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Ithaca Mayor Peterson--Sept. 2, 2010
Mayor Carolyn Peterson discusses concerns about the Greenwood investigation, a new law banning plastic yard waste bags, and the closure of route 96B.

Peace Corps Director--Sept. 2, 2010
Aaron Williams is director of the Peace Corps, and he is speaking at Cornell University today. We spoke to him about his trip to Ithaca, and his experience with the corps.

IC Football: Season Opener--Sept. 2, 2010
In this week's Coaches' Corner, Bombers head football coach Mike Welch talks about the suspension of 7 players from the first game of the year against St. Lawrence.

Bruce Blakeman--Senate Candidate--Sept. 2, 2010
Republican Bruce Blakeman wants to replace U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand this fall. He faces a 3-way primary on Sept. 14.

Brewfest & Gallery Night--Sept 2, 2010
Brett Bossard, exec. director of the Community Arts Partnership, discusses Saturday's Brewfest and Friday's Gallery Night, along with other weekend events.

County Budget Meeting--Sept. 2, 2010
County lawmakers hold another informal budget meeting with the public at the Dryden Community Cafe today. We spoke with legilsator Mike Lane (D-Dryden).

School Starts Soon--Sept. 1, 2010
Ithaca schools superintendent Dr. Judy Pastel previews the upcoming school year including delays in construction at LACS and the impact of budget cutbacks.

Heatwave & Hurricane Earl--Sept. 1, 2010
Mark Wysocki at the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University focuses on the current heatwave and Hurricane Earl.

Gary Bernsten--Senate Candidate--Sept. 1, 2010
Republican Gary Bernsten is running for the U.S. Senate seat held by Chuck Schumer. He faces a primary on September 14th.

EPA Hydrofracking Hearing--Sept. 1, 2010
Tompkins Co. legislative chairwoman Martha Robertson talks about the rescheduled EPA hearing on hydrofracking.

Hinchey on Iraq War--Sept. 1, 2010
Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY22) discusses the President's address to the nation regarding the Iraq War.

Disney/ABC & Time-Warner--August 31, 2010
The deadline is approaching for Time-Warner and Disney to come to an agreement to avoid ESPN and Disney networks from being pulled off cable TV. Stephanie Salanger is spokeswoman for Time-Warner Cable.

Coal-ash & Cayuga Lake--August 31, 2010
Kimberly Wilson is a staff attorney for the Enviornmental Intergrity Project. The group released a new report saying a Lansing landfill may be contaminating groundwater and Cayuga Lake.

Jay Townsend--Senate Candidate--August 31, 2010
Republican Jay Townsend is vying for the US Senate seat currently held by democratic incumbent Chuck Schumer. He is in a party primary on Sept. 14.

Pres. Obama & Iraq--August 31, 2010
Ithaca College professor of politics Don Beachler discusses tonight's presidential address regarding Iraq.

Labor Day Travel--August 31, 2010
AAA public affairs manager, Diana Dibble, gives us an idea what to expect if you are heading out of town for the upcoming holiday weekend.

Cornell's BOLD Program--August 31, 2010
Cindy Van Es, senior lecturer in applied economics and management, and director of the Business Opportunities in Leadership and Diversity program at Cornell University.

Finger Lakes Wine Center--August 30, 2010
Sue Lonergan is the exec. director of the Finger Lakes Wine Center which will open in downtown Ithaca this fall.

DNA & Plea Bargains--August 30, 2010
Cortland County district attorney Mark Suben discusses DNA collection in misdemeanor plea deals and the future of Leandra's Law.

David Malpass--Senate Candidate--August 30, 2010
Republican David Malpass is in a three-way primary race for the US Senate seat held by Kirsten Gillibrand. We spoke with him for the first time today.

CARS & First Downs--August 30, 2010
Bill Rusen, CEO of Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services, talks about this year's First Downs for Second Chances campaign with Cornell football.

Sage Conversations--August 29, 2010

Kitchen Theatre--August 28, 2010
Rachel Lampert, artistic director for the Kitchen Theatre, talks about the new home on West State St., and the new season which opens next week.

SPCA Pet Patrol--August 28, 2010
Abagail Smith, exec. director of the SPCA of Tompkins County, with our weekly Pet Patrol.

Cortland Celtic Festival--August 28, 2010
Brenda Clark, VP of the Cortland Celtic Cultural Association, gives us a rundown of this weekend's 10th annual Celtic festival.

Good Growing--August 28, 2010

Katrina: 5 Years Later--August 27, 2010
In the 7th ward of New Orleans, the damage from Hurricane Katrina remains prevalent. We spoke with Pastor Bruce Davenport who thanked Ithaca for its help, and says more help is needed.

SUNY Cortland's New Year--August 27, 2010
President of SUNY Cortland, Dr. Erik Bitterbaum, discusses the new semester, efforts to connect with new students, and the impact of budget cuts on SUNY.

Skip the "Switch"--August 27, 2010
Ithaca Journal film critic Beth Saulnier says skip the movie "The Switch". She tells us what is opening on this final weekend of August.

Cortland Co. Legislature--August 27, 2010
Cortland County legilsator and majority leader Sandy Price talks about a number of issues from Thursday's legislature meeting: home health care, foreclosure decisions, and more.

IPD & Student Control--August 27, 2010
Sgt. Doug Wright with the Ithaca Police Department discussed the special detail which keeps an eye on students as they party on the weekends.

Wegmans Burritos--August 27, 2010
In this week's "Radio You Feel Good About" Wegmans executive chef Mike Washburn talks about the new burrito bar.

Bullies in the Workplace--August 26, 2010
A man in Virginia apparently killed himself after being bullied at work. The Tompkins Co. Workers Center says it's the 2nd most frequent complaint they get, and we spoke with Linda Holzbaur about it.

Equal Rights for Women--August 26, 2010
Susan Butler is the author of the new book "Women Count" on this, the 90th anniversary of the women's right to vote.

Village of Candor & Dissolution--August 26, 2010
Steve Sparling is mayor of Candor and he says there are several reasons why he does not support dissolving the village.

Arts Funding--August 26, 2010
Brett Bossard, exec. director of the Community Arts Partnership, discusses state funding for the arts and local support.

Race to the Top Money--August 25, 2010
New York is one of a few states which won "Race to the Top" money. So, what does it mean for our local schools? We spoke with NY State School Boards Association's Tim Kremer.

Cornell Performance & Dance--August 25, 2010
Cornell University professor and chair of the Dept. of Theatre, Film, and Dance Amy Villarejo discusses the adjustments based on budget cuts and the new model for education.

Emergency Preparation--August 25, 2010
Adam Hartwig is the emergency preparedness coordinator for the Tompkins Co. Health Dept. He explains why it is good to have a family plan in place before an emergency happens.

TC3's New Semester--August 25, 2010
Tompkins-Cortland Community College president Carl Haynes discusses the new incoming class, and financial aid concerns as state cutbacks impact higher education.

Community Read & Empathy--August 25, 2010
Sarah Glogowski discusses this year's Community Read, its relation to Cornell University, and a panel discussion about empathy scheduled for tomorrow night at the public library.

Logan Bell--August 25, 2010
Logan Bell is running on the Libertarian line as an independent for New York's 24th Congressional district. He talks about why he wants to represent the region.

Health Care Sector Jobs--August 24, 2010
With national unemployment near 10%, there are plenty of jobs and long-term careers for those in health care. More with Ithaca College professor of sociology Dr. Stephen Sweet.

Cornell e-Rulemaking Initiative--August 24, 2010
Cornell Law professor Cynthia Farina tells us about "CeRI", and why it is getting the attention of the White House.

Tompkins Co. Retirement Incentive--August 24, 2010
Jim Dennis, chair of the budget committee for the Tompkins Co. legislature discusses a proposed early retirement incentive, and a heated discussion about an employment decision made by the county administrator.

Healing Ithaca with Prayer--August 24, 2010
Pastor Ron Benson with Baptized Church of Jesus Christ, and Leslie Meyeroff with St. Paul's Methodist Church, discuss the prayer sessions at GIAC which began last week.

Ithaca College President--August 23, 2010
Dr. Thomas Rochon, president of Ithaca College, discusses the new semester, student-town relationships, and hydrofracking.

Hangar Theatre 2011--August 23, 2010
Artistic director for the Hangar Theatre Peter Flynn gives us a preview of the 2011 season.

New Job Website--August 23, 2010
Diane Bradac, manager of the Tompkins Workforce NY Center, talks about a new website to connect employers ith potential employees.

Cortland Rental Permit Law--August 23, 2010
Cortland mayor Susan Feiszli talks about the city's controversial rental permit law--which is currently on hold pending a court review.

Stroke Prevention--August 23, 2010
Dr. Jody Stackman details the dangers and symptoms of stroke in this week's "To Your Health" from the Cayuga Medical Center.

Sage Conversations--August 22, 2010

Pakistan Fair Trade--August 21, 2010
Yousaf Chaman, Director of the fair trade group Bunyaad, talks about the upcoming oriental rug sale in Ithaca and how it empowers women in Pakistan.

Cornell Dump and Run Sale--August 21, 2010

Pet Patrol--August 21, 2010
Pet Patrol with Abigail Smith, Executive Director of the SPCA of Tompkins County.

Good Growing--August 21, 2010

Andrew Cuomo & Reporters--August 20, 2010
This is a six-minute give and take between NY Attorney General and gubernational candidate Andrew Cuomo and members of the media after his campaign stop in Ithaca Thursday.

At The Movies--August 20, 2010
Sunday's weather in Ithaca may be perfect for catching a movie, but as Ithaca Journal film critic Beth Saulnier tells us; there is a limited supply of quality movies out right now.

Egg Recall and Safety Tips--August 20, 2010
Cornell University professor of microbiology Patrick McDonough talks about the salmonella outbreak and how you can stay safe when using eggs.

Cornell Move-in Day--August 20, 2010
Cornell University assistant dean of students Sarah Jones tells us what to expect as freshman arrive on North and West Campus.

Firefighter's Kids' Day--August 20, 2010
The Ithaac Firefighters Paid Union hosts their 17th annual "Kids' Day" at Stewart Park Saturday. Chris Hamilton gives us a preview.

Wegmans Produce--August 20, 2010
Ithaca Wegmans exec. chef Mike Washburn talks about the peak produce and a future burrito bar in this week's edition of "Radio You Feel Good About".

SPECIAL: Andrew Cuomo in Ithaca
This is the entire speech state attorney general and gubernatorial candidate Andrew Cuomo gave at the Women's Community Building in downtown Ithaca on Thursday, August 19, 2010.

Cornell President Dr. Skorton--August 19, 2010
Cornell University president Dr. David Skorton discusses the changes on campus as we head into Fall 2010. He also discusses hydrofracking, and the economics of higher education.

Senate Candidate Joe DioGuardi--August 19, 2010
US Senate Conservative party nominee and GOP primary candidate Joe DioGuardi discusses his campaign, long-term debt, Albany problems, and more.

Jets Camp Ends; Cortland Happy--August 19, 2010
Cortland Co. Chamber of Commerce exec. director Bob Haight says the second season of Jets training camp looks like a huge success.

Cuomo's Visit to Ithaca--August 19, 2010
Gubernational candidate Andrew Cuomo visits Ithaca. Chairwoman of the Tompkins Co. Democratic Party, Irene Stein, tell us what he can expect to hear from locals.

Tompkins Co. Budget Mtng--August 19, 2010
Tompkins Co. lawmaker Kathy Luz Herrera (D-Ithaca) previews tonight's public meeting to discuss the challenges of the 2011 budget.

Weekend Arts--August 19, 2010
Brett Bossard, exec. director of the Community Arts Partnership, tells us what is happening in the world of music and theater this weekend.

NYC Mosque & Politics--August 18, 2010
SUNY Cortland political science professor Bob Spitzer talks about the politics surrounding the proposal to put a mosque near the site of "ground zero" in New York City.

Protesting Cuomo's Visit--August 18, 2010
Walter Hang, president of Toxic Targeting, says he is leading a protest of gubernatorial candidate Andrew Cuomo's visit to Ithaca. Hang wants Cuomo to take a stronger stand on banning fracking.

Trash Truck Traffic--August 18, 2010
Barbara Cleary, president of the Upstate Safety Task Force, discusses the new proposal to restrict trash truck traffic in the Finger Lakes.

Medicaid: State vs. County--August 18, 2010
Tompkins Co. legislative chair Martha Robertson discusses the proposal to move Medicaid administration to the state level, and why it may cost counties more money.

Vine St. Cottages--August 18, 2010
Ithaca town planning board chairman Fred Wilcox talks about a proposed housing development near Belle-Sherman, also proposed construction at Cornell.

Kyle: Tax-Cuts & Stimulus--August 17, 2010
Cornell professor of economics Steve Kyle tells us why he thinks the Bush-era tax cuts should expire, and why we need another stimulus package.

Economic Optimism--August 17, 2010
The Business Council of NY State says owners are more optimisitic about the long-term future of their companies.

Ithaca Capital Projects--August 17, 2010
Alderwoman Maria Coles discusses a special meeting of the Common Council tonight to discuss capital projects and long-term spending.

Dryden Cafe Project--August 17, 2010
Brian Buttner is the volunteer organizer for a project to make the Dryden Community Cafe accessible for those with physical disabilities.

D'Brickashaw Ferguson--August 17, 2010
We got a chance to catch up with offensive tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson at Jets training camp last week.

IC Staff Diversity Programs--August 17, 2010
Osupa T-Davis, assistant director of employee relations and diversity at Ithaca College, discusses programs to help faculty and staff work together on diversity issues.

Healing Ithaca Prayer Sessions--August 16, 2010
Leslie Meyerhoff tells us about the weekly interfaith series of prayer sessions at GIAC on Tuesday afternoon.

Cortland Co. 2011 Budget--August 16, 2010
Cortland Co. administrator Martin Murphy talks about the challenge of the 2011 budget and his concern about a proposed property tax cap.

Schuyler Co. Bus Service--August 16, 2010
Schuyler Co. administrator Tim O'Hearn tells us about a new public bus service which starts today.

Convenience Stores & Cigarettes--August 16, 2010
Jim Calvin, president of NY Association of Convenience Stores, says mom and pop stores are being seriously hurt by the high cigarette tax.

Salvation Army Backpacks--August 16, 2010
Major Carl Carvill talks about his arrival at the Ithaca Salvation Army and the annual backpack program.

Cycling: The Good & Bad--August 16, 2010
Dr. Andrew Getzin, director of sports medicine and athletic performance at Cayuga Medical Center, discusses the benefits and risks of cycling.

Sage Conversations--August 15, 2010

SUNY Cortland Football--August 14, 2010
Cortland football Coach Dan MacNeill talks about sharing facilities with the NY Jets, the impact on his team, and the upcoming season.

Dryden Lake Festival--August 14, 2010
Organizer Monica Knight details the Dryden Lake Festival.

Pet Patrol--August 14, 2010
Pet Patrol with Abigail Smith, Executive Director of the SPCA of Tompkins County.

Good Growing--August 14, 2010

Sen. Libous on Hydrofracking--August 13, 2010
State Senator Tom Libous (R-Binghamton) explains why he voted against a moratorium on hydrofrakcing despite wide bipartisan support for the measure.

Bangs Family Fundraiser--August 13, 2010
Co-organizer Jason June talks about Sunday's motorcycle ride and fundraiser at the LakeWatch Inn; all to benefit Sgt. Bryan Bangs and his family after their house was destroyed by arson.

At The Movies--August 13, 2010
Ithaca Journal film critic Beth Saulnier tells us what's playing this week at the movies.

Lansing Harbor Festival--August 13, 2010
Lansing Community Council member Karen Veaner gives us a rundown of Saturday's 4th annual Lansing Harbor Festival at Myers Park.

Wegman's & Brewfest--August 13, 2010
Ithaca Wegmans executive chef Mike Washburn talks about Brewfest and new deals at the sandwich shop.

HBO's "Hard Knocks: Jets"--August 12, 2010
Steve Trout, director of HBO's series "Hard Knocks", talks about filming in Cortland and some of the behind the scenes efforts to get the show on the air.

EPA Hearing Delay--August 12, 2010
Martha Robertson, chair of the Tompkins Co. legislature, talks about the postponment of the EPA public forum on hydrofracking.

Reynolds: Taxes & Fracking--August 12, 2010
Republican assembly candidate Tom Reynolds discusses proposed property tax relief and a moratroium on hydrofracking.

Women Swimmin'--August 12, 2010
Dr. Susan Cowdery talks about this annual event which has women jumping into Cayuga Lake early Saturday morning and raising money for Hospicare.

Weekend Arts--August 12, 2010
Brett Bossard, exec. director of the Community Arts Partnership, says it will be a busy weekend at the State Theatre and there's plenty of music.

Tompkins Co. Budget Warning--August 11, 2010
Tompkins Co. Administrator Joe Mareane warns of an extremely tough budget process for 2011. He says there will be major cuts as well as a need to increase the tax levy.

EPA Hydrofracking Forum--August 11, 2010
The postponment of the EPA hydrofracking forum may be good news to many in Southern Tier, as Nick Schoonover explains. He is the chair fo the Tioga Landowners Coalition.

Mark & Hank Debate--August 11, 2010
Republican Mark Finkelstein and Democrat Hank Dullea debate politics.

Ithaca Fire Alarm Boxes--August 11, 2010
Acting Ithaca Fire Chief Tom Dorman says the Gamewell fire boxes that have been a part of the city for nearly 100 years are going away soon.

Trumansburg Playground Build--August 11, 2010
Ann DiPetta talks about the volunteer outdoor classroom and playground build at the school starting today.

Lifton: Tax Cap & Hydrofracking--August 10, 2010
Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton explains why she is opposed to the property tax cap which passed the state senate. She also says she supports a moratorium on hydrofracking.

IOGA: EPA Hearing & Moratorium--August 10, 2010
Hydrogeologist and Independent Oil & Gas Assoc. spokesman John Conrad discusses the EPA hearing, and why he says the state does not need a moratorium on hydrofracking.

Early Apple Harvest--August 10, 2010
Peter Gregg, spokesman for the NY Apple Association, says this year's apple harvest will be earlier than ever before.

Collegetown Terrace Meeting--August 10, 2010
Leslie Chatterton from the Ithaca Planning Dept. looks at the joint meeting tonight to discuss the proposed Collegetown Terrace project. She also talks about the deadline for the logo design for the MLK Freedom Walkway.

"Green" Rental Properties--August 10, 2010
Herb Dwyer, president of the Landlords Association of Tompkins Co. and CEO of ASI Renovations; and Casey Mastro, energy service manager at ASI Renovations discuss making rental properties more efficient and green.

PRI Expert: Gulf Coast Spill--August 9, 2010
Dr. Paula Mikkelsen, associate director with PRI in Ithaca, says its the oil we can't see in the gulf which may be as real danger to marine life over the next several years.

Kolb: Tax Cap and Hydrofracking--August 9, 2010
NY State Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb (R) discusses a proposed property tax cap and the future of natural gas drilling.

On-line Dating for Seniors--August 9, 2010
Author and relationship specialist JoAnn Oppenheimer gives us tips on how to go about finding a partner on-line.

Teens & Distracted Driving--August 9, 2010
AAA public affairs specialist Shaun Seufert discusses a new survey and study looking at teenagers and distracted driving.

Brockway Show Preview--August 9, 2010
Shirley Randolph, president of the Brockway Truck Preservation Assoc., previews this weekend's truck show in Cortland.

Hospital Patient Safety--August 9, 2010
Karen Ames, director of performance improvement and chief safety officer at Cayuga Medical Center, explains how you can help make sure errors are not made during medical treatment.

Sage Conversations--August 8, 2010

NASCAR's Kevin Conway--August 7, 2010
NASCAR's Kevin Conway talks about preparing for his first race at Watkins Glen International.

Evolution of the Human Neck--August 7, 2010
Cornell Professor of Neurobiology and Behavior, Andy Bass, talks about new discoveries about the evolution of the human neck.

Pet Patrol--August 7, 2010
Pet Patrol with Maggie Thomas, Director of Marketing for the SPCA of Tompkins County.

Good Growing--August 7, 2010

Cortland Police & Jets Traffic--August 6, 2010
Cortland Police Chief Michael Catalano talks about the increased traffic this weekend for the Jets scrimmage.

Review: Cats & Dogs (and more)--August 6, 2010
Ithaca Journal film critic Beth Saulnier went to the drive-in with her dog to review Cats and Dogs; and she tells us what's opening this week.

Wegmans Future--August 6, 2010
Ithaca Wegmans executive chef Mike Washburn talks about new stores in Virginia, employment opportunities, and more.

Cortland Arts & Wine--August 6, 2010
David Beale is the exec. director of the Cultural Council of Cortland County. He talks about Saturday's big festival in downtown Cortland.

Bridge Fences & Ithaca Budget--August 5, 2010
Ithaca Mayor Carolyn Peterson discusses plans to keep fences on gorge bridges for another year. She also give us a preliminary look at the city's 2011 budget.

Dave's Dad Visits--August 5, 2010
Dave Vieser's dad, "Dave Sr.", is spending the week in the Ithaca area. He joined us on the Morning Newswatch.

State Fair Preview--August 5, 2010
Dan O'Hara, New York State Fair Director, discusses this year's fair at the end of the month near Syracuse.

Watkins Glen Preview--August 5, 2010
Michael Printup, president of WGI, talks about the big NASCAR racing weekend in Watkins Glen.

Groton Superintendent Leaving--August 5, 2010
Dr. Brenda Myers is leaving as superintendent of Groton schools. We talked to her about the job change.

Cortlandville Hydrofracking--August 5, 2010
Dick Tupper, supervisor for the town of Cortlandville, discusses their moratorium on hydrofracking.

Senator Seward on State Budget--August 4, 2010
State Senator Jim Seward talks about why he voted against the state budget and other measures taken up by the Senate during Tuesday's special session.

NY Property Tax Cap--August 4, 2010
Tompkins County Legislature Chair Martha Robertson talks about what she calls the hypocrisy surrounding a proposed state property tax cap.

Cortland Rental Permit Law--August 4, 2010
Cortland Mayor Susan Feiszli talks about the city's rental permit law being legally challenged by landlords.

The Piano Lesson--August 4, 2010
Director Jennifer Nelson talks about The Piano Lesson opening at the Hangar Theatre.

West Nile Virus Precautions--August 4, 2010
Steven Kern with the Tompkins County Health Department talks about precautions to take against West Nile Virus.

Hanshaw Road Lawsuit--August 3, 2010
Hanshaw Road resident Klaus Beyenbauch talks about a lawsuit against Tompkins County preventing road construction and the use of eminent domain.

Save Our Neighborhoods Group--August 3, 2010
Former Cortland Alderman Clay Benedict talks about organizing the new neighborhood group, Save Our Neighborhoods.

Declining Bee Population--August 3, 2010
Cornell Entomologist Bryan Danforth talks about efforts to establish a database and track a declining US bee population.

Hits Girl American Idol--August 3, 2010
Katie Fields from sister station Hits 103.3 describes the scene live from the American Idol audition line in New Jersey.

All Things Equal--August 03, 2010
Gary Ferguson, Executive Director of the Downtown Ithaca Alliance, describes the DIA's role in maintaining a diverse downtown environment.

Gov. Paterson: Jets, Budget & More--August 2, 2010
Governor David Paterson talks about the Jets training camp in Cortland, the very late state budget, Rep. Charlie Rangel's ethics trial, and a property tax cap.

SUNY Cortland & Jets--August 2, 2010
Dr. Erik Bitterbaum, president of SUNY Cortland, discusses the transition to Jets training camp and the relationship with the NFL team.

Economic Impact of Jets--August 2, 2010
Bob Haight, exec. director of the Cortland Co. Chamber of Commerce, discusses the economic impact of the Jets football camp at SUNY Cortland.

Outdoor Smoking Ban--August 2, 2010
Ted Schiele, with Tobacco-Free Tompkins, discusses the newly implemented outdoor smoking ban in the city of Ithaca.

Cortland Mayor: Jets--August 2, 2010
Cortland Mayor Susan Feiszli discusses the arrival of the New York Jets and the impact the summer camp will have on city services.

Internet & Medical Info--August 2, 2010
Dr. Lloyd Darlow from Cayuga Medical Center discusses the value of medical information from media sources and the internet in this week's "To Your Health" segment.

Jets & Cayuga Triathalon--July 31, 2010
Fred Bonn, director of Ithaca/Tompkins Convention and Visitors Bureau, discusses the impact of the Jets training camp in Cortland and this weekend's triathalon.

Tompkins SPCA: Pet Patrol--July 31, 2010
We mark 5 years of bringing you the Pet Patrol from the SPCA of Tompkins Co. with director of marketing Maggie Thomas.

Hangar for Kids--July 31, 2010
Jessie Bush, associate artistic director for the Hangar Theatre, discusses the musical theatre performance program getting underway in August.

Cortland: Ready for the Jets--July 30, 2010
Mark Braun, owner of Doug's Fish Fry, is a hard-core Jets fan. He is looking forward to the football team's return to Cortland.

Ithaca's Outdoor Smoking Law--July 30, 2010
2nd Ward Alderman Eric Rosario discusses the new law banning smoking outdoors in many public areas, especially much of the Commons.

State Sen. George Winner--July 30, 2010
Senator George Winner (R-53rd) expresses his frustration with the late state budget and lack of leadership in Albany.

Cortland St.: Ready for Jets--July 30, 2010
Tim Slack in the director of the physical plant at SUNY Cortland. He says they are ready for Jets training camp.

At The Movies--July 30, 2010
Beth Saulnier, film critic for the Ithaca Journal, reviews an Italian love film, and "Salt". She also lets us know what is opening this weekend.

Wegmans' Produce--July 30, 2010
Ithaca Wegmans executive chef Mike Washburn tells us there is fresh squeezed orange juice and great produce now in the store.

Good Growing--July 31, 2010

Sage Conversations--August 1, 2010

Ithaca: Sanctuary City--July 29, 2010
The immigration debate in Arizona touched Ithaca this week when FOX News' Bill O'Reilly called for the arrest of Mayor Peterson and police chief Ed Vallely. Alderwoman Maria Coles discusses Ithaca's status as a "Sanctuary City".

Albany: Budget Stalemate--July 29, 2010
Albany Times Union Capitol Bureau reporter Rick Karlin says this might be the year New York breaks a record for a late budget.

Vacation Budget Tips--July 29, 2010
CPA Jordan Amin gives us some tips on how to avoid going over-budget when taking a vacation this summer.

TCAT: Budget & Northway Issue--July 29, 2010
TCAT Board of Directors Chairman Frank Proto discusses the 2011 budget and efforts to keep fares where they are now; also the controversy regarding a bus route on the Northway in Cayuga Heights.

Whales in Gulf Coast Spill--July 29, 2010
Cornell's Lab of Ornithology will work with NOAA to look at whale feeding patterns in the wake of the Gulf oil spill. We spoke with Aaron Rice, science director for the Bioacoustics Research Program.

Artists' Market Friday--July 29, 2010
Brett Bossard, exec. director of the Community Arts Partnership, talks about Friday's big event at the Ithaac Farmers' Market.

BJ's Wholesale Club Proposal--July 28, 2010
Dan Veaner, editor of The Lansing Star, discusses the plans for a new BJ's Wholesale Club store at the Shops at Ithaca Mall.

Ithaca School Board--July 28, 2010
Board president Rob Ainslie explains why there will be only 8 members instead of 9 this year, and why the public will have less say in the search for a new superintendent.

Gas Industry Lobbying--July 28, 2010
Susan Lerner, exec. director of Common Cause-NY, talks about the large amount of money being spent by the natural gas industry on lobbying in Albany.

Assembly Minority Leader--July 28, 2010
NY State Assembly Minority Leader Republican Brian Kolb discusses the special session of legislature, a Consitutional Convention, and more.

Childhood Immunizations--July 28, 2010
Karen Bishop, supervising community health nurse for the Tompkins Co. Health Dept., discusses the need for updated vaccinations before school begins.

Cortland Landlord Lawsuit--July 28, 2010
Gerry Ruggiero explains why landlords are suing the city of Cortland over two laws. The landlords say both are unconsititutional.

Impact of Leaked Afgan War Notes--July 27, 2010
CBS News military consultant Jeff McCausland discusses the impact of the top secret documents leaked to a website. He explains the impact it may have on the war effort, and American opinion about the war.

State Testing Standards Change--July 27, 2010
Cortland school superintendent Larry Spring explains why New York is rather suddenly changing testing standards, and how it may impact students locally.

Lawsuit against T-burg Schools--July 27, 2010
Lawyer Ed Kopko represents Rachel Coolbaugh who says Trumansburg schools did not protect her special needs son on the school bus in 2008.

Ash Borer Tree Threat--July 27, 2010
Mark Whitemore, forest entomologist at Cornell's Dept. of Natural Resources, discusses the threat from the EAB (Emerald Ash Borer) and how towns in NY must prepare now for the infestation.

Cornell Southeast Asia Program--July 27, 2010
Thamora Fishel, outreach coordinator for Cornell's Southeast Asia program, discusses the effort to educate more Ithacans and New Yorkers about the countries and cultures in SE Asia.

Preparing for Hydrofracking--July 26, 2010
Ithaca Fire Deputy Chief Tom Parsons talks about a recent trip Haz-Mat team members made to Lycoming County, PA. He says Tompkins Co. must prepare now for gas drilling.

Cornell Bridges & Construction--July 26, 2010
Cornell spokesman Simeon Moss discusses a change in bridge fencing forthcoming, and an update on construction and the "Reimagining Cornell" campaign.

Community Cooperation Op-ed--July 26, 2010
Ithaca alderman Eddie Rooker talks an opinion piece about community and racial relations in the wake of recent news. The piece was authored by Rooker, Syvante Myrick, and Nate Shinagawa.

ADA Anniversary--July 26, 2010
Wendy Strobel, from Cornell's ADA Center, talks about the 20th anniversary of the signing of the American with Disabilities Act.

Summertime Bug Bites--July 26, 2010
Cayuga Medical Center Dr. Aaron Garber discusses bee stings, ticks, Lyme disease, and more summertime hazards.

Narcissists at Work--July 26, 2010
Jack Goncalo, professor in Cornell's ILR school, talks about a new study to be published soon about narcissists at work.

Sage Conversations--July 25, 2010

Good Growing--July 24, 2010

Ithaca Public Education Initiative--July 24, 2010
David Shoemaker, Chair of the IPEI PR Committee, talks about the organization, it's new website, and summer events.

4H Youth Fair--July 24, 2010
Coordinator for the 4H Youth Fair, Brenda Carpenter, details the upcoming event.

Pet Patrol--July 24, 2010
Pet Patrol with Abigail Smith, Executive Director of the SPCA of Tompkins County.

Lehigh Valley House Closing--July 23, 2010
Owner Joe Ciaschi plans to close the restaurant portion of the historic West End location tonight. He spoke with us about the decision, and the history of the eatery.

Ithaca Free Clinic Relocation--July 23, 2010
Bethany Schroeder is executive director of the Ithaca Health Alliance and the Ithaca Free Clinic. They will be moving in the fall.

Physics Teacher Shortage--July 23, 2010
Julie Nucci, director of the Cornell Institute for Physics Teachers, discusses the brain drain of both educators and students in the field of science.

ADA 20th Anniversary--July 23, 2010
The signing of the Americans with Diasbilities Act happened on July 26, 1990. The Finger Lakes Independence Center will hold an open house on Monday, we spoke with exec. director Lenore Schwager.

"Inception" Review--July 23, 2010
Ithaca Journal film critic Beth Saulnier reviews "Inception" and lets us know whats opening at the movies this weekend.

Wegmans Cooking--July 23, 2010
Renee Senne, chef at the Ithaca Wegmans, talks about grilling and cooking classes.

Rewards Programs: Do They Work?--July 22, 2010
Ithaca College consumer psychologist Michael McCall talks about his study of consumer rewards program. He says many do not provide the benefits merchants hope to get from loyal customers.

Government Consolidation--July 22, 2010
Wade Beltramo, general counsel for the NY Conference of Mayors, will speak in Cortland tonight about ways to restructure local municipalities.

Dryden Town Zoning--July 22, 2010
Chair of the Dryden Planning Board Joe Lalley discusses the proposed zoning changes and tonight's public information meeting.

Grassroots Security--July 22, 2010
Trumansburg Police Chief Tom Ferretti talks about the Grassroots traffic, security, and parking--as the music festival gets underway today.

Weekend Arts--July 22, 2010
Brett Bossard, exec. director of the Community Arts Partnership, previews the weekend in arts and entertainment.

Illicit Drug Sales & Use--July 21, 2010
In a special interview with WHCU, New York State Police Lt. Patrick Garey discusses the distribution, sale, and use of illegal street drugs in Tompkins Co. and surrounding areas.

Richard Hanna--July 21, 2010
Richard Hanna is the Republican candidate for the 24th Congressional district in NY. He talks about financial reform, unemployment, and the race against Rep. Arcuri.

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