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Savannah Hempstead, Clerk of the Cortland County Legislature

Highlights from the Sept. 28, 2023 meeting of the Cortland County Legislature.

Pat Sewell, Candidate for Ithaca Common Council

Pat is an independent candidate seeking the 2-year seat in Ithaca’s 3rd Ward.

Tompkins County Legislator Mike Lane

Mike weighs in on the proposed center of government, renovations at the Tompkins County Public Safety Building, and a future…

Cortland County Sheriff Mark Helms

Helms explains why he hasn’t hired an undersheriff since the position became available over the summer.

Tompkins County Sheriff Derek Osborne

The Tompkins County Jail has been re-accredited, what a perfect jail would look like, and the launch of the CARE…

Dr. William Klepack, Tompkins County Medical Director

We take a close look at maternal child health.

Tompkins County Administrator Lisa Holmes

How the 2024 budget is shaping up and an update on the proposed center of government building.

Rich Barnes, The Barnes Firm

How to prevent people, especially new drivers, from being distracted at the wheel.

Khalifah Tracey, SUNY Cortland Cross Country

Get to know a senior runner for the Red Dragons.

Cortland Mayor Scott Steve

Groton Ave. project starts Monday, the future of the Parker school building, and new pickleball courts.

Recent Headlines

14 hours ago in Features, Trending

Rockefeller Christmas tree is harvested from upstate New York and begins trek to Manhattan

The towering Christmas tree that will light up Rockefeller Center this holiday season is on its way to New York City.

14 hours ago in National

Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November

The ruling by U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. gave President Donald Trump's administration until Friday to make the payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, though it's unlikely the 42 million Americans — about 1 in 8 — will see the money on the debit cards they use for groceries that quickly.

22 hours ago in Sports

Alex Ovechkin scores his 900th NHL goal with the Washington Capitals

The NHL now has a 900-goal club. Charter member: Alex Ovechkin, of course. The Washington star pushed his record total to a new level Wednesday night, scoring against Jordan Binnington of the St. Louis Blues to reach 900. The milestone came 2:39 into the second period of a 6-1 win.

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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