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Cornell Basketball & LaCrosse--March 13, 2010
Barry Leonard, the voice of the Big Red, talks about a big weekend for both the laCrosse and basketball teams.

Pet Patrol--March 13, 2010
Abagail Smith, executive director of the Tompkins Co. SPCA with this week's Pet Patrol.

Gas Drilling Meeting--March 13, 2010
Beth Miller is with the Citizens for Health Communities, and they are concerned about a proposed hydrofracking holding site in Horseheads.

Way2Go in Tompkins Co.--March 13, 2010
Chisophia Somerfeldt, Cornell Cooperative Extension transportation educator, talks about a new website and effort to consider alternative transportation.

Good Growing--March 12/13, 2010

Cornell Trustees--March 12, 2010
Cornell Vice-President of University Communications Tommy Bruce talks about the meetings this weekend in Ithaca for the trustees.

Cornell vs. Harvard Hockey Preview--March 12, 2010
Ithaca Journal sports writer Dan Sweeny looks at the ECAC quarterfinal playoff games at Lynah Rink this weekend.

IC Wetlands Agreement--March 12, 2010
Andy Zepp, exec. director of the Finger Lakes Land Trust, explains the agreement between Ithaca College, the town and the trust.

Kosher at Wegmans--March 12, 2010
Ithaca Wegmans executive chef Mike Washburn discusses Passover and the international foods section of the store.

At the Movies--March 12, 2010
Ithaca Journal film critic Beth Saulnier reviews "Alice in Wonderland" and tells us what is new in theatres this weekend.

Tompkins Co. & State Budget Crisis--March 11, 2010
Tompkins Co. administrator Joe Mareane talks about the impact a late state budget and more cuts in state aid may have on county services.

The Massa Mess & Health Care--March 11, 2010
Ithaca College professor of politics Don Beachler talks about former Rep. Eric Massa (D) and the upcoming vote on health care reform.

Toyota: Too Much Attention?--March 11, 2010
Cornell ILR school auto industry specialist Art Wheaton talks about the Toytota acceleration issue and the long-term impact on the company.

Weekend Arts & Entertainment--March 11, 2010
Brett Bossard, exec. director of the Community Arts Partnership, previews this weekend's offerings.

Coaches Corner: Cornell Hockey--March 11, 2010
Cornell head hockey coach Mike Schafer previews this weekend's playoff action against Harvard at Lynah Rink.

Rev. Wright & Greenwood Meeting--March 10, 2010
Calvary Baptist Church Reverand Nathaniel Wright talks about the community meeting held Tuesday on the police shooting death of Shawn Greenwood.

DA Wilkinson & Special Prosecutor--March 10, 2010
Tompkins Co. district attorney at the Sherwood shooting community meeting explains why she reversed her decision on appointing a special prosecutor.

Greenwood Shooting Meeting--March 10, 2010
These are some of the comments from audience members at a community meeting regarding the police shooting death of Shawn Greenwood.

Clinton Plaza Clean-up--March 10, 2010
Ithaca alderman Eric Rosario talks about the DEC's public meeting to discuss clean-up of the Clinton West Plaza.

Ithaca School Budget--March 10, 2010
ICSD superintendent Dr. Judy Pastel discusses the decision by the school board to take Fall Creek school off the chopping block.

Cortland School Budget--March 10, 2010
Cortland schools superintendent Larry Spring discusses the impact of state aid cuts on the budget.

Census 2010 Kick-off--March 10, 2010
Tompkins Co. lawmaker Pam Mackesey talks about the kick-off of the 2010 Census and how it may impact local representation.

Gallagher: Governor & State Budget--March 9, 2010
Veteran Albany reporter Jay Gallagher talks about the scandals surrounding Gov. Paterson and the impact on state business--like the budget.

Gay Marriage & the Constitution--March 9, 2010
University of Chicago law and ethics professor Martha Nussbaum will speak at Ithaca College tonight about this hot political issue.

Sustainable Tompkins--March 9, 2010
Gay Nicholson, director of programs at Sustainable Tompkins, looks at the program's mission.

Lansing School Vote--March 9, 2010
Lansing schools superintednet Dr. Stephen Grimm discusses today's vote on school building improvements.

House Call--March 6, 2010
Susan Lustick talks with Lucy Missiran about real estate.

Sage Conversations--March 7, 2010

Save Our Schools Forum--Mar 8, 2010
TST BOCES Superintendent Dr. Ellen O'Donnell talks about Saturday's Save Our Schools Forum.

George Phillips Campaign--Mar 8, 2010
NY 22nd District Congressional hopefull George Phillips talks health care and his campaign for Congress.

Basketball 'Hot Hand' Study--Mar 8, 2010
Cornell Professor of Social Psychology, Tom Gilovich, argues having a "hot hand" from a shooting streak is all perception.

TC Action Magnolia House--Mar 8, 2010
Lee Dillon, Executive Director of TC Action talks about a $2.7-million project to construct the Magnolia House.

Cayuga Inlet Dredging Update--Mar 8, 2010
City of Ithaca Planner and Project Manager for inlet dredging gives an update on the project.

CMC To Your Health--Mar 8, 2010
Cayuga Medical Center's To Your Health featuring Doctor Brent Lemberg.

Good Growing--Mar 5/6, 2010

Girl Scouts 98th Anniversary--Mar 6, 2010
Regional Girl Scouts Spokeswoman Kim Dunne talks about the 98 year history of the Girl Scouts.

Pharmaceutical Collection--Mar 6, 2010
Ed Gottlieb, Pre-treatment Coordinator at the Ithaca Area Wastewater Facility details the Unwanted Household Pharmaceutical Collection Day in Ithaca.

Pet Patrol--Mar 6, 2010
Pet Patrol with Maggie Thomas of the SPCA of Tompkins County.

Odato: Governor Paterson--March 5, 2010
Albany Times-Union Capital Bureau reporter Jim Odato talks about Governor Paterson's future and the impact the scandals are having on the state.

Saulnier: Oscar Picks--March 5, 2010
Ithaca Journal film critic Beth Saulnier talks about the 10 nominees for Best Picture, and who she thinks will win big.

Hurley: Save our Schools--March 5, 2010
Trumansburg schools superintendent Paula Hurley discusses Saturday's Save Our Schools event.

United Way Campaign--March 5, 2010
Tom Lavinge is co-chair of the annual United Way Community Campaign, he updates us on the effort to reach the goal of $2,075,000.

Wegmans and Beer--March 5, 2010
In Radio You Feel Good About, we talk about craft beers with Ithaca Wegmans executive chef Mike Washburn.

Wilkinson: Greenwood Shooting--March 4, 2010
Tompkins Co. district attorney Gwen Wilkinson discusses the investigation into the shooting of Shawn Greenwood by an Ithaca police officer last week.

Peterson: Greenwood Shooting--March 4, 2010
Ithaca mayor Carolyn Peterson discusses the shooting of Shawn Greenwood by an Ithaca police officer last week.

Cortland City Leadership--March 4, 2010
Cortland mayor Susan Feiszli discusses the issues involving administrator Bryan Gazda.

SOS: Save Our Schools--March 4, 2010
Groton schools superintendent Dr. Brenda Myers discusses this weekend's "SOS" community meeting in T-burg, focusing on the budget crisis.

Cornell Women's Hockey--March 4, 2010
Cornell women's hockey coach Doug Derraugh previews this weekend's ECAC semifinals with RPI, and a great season so far for the Red.

TCBRA Home Show Preview--March 4, 2010
Tompkins-Cortland Builders and Remodelers Association president Kevin McMahon previews the Home Show at TC3 this weekend.

Weekend Arts--March 4, 2010
Brett Bossard, exec. director of the Community Arts Partnership talks about this weekend's arts, theatre, and music.

Hank & Mark: Politics Galore--March 3, 2010
Democrat Hank Dullea and Republican Mark Finkelstein debate health care reform and Governor Paterson's future.

Schuyler Co. Sex Offender Law--March 3, 2010
Schyler County administrator Tim O'Hearn talks about repealing the county's strict sex offender law.

Tompkins Co. Legislature--March 3, 2010
Legislative chairmwoman Martha Robertson (D-Dryden) discusses a retroactive state IDA tax and the Earth hour.

NOW-NY: Paterson must go--March 3, 2010
NOW-NY president Marcia Pappas says the recent allegations of misuse of power in a domestic violence case reguires the governor to resign.

SEIU President Andy Stein--March 3, 2010
Service Employees International Union president Andy Stein is in Ithaca, speaking at Cornell's ILR school.

Amelia Earhart

Diane Ackerman

Eileen Collins

Eleanor Roosevelt

Georgia O'Keefe

Harriet Tubman

Helen Keller

Jane Adams

Hilary Clinton

Janet Reno

Jessica Savitch

Lucille Ball

Margaret Mead

Margaret Sanger

Marie Curry

Oprah

Rosa Parks

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Susan B. Anthony

Minimum Wage Study--March 2, 2010
Cornell University professor Dr. Richard Burkhauser says his study of the minimum wage shows it does not help the poor.

Red Cross Month--March 2, 2010
Kristin Hyde is the American Red Cross Blood Services account manager for the NY-Penn region.

Hangar Theatre Update--March 2, 2010
Lisa Bushlow is executive director of the Hangar Theatre, she updates the "Hangar for all Seasons Campaign."

Puerto Rico Statehood--March 2, 2010
Konstantin Drabkin, Julio Cabral with the Cornell Republicans, and Commonwealth Senator Roberto Arango discuss the visit of Puerto Rico's Governor next week.

Tripp: Newman Golf Course--March 1, 2010
Ithaca Board of Public Works member Jill Tripp wants the public to consider whether Newman golf course is the best use of the city's park land.

Beach: Newman Golf Course--March 1, 2010
Secretary for Friends of Newman, Peggy Beach, explains why she feels the city should continue to support the golf course.

NBC: Olympics & Leno--March 1, 2010
Syracuse University professor Bob Thompson on NBC Olympics coverage, and Jay Leno's return to "The Tonight Show."

P & C/Tops Transition--March 1, 2010
Cornell University professor of applied economics and management Debra Perosio talks about the changing grocery store market in Ithaca.

Sen. Seward: Paterson & Budget--March 1, 2010
State senator Jim Seward (R-51) talks about Governor Paterson and his leadership as the state moves toward its budget deadline.

Colorectal Cancer--March 1, 2010
Dr. David Cho from Cayuga Medical Center talks about this being Coloreactal Cancer Awareness Month.

Sage Conversations--Feb 28, 2010

House Call--Feb 27, 2010
Susan Lustick talks about real estate and questions for your listing agent.

Chill-a-bration--Feb 27, 2010
Cortland's Chill-a-bration celebrates winter with a number of events. Adam Megivern, Director of the Cortland Downtown Partnership gives all the details.

Central NY Maple Fest-Feb 27, 2010
A preview of what to expect for this year's Central NY Maple Festival in Marathon with organizer Connie White.

Pet Patrol--Feb 27, 2010
Pet Patrol with Abigail Smith, Executive Director of the SPCA of Tompkins County.

Winter Storm Aftermath--Feb 26, 2010
Mark Wysocki from Cornell University's Northeast Regional Climate Center looks back at the 20+ inch snowstorm; the big (and hopefully last) one for 2010.

Health Care Reform's Future--Feb 26, 2010
Cornell University ILR professor Rebecca Givan talks about the future of health care reform, after Thursday's bipartisan meeting.

Cornell Hockey Weekend--Feb 26, 2010
Ithaca Journal sports writer Dan Sweeny previews this weekend's hockey action at Lynah Rink.

Review: "Shutter Island"--Feb 26, 2010
Ithaca Journal movie critic Beth Saulnier reviews "Shutter Island".

Wegman's Check Out Hunger--Feb 26, 2010
In this edition of Radio You Feel Good About, the last push to raise $50,000 for the Check Out Hunger campaign.

Special Report--Snowstorm Update 3PM
Cornell University's Mark Wysocki from the Northeast Regional Climate Center updates us on the snowstorm as of 3PM.

Special Report: Ithaca Snow Routes--Feb 25, 2010
WHCU Special Report at 2PM on the Snow Emergency Route system being activated at 5PM today.

Veras: Winter Storm--Feb 25, 2010
WENY-TV News Meteorologist Joe Veras with an update on the storm.

Wysocki: Winter Storm--Feb 25, 2010
Mark Wysocki from Cornell Northeast Regional Climate Center gives us an update on this winter storm.

Inlet Dredging--Feb 25, 2010
Lisa Nicholas, Ithaca city project manager for the dredging project, gives us the details of a new report.

PILOT for AES--Feb 25, 2010
IDA and Tompkins Co. legislative chairwoman Martha Robertson talks about the new PILOT agreement with AES Cayuga.

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