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Category: Ithaca's Morning News Newsmaker Interviews

Trooper Aga Dembinska

Another holiday, another crackdown on drunk driving.

Tom Basher, Ithaca Fire Department

IFD’s effort to remain safe during the pandemic, the dangers of homeless encampments, and Christmas tree safety tips.

James Brown, United Way of Tompkins County

How their annual campaign’s going and the wide range of programs offered to the community.

Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul

When can most New Yorkers expect a COVID-19 vaccine and why it’s challenging convincing everyone to follow CDC guidelines.

Jason Molino, Tompkins County Administrator

Is Tompkins County preparing another shutdown amid a spike in COVID-19 cases?

Dave Winitsky, Kitchen Theater

A trivia holiday party via Zoom.

Cornelia Laemmli Orth, Cayuga Chamber Orchestra

The CCO’s music director on this year’s special holiday concerts.

Dr. Luvelle Brown, Ithaca City School District

Dr. Brown looks back on the strangest school year on record.

Joel Malina, Cornell’s VP of University Relations

COVID-19 on the campus and plans for the spring semester.

Russell Weaver, Cornell

A closer look at November’s jobless numbers.

Recent Headlines

2 days ago in National

Trump executive order tries to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday aiming to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War — a long-telegraphed move aimed at projecting American military toughness around the globe.

2 days ago in Sports

MLB’s regular season enters its final 3 weeks. Here’s a look at the playoff picture and awards races

The 2025 season has produced a surprising show of parity through the first five months of the regular season. While most of the league's big spenders — teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and New York Mets — are in good position to make the playoffs and do damage in October, they haven't been as dominant as many expected.

3 days ago in Sports

Defending champion Eagles edge Cowboys 24-20 in wild, lightning-delayed NFL season opener

Through spit and rain, a ceremony and a setback, Jalen Hurts and the Super Bowl champion Eagles weathered the storm and showed why they're again a favorite to hoist a second straight Lombardi Trophy.

All Things Equal

All Things Equal is a weekly show on 870 AM & 95.9 FM News Talk WHCU Tuesday mornings at 8:40. The show features in-depth conversations on diversity, equity, and race, with a focus on solutions and common ground.

All Things Equal is brought to you by:
Cayuga Medical Center
Cornell University
Ithaca College
Tompkins Cortland Community College
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Cayuga Health
Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce
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Cayuga Radio Group