Good News York

GNY EP.143 | Feat. Alex Canavan – Building Community & Empowering Women in Central New York Welcome to Good News York! In this inspiring episode, Matt sits down with Alex Canavan, founder of the CNY Women’s Network and host of the Cultivate CNY podcast. Alex shares her incredible journey from professional makeup artist to community […] More

Dignity matters just as much as the meal. Jack Pflanz explains the heart of Erin’s Angels’ Phoenix Program, their core mission in action. Every other Tuesday, volunteers gather at Michael Maroon Elementary School to pack food bags for families facing food insecurity. But here’s what makes it special: the bags are discreetly placed in students’ […] More

From meal bags to college dreams. Erin’s Angels of CNY isn’t just feeding kids today. They’re investing in their futures. Jack Pflanz shares how their scholarship program awards two $1,000 scholarships annually to high school seniors! This year’s recipients? One is pursuing trade school, and the other is Douglas, a former meal bag recipient who’s […] More

"No kid should ever have to go hungry. No kid should ever have to worry about going hungry." Jack Pflanz from Erin’s Angels of CNY breaks down their powerful mission: bringing together people, resources, and means to feed the future of Central New York, empowering kids to just be kids. Their goal? Simple but profound. […] More

Jack Pflanz knows what it means to go hungry. Growing up in food insecurity on the south side of Utica, he went to bed hungry many nights. Today, he’s the Director of Fund Development and Communication for Erin’s Angels, turning his painful past into purpose. Now he’s fighting to make sure no child experiences what […] More

GNY EP.142 | Jack Pflanz from Erin’s Angels – Fighting Child Food Insecurity in Central New York In this powerful episode of Good News York, host Mike Brindisi sits down with Jack Pflanz, Director of Fund Development and Communications at Erin’s Angels of Central New York, for an emotional and inspiring conversation about fighting child […] More

Mark your calendars, Syracuse moms! @CuseMomsClub has two amazing February events: Galentine’s Day shopping & pampering at Linear Collective (Feb 13) and a heartwarming senior story time at St. Camillus (Feb 11). Allie’s bringing joy to moms, kids, AND seniors. Now that’s community! More

Happy hours, Galentine’s Day events, family weekends, @CuseMomsClub does it all! Allie creates spaces for moms to connect solo, with their kids, and with the whole family. The best part? Moms are becoming real friends through these events. That’s the whole point. More

"How do I join the club?" Just follow and show up 💙 Allie breaks down what @CuseMomsClub is really about, connection, not exclusivity. No applications, no barriers, just moms supporting moms in Syracuse. Interested? You’re already in. More

From teaching fifth grade for 10 years to building Syracuse’s go-to mom community. Allie turned her postpartum struggles into @CuseMomsClub a space where moms connect, support each other, and find adventures around CNY. More

GNY EP.141 | Allie from Cuse Moms Club – Building Community for Syracuse Moms Join host Mike Brindisi for an inspiring conversation with Allie, founder of Cuse Moms Club, a thriving community connecting and supporting mothers throughout the Syracuse area. In this episode, Allie shares her journey from being a 10-year teaching veteran in Syracuse […] More

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GNY Sports EP.15 | NFL Wild Card Recap, Bills vs Broncos Preview & Head Coach Dating Comparisons! 🎙️ Welcome to another episode of GNY Sports! This week, host Mike Brindisi breaks down the thrilling NFL Wild Card weekend, analyzes the Buffalo Bills’ injury-riddled playoff run, and previews their divisional matchup against the Denver Broncos. Plus, […] More

Davine Bey doesn’t sugarcoat it. Entrepreneurship SUCKS He compares starting a business to taking a flight—you’re excited about the destination, but you have to go through turbulence and clouds before you break through. His advice? Stay confident through the chaos, choose your business partners wisely, and embrace the flexibility that comes with being your own […] More