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Community Fireworks--July 2, 2009
David Stewart, fireworks committee member, explains the procedure if there is a rainout, and better ways to enjoy the fireworks this evening.
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Weekend Arts--July 2, 2009
Community Arts Partnership executive director Brett Bossard previews weekend arts, theatre, and music events.
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NYS Senate Stalemate--July 1, 2009
Barbara Bartoletti, legislative director for the NYS League of Women Voters, discusses the stalemate in the Senate, and how it may impact New Yorkers.
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Boating Safety--July 1, 2009
Tompkins County Sheriff's Department spokesman Capt. Derek Osborne has tips for those who may be boating on the Finger Lakes this holiday.
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Dryden Summer Events--July 1, 2009
Recreation director for the Town of Dryden, Melissa Bianconi, talks about music in the park, Dryden Old Home Days, and other events this summer.
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Bobcat Surgery--July 1, 2009
Cornell Vet School surgeon Dr. Stuart Bliss discusses the medical condition of a bobcat found injured near Albany.
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Health Care Reform--June 30, 2009
Dr. Peter Lazes, director of the Health Care Transformation Project at Cornell University's school of Industrial and Labor Relations, discusses his concerns about the debate underway in Capitol Hill regarding health care reform.
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Get Fed with Ed--June 30, 2009
Ed Brusso is the founder of the Get Fed with Ed program to feed the hungry in Ithaca. He would like to get the program restarted but needs sponors. He can be reached at 315-552-8590.
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Cornell Update--June 30, 2009
Vice-president of University Communications Tommy Bruce updates us on the recent theft of a computer and the sensitive data in it. He also talks about President Skorton's trips abroad, and the effort to focus on academic adjustments during this recession
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Blood Donations--June 30, 2009
The American Red Cross needs blood donors as we come into the July 4th holiday, and they are offering free Friendly's ice cream to thank you for a donation.
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AmeriCorp Grant--June 30, 2009
Cortland Youth Bureau director Manny Lann discusses the new money from the federal stimulus package, and the positions it helped create.
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Preparing for the NY Jets--June 29, 2009
The Jets summer camp arrives in a month, and we talked with the executive director of Cortland County's Chamber of Commerce, Garry Van Gorder, about the preparations.
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Thompson: Michael Jackson
Syracuse University professor of communications Bob Thompson discusses the sudden death of Michael Jackson.
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Goodbye Ed McMahon--June 24, 2009
Syracuse University professor of communications Bob Thompson talks about the passing of America's favorite "second banana"; and the overall end of the 1st generation of television broadcasting.
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Trumansburg Schools--June 24, 2009
Superintedent of Trumansburg schools, Paula Hurley, discusses the end of the year, and why the winter recess in 2010 is so short. Plus, she talks about the long-term budget concerns for the district.
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ICSD: Air Conditioners & more--June 24, 2009
Ithaca City School District board of education president Rob Ainslie discusses the decision to move the air conditioners to the roof of the Beverly J. Martin elementary school. He also discusses the policy of extra-curricular activities for non-district
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State Senator Jim Seward--June 24, 2009
NY State Senator Jim Seward (R-51) reacts to the dueling sessions of the state senate on Tuesday, and what he thinks needs to be done to get some work done in Albany.
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Showcase Tompkins--June 25, 2009
Doug Levine, with the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce says tonight's event is a chance to showcase the best of businesses in the region.
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Health Care Concerns--June 23, 2009
Rebecca Elgie discusses today's Speak Out on health care reform, and discusses the efforts of Congress to provide health care to all Americans.
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Hotel Ithaca--June 23, 2009
City of Ithaca 5th ward alderman Dan Cogan looks at the possible sales tax abatement for the Hotel Ithaca project.
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County Budget Woes--June 23, 2009
Tompkins County lawmaker Nathan Shinagawa discusses the county's effort to balance the budget, and a possible revisiting of the texting while driving law.
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Congressman Hinchey--June 23, 2009
U.S. Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY 22nd) talks about safe drinking water concerns with hyrdraulic fracturing and health care reform.
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Prostate Cancer--June 22, 2009
In this week's "To Your Health" segment from Cayuga Radio Group, director of radiology Dr. David Cho discusses prostate cancer and early detection.
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Cortland: Old Voting Machines?--June 22, 2009
Republican election commissioner for Cortland County Bob Howe explains why Cortland County may join other counties and ask the state to let the old lever machines be used this fall.
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New Stores & More in Ithaca--June 19, 2009
Ithaca's planning and development director JoAnn Cornish tells us about a number of projects underway or soon to be underway: Wal-Mart, Urban Outfitters, Panera, Five Guys, and more.
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Dryden Mayor--June 19, 2009
The new mayor of Dryden, Randy Sterling, discusses the tax levy increase, the sewer project, and transitioning into the role of mayor.
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At The Movies--June 19, 2009
Beth Saulnier, movie critic for the Ithaca Journal, talks about what's new this week, and has a few tough words about the remake of the Taking of Phelham 1-2-3.
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Cortland Flood Maps--June 18, 2009
Susan Feiszli, 6th Ward Alderowman, and candidate for Mayor, discusses the meeting with community leaders and FEMA about the new flood maps for the city of Cortland.
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IDA Non-Profit Financing--June 18, 2009
Martha Robertson, chair of the Tompkins County IDA, discusses the tie-up of legilsation which could impact the IDA's ability to help fund not-for-profit projects.
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Robo-calls and more--June 17, 2009
State assistant attorney general Mike Danaher discusses "robo-calls", the federal Do Not Call list, and other issues consumers should be aware of.
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Iran Election & Protests--June 17, 2009
Cornell Law assistant professor Jens Ohlin talks about the ongoing protests over the Presidential elections in Iran, and how the United States government is reacting.
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Cortland's Mayor--June 17, 2009
We talked with Mayor Tom Gallagher about the rental housing permit law, FEMA flood map meeting, a new council member, and his retirement at the end of the year. Oh, and he is going to the US Open golf tournament this weekend, too!
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Help for those Laid-off--June 17, 2009
Julia Mattick, executive director for the Tompkins County Workforce Investment Board discusses federal funding for laid-off workers from Borg Warner and other locations.
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Tompkins County Legislature--June 17, 2009
Chairman of the legislature Mike Koplinka-Loehr discusses the health insurance plan; fair labor for farm workers; and designating state route 34 as Vietnam Veterans Memorial highway.
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Mohlenhoff Runs for Council--June 16, 2009
Deb Mohlenhoff has decided to put her hat in the ring for the 5th ward seat on Ithaca's common council. We discuss why she made the decision to make her furst run for political office.
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State Senate Leadership--June 15, 2009
Hank Dullea, who worked in Albany under two governors, talks to us about the latest twists and turns in the ongoing battle over the leadership of the state senate.
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Cornell Digester--June 15, 2009
Cornell's Vet school will replace its incinerator with a new "digester", and we spoke with biosafety engineer Paul Jennette about the way this waste is handled.
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Food Safety Briefing--June 15, 2009
Cornell professor of food science Bob Gravani meets with staff members on Capitol Hill to brief them on concerns about the safety of the nation's food supply.
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Digital TV Switch--June 15, 2009
WSTM Channel 3's Community Affairs Director and news anchor Laura Hand talks with us about the change to an all-digital signal, and why it's critical you re-scan if you get TV directly off-the-air.
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"To Your Health"--June 15, 2009
In our weekly health segment from Cayuga Medical Center, we talk with Dr. Andrew Getzin, director of sports medicine and athletic performance about keeping hydrated.
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At the Movies--June 12, 2009
Beth Saulnier, film critic for the Ithaca Journal, discusses the reopening of Cinemapolis in it's new home, and the opening of the remade Taking of Phelham 1-2-3.
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Cyber-Security--June 12, 2009
Cornell professor of Computer Science and expert on cyber-security Fred Schneider details his testimony in front of Congress this week.
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Sen. George Winner--June 10, 2009
Ithaca/Elmira-area Republican Sen. George Winner talks about the takeover of power in the state senate by the GOP Monday, and what will happen next.
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State Senate Showdown--June 10, 2009
Barbara Bartoletti, legislative director for the League of Women Voters, talks about the showdown in the state senate Monday, and what she expects to happen today and for the rest of the session.
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Pritchard Dodge's Future--June 9, 2009
Bill Pritchard, owner of Pritchard Dodge Chrysler Jeep, says they will stay in business, focusing on service and used car sales. If the court does not block it, Tompkins County will lose its only Chrysler dealership at the end of business today.
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NY State Senate Chaos--June 9, 2009
Gannett News Service Albany bureau chief Jay Gallagher on the way the GOP took over the state senate leadership, and where Albany goes from here.
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Domestic Violence--June 9, 2009
In the wake of last week's murder of a Cornell researcher, and the man arrested is her husband, we asked Heather Cambpell, education director of the Advocacy Center to discuss signs of domestic violence before it esculates to a crime.
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Lake Source Cooling: Cowen--June 8, 2009
Cornell University civil and enviornmental engineering professor Todd Cowen discusses the university's concern about its cooling system being blamed for high levels of algae in Cayuga Lake.
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Ithaca Town Issues--June 8, 2009
Peter Stein gives us a preview of a busy Ithaca town board meeting tonight--including a moritorium extension for the northeast, new sidewalks along Warren Rd, and dock restrictions on Cayuga Lake.
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"To Your Health"--June 8, 2009
Cayuga Medical Center's "To Your Health" focuses on fitness centers with Island Health and Fitness general manager John Comereski.
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