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Category: Ithaca's Morning News Newsmaker Interviews

State Senator Tom O’Mara

The 2024 NYS Legislative session’s highs & lows.

Mike Sigler, NYS Senate candidate (NY52)

Creating an independent third party, the cost of living in NY, and political toxicity.

Mike Park, Homer Town Supervisor

Discussions continue about electronic billboards.

Kate de la Garza, INHS

2023 highlights and applying for housing.

Nancy Dafoe, Dark Sky Homer

Nancy is a Cortland County resident who opposes proposed electronic billboards.

Christopher Young, Young’s Coins & Jewelry

A conversation about precious metals. 

Eric Hartz, Perry Gorgen, Newfield Central School District

A closer look at the 2024-25 budget re-vote on June 18 in the Newfield Central School District.

Dr. William Klepack, Tompkins County Medical Director

What to know about rabies and what to do if you’re harmed by a wild animal.

Dominick Recckio, Tompkins County Communications Director

Highlights from the June 4, 2024 Tompkins County Legislature meeting.

Nan Rohrer, Downtown Ithaca Alliance

Sidewalk Showcase & summer concerts, next steps for the downtown plan, and new shops opening.

Recent Headlines

13 hours 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.

14 hours 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.

20 hours 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