Good News York

Matt Masur explains why he and his team started a good news show, admitting they worried there might not be an audience for positivity. He shares that this fear turned out to be unfounded — the show has been embraced with millions of views across its 200 episodes, proving there’s a real appetite for good […] More

Comedian Dylan Wertz reflects on being featured on Good News York and how meaningful podcasts like this one can be for a community. He praises Matt for taking on the risk and effort of building the platform, noting how it helps people process and share their stories. He expresses hope that the show continues to […] More

Good News York | The 200th Episode Celebration! Matt Masur and Noah Chrysler celebrate a huge milestone — 200 episodes of Good News York! Filmed live at the former Spaghetti Warehouse studio, this special episode brings together dozens of past guests, community leaders, and local changemakers to share their favorite good news from across Central […] More

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Badger, operations manager for the Syracuse Nationals, previews what’s in store at this year’s car show: families, cars, atmosphere, and music. Thursday night kicks off with the Horsepower After Hours party, just five bucks at the gate after 5pm. Attendees can expect a lowrider exhibition, three-wheel motion, a dyno competition with Mobile Dyno Masters, a […] More

The Crouse Health NICU serves 14 counties, stretching all the way from Binghamton to Massena, supporting the tiniest and most vulnerable patients. About 70% of all neonatal births in the region happen there, with a team of 17 affiliate hospitals helping transport patients in need of life-saving care. Some families know early in pregnancy that […] More

At Crouse Health, showing up each day means standing shoulder to shoulder with people doing incredible work, from the clinical side to the non-clinical side. For one team member at the Crouse Health Foundation, the job is about more than fundraising, it’s about listening to donors’ stories, hearing how Crouse Health has touched their lives, […] More

The Syracuse Nationals car show draws roughly 90,000 attendees over three days — run by a staff of just six to seven people. Operations manager Badger explains how local car clubs and longtime volunteers step in to keep the massive event running smoothly, checking in guests and managing key areas in shifts throughout the weekend. […] More

Good News York Ep. 198 | Gracie Thorpe with The Crouse Health Foundation In this episode of Good News York, host Noah Chrysler sits down with Gracie Thorpe, interim executive director of the Crouse Health Foundation, the fundraising arm of Crouse Hospital. Gracie shares all the details on the upcoming Polo for Preemies event on […] More

Frank Malfitano shares how decades of working in the music business across New York, Washington D.C., Detroit, New Orleans, Los Angeles, and Chicago helped him build the relationships and reputation needed to land top-tier acts for his festival. He credits treating artists well and rolling out the red carpet as the reason for the festival’s […] More

Frank Malfitano reflects on the festival reaching its 40th year, a milestone shared only by a small, exclusive club of festivals worldwide, most of which are in far larger markets. He describes the achievement as a true community effort, built, raised, and nurtured by the people around it, and compares punching above their weight to […] More

GNY EP.197 | feat. Brandon Ciotti Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to Good News York! This week Noah sits down with Utica-based stand-up comedian and improviser Brandon Ciotti for a deep, funny dive into the Central New York comedy scene. Brandon breaks down how he turns everyday stories into tight stand-up bits, why "trimming the […] More

Good News York Ep. 196 | Frank Malfitano & the Syracuse International Jazz Fest In this episode of Good News York, host Matt Masur sits down with Frank Malfitano, founder and producer of the Syracuse International Jazz Fest, as he celebrates an incredible milestone — 44 years producing the festival and its 40th anniversary this […] More

GNY EP.199 | feat. Badger from the Syracuse Nationals In this episode of Good News York, host Noah Chrysler sits down with Brian "Badger" Badger, Operations Manager for the Syracuse Nationals — the largest car show in the Northeast. Badger gives an inside look at what it takes to prepare the New York State Fairgrounds’ […] More

Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon discussed the new federal "Trump Accounts" program, which will deposit $1,000 into a savings account for children 18 and under. He shared that Micron has committed to adding another $250 per child for families in Central New York, as well as in Idaho and Virginia where the company also operates, […] More

Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon explained that all incentive programs tied to Micron, including CHIPS and Science, New York State Green Chips, and county benefits, are performance-based, meaning nothing is paid out unless jobs are actually created. He noted the project and its tier one suppliers are expected to generate roughly $3 billion annually in […] More