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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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Jahmyr Gibbs rushes for 3 TDs and Lions get much-needed 44-30 win over Cowboys

Jahmyr Gibbs and a defense that suddenly generated pressure and turnovers helped the Detroit Lions stay in contention for a playoff berth. Gibbs ran for three touchdowns, including a 13-yarder with 2:19 left that sealed the Lions' much-needed 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.

3 days ago in Sports

LeBron James’ 1,297-game double-digit scoring streak ends but he gets winning assist vs. Raptors

For LeBron James, the win mattered more than the streak. James' NBA-record run of 1,297 consecutive regular-season games with at least 10 points ended Thursday night at Toronto, and he was the one who made the decision to have it end. Instead of trying to score to win the game — and extend his streak — he set up Rui Hachimura for the final shot.

3 days ago in Sports

A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday’s draw

FIFA has invited more teams than ever for a World Cup priced largely for fans in the 1%. The process of figuring out which teams in the expanded 48-nation field will play where begins with Friday's draw at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

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.

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