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Category: Ithaca's Morning News Newsmaker Interviews

Gary Ferguson, Downtown Ithaca Alliance

How’s Gary attracting new businesses downtown during a pandemic?

Ben Nelson, Groton Fire Chief

Groton has made a plan for Halloween this year.

Stacy McNeil, Ithaca Salvation Army

The challenges of this year’s Red Kettle campaign during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beth McGee, NAMI Finger Lakes

It’s National Mental Illness Awareness Week.

Trooper Aga Dembinska

Operation Hangup begins, and a new crackdown on drunk driving at Halloween

Astrid Jirka, Discover Cayuga Lake

Discover Cayuga Lake wrapping up its season with fall foliage cruises, and the start of ‘Trout In The Classroom.’  …

James Brown, United Way of Tompkins County

The Community Campaign’s co-chairs have been revealed, and an update on last week’s Week of Caring.

Tom Basher, Ithaca Fire Department

Fire Prevention Week begins Sunday, and a reminder about school bus safety.

Rep. Tom Reed

The incumbent Republican representing the 23rd District on campaigning during COVID, the Problem Solvers Caucus, and his upcoming debate with…

Tompkins County Legislator Martha Robertson

The chairwoman of the Legislature’s Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee weighed in on the proposed 2021 budget.

Recent Headlines

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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.

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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.

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

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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
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Ithaca College
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Cayuga Health
Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce
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