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Cortland Mayor Scott Steve

The past, present, and future of the Parker Elementary School building in Cortland.

Tompkins County Administrator Lisa Holmes

Recapping achievements in Tompkins County departments for 2022 and looking ahead at issues in 2023.  

Dr. William Klepack, Tompkins County Medical Director

Controversy about COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the medical community and the importance of the HPV vaccine.

Dominick Recckio, Tompkins County Communications Director

Highlights from the Jan. 17, 2023 meeting of the Tompkins County Legislature.

City of Ithaca Alderperson Robert Cantelmo

Cantelmo explains his decision to run for mayor of Ithaca and issues the city faces.

Dryden Town Supervisor Jason Leifer

Jason outlines two big updates for the Dryden Rail Trail coming in 2023.

State Senator Lea Webb

The new senator reflects on Gov. Hochul’s State of the State address and the important issues of the 52nd State…

Josh Bacigalupi, Dryden Central School District

The process of declaring a snow day, summer activity prep, and kicking of the second half of the school year.

Frank Kruppa, Tompkins County Whole Health

Frank takes us through the process of merging the health and mental health departments in Tompkins County.

Trumansburg Mayor Rordan Hart

Efforts to increase and improve affordable housing in the village.

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Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources

In the 100th year since the nation's earliest observances of Black History Month — which began when scholar Carter G. Woodson pioneered the first Negro History Week — celebrations will go on. The current political climate has energized civil rights organizations, artists and academics to engage young people on a full telling of America's story.

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5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in Texas

Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas, were released following a judge's order and returned to Minnesota on Sunday, according to Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro.

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Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers’ backlash

President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center performing arts center for two years starting in July for construction, his latest proposal to upturn the storied venue since returning to the White House.

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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