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Category: Ithaca's Morning News Newsmaker Interviews

Acting Ithaca Mayor Laura Lewis

A discussion about the city’s agreement with TCAT and an early looking at budget talks.

Acting Ithaca Police Chief John Joly

Staffing levels at IPD and his thoughts on Ithaca’s TIDES program.

Josh Bacigalupi, Dryden Central School District

Goals and expectations for the new school year, and addressing a shorting of bus drivers in the district.

Assemblymember Anna Kelles

Kelles weighs in on the Farm Laborers Wage Board’s decision to lower the overtime threshold for farm workers.

Cortland Mayor Scott Steve

A sinkhole during construction work, recapping the Common Council meeting, and the fiscal shape of Cortland.

Trumansburg Mayor Rordan Hart

The village is applying for the NY Forward grant.

Dr. William Klepack, Tompkins County Medical Director

COVID-19 in schools and monkeypox vaccine clinics.

Dominick Recckio, Tompkins County Communications Director

The 2023 budget presentation and approval of the county’s community recovery grant fund.

Criminal Profiler Pat Brown

Pat shares the sad story of Eliza Fletcher.

Gary Ferguson, Downtown Ithaca Alliance

The Green Street Garage reopening, Ithaca’s DRI project, and the downtown concert series ending.

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Hegseth says US carried out 3 strikes on alleged drug-running boats in eastern Pacific, killing 14

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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.

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