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Your go-to podcast for inspiring stories, uplifting news, and positive vibes from across New York State!

Whether it’s groundbreaking innovations, community heroes, or businesses making a difference, we bring you the stories that remind us all of the good happening around us.

Join us as we highlight the changemakers, dreamers, and everyday folks bringing positivity to the Empire State.

From local businesses thriving in Syracuse to heartwarming tales from Buffalo, Albany, and beyond—this is the news you’ll actually want to hear. Because good news deserves to be heard.

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GNY EP.136 | Feat. Vanessa Szwejbka from AmeriCU Credit Union
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Good News York: Embracing Community with AmeriCU’s Vanessa Schwa In this exciting episode of Good News York, host Matt Masur welcomes Vanessa Schwa, Executive Director of the AmeriCU Charitable Foundation. They discuss the upcoming Syracuse Winter Fair, AmeriCU’s initiatives, and the foundation’s mission to give back to the community. Schwa shares insights into their broad charitable focus, including education, veterans support, and social programs. She also highlights their flagship event, Salute to the Troops, a major concert at Fort Drum. The episode dives into Schwa’s background as a meteorologist and her dedication to Central New York. Listeners also get a peek into AmeriCU’s exciting growth and community involvement, from sponsoring Winter Fair to merging with other credit unions. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:30 Meet Vanessa Schwa from AmeriCU Credit Union 02:00 AmeriCU Charitable Foundation’s Mission and Impact 02:53 AmeriCU’s Community Involvement and Events 04:51 Sponsorship at Syracuse Winter Fair 08:48 Salute to the Troops Concert at Fort Drum 11:06 How to Get Involved with AmeriCU Charitable Foundation 12:53 Upcoming Fundraising Events 13:24 Transition to Nonprofit Work 14:56 Love for Central New York 17:11 AmeriCU’s Community Impact 20:21 Utica’s Culinary Scene 21:33 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events

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