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Welcome to Sincerely, CNY, a new podcast hosted by Melanie Littlejohn and the Central New York Community foundation.


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Central New York is more than a location — it’s our home. Sincerely, CNY, is a letter to this region, told through its most inspiring voices. Hosted by President & CEO Melanie Littlejohn, each episode features intimate conversations with the quiet champions and visionary leaders shaping the future of Central New York. Together, let’s explore the passion and purpose driving our community forward, signed Sincerely, CNY.

Sincerely, CNY is a bi-monthly podcast available for download on all major podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon) and can be watched exclusively on YouTube.

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Listen to Sincerely, CNY wherever you get your podcasts, including all major platforms like Apple, Spotify, and Amazon.

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P.S. The Next Chapter is a spotlight series within Sincerely, CNY, featuring young leaders from across Central New York who are creating change through generosity, service and action. Each conversation offers a glimpse into the passion and purpose driving the next generation of changemakers in our community.

The next generation of changemakers is already here. Help us celebrate young leaders across Central New York who are creating impact through generosity, service, and action. Nominate someone for P.S. The Next Chapter today.

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News & Stories

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Handshake
Publications April 16, 2026

Your Planned Giving Partner: Five Ways the Community Foundation Can Help

The community foundation is more than a grantmaker—it’s a strategic partner helping nonprofits strengthen planned ...

Publications April 16, 2026

Tax Time: Old Things, New Things, and Things You Can Do

Tax season offers a valuable glimpse into how shifting tax laws are shaping donor behavior—and ...

Welcoming Our Cortland County Advisory Group
News Releases April 9, 2026

Central New York Community Foundation Announces Cortland County Advisory Group to Support Local Grantmaking

We have selected members of our new Cortland County Advisory Group to help guide local ...

A group of people talking at a table
News Releases March 31, 2026

Central New York Community Launches Participatory Budgeting in Oswego County to Begin Centennial Celebration

Community members invited to help decide how $75,000 will be invested locally.

Publications March 26, 2026

Nicholas & Agnes Renzi

Over five decades, Nicholas and Agnes Renzi quietly invested in the Cortland community they called ...

Publications March 26, 2026

Teresa Motz | Legacy Gift Continues Mission of Hope and Healing

Throughout her life, Teresa Motz brought people together with creativity, compassion and an unwavering belief ...

hand holding growing money
Publications March 23, 2026

New York State Estate Tax Cliff & The Santa Clause

New York’s estate tax “cliff” creates a narrow but critical planning window: In 2026, estates ...

Aerial image of Syracuse, NY neighborhood
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