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Albany News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Marsha Mortimore: Schenectady's Community Activist & HistorianMarsha Mortimore, a cherished community activist and local historian from Schenectady, passed away at 77 due to an aneurysm. Born and raised in Hamilton Hill, she was deeply committed to her family, church, and community. Mortimore dedicated her life to preserving history, including erecting a historical marker for the Duryee Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. She was known for her generosity and passion for giving others opportunities. Mortimore held state jobs and was active in various community initiatives, such as the Schenectady Silhouettes and the Unsung Heroine awards. Despite moving to Rotterdam, she continued to host Memorial Day cookouts and...

2026-01-2501 min

Albany News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Schenectady Police Chief Clifford Retires After Nine YearsSchenectady Police Chief Eric Clifford retires after nine years, restoring respect to the department and implementing programs like Schenectady Cares. Hes praised for his compassion, accountability, and community engagement. Clifford credits teamwork and past leaders for progress, including more women and officers of color. He advises his successor to stay transparent and partner with the community. Checkout Solipillow.com

2026-01-2402 min

Hudson Mohawk Magazine Rev. Longmire on Hunger in Schenectady, NYRev. Dustin Longmire of the Messiah Lutheran Church in Schenectady and Board Chair of Rotterdam Community Center, spoke at a recent press conference of the Schenectady Food Council. The Council has three legislative priorities this year: raising the minimum SNAP benefits in the state, funding statewide hunger relief programs like the Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program, and making it easier for institutions like schools and hospitals to buy food products locally. Rev. Longmire talks about hunger policy with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine, along with discussiing his community food advocates program.

2025-12-1909 min

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Season Five/Episode Three: How Free is Our Speech? Well. It Depends!Freedom of expression is generally upheld as a core American value and a key ingredient for a functioning democracy! At the same time, we are constantly debating the limits to speech. Especially when speech is abrasive, hateful, deceiving, or simply careless, it becomes difficult to stand by our free speech principles. And on many college campuses, recent studies have found, students would rather not be exposed to views they oppose. Have we lost our way? Have we maybe unlearned the skills needed to live in a society where speech is supposed to be free? For this episode, c...

2025-11-261h 05

Stan and Friends Sydney Worthley headlines Schenectady County Holiday Parade Sydney Worthley is a Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Award winner, a talented singer/songwriter/musician, and I am fortunate enough to call her a friend of the podcast. She is making a triumphant return to Schenectady this Saturday after performing at Freedom Park in the summer heat in 2024, taking the stage to open up this year's Summer Night on State Street, and she will own the stage, highlighting the 56th annual Schenectady County Holiday Parade block party at 3 p.m. I caught up with Sydney on the eve of the holiday parade...

2025-11-2226 min

Stan and Friends Schenectady County Holiday Parade title sponsor MVP along with Cathy Gatta's return The 56th annual Schenectady County Holiday Parade is right around the corner, and I had the opportunity to talk to two of the movers and shakers who helped create this great event before the big guy, Santa himself, rides down State Street Saturday night. MVP senior relationship manager Jackie Marciniak stopped by the podcast studio to talk about her company's role in the annual event, along with her own history of watching the largest nighttime parade in the Northeast. She was followed by Schenectady County Legislature Vice Chair Kathy Gatta, who is no...

2025-11-2146 min

Stan and Shen Show Schenectady Shares leads 56th annual Schenectady County Holiday ParadeThis year's Schenectady County Holiday Parade, sponsored by MVP in partnership with the City of Schenectady, will highlight Schenectady Shares, which provides food throughout the city at several outlets. Schenectady council member Carmel Patrick and Schenectady Shares volunteer extraordinairre, Jackie Clute, stop by the podcast studio to talk about the program, its successes, and its challenges. There is a lot to cover, especially with food insecurity making headlines throughout the past few months, and our guests provide insight and provide light to the situation.

2025-11-1955 min

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Season Five/Episode Two: "Adapt and Overcome": Veterans, Mindset, and the Transition to College LifeVeterans only make up between 4 to 5 % of the overall student population. In experience, skill sets, and mindset, however, this group stands out prominently. For this episode, the co-hosts Ashleylucie Ntumba Lumbala, Sion Hardy, and Dr. Babette Faehmel met with current and former student veterans to talk about how they navigated the transition from military service to college, the challenges they face and faced, and the unique strengths they brought with them to higher education. Joining us to share their personal views and experiences are Francis Edward Brown IV, a Navy veteran and current student in the School o...

2025-11-071h 11

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Season Five/Episode One: "And Good Things Will Come": Students, Stress, and the Supports we Build TogetherIn spite of some recent studies indicating a decrease in the prevalence of major depression, mental health remains a significant concern among community college students. Many report that anxiety and stress harm both their well-being and academic success, with some even withdrawing from classes. The constant stress from trying to balance college, work, and family responsibilities is "also associated with a host of adverse conditions, including a higher prevalence of eating disorders, suicidality, and substance abuse compared to the adult, noncollege-student population."(1) Stigma, limited awareness of services, and barriers like work and caregiving make accessing support especially difficult for...

2025-10-021h 05

Stan and Shen Show Schenectady County SummerNight with Rich Ruzzo and Maureen NeufeldSchenectady County legislator Rich Ruzzo and Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation executive director Maureen Neufeld stopped by the podcast studio to talk about the 19th annual Schenectady County SummerNight event on Friday, July 11. The guests discussed the economic impact, as well as the community bond that an event of this magnitude has on the city and the county. The last half of the podcast was all about Shenanigans with the guests - Favorite Stewart's Flights, Top Four albums, favorite dinner guests, first concerts, along with a review of previous words you could not say on any...

2025-07-1049 min

KC Reacts Live Schenectady Pride Targets Children - E15 KC Reacts LiveSchenectady Pride Targets Children - E15 KC Reacts Live In this episode we react to what took place at Pride in Schenectady New York on Sunday, June 1st. Burlesque, Drag, and Pup Play were all on display for children to behold, and it should sicken us all to our stomachs. #SchenectadyPride #SchenectadyPride2025 #SchenectadyNewYork #Pride2025 #LeaveTheKidsAlone Follow KC Reacts Live on these social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BeRdqqGpu/?mibextid=qi2Omg

2025-06-101h 04

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Season Four/Episode Five: "Beyond Mere Survival: Celebrating Trans Visibility, Joy, and Resilience"Gender diversity might seem like a new topic spreading on social and digital media. But is this phenomenon really new? Join co-hosts Archer and Babette for a thought-provoking conversation about not only the realities faced by trans students, faculty, and staff today, but also about how colonization, historical erasure, and language have shaped what we believe to be true about our own selves and desires. Contributing to this discussion are Ashley Hopkins-Benton, who curates the LGBTQ+ collection at the New York State Museum; Courtney D'Allaird, Associate Director for Intercultural Student Engagement at SUNY Albany; and Amy Student, A...

2025-05-101h 13

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Season Four/Episode Four: "From Struggling to Succeeding: ASAP and the Secret Sauce of Student Success"The mission of community colleges is to open access to opportunities, to help students achieve their dreams, and to offer the kind of career and academic guidance that transforms lives! But at community colleges nationwide, only 27% of students graduate. For Pell Grant recipients at SUNY Schenectady, that number drops to a mere 20%. What is behind these devastating statistics?"It's not so much the academics," explains Kevin Dean, SUNY Schenectady’s Executive Director of Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP). "It's usually the other stuff—jobs with incompatible hours, family responsibilities, not enough time or energy to study."

2025-03-2350 min

Stan and Shen Show NY Phoenix co-owner Sam Clifford talks opening weekend plans in SchenectadyNY Phoenix co-owner Sam Clifford stopped by the Daily Gazette podcast studio to discuss the inaugural opening weekend for Schenectady's newest professional basketball team, the New York Phoenix. The squad opens at 7 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 28, at Amory Studio NY and will play again on March 1. Sam talked about bringing a team to Schenectady, the legendary basketball court that the Phoenix will play on, the players, working with his wife, Rebecca, and giving us an exclusive—the name of the Phoenix mascot! Stan and Shen talk about some good news, an end to...

2025-02-2738 min

51 Percent Safe Inc. of Schenectady on youth homelessnessOn this week’s 51%, we sit down the director of Safe Inc. of Schenectady to discuss the many risks faced by homeless youth, and what they’re doing as an organization to help combat human trafficking. We also learn about a New York law granting paid prenatal leave to pregnant workers. And our Dr. Sharon Ufberg chats with singer-songwriter Morley about her new album, Follow the Sound, and how her humanitarian work inspires her music. Guests: Kevin Doherty, executive director of Safe Inc. of Schenectady; New York Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon; Morley, Follow the Sound This...

2025-01-0929 min

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Season Four/Episode Three: "With TRIO We Stand!"On February 28th, 2025 we'll celebrate the 60th anniversary of the TRIO federal education programs. Established in 1965, TRIO was designed to help those who are economically vulnerable — including veterans, individuals with disabilities, and first-generation college students — achieve higher education. At SUNY Schenectady, over 80% of students qualify for one of TRIO’s programs whose positive impact in fostering academic success and supporting long-term achievement is well-documented, particularly for students who face significant challenges. And still, TRIO is at risk! Although a temporary funding bill (aka a “continuing resolution”) passed Congress at just the last minute, and despite a long record...

2025-01-0650 min

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Season Four/Episode Two: "Stronger Together: Election '24 Debrief"How are students processing the election? What do they expect and what do they need, from us - their educators, peers, and supporters? And how divided are we, really, over politics? Are our divisions truly as deep as they might appear judged from social media or from some of the political discourse in the nation? Or are we actually more polarized emotionally, and much less polarized when it comes to issues?Please join host Babette Faehmel, new student co-host Archer Abbott, and their guests, to find out!The guests in this episode are: Zoe Oxley...

2024-11-131h 18

Open Stage Media Here In Schenectady PODCAST EP1The Schenectady Historical Society presents a new podcast dedicated to the History and archives of Schenectady.

2024-11-0944 min

Marshall Arts: The Podcast Michael Diana: Telling the Stories of Schenectady's Spooky HistoryMichael Diana of Schenectady County Historical Society talks to host Rick Marshall about the art of storytelling and the way facts and local lore blend together when guiding spooky tours of Schenectady's haunted history.

2024-10-1720 min

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Season Four/Episode One: "Touch Grass, Make a Difference - Student Views on Civic Engagement"Politics is not a topic that many Americans bring up voluntarily. According to the Pew Research Institute, 65% of survey participants stated they "always or often feel exhausted when thinking about politics." More than half "feel angry,” only 10% feel "hopeful," and even fewer (4%) are excited.“ With a national election barely a month away, we wanted to know how our students experience the current climate. What do they see in politics? How does it matter to their lives? Are they engaged? Do they think their peers are? Please join host Dr. Babette Faehmel and guests for an energized and high...

2024-10-111h 04

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Season Three/Episode Seven: Artificial Intelligence: The Student PerspectiveThis is a follow-up to the episode on AI that we published on October 11, 2023 under the title " Artificial Intelligence (AI): Why we need to talk about it!" As it turns out, we still need to talk about "it", but this time we wanted to get deeper into students' perspectives on using AI. Please join hosts Dr. Babette Faehmel and Alexandre Lumbala to learn more about what students think and feel about this new presence in all of our lives, about academically empowering versus self-sabotaging uses of chatbots, and the role all of us can play in protecting ourselves and...

2024-04-091h 17

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Season Three/Episode Six: “Black Excellence: Beyond Black History Month!"What does it mean to identify as "Black"? Is it the melanin level in one's skin? Is it a shared experience? A shared heritage? A culture? What does a "Black History Month" mean to people who might identify "as Black," but whose history and culture is not limited to US American experiences of "Blackness"? Please join student host Alexandre Lumbala for his first solo podcast moderation on these fascinating topics. Alexandre's partners in this discussion are SUNY Schenectady County Community College students Jennah Kegler, Amarianna Canteen, Victoria Morris, Sovereign Strickland, Emanuel Joseph, and Wesley Rush. They are joi...

2024-03-051h 01

IDD Health Matters Ep 27: Transforming Lives in the IDD Community with Suzanne Meiklejohn of Schenectady ArcIn this insightful episode of "IDD Health Matters," host Dr. Craig Escude engages in a profound conversation with Suzanne Meiklejohn, a seasoned professional in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). With over 38 years of experience, Suzanne shares her journey from starting as a Direct Support Professional to her current role overseeing operations at Schenectady ARC. Key Discussions: Career Journey: Suzanne recounts her unexpected entry into the field of IDD support and services, highlighting her progression through various roles and the deep fulfillment she found in her work. Impact of COVID-19: The...

2024-01-1520 min $WGY\'s CEOs You Should Know$

WGY's CEOs You Should Know Chris Spraragen President and CEO of Schenectady Heating & ElectricBorn and raised in Schenectady, Chris Spraragen is the fourth generation President and CEO of Schenectady Hardware & Electric (SH&E), a company his great-grandfather started exactly 100 years ago as of this year. As one of the first electrical engineers in the area, his great-grandfather used his skills to modernize the Capital Region by changing all the gas lights to electrical lights in the 1920's.Chris looks back on his childhood fondly, remembering the times his father would tell him about the family business. He first began working at SH&E as a summer helper in his youth, then an assistant...

2023-12-1910 min

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Season Three/Episode Five: “Peace, Salaam, Shalom!" Connecting Across our Differences in a War-Ravaged WorldOn October 7, the Gaza-based terrorist group Hamas (an acronym for the Arabic name of “Islamic Resistance Movement”) launched a brutal invasion of Israel. Attacking kibbutzim and other Israeli settlements, Hamas fighters killed about 1,200 people, wounding thousands, and taking around 150 Jewish hostages. A day later, Israel attacked the Palestinian territory of Gaza with the goal of destroying Hamas. At the time of this writing, an estimate of 10,000 to 18,000 Palestinians have died, most of whom are reported as civilian deaths; medical care is at the brink of collapse, and food insecurity is rampant. This conflict seems remote and not a nat...

2023-12-181h 18

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Season Three/Episode Four: "The mission is to unify:" Young Guyanese Americans on immigration, integration, and racismSince its days as a Dutch settlement in the midst of Mohawk country, Schenectady has been a place where different cultures met upon one another. One of the most recent examples for such a meeting of diverse peoples is the arrival of large numbers of Guyanese and Guyanese-Americans who moved here from either New York City's Richmond Hill district in Queens, or from Guyana itself, in the early 2000s. But what do we actually know about our Guyanese neighbors? On this episode, co-hosts Alexandre Lumbala and Dr. Babette Faehmel are joined by SUNY Schenectady students Deviyani Singh, V...

2023-11-141h 04

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Season Three/Episode Three: Artificial Intelligence (AI): Why we need to talk about it!What is A.I.? What is a Large Language Model? How does it matter for teaching and learning? And will A.I. inhibit or help the acquisition of knowledge? These are essential questions that suddenly came to the fore in the winter of 2022 when OpenAI released its seemingly magical "ChatGPT" for beta testing to the public. On this episode, new (!) student co-host Alexandre Lumbala and Dr. Babette Faehmel discuss the significance of A.I. for education with an impressive panel of guests! From SUNY Albany's AI+ Initiative, we are joined by Dr. George Berg, Associate Professor of E...

2023-10-111h 13

Sell My House Fast /w Priority Home Buyers!We Buy Houses Schenectady New YorkSell My House Fast Schenectady NY! If you’re looking to sell your home in Schenectady New York (Median Home Value of $268,235), you should know that 2023 local market data indicated an average 72 days to sale, with 59.80% of homes in selling under list price. So how do I go about selling my home fast (and getting the most cash)? At Priority Home Buyers, we get asked to "buy my house" daily. So if you've been thinking “I need to sell my house for cash" lately, we're here to help. We offer cash for houses and would be glad to h...

2023-10-0901 min

Bound by the Cloak S3 Episode 8: The Trouble With SchenectadySchenectady, NY is a small city that's had a troubled past. Once known as "The City That Lights and Hauls the World", Schenectady has faced a police corruption scandal as well as other tragic events over the years. In the late 90's and early 2000's, Schenectady's Police Dept. was the focus of a federal investigation by the FBI while under the tenure of former police chief Greg Kaczmarek. Author David Bushman was traveling up near Albany, NY when he got a Lyft ride from no other than former police chief Kaczmarek. The two formed a relationship which sp...

2023-09-2757 min

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Season Three/Episode Two: It's Getting Hot Out There!From air pollution due to Canadian wildfires, to heat waves and floods, New Yorkers are increasingly feeling the effects of the global climate crisis. Yet while we all shared the experience of sweating through the hottest summer since record keeping began in the early 1900s, the effects of the climate crisis are not distributed equally. Please join podcast host Dr. Babette Faehmel, Math Science and Technology students Ryan Szepek and Abhishek (“Abhi”) Sharma, C-Step Director Dr. Lorena Harris, and local climate advocates Vicky Michela and Michael Richardson, to learn more about the links between climate, equity, and social justice....

2023-09-1155 min

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2023-05-0600 min

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Season Three/Episode One: Feel-Good History or Honest History?For a couple of years now, legislators in a number of states have proposed - and at times passed - legislation aimed at restricting what topics and subjects should be allowed in K-12 history classes. Many of these efforts are aimed at controlling how much students should be permitted to learn about so called “divisive concepts”: race/racism, the history of sexuality, or LGBTQIA+ experiences. Recently, the state of Florida attempted to extend these efforts to regulate academic freedom into higher education, and although a federal appeals court, in March 2023, declared the "Stop W.O.K.E. Act" unconstitutional, many...

2023-05-0158 min

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2023-03-1500 min

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2023-01-1700 min

Albany Street Episode 11 - Schenectady SharesHappy New Year, welcome to 2023! Brian is joined by the magical trio of Ray Legere from The Legere Group, Schenectady PD Lieutenant Michael Dalton and Devon Wimberly from the Schenectady Public School District. Brian uses this episode getting to know all three gentlemen a little bit and explaining how the Schenectady Shares food drive came together across Schenectady County! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-01-0624 min

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2023-01-0600 min

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2022-12-2100 min

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2022-11-2100 min

Behind The Buttons Jack Moves To SchenectadyThis week's show is taped outside of Simone's Kitchen in downtown Schenectady. Jack and Taylor get more than they signed up for with interactions on Jay Street as they run through the topics of the week, including but not limited to: Jack moving to Schenectady, Thomas Rhett honoring the Rats, brainstorming the Buttonista's Holiday gift guide, and announcing our fall photo contest for a chance to win $100 to Wolf Hollow Brewing Co. Notes:- Jack moves to Schenectady (5:45)- The future of Around (8:45)- Thomas Rhett is team Rats (13:00)- Albany's h...

2022-11-1132 min

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Season Two/Episode eight: Information Literacy is Power!According to the Pew Research Center, more than 70% of Americans regularly use social media. Most of us rely on Google, Instagram, Facebook, Reddit or YouTube for information. But how do we know the information we get from these internet giants is reliable? What drives misinformation? What makes us susceptible to it? Are we too gullible? And how can educators make sure that all students have the information literacy to navigate an increasingly complex and often confusing media landscape? Join podcast host and Professor of history Dr. Babette Faehmel and her guests, Professor or Arts and Media at...

2022-11-041h 12

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Season Two/Episode seven: The Moves that MatterWhen it comes to the topic of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we often focus on all those things we are not doing. But what are we doing that is working? What are the practices, policies, and opportunities that our students want because they see them as essential to their success? On this episode, join co-hosts Babette Faehmel, Professor in the Division of Liberal Arts, and Amira Stevens-Salih, student in the Business, Criminal Justice and Law Division, to learn about "the moves that matter."This episode features guest contributors Interim Chief Diversity Officer Alicia Richardson, Math and Science...

2022-10-051h 22

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Season Two/Episode Six: How to Dismantle a Racist Policy – Bead by Bead!In April 2022 the Mohonasen Senior High School’s track and field team took a stand against racial bias. When they learned that fellow students of color, especially Black athletes, were unfairly targeted under a New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) policy banning hair adornments, Zionna Perez-Tucker, Bonnieta Supaul and Zoe Miller-Graham took action. Join host Babette Faehmel, Professor of History, and this episode’s co-host Tiombe Farley, Interim EOP Director, to get the inside scoop about how a small group of determined students, with support of their Coach Bill Sherman and other allies, changed insti...

2022-05-2737 min

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Season Two/Episode Five: Spotlight on DE&I Professional Development, Part 2For over a year now, teams of SUNY Schenectady faculty, staff, and administrators, have been meeting to research and discuss key topics in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. On this episode, join host Babette Faehmel, Professor in the Division of Liberal Arts, to learn about important insights from these professional development teams. This episode features Tiombe Farley, Director of the Educational Opportunity Program, and lead of the team “Allyship,” and the co-leads of the team “Racial Equity,” Dawn Jones, Assistant Director of Career Services, and Michelle Ragucci, Director of Academic Services.For our earlier conversation about “Microaggressions...

2022-05-2353 min

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Season Two/Episode Four: Parenting as a Student: What Student Parents NeedNationally, about one in every four community college students is a parent. Most of them are single mothers, and more than half are women of color. Compared to their non-parenting peers, these students are performing exceptionally well. Student parents are more likely to have a GPA of 3.5 or higher than students without dependents -- an accomplishment especially remarkable if one considers that they have on average only 10 hours left for sleep and homework, once class, work, and childcare is done.Student parents are also, unfortunately, nearly twice as likely to leave college without completing their degrees. In th...

2022-05-1659 min

County Conversations Tickbusters: Tools and Strategies for Preventing Tickborne Illness with Schenectady CountyThis episode features a conversation on Schenectady County’s Public Health Services newly launched Tickborne Illness Prevention Dashboard. The online dashboard includes information on how to prevent tick bites and tickborne diseases, as well as the prevalence of ticks and risk of illness by season. Joining NYSAC’s Multimedia Specialist Kate Pierce is Claire Proffitt, Deputy Director of Schenectady County's Public Health Department.

2022-05-0920 min

Schenectady Patriots Podcast Season 1 Episode 11This is season 1 episode 11 of the Schenectady Patriots Podcast, The only podcast by Patriots for Patriots.On this edition, we preview the spring baseball season with recent St Peters commit and starting corner infielder on the Patriots Varsity baseball team, David Bernard Jr. Be sure to subscribe rate and review the Schenectady Patriots Podcast on Apple or Spotify.

2022-03-2504 min

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Season Two/Episode Three: Safe Spaces for LGBTQI+ studentsJoin host Professor Babette Faehmel and student cohosts Val and Zia for a discussion of what real inclusion means for LGBTQI+ and Trans* students, of what makes a space a truly safe one for non-binary people, and of how to be an effective ally. Val and Zia are the President and the Vice President, respectively, of SUNY Schenectady's Pride Alliance. They are joined by Pride Alliance advisors Jacquie Keleher, Director of Library Services, and Mykha'el Wilson, Accounting Instructor in the Division of Business, Criminal Justice and Law, as well as Justice Dazzle, Transgender Activist, Poet, and author....

2022-03-221h 12

Schenectady Patriots Podcast Season 1 Episode 10This is season 1 episode 10 of the Schenectady Patriots Podcast, The only podcast by patriots for patriots.On this edition we sit down for a chat with 4-year Varsity Swimmer, Emma Bogdanowicz-Wilson, who will head to SUNY Cortland this fall. Spring sports season kicks off on March 14th. We can't wait to see you out there.Be sure to subscribe rate and review the patriots podcast on Apple or Spotify.

2022-03-1104 min

Schenectady Patriots Podcast Season 1 Episode 9This is season 1 episode 9 of the Schenectady Patriots Podcast, The only podcast by patriots for patriots.On this edition we preview the upcoming spring sports season and celebrate the achievements of our Indoor Track 4x200 relay team, who has been on quite a streak since we caught up with them back on the first day of practice.Plus, we celebrate DeVaughn Miller as the selection from Schenectady HS for the scholar-athlete award as presented annually by the National Football Foundation & College Football Hall of Fame.We are just a week away from the ki...

2022-03-0407 min

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Season Two/Episode Two: Black Health MattersThe theme for Black History Month 2022 is “Health and Wellness.” On this episode, hosts Jennifer Malave and Babette Faehmel, Professor in the Division of Liberal Arts, are joined by Lakeia Bowman, Associate Director of Workforce Wellness, SEAT Center; Carol Maimone, Medical Coding and Billing Instructor, SUNY Schenectady ; Marcus Henderson, graduate of the SUNY Schenectady Community Health Worker Program; and Marla Corpus, Student in the Belanger School of Nursing at Ellis Hospital. Together, they discuss the important role of diversity and equity in STEM education and preparation of the health care workforce. To connect with Marcus Henderson and/or CEK...

2022-02-2357 min

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Season Two/Episode One: Spotlight on DE&I Professional Development, Part IFor over a year now, teams of SUNY Schenectady faculty, staff, and administrators, have been meeting to research and discuss key topics in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. On this episode, join hosts Jennifer Malave, recent SUNY Schenectady graduate, and Babette Faehmel, Professor in the Division of Liberal Arts, to learn about important insights from the work of two of these professional development teams. This episode features the leads and contributing members of the teams “Microaggressions” and “Decolonizing the Syllabus” Alicia Richardson, Interim Chief Diversity Officer, Rae Doyle, Professor of Communication in the Division of Liberal Arts, and Dr. Maggie...

2022-02-151h 06 $Upstate Issues with WGY\'s Diane Donato$

Upstate Issues with WGY's Diane Donato Famous Events Put Schenectady County in the SpotlightSchenectady County has been the historical epicenter of many inventions and famous people, making its impact on state, national and world history profound. In this episode of Upstate Issues, Mary Zawacki, Director of the Schenectady Historical Foundation, shares facts from our past touching on traders during pre-revolutionary times, General Electric, early trains, and broadcasting firsts such as the licensing of WGY. She also talks about ways the Schenectady Historical Foundation is preserving the stories and artifacts of the past through maintaining historical sites and providing digital resources for people from around the world.

2022-02-0414 min

Schenectady Patriots Podcast Season 1 Episode 8On this edition, a recap of last weekend's Schenectady Invitational Wrestling Tournament with varsity coach, Chad Languish.Plus, last week's team feature was on our Girls Varsity Bowling team, who currently have a 10 and 1 league record was highlighted in the pages of the Schenectady Gazette this week.The story by Mike McAdam highlights the team camaraderie that the Patriots bowling team has, their hopes of defending the section 2 title, and the shared experience of losing their coach, long-time Schenectady High physical education teacher Karen Daffner, in the middle of last season. Their season wraps up ne...

2022-01-2007 min

Schenectady Patriots Podcast Season 1 Episode 7On this edition it's all about highlighting our coaches.Earlier this week, Schenectady athletics announced that High School phys ed teacher, Joseph Conlan would be appointed head coach of the Varsity softball team. Conlan grew up in Western New York and graduated from SUNY Brockport before teaching and coaching in South Carolina to begin his career. Now in his fifth year as a Patriot, Coach Conlan looks forward to growing and sustaining a competitive softball team for years to come.Earlier this winter we highlighted our Varsity swimming captains to get their take on the g...

2022-01-1403 min

Schenectady Patriots Podcast Season 1 Episode 6It's 2022 and winter sports are in full swing and Patriot Pride is spreading throughout Schenectady. Just before winter break, that school pride was on display at the student run and organized faculty vs students basketball game. The game was hyped up for weeks and the SHS halls were buzzing with excitement. The news media and Albany patroons were on hand to help with the event and the SHS dance department and the Patriot cheerleaders provided pre-game and halftime entertainment.But the one question on everybody's mind was "Who will win?" We caught up with Staff, students, administrators...

2022-01-0704 min

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Episode Eight: When You Are Not from "Around Here"International students and English Language Learners struggle with many of the same issues as all our students, and benefit from the same supports. Some of their experiences, needs, and strengths, however, are unique! In this episode, co-hosts Jennifer and Babette are joined by students Nittaya Casey, Sara Nava, and Davie Penid, to talk about living in two worlds at once, culture clash, home sickness, and the challenge of focusing on assignment deadlines when loved ones at home are suffering electricity blackouts or even military coups. They also discuss what professors and staff ought to know about International students and En...

2021-12-2956 min

Schenectady Patriots Podcast Season 1 Episode 5As we head into the holiday break we reflect on the Patriot family and welcome our first alumni guest. The annual Coaches vs Cancer Bracket Buster is taking place at Hudson Valley Community College all day on Saturday. Our boys varsity team tips off against Albany at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $8 and benefits the American Cancer Society.The Faculty VS Student basketball game is Wednesday, Dec. 22, during block 4, tickets are available via google form and space is limited to 500 students. We'll have all of the coverage on next week's edition of the Patriots Podcast so b...

2021-12-1608 min

Schenectady Patriots Podcast Season 1 Episode 4Welcome to season 1 episode 4, The Girls Varsity basketball team's home opener is this Friday against Saratoga at 6 p.m. at the Pat Riley Sports Center and we caught up with senior captain Janessa Jones to get her take on what to look forward as we look towards tipoff. Then we make a splash with 3 senior captains from the boys varsity swimming and diving team on the heels of their season opening win against CBA-Troy on Tuesday.Shoutout to the Patriots indoor track 800 meter relay team that won both the Northshore Invitational and the Ithaca Bomber In...

2021-12-0906 min

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Episode Seven: Every Brain is DifferentThe concept of neurodiversity is based on the idea that our brains are just as diverse as our cultures and languages, and that this diversity is not something we should see as a deficit or pathology. In this episode, co-hosts Jennifer and Babette are joined by guests Janine Kruiswijk, Executive Director of the Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region, NY, and SUNY Schenectady's Susanna Adams, Coordinator of ADA Transition Services, and Kim Otis, Associate Professor in the School of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism. The team will discuss what neurodiverse students need and want, to feel they belong, ar...

2021-12-031h 05

Schenectady Patriots Podcast Season 1 Episode 3Winter sports seasons have begun and we'll be talking to Girl's Varsity basketball player Marina Tchako about being able to play in front of fans this year after competing in closed gyms last year.Then we'll hit the mats with two varsity wrestlers, E-Sonne Ponzo and Ayman Alsiddig to talk about their personal goals and what to look for this upcoming season.Sports seasons kicked off with league play this week for varsity and JV Boys and girls bowling, Varsity and JV boys and girls basketball, and cheerleading. Next week we are looking forward to...

2021-12-0205 min

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Episode Six: Diversity in the Talent PipelineDiversity, equity, and inclusion, is a stated moral imperative at SUNY Schenectady, but there are also clear economic benefits. In this episode, hosts Jennifer and Babette are joined by featured guests Jason Benitez, Vice President, Talent, Diversity and Inclusion at the Capital Region Chamber, Student Senator Sara Nava , and regular contributor Dr. Imari Shaw, Assistant Professor in the Math, Science, Technology, and Health Division, to discuss how local businesses and organizations have adopted DE&I practices and about what institutions of higher education can learn from the corporate world's efforts to recruit and retain a diverse workforce.Many V...

2021-11-191h 20

Schenectady Patriots Podcast Season 1 Episode 2Welcome to Season one, episode two of the only podcast by Schenectady Patriots for Schenectady Patriots.On this edition, we continue to build excitement for the kickoff to winter sports season. We were out on the track with Dior Roberts, Deron Davis and Coach Bennet talking about what to expect this Indoor track season. Plus, we talk strikes and spares with Varsity girl's bowling coach, Sharon Sager.Subscribe rate and review the Schenectady Patriots Podcast on Apple and Spotify, and be sure to follow @SchenectadyAthletics on instagram.

2021-11-1906 min

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Episode Five: Spotlight on CDO Alicia RichardsonHow do you create an environment where diverse students, faculty and staff feel they belong, are appreciated, and can not only persist, but thrive? In this “Spotlight” episode, Interim Chief Diversity Officer Alicia Richardson talks about her role, what she learned as a teacher, on “Academic twitter,” and as an advocate for diverse students, faculty, and staff.Many Voices, One Call is sponsored by our friends Key Bank: helping students at SUNY Schenectady unlock their possibilities for more than 25 years!School of Music students Andrew Gluck, Dawson Bertrand, David MacLeod, and Michaela Staie made possible the recor...

2021-11-121h 00

Schenectady Patriots Podcast Patriots Podcast S1E1This is the Schenectady Patriots Podcast. The only podcast by Schenectady Patriots for Schenectady patriots.On this edition we chat with Boy's basketball Varsity Coach, John Miller, to discuss the upcoming season, what to expect coming off of last year's shortened season and the recent dedication of the Central Park basketball courts in the name of Naylon Carrington.Also on this episode we'll highlight our athlete of the week, varsity swimming standout Alexis Gibson.Alexis finished in 3rd place at last week's Section 2 finals and will be competing in the state finals this...

2021-11-1108 min

Schenectady Patriots Podcast Welcome to the Patriots PodcastThe only podcast by Schenectady Patriots, for Schenectady Patriots

2021-11-0901 min

Stories From A Bar Episode 47 - Ghost Stories From A Bar II (Schenectady Edition)It's finally time for Ghost Stories From A Bar II! In this episode I chat with with Mike Diana from the Schenectady County Historical Society. We hang out at Mad Jack Brewing at The Van Dyck, have some beers, and talk about some of the ghost stories Schenectady has known for as well some of the history behind them. Grab a drink and enjoy!

2021-10-241h 06

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Episode Four: To Vax or not to Vax?Vaccine hesitancy is real and it is not necessarily based on politics, or misinformation. Informed skepticism is part of science literacy and important for navigation of a complex world. But as we currently see on the topic of COVID vaccines, access to reliable information and research skills are not equitably distributed amongst all of us! In this episode, hosts Jennifer and Babette are joined by Dr. Imari Shaw, Assistant Professor in the Math, Science, Technology, and Health Division at SUNY SCCC; information literacy expert and librarian Caroline Buff; Damonni Farley, director of community outreach for the Schenectady City School Dist...

2021-09-261h 12

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Episode Three: Reimagining Music EducationHow did School of Music (SOM) faculty and students respond and adapt creatively to the COVID crisis? What does the future of classical music education at SUNY Schenectady look like under the new Strategic Plan? In this episode, hosts Jennifer and Babette talk with current and former SOM faculty, alumni, and new Dean Dr. Christopher Brellochs, about innovative approaches to teaching at a time of crisis, and their vision for enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion in a discipline long seen as narrowly focused on the works of Western European composers and styles. The episode also introduces the newest project...

2021-09-011h 17 $Upstate Issues with WGY\'s Diane Donato$

Upstate Issues with WGY's Diane Donato City Mission of Schenectady Expands Transitional HousingFor over 100 years the City Mission of Schenectady has been helping people in need. Even during the pandemic, services were still provided to men, women and children. On an average day, the mission serves over 600 meals and provides shelter for about 100 people. In this episode of Upstate Issues, Executive Director/CEO Mike Saccocio talks about their approach to helping people who are struggling. After the essential needs of food and shelter are met, counseling and career training are offered. To meet a growing need, the City Mission of Schenectady has also expanded Transitional Housing offerings to help graduates of their...

2021-07-2318 min

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Episode Two: Black in White SpaceOnly 10% of all professionals working in Higher Education identify as Black or African American. In episode 2 of Many Voices, One Call, co-hosts Jennifer (SGA President) and Babette (History Professor) talk with their guests, College President Dr. Steady Moono; Professors Dr. Imari Shaw and Keion Clinton; and Damonni Farley, Founder of Common Thread Consultants and member of the college's Board of Trustees, about how they -- as Black professionals -- operate in spaces in which "whiteness" is often not just the numerical, but cultural, norm.The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions...

2021-05-2159 min

MANY VOICES, ONE CALL Many Voices - One Call: Episode One: One Year of Pandemic LearningMany Voices, One Call is the podcast you did not even know you needed! It is a space for courageous, honest, open, and unscripted conversations about diversity, equity, inclusion, teaching, learning, and all the other things that move us. It is where students, faculty, staff, alumni, leadership and community guests reinvent higher education one episode at a time. In Season 1, episode 1, co-hosts Jennifer (SGA President) and Babette (History Professor) talk with guests Destany and Adam (students), as well as Imari and Rae (faculty) about "One Year of Pandemic Learning."The views voiced on this episode ref...

2021-04-1944 min

The HootBoard Visitor Information and Destination Marketing Podcast The importance of timing in marketing our destination during this pandemic with Todd Garofano Executive Director at Discover SchenectadyExecutive Director at Discover Schenectady, Todd Garofano joined the HootBoard Visitor Information and Destination Marketing podcast to discuss some challenges, the importance of timing in marketing, future funding sources for DMOs, and a little bit of his professional journey.

2021-02-2637 min

Haunted 518 5: Schenectady - The Stockade DistrictJoin me this week as I go over some spooky stories related to the stockade district and Schenectady area and more!

2020-10-2633 min