Web Extra: NCC News Podcast, November 17th
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Starbucks baristas have been on strike since Red Cup Day
Starbucks forsees its "Largest, longest strike in company history" after Red Cup Day.
Local businesswoman highlights Cuban culture with candle business
Play VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: Local business woman highlights Cuban culture with candle business ISABELLA GALAN, REPORTER: In snowy Syracuse, everyone can use a little bit of warmth during the holidays, and…
Syracuse Dentist Honors Father’s Legacy With Free Care for Veterans
Dr. Joan Laura of Eastwood Dental has offered free dental care to veterans on Veterans Day for 13 years. The event honors her father, a Korean War veteran, and has…
Veterans use writing to confront lasting memories of service
Two Syracuse University veterans are using writing to confront memories that linger long after their military service. They are turning flashbacks and difficult experiences into stories that help them understand…
CNY veteran turns to poetry for support
The National Veterans Resource Center showcases the history behind Syracuse's war heroes. (c) 2025 Elliot Pototsky SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) -- Syracuse University professor Tim Gerken still carries memories from…
Local pizza shop gives back to community with free pizzas for SNAP recipients
After the Solvay community helped Bianchi's when the business burnt down, the pizza shop wants to give back.
Breaking barriers through dance
Charles Haislah is a ballet instructor at the Community Folk Art Center. He coaches, inspires, and advocates for better representation for people of color in ballet in Syracuse.
The ‘Tiny but Mighty’ Caroline Payne
15-year-old Caroline Payne was diagnosed with mitochondrial disease at five years old. Caroline doesn't let her condition define her personality, or her ability to light up any room.
The rise of sustainable soybeans: One farmer’s vision to reshape New York agriculture
Todd Dumond is a soybean farmer and processor in Cayuga County, New York. His business, Dumond Ag, produces high-quality soybean meal and biofuel oil, a popular soybean market in 2025.