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On this week's edition of Check It Out, coming all the way from the NOPL Brewerton library, Tom and Maggie welcome Angela Newman. Angela has been the library director at Brewerton for almost 6 months. She tells us all about the unique and interesting things going on there: from a HUGE therapy dog named George to a Spanish story time to even an art gallery for elementary school kids. That is all on this week's edition of Check It Out.

(#108, 11/05/26) In this episode, we will be interviewing Aisha Rodrigue (without the "Z") from Human Garage from a unique non-profit organization, and we will be offering valuable Internet references, of 'How to Drive on the Snow' y ofreceremos valiosas referencias en el Internet, de 'Manejando en la Nieve'.

En este episodio, entrevistaremos a Aisha Rodrigue (sin "Z") de la organización sin fines de lucro 'Garaje Humano' y ofreceremos valiosas referencias en el Internet, de 'Manejando en la Nieve'.

In Part Two of a two-part conversation, Dan talks with Lt. Commander Alex Dietrich, U.S. Navy (ret.). She served as an F-18 strike fighter pilot for 20 years, from 2001-2021. Dietrich flew combat missions in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Her last deployment was boots on the ground as a Reconstruction engineer in Afghanistan. Dietrich is a recipient of the Combat Air Medal and Bronze Star. She currently serves as interim Chief Human Resources Officer at Syracuse University.

On the latest episode of Repeating History, our guest is Dr. Michael Leroy Oberg, distinguished professor of history at SUNY Geneseo. We discuss his incredible new book, The Central Fire of the Iroquois: A Five-Hundred-Year History of the Onondaga Nation, published in September 2026 by Yale University Press. We discuss how despite military invasions, outbreaks of epidemic disease, efforts to deprive them of their lands and traditional government, and attempts to eradicate their culture, the Onondaga have endured. Indeed, even today, just south of Syracuse, New York, the Central Fire still burns at the center of the Haudenosaunee Longhouse, and the site remains an Indigenous capital.

Drawing on meticulous archival work and interviews with members of the Onondaga Nation, this book not only sheds light on the resilience of a vibrant and influential culture but examines the intricate diplomatic politics that shaped the relationship between the Onondaga—and the entire Haudenosaunee Confederacy—and the emerging American states, and how the legacy of these early encounters continues to resonate in the twenty-first century.

(#107, 10/26/26) In these episodes for October 2026, Continuation of the extensive interview with members of the religion group called "Israel United In Christ" (part II - 1st part was played in the previous week's episode) and a presentation on the program "The Body Thinks Too (and Changes How You Feel)" by Nazareth Castellanos. Una presentación acerca the programa "El cuerpo también piensa (y cambia lo que sientes)" por Nazareth Castellanos.

En estos episodios para el mes de Octubre 2026, Continuación de la entrevista extensa con miembros del grupo religioso «Israel Unidos en Cristo» (parte II; la primera parte se emitió en el episodio de la semana pasada). Una presentación acerca the programa "El cuerpo también piensa (y cambia lo que sientes)" por Nazareth Castellanos.

Check It Out is back again with part two of events going on for Halloween season at a number of libraries in the county. Tom is scared to be back, because Maggie does nothing but haunt him all this month! But, you get to hear about a number of fun parties going on, where to decorate Halloween cookies, and even a costumed dog parade. It's a not so scary edition of the library podcast for kids: Check It Out.

Epstein-Barr virus infects nearly everyone, causing some to suffer serious consequences like multiple sclerosis and cancer. Understanding how the virus interacts with the immune system may provide opportunities to prevent EB virus related disease. Synthetic cells which self-replicate -- are they alive? And an answer to the glowing pickle question.

Laurie Woolever has been writing about the world of food for nearly thirty years. A graduate of Cornell University and the French Culinary Institute, Woolever started as an assistant to chef Mario Batali, helping him write cookbooks and launching her freelance journalism career in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times and others.

She was an editor at Art Culinaire and Wine Spectator magazines and then became the lieutenant to TV travel host and former chef Anthony Bourdain, whose memoir "Kitchen Confidential" introduced the world to the secrets of the restaurant world. She co-authored two books with Bourdain, and after his death, wrote "Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography." She won a James Beard Award in 2025 for "Richard Hart Bread." Her own memoir, "Care and Feeding," was an instant New York Times bestseller. Her writing has also appeared in Rolling Stone, GQ, Vogue and other publications.

Woolever now lives and works in New York City, but her journey began in the newsrooms of Syracuse. A native of Chittenango, she first learned the fundamentals of journalism as an intern at the Syracuse Herald-Journal, prior to its closure in 2001.

On Wednesday, she spoke at the Everson Museum auditorium about the lessons she has learned over three decades in the food and media industries and why your information diet matters (almost) as much as your food diet. Central Current would like to thank Pastabilities, The Salt City Market, Gerharz Equipment, and the Noble Cellar for supporting this programming.

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-production for length and clarity.

(#106, 10/16/26) In these episodes for October 2026, we will feature several short news segments produced by the organization "New York News Connection." These will be shown back-to-back, highlsighting various events, happening in New York CITY & STATE. For more information about this non-profit news organization, please visit NEWSERVICE.ORG (type "NEWSERVICE" as one word, followed by ".org"). We will also run a nice explanation of the meaning of the word Halloween, prepared for the younth and children, by our partners of MunDoPeKes (A big thank you to the children's channel MunDoPeKes—an educational YouTube channel where the youngest members of the family can learn a great deal). An extensive interview with members of the religion group called "Israel United In Christ" (part I - 2nd part will continue in the next week's episode)

En estos episodios para el mes de Octubre 2026, tendremos varios cortos de reportajes, hechos por la organización "Conexión de Noticias de New York", que pondremos consecutivamente, como anuncios de diferentes acontecimientos, pasando en la CIUDAD y el ESTADO de New York. Para más información de esta organización de noticias sin fines de lucro, vayan al NEWSERVICE.ORG la palabra toda junta "NEWSERVICE" PUNTO O R G. También presentaremos una excelente explicación sobre el significado de la palabra «Halloween», preparada para niños y jóvenes por nuestros colaboradores de MunDoPeKes (un agradecimiento especial al canal infantil MunDoPeKes, un canal educativo de YouTube donde los más pequeños de la familia pueden aprender muchísimo). An extensive interview with members of the religion group called "Israel United In Christ" (part I - 2nd part will continue in the next week's episode) Una entrevista extensa con miembros del grupo religioso «Israel Unidos en Cristo» (parte I; la segunda parte se emitirá en el episodio de la próxima semana).

It's the spookiest time of the year on Check It Out, and not just because Yona Williams stopped in, wearing her Evil Queen outfit from Snow White. Yona and Tom chatted up all things Halloween throughout the libraries in the OCPL area. We even brought in White Branch manager, Jackie Bleich, to discuss the Costume Closet. The Closet will be giving away free costumes at three city branches. Don't be scared, it's only Tom and Yona for this week's Check It Out.