The grant from the CNY Community Foundation, for $50,000, will support start-up costs for Central Current’s new digital newsroom, including hiring editorial and business staff.
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Central Current Radio launches on WCNY with host Rick Wright
Central Current in partnership with WCNY has launched a new radio talk show hosted by Syracuse radio legend Roosevelt “Rick” Wright.
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Central Current approved as member of nationally recognized Institute for Nonprofit News
INN supports more than 360 independent news organizations across the country.
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Chris Libonati joins Central Current as 1st staff reporter
Central Current hired its first full-time staff reporter, thanks to funding and support from local philanthropic foundations.
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What do you think about local news coverage in Syracuse? Take the Central Current survey
We need to hear from you about what’s missing in local news coverage, what topics we should begin with, and how you prefer to consume news.
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Central Current appoints new board members
New members bring leadership experience in community relations, journalism and business.
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How Central Current aims to increase civic engagement in Syracuse: Interview on Campbell Conversations
Central Current Editor-in-Chief Julie McMahon joined Grant Reeher on the Campbell Conversations on WRVO.
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Central Current editor opens up about move from commercial to non-profit journalism: ‘We do something that’s hard to quantify’
Leaving a career at a legacy newspaper was really challenging for Central Current Editor-in-Chief Julie McMahon but, she said, the world of non-profit journalism gives her hope for the future.
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Central Current editor on WAER panel: Diversity, Solutions Journalism key to better serving community
McMahon joins other local journalists to discuss the state of local news on the latest edition of Syracuse Speaks.
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Analyzing Syracuse’s growth: Central Current editor joins WCNY roundtable after mayor’s State of the City talk
Central Current editor-in-chief Julie McMahon appeared on a special episode of WCNY’s Connect as part of a roundtable discussion reacting to Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh’s 2022 State of the City speech.
