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Central_Issues — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:23:14 +0000

We learn about one individual’s teenage struggle with alcohol addiction, how he overcame it, and the daily challenge of staying sober. Watch Central Issues weeknights at 6:30PM, 8PM, and 10PM on WCNY.

Media Roundtable

Central_Issues — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:37:48 +0000

The State Fair and a probe continues, National Grid asks for rate hike but has some questionable expenses, and the impact of last weekend’s rally in Washington, D.C., are some of the stories and more we’ll cover in our weekly media roundtable, a look at the top stories of the week, a look ahead, and maybe some stories you missed. Joining George Kilpatrick is Dave Dellecese, WKTV; and Suzanne Lysak, Syracuse University. Watch Central Issues weeknights at 6:30PM, 8PM and 10PM ET on WCNY.

New Alzheimer’s Disease Research

Central_Issues — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:50:17 +0000

The President of the American Geriatric Society is a Central New York Physician. Dr. Sharon Brangman joins George Kilpatrick to discuss the latest developments with Alzheimer’s disease and a new study. Watch Central Issues weeknights at 6:30, 8PM and 10PM onWCNY

Potential New Jobs Could Go to Waste

Central_Issues — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:32:34 +0000

Would you take 600 new jobs in your community if it meant also taking 72 thousand new cattle? Bion Environmental technologies wants to bring 600 jobs to the town of Schroeppel but some residents are saying no thanks, find out why and how this issue for affects all of Oswego County. Joining George Kilpatrick are Mike Lattimore, and Karen Hall from Citizens for Family Farms.

Combat Operations End in Iraq

Central_Issues — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:03:34 +0000

As President Obama prepares for his oval office address on Iraqi policy, we’ll get a preview from Col. William Smullen Director, of National Security Studies at the Maxwell School at Syracuse University, and former chief of staff to former secretary of state General Col. Powell. Watch Central Issues weeknights at 6:30, 8PM, and 10PM ET on WCNY.

Supporting Offenders After Release (S.O.A.R)

Central_Issues — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:19:49 +0000

Does society really have room for ex-offenders? If ex-offenders are going to be able to turn their lives around, they need training, jobs, and support. We’ll learn about new efforts in Onondaga County, with Jim Quick, Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office, and Kianna Cole from the SOAR (Supporting Offenders After Release) program. Watch CI 6:30PM, 8PM, and 10PM ET on WCNY.

Media Roundtable

Central_Issues — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:52:27 +0000

The Muslim Center Near Ground Zero, the opening of the New York State Fair, and the Oneida Nation cigarette tax issue are some of the stories and more we’ll cover in our weekly media roundtable, a look at the top stories of the week, a look ahead, and maybe some stories you missed. Joining George Kilpatrick is Chris Bolt, News Director, WAER; Dave Bullard, News Director WRVO; Steve Featherstone, Freelance Journalist. Watch Central Issues weeknights at 6:30PM, 8PM and 10PM ET on WCNY.

GOP Candidate Rick Lazio

Central_Issues — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:38:28 +0000

Republican candidate for governor Rick Lazio joins George Kilpatrick to discuss Mr. Lazio’s ideas for New York State. Watch Central Issues weeknights at 6:30PM, 8PM and 10PM ET on WCNY

“Ground Zero” Mosque

Central_Issues — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:28:40 +0000

Two blocks from ground zero Feisal Abdul Rauf is attempting to build a community center that would house a swimming pool, a gym, conference rooms and Mosque but, for some two blocks is too close. The very idea of constructing a community center with a Mosque two blocks from ground zero has sparked an outcry of emotion from the families of 9/11 and the people who believe Rauf has the right to build. Joining George Kilpatrick in conversation is Imam Yaser Alkhooly, Islamic Society of Central New York, and Philip Arnold, Associate Professor Religious Studies at Syracuse University. Watch Central Issues, weeknights at 6:30PM, 8PM, and 10PM on WCNY. All times ET.

The State of the Arts

Central_Issues — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:28:57 +0000

There are many who argue that the arts represent a critical part of robust healthy community economically and culturally. Recently headlines of the fiscal crisis of the Syracuse Symphony give a perception that the arts overall could be in trouble. How does the region find the funding to keep the arts healthy when money is tight? On the next Central Issues, George talks with Kathy Goldfarb-Findling, Executive Director of the Gifford Foundation, and Steve Kern, Executive Director of the Everson Museum for a conversation on the State of the Arts, and Nicki Inman, VP Patron Development, Syracuse Symphony Orchestra. Watch CI weeknights at 6:30PM 8PM and 10PM on WCNY.