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Good Day Ithaca

The Talk of Tompkins County

Producers: Lila McGuckin, Eli Francoer, Clark Royandoyan

The Buzz In Tompkins County

In a special episode, sports anchor Anthony LaBonté reveals to Sydney and Allison his side gig as a DJ for one of Ithaca College’s radio stations, VIC Radio, and his participation in its 38th annual 50 Hour Marathon along with a special surprise ahead of the fundraiser. Reporter Jasmijn Janse goes “belly up” at the…
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The “Laughing Goats” of Tompkins County

This week, Sydney Watson and Allison Dolan take on the world as they discuss South Korea’s worst wildfire in the nation’s history and the United States’ heightened airstrike campaign against Yemen. Reporter Farrell Hudson takes a look at the Laughing Goat Fiber Farm and joins the pair to discuss his coverage and experience at the…
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The “Sunday Squares” of Tompkins County

This week, Sydney Watson and Allison Dolan bring on weather anchor Allie Morgan to discuss a recent string of storms and its ties to climate change and reporter Jasmijn Janse to look at her coverage of Lansing’s weekly “Sunday Squares” event. Naomi Sessler tells us what’s trending in the world of entertainment and Anthony LaBonté…
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Good Dance Ithaca

This week, Sydney Watson and Allison Dolan cover the latest in local, national, and international news, including a delay on President Trump’s confirmed tariffs on Mexican imports for automakers and a new study highlighting Ithaca’s “living wage” against New York State’s minimum wage. Entertainment anchor Naomi Sessler tells us what’s trending in the world of…
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The “Fresh Marché” of Tompkins County

This week, Sydney, Allison, Allie, Naomi, and Anthony are back to tell Ithaca to “Have a Good Day, Ithaca,” once more. Sydney Watson and Allison Dolan cover the latest in local, national, and international news, including President Trump’s confirmed tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods and an advisory committee created to tackle Ithaca’s homelessness encampments.…
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Celebrating Tompkins County Heritage and Culture

This week, hurricane Milton tears through Florida; Honda recalls over a million vehicles; and the Department of Justice discusses imposing sanctions on Google. Our reporters Liam McDermott and Clark Royandoyan investigate the third annual Heritage Fiesta in Ithaca, along with some local student bands. Naomi Sessler tells us what’s happening in the world of entertainment…
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New Season, New Faces

This week, Israeli troops begin evacuations of civilians in southern Lebanon; the release order of Nibi the beaver will be decided in a hearing today; and New York City Mayor Eric Adams may be facing additional charges. Allison Dolan and Sydney Watson discuss a new item offered at Wendy’s. Naomi Sessler tells us what’s happening…
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Good Bake Ithaca

This week, the European Union sides with Israel against Iran, astronomers discover a new black hole 33 times bigger than the sun, and Nike strikes controversy around the Olympics. Margo Boyd shares her fantastic chocolate cookie recipe to finish out her time on Good Day Ithaca. Naomi Sessler tells us what’s happening in the world…
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A Gallery of Morning News

This week, a new total abortion ban is set to take place in Arizona, concerns increase over lunchables in schools, and a whistleblower reveals structural flaws in Boeing airplanes. Naomi Sessler tells us what’s happening in the world of entertainment, and Anthony LaBonte gives us the morning lineup. All that plus weather with Sydney Watson…
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Eggs, Eclipses, and Earthquakes, OH MY!

This week, new rules are made by the Federal Railway Administration, egg prices skyrocket nationwide due to avian influenza, and a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan. Margo Boyd and Janelle Harris discuss the upcoming solar eclipse. Also, Naomi Sessler tells us what’s happening in the world of entertainment, and Anthony LaBonte gives us the morning…
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