Hunter Caparelli
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Hear from two local Clay business owners and a professor from Syracuse University’s Whitman School Entrepreneurship Program who provide their thoughts and opinions on the Micron Project and how they think it will affect the future of Central New York.
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Micron's First Construction Phase Signals Big Shifts Ahead for Local Small Businesses
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December 5, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Hear from two local Clay business owners and a professor from Syracuse University’s Whitman School Entrepreneurship Program who provide their thoughts and opinions on the Micron Project and how they think it will affect the future of Central New York.
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Also check out this clip from my interview I just concluded with Syracuse University Whitman School Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises Professor Mark Coleman who believes the long-term outcomes of Mircon could be transformative for the Central New York economy. #bdj664
December 4, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Also check out this clip from my interview I just concluded with Syracuse University Whitman School Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises Professor Mark Coleman who believes the long-term outcomes of Mircon could be transformative for the Central New York economy. #bdj664
Here’s a clip from my interview with Little Italy co-owner Patrick Vannelli who is feeling a sense of deflation after Micron recently reported that the opening of the first fabrication plant is being delayed by almost three years until 2030. #bdj664
December 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Here’s a clip from my interview with Little Italy co-owner Patrick Vannelli who is feeling a sense of deflation after Micron recently reported that the opening of the first fabrication plant is being delayed by almost three years until 2030. #bdj664
Just wrapped up my interview with Little Italy co-owner Patrick Vannelli, who is cautiously optimistic about Micron officially starting Phase One of their project: Clearing trees and carving out the path for a rail spur. Tune back in later to hear a clip from the interview with Patrick. #bdj664
December 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Just wrapped up my interview with Little Italy co-owner Patrick Vannelli, who is cautiously optimistic about Micron officially starting Phase One of their project: Clearing trees and carving out the path for a rail spur. Tune back in later to hear a clip from the interview with Patrick. #bdj664
Micron is taking its first major steps toward building one of the largest semiconductor facilities in the country in the town of Clay. Stayed tuned to hear what Central New York business owners have to say about how they think the project will impact them economically. #bdj664
December 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Micron is taking its first major steps toward building one of the largest semiconductor facilities in the country in the town of Clay. Stayed tuned to hear what Central New York business owners have to say about how they think the project will impact them economically. #bdj664
Hear from a poll site manager and a local voter at the WCNY-TV polling place in the City of Syracuse on Election Day who provide their opinions on the issue of housing affordability in Syracuse.
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Election 2025: Syracuse voters weigh mayoral candidates’ housing promises
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November 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Hear from a poll site manager and a local voter at the WCNY-TV polling place in the City of Syracuse on Election Day who provide their opinions on the issue of housing affordability in Syracuse.
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An up-close look of housing right next to the WCNY-TV polling place on the corner of Ostico and Wyoming Street in the City of Syracuse. Check back in later for my full story on local voters weighing in on housing affordability plans during this year’s Syracuse Mayoral Election. #DIA
November 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
An up-close look of housing right next to the WCNY-TV polling place on the corner of Ostico and Wyoming Street in the City of Syracuse. Check back in later for my full story on local voters weighing in on housing affordability plans during this year’s Syracuse Mayoral Election. #DIA
A picture inside the WCNY-TV polling place of the Eighth Ward of the City of Syracuse Ward and Election Districts. Housing affordability inside the Eighth Ward specifically has been a topic of discussion during mayoral campaigns. #DIA
November 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
A picture inside the WCNY-TV polling place of the Eighth Ward of the City of Syracuse Ward and Election Districts. Housing affordability inside the Eighth Ward specifically has been a topic of discussion during mayoral campaigns. #DIA
A view from inside the WCNY-TV polling place where the local PBS station has turned one of their lobbies into a place for voters to cast their ballots. #DIA
November 4, 2025 at 2:39 PM
A view from inside the WCNY-TV polling place where the local PBS station has turned one of their lobbies into a place for voters to cast their ballots. #DIA
Hear from CNY Jazz Executive Director Larry Luttinger and I-81 Project Director and jazz musician Joe Driscoll who discuss how the I-81 Viaduct Project and local jazz scene are connected through revitalization efforts in Downtown Syracuse!
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I-81 Community Grid sparks cultural revival in Downtown Syracuse through CNY Jazz
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October 24, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Hear from CNY Jazz Executive Director Larry Luttinger and I-81 Project Director and jazz musician Joe Driscoll who discuss how the I-81 Viaduct Project and local jazz scene are connected through revitalization efforts in Downtown Syracuse!
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Listen to this clip from my interview with Larry Luttinger who is excited for what’s to come for CNY Jazz and Downtown Syracuse once the I-81 Project is completed. Stay tuned later for the full story!
October 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Listen to this clip from my interview with Larry Luttinger who is excited for what’s to come for CNY Jazz and Downtown Syracuse once the I-81 Project is completed. Stay tuned later for the full story!
I’m now outside of CNY Jazz Central in Downtown Syracuse where I’ll soon be interviewing Executive Director Larry Luttinger about the role CNY Jazz can play in helping to reconnect communities.
October 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I’m now outside of CNY Jazz Central in Downtown Syracuse where I’ll soon be interviewing Executive Director Larry Luttinger about the role CNY Jazz can play in helping to reconnect communities.
Check out this clip from my interview with Joe Driscoll who believes Syracuse has the opportunity to become a major U.S. city!
October 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Check out this clip from my interview with Joe Driscoll who believes Syracuse has the opportunity to become a major U.S. city!
Outside of City Hall where I’ll soon be interviewing I-81 Project Director Joe Driscoll discussing the project’s connection to the local arts and jazz scene revitalizing the cultural hub in Downtown Syracuse. Stay tuned!
October 24, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Outside of City Hall where I’ll soon be interviewing I-81 Project Director Joe Driscoll discussing the project’s connection to the local arts and jazz scene revitalizing the cultural hub in Downtown Syracuse. Stay tuned!
Check out the full story below on local café and restaurant owners discussing how they are connected to the Tassone family restaurant business, and how their family has found success in connecting with the Syracuse community.
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Hometown Hospitality: A Family Business Feeding Syracuse for Generations
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October 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Check out the full story below on local café and restaurant owners discussing how they are connected to the Tassone family restaurant business, and how their family has found success in connecting with the Syracuse community.
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Former co-owner of Biscotti’s Café Debbie Camire, and granddaughter of Dominick Tassone Sr., expresses her thoughts on selling her bakery to her son Josh.
October 16, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Former co-owner of Biscotti’s Café Debbie Camire, and granddaughter of Dominick Tassone Sr., expresses her thoughts on selling her bakery to her son Josh.
After 27 years, Debbie and Geoff Camire sold Biscotti’s in April to their son Josh, who is a great-grandson of Dominick Tassone Sr. Stay tuned for a clip from Debbie’s interview where she brings up passing the torch of ownership to her son.
October 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
After 27 years, Debbie and Geoff Camire sold Biscotti’s in April to their son Josh, who is a great-grandson of Dominick Tassone Sr. Stay tuned for a clip from Debbie’s interview where she brings up passing the torch of ownership to her son.
Just finished setting up my interview area inside Biscotti’s where they have a family legacy wall showcasing all of the various restaurants that all connect back to Dominick Tassone Sr.’s original bakery that opened in 1946 after the end of World War II.
October 16, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Just finished setting up my interview area inside Biscotti’s where they have a family legacy wall showcasing all of the various restaurants that all connect back to Dominick Tassone Sr.’s original bakery that opened in 1946 after the end of World War II.
Outside of Biscotti’s Café on North Salina Street in Syracuse where I’m doing a story on the Tassone family restaurant business. Stay tuned!
October 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Outside of Biscotti’s Café on North Salina Street in Syracuse where I’m doing a story on the Tassone family restaurant business. Stay tuned!
Check out the full story below on how Central New York farms are adapting to climate and economic pressures affecting the fall harvest season.
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Harvest on the Edge: Climate & Economic Pressures affecting the Future of CNY Fall Festivals
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October 1, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Check out the full story below on how Central New York farms are adapting to climate and economic pressures affecting the fall harvest season.
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Critz Farms co-owner Matthew Critz discussing how they’ve adapted to grow the biggest pumpkins he’s seen in 20 years!
September 26, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Critz Farms co-owner Matthew Critz discussing how they’ve adapted to grow the biggest pumpkins he’s seen in 20 years!
Had a great time hearing from Matthew Critz who mentioned the changes in weather have been good for growing pumpkins, but not so much for growing apples. Stay tuned to hear a clip from the interview!
September 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Had a great time hearing from Matthew Critz who mentioned the changes in weather have been good for growing pumpkins, but not so much for growing apples. Stay tuned to hear a clip from the interview!
Weather was definitely nicer last weekend at Springside Farm when I got to interview owner Paulie Drexler and her son Travis about how climate impact and rising costs are affecting the fall harvest season.
September 26, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Weather was definitely nicer last weekend at Springside Farm when I got to interview owner Paulie Drexler and her son Travis about how climate impact and rising costs are affecting the fall harvest season.
Just arrived at Critz Farms where I’ll be interviewing owner Matthew Critz about the fall harvest season and find out how they are adapting to various challenges facing many CNY farms.
September 26, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Just arrived at Critz Farms where I’ll be interviewing owner Matthew Critz about the fall harvest season and find out how they are adapting to various challenges facing many CNY farms.