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".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Weekend Arts--July 22, 2010
Brett Bossard, exec. director of the Community Arts Partnership, previews the weekend in arts and entertainment.
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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.
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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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Robertson on Hyrdofracking--July 21, 2010
Tompkins Co. legilsative chair Martha Robertson was in Albany at a rally to push for a moratorium on hydrofracking in NY. She discusses the visit, and her views on the issue.
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Grassroots "Sticker Shock"--July 20, 2010
A campaign to reduce underage drinking and drug use at the Grassroots music festival. Nancy Zahler, coordinator for the Community Coalition of Healthy Youth, tells us what is being done.
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Financial Reform--July 19, 2010
Cornell professor of law Robert Hockett shares his thoughts on the financial reform bill soon to be made law by President Obama.
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Ithaca Road Work--July 19, 2010
City engineer Tim Logue explains why there is so much work being down right now near downtown Ithaca. He gives us the timetable on other construction projects.
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INHS since 1990--July 16, 2010
Executive director of Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, Paul Mazzarella, has been on the job for 20 years. He talks about the changes for INHS over the past two decades.
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Suicide & Bridge Fencing--July 15, 2010
This special podcast includes emotional testimony from a suicide survivor, then our interview with Susan Murphy, Cornell VP of Student/Acadmic Services about bridge fencing.
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Mayor: Bridge Fencing--July 15, 2010
Ithaca mayor Carolyn Peterson talks about the emergency fencing on area bridges; and also discusses the resolution condemning the arson attack on Sgt. Bangs home last weekend.
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Birds & BP Oil Spill--July 15, 2010
Marc Dantzker, leader of the Cornell Lab or Ornithology research team, joins us from Louisana with bad news about oil at a major Gulf breeding site for birds.
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Weekend Arts--July 15, 2010
Brett Bossard, exec. director of the Community Arts Partnership, talks about the weekend's offerings in theater, music, and visual arts.
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George Steinbrenner--July 14, 2010
CBS News correspondent and big baseball fan Peter King talks about the death of George Steinbrenner and "The Boss'" impact on the New York Yankees.
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Not Enough Sleep--July 14, 2010
Cornell sleep expert, professor and author Jim Maas talks to us about his community lecture about the lack of sleep and the impact on our health.
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Mayor on Arson Attack--July 13, 2010
Ithaca mayor Carolyn Peterson talks about the arson attack on Sgt. Bryan Bangs' home this weekend, and the impact it is having on the community.
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Cultural Competence--July 13, 2010
Jaydn McCune and Elisa Kaplan from Franziska Racker Center talk about the Lighthouse and Possibilities programs which work closely with TST BOCES and Cornell University.
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Gay Marriage Decision--July 12, 2010
A federal judge in Boston rejected the federal Defense of Marriage Act last week. We spoke about the decision with Ross Levi, exec. director of the Empire State Pride Agenda.
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Island Health & Fitness--July 12, 2010
Kevin Brady, director of communications at Island Health and Fitness talks about the facility in this week's "To Your Health" segment from Cayuga Medical Center.
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IC Grad Films "Good Fortune"--July 10 , 2010
Ithaca College alumni Jeremy Levine '06 talk about "Good Fortune", an award winning film he produced about a foreign aid project that he says underminds the Kenyan community it aims to help.
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LeBron James--July 9, 2010
Ithaca College professor of sports management and media Stephen Mosher discusses the LeBron James "selection show" on ESPN last night.
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At The Movies--July 9, 2010
Ithaca Journal film critic Beth Saulnier discusses what's opening and what's the best movies to see this weekend.
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Ithaca Mayor Peterson--July 8, 2010
Mayor Carolyn Peterson discusses allegations of police misconduct levied by an individual at the council meeting; and rezoning of residential areas.
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