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Central Current is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newspaper for people building a life in Central New York. Our "It's Happening Here" podcast explores how local news, local government, and local civic engagement impacts our democracy as a whole.
Central Current hosts It's Happening Here, a news show with 16 episodes published.
Onondaga County Reporter Laura Robertson returns to share the most important developments she has seen unfolding within the County Legislature this year. She explains why the Democrats’ decision to hire outside legal cou
In Nov. 2025, the Onondaga County Legislature flipped from Republican to Democrat control for the first time in half a century. At the same time, a shift to the election calendar meant that the new majority would face re
The Syracuse Housing Authority has been in the news recently: From missed deadlines to accusations of conflicts of interest. What does it all mean? Central Current reporter Debadrita Sur breaks it all down on this episod
On this edition of "It’s Happening Here" host Chris Libonati is joined by Central Current contributor Eddie Velasquez and reporter Patrick McCarthy to discuss immigration enforcement and how local elected officials are r
As the New Year begins, what should Central New Yorkers be on the lookout for? Central Current’s Editor Chris Libonati shares his thoughts about the biggest items to keep an eye on over the coming news cycle. He shares h
Child literacy remains a persistent challenge in Syracuse. According to 2019 data from the Early Childhood Alliance, only 22% of SCSD students are reading on grade level by the 3rd grade. Guests Laurie Black and Dr. Mari
With an annual budget of over $250 billion, New York State’s public spending exceeds that of most countries. Decisions made in Albany impact New Yorkers across the state in nearly every aspect of their lives. Akash Mehta
After a decade of declining enrollment, SUNY OCC is seeing a surge of interest. Record high student loan debt rates, new state tuition subsidies, and spikes in job demand for healthcare and manufacturing is drawing more
Editor's Note: This podcast reflects the opinions and perspectives of the host and guests and is not a product of our editorial staff, including Central Current's editors and reporters. The program may be edited in post-
Central Current’s Government and Politics Reporter Patrick McCarthy joins hosts Maximilian Eyle and Dr. Rick Wright to examine recent election results in the city of Syracuse. They discuss the parallels between Zorhan Ma
Beginning in 2019, Buffalo launched a campaign to rebrand itself as a safe and attractive place to build a life during the era of rapid climate change. Their “Be In Buffalo” campaign continues to attract new residents an
Columnist Sean Kirst has returned to writing in Syracuse after nearly a decade away. Now the newest member of the Central Current newsroom, the veteran journalist joins hosts Maximilian Eyle and Dr. Rick Wright to discus
Syracuse’s 53rd mayor and Colgate University professor Stephanie Miner has been busy: in March she published her first book, Madam Mayor: Love and Loss in an American City, detailing her rise in politics to become the fi
Journalist and local news advocate Steven Waldman speaks with Central Current’s Executive Director Maximilian Eyle about public policy options that would strengthen regional newsrooms. Through tax credits and other subsi
Former Onondaga County Executive and President of SUNY ESF Joanie Mahoney joins hosts Maximilian Eyle and Dr. Rick Wright on Central Current’s inaugural episode of “It’s Happening Here”, a new podcast exploring how local
Executive Director Maximilian Eyle and Managing Editor Chris Libonati discuss the work Central Current is doing to provide CNY residents with strong and accessible local reporting. They explore their highest impact stori
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