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The Vineyard Church takes their Feed My Starving Children partnership beyond packing meals by organizing mission trips to witness the impact firsthand. The church strategically aligns these trips with areas receiving their packed meals, allowing volunteers to travel to distribution sites and personally hand out food to children. Three to four years ago, a group […] More

The Vineyard Church is making childhood nutrition accessible through their Feed My Starving Children partnership, where just 106 dollars feeds a child a meal every day for an entire year. Executive Pastor Ben Taylor points out that most people cannot even complete a single grocery store trip for that amount, yet because of the organization’s […] More

The Vineyard Church in Syracuse is hosting their 16th annual Feed My Starving Children mobile pack event this March, bringing together over 2,000 volunteers to pack life-saving meals. Since 2009, the church has packed nearly 6 million MannaPack meals containing rice, vegetables, soy, and vitamins, feeding almost 16,000 children across the world. The event transforms […] More

FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN – Syracuse Mobile Pack Event | Executive Pastor Ben Taylor Interview Join us for an incredible conversation with Ben Taylor, Executive Pastor at The Vineyard Church, as we discuss their upcoming Feed My Starving Children event happening March 18-21, 2026! In this episode, Ben shares the inspiring journey from wastewater engineer […] More

Mayor Sharon Owens outlines major housing initiatives on the horizon for Syracuse. The city is preparing to break ground at the old developmental center for 200 new townhome units and moving forward with projects at the golf course on the Southern tier. Addressing a critical need, Mayor Owens reveals that 10 percent of Syracuse students […] More

Mayor Sharon Owens introduces herself to Syracuse residents, emphasizing that she will remain the same person she has always been throughout her nearly 40 years in the community. She explains that she was not seeking a career in government, but rather that government recognized the work she was already doing in the community. With eight […] More

Senator Rachel May reveals an exciting development coming to Syracuse that many residents may not yet know about. The symphony is preparing to open a newly restored auditorium in the STEAM school, a venue that was once famous in the city. According to May, the spectacular space will host symphony concerts and student performances, bringing […] More

Shawni Davis shares her pride in celebrating the first Black mayor of Syracuse, Mayor Owens. She describes the mayor as both fun and a complete professional who cares deeply about the city and its underserved communities. Davis, whose wife works with Mayor Owens at the Southwest Community Center, highlights how instrumental the mayor was in […] More

GNY at The Mayor’s Ball – Celebrating Syracuse’s First Black Female Mayor Join Good News York as we take you inside the 2026 Syracuse Mayor’s Ball, celebrating Mayor Sharon Owens – the city’s first Black female mayor! This historic event brought together community leaders, artists, musicians, and residents for an unforgettable night of celebration at […] More

The Museum of Science and Technology focuses on informal science education through hands-on, interactive exhibits designed around the principle that kids learn best by doing. All exhibits align with New York State science curriculum and range from simple foam building blocks to high-tech displays like the Micron exhibit. Visitors can explore the Upstate Life Sciences […] More

The Museum of Science and Technology in Syracuse features the National Grid Explorer Dome, an immersive theater experience with a domed screen and digital laser projection system. Often compared to the Sphere in Las Vegas, the dome offers documentaries and planetarium shows every hour on the half hour, delivering incredible visuals and sound in a […] More

Exploring Syracuse’s MOST Science Museum | Behind the Scenes Tour with President Lauren Kochian Join Good News York host Mike Ndii for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Syracuse’s MOST (Museum of Science & Technology) with President Lauren Kochian! Discover the incredible exhibits, hands-on learning experiences, and community impact of Central New York’s premier science museum […] More

A little behind the scenes look of our tour of the Inspyre Innovation Hub in Downtown Syracuse on today’s episode of #GoodNewsYork More

GNY at Winter Fair 2026 | Feat. Mike Lisi – Cybersecurity Expert & Hack Dissection Podcast Host Welcome back to Good News York! We’re celebrating our one-year anniversary at the Syracuse Winter Fair 2026, and we’re thrilled to have Mike Lisi back on the show – one of our very first guests from last year! […] More