman named a Clara Zetkin (leader of the ‘Women’s Office’ for the Social Democratic Party in Germany) came up with the idea of an International Women’s Day. She proposed that every year in every country there should be a celebration on the same day – a Women’s Day – to press for their demands. In a conference of over 100 women from 17 countries, representing unions, socialist parties, working women’s clubs, and including the first three women elected to the Finnish parliament, greeted Zetkin’s suggestion with unanimous approval and thus International Women’s Day was the result.

soruce: internationalwomensday.com

On this edition of Central Issues we are honoring the 100^th Anniversary of International Women’s day by exploring the past present and future of women artists.

ArtRage Gallery Presents

100 Years of Women Rockin’ The World

A Celebration of the 100^th Anniversary of International Women’s Day

March 5^th thru April 23, 2011

www.artragegallery.org

The Warehouse Gallery Presents

Kueng Caputo: The Quadrangular Cloud

March 3^rd thru May 14, 2011

Also at The Warehouse

Artist Talk: Stephanie Rozene will discuss her new site-specific work

The Politics of Porcelain

March 7^th, 2011 at 6:00PM

At The Warehouse Gallery

350 West Fayette Street Syracuse, NY 13202

Union Rights

Central_Issues — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:06:21 +0000

When the Governor of Wisconsin proposed a budget to limit the power of public employee unions right to collectively bargain, it made headlines across the country. Since the first whispers of this bill reached the ears of union member’s protests began and continued for weeks. Trying to find a resolution between supporters for the bill and union members has become a considerable task. The outcome could affect not only Wisconsin, but the future of union’s across the country. The power of unions’ political background is in peril, jobs are on the line and the design of unions hangs in the balance.

On the next edition of Central Issues we discuss the options facing public employee unions, whether a middle ground can be found, and if actions like those in Wisconsin could happen here in New York.

Congressmen Bill Owens

Central_Issues — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:44:23 +0000

In the week prior to the controversial decision made by the House of Representative to eliminated federal funding for public broadcasting, Congressmen Bill Owens (D) was extremely vocal in his opinion of the bill. He was open and honest about his relationship with his local PBS station stating he was their lawyer for 25 years and his wife still works for that station. In a speech he gave February 14th on the floor of the House he stated;

“I agree that reducing spending is a priority, but it must be achieved without resorting to ideologically based slash and burn tactics that will not allow us to facilitate a compromise with the Senate and White House. Which brings real reduction in spending based upon the shared pain which we all understand is needed.”

On this edition of Central Issues we not only discuss funding for PBS, we also ask Owens his opinion on Governor Cuomo’s budget and his thoughts on the turbulence in the Middle East.

What is going to happen to Egypt?

Central_Issues — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:08:52 +0000

After weeks of protest the Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak ended his 30 year reign on Friday February 11, 2010. The country is now under military control and will remain so for the next six months or until free democratic elections are held. So, what comes next for Egypt? How will they become a democracy and can it happen in six months?

Our panel of experts helps us understand the factors that led to the Egyptian uprising and discuss the protests in Libya, Bahrain and our very own Madison, Wisconsin. The future of Egypt is unknown; find what our experts predict on this edition of C.I.

The Black Panther Party

Central_Issues — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:42:13 +0000

In looking at the social movements that erupted in the 1960’s The Black Panther party left a unique footprint among the history of our nation. In an attempt to preserve their message and legacy the ArtRage gallery is hosting a traveling exhibit from Los Angeles. The art work featured in this exhibition is on loan from the Center for the Study of Political Graphics. Consisting of manly posters the assemblage of 64 items is a portion of the Center’s more the 75,000 donated pieces ranging from the 19th century to today.

On this edition of Central Issues we talk in depth about the message behind the Black Panthers iconic imagery like the fist and Huey Newton. We will also discuss the importance of understating what these images mean and how they represent the intent behind the Panther party.

Please visit the exhibit:
“All Power to the People! Graphics of the Black Panther Party, USA.”
ArtRage Gallery, 505 Hawley Ave., Syracuse
2 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays through Feb. 19.
Information: 218-5711.
Admission: Free.

Media Roundtable

Central_Issues — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:14:32 +0000

Tonight on CI, It’s the media roundtable a look at some of the top stories of the week.
Among the stories we’re discussing- the financial crisis at Syracuse Symphony. The orchestra has launched a Keep the Music Playing Campaign in order to get community and government support. The symphony faces an immediate cash deadline next week. The debate is centers around the plan for the symphony’s future, whether the community can afford to keep one if it’s cultural mainstays, and to what extent should there be taxpayer support. We’ll also take discuss the Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner’s state of the city address and more. Join George Kilpatrick for Central Issues tonight at 6:30 on WCNY 24.1

Cazenovia Area Energy Challenge

Central_Issues — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 22:53:00 +0000

The Cazenovia Energy Challenge where residents compete to find ways to save money on their energy bill. Cazenovia will be the first community in the region to participate in the challenges. The Central New York Climate Change Innovation Program aims to improve energy efficiency in municipal operations, increase the use renewable energy, and enable land use and transportation policies that manage GHG emissions and reduce vehicle miles traveled. The program is being facilitated by the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board. Residents will compete to see whom the biggest loser in energy savings is, and win an energy efficient appliance donated by a local hardware store. The average household spends more than $2,200 a year on energy bills – nearly half of which goes to heating and cooling. Homeowners can save about $180 a year by properly setting their programmable thermostats and maintaining those settings. If you are a resident of Cazenovia and would like to join in the challenge please go to the Cazenovia Public Library, 100 Albany Street in Cazenovia on Saturday January 29th from 10am – 2pm to sign-up your house hold. Learn more energy saving tips with George Kilpatrick on Central Issues tonight at 6:30PM on WCNY 24.1

Interested households can also sign-up to participate on-line at
www.cazenergychallenge.com

State of the Union

Central_Issues — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 23:18:23 +0000

Tonight on Central Issues, we take a look a President Obama’s State of the Union address. The President sounded the theme of Winning the Future will investments in infrastructure, education, and innovation. We discuss content of the speech with the chairs the Democratic and Republican committees, and a historical perspective. Watch Central Issues tonight.