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Producers: Virginia Bently, Lizzie Andrus, TJ Skojec, Ally Mahoney, Hunter Holmes, Mikayla Savageau

NewsWatch 10/30

On this episode of NewsWatch, Centralus Health is laying off 38 employees, with 22 positions being left vacant, food banks around the country are bracing for increase demand as the government shutdown continues, and the latest Halloween entertainment updates in Tompkins County and nationally. All that and so much more on this episode of NewsWatch!

NewsWatch 10/23

On this episode of NewsWatch, Trump sanctions the two largest oil companies after no progress has been made on a piece deal with Ukraine, five more alleged drug smugglers killed in the Eastern Pacific totaled to 37 people killed in the past month, and health insurance policies through the Affordable Care Act may raise monthly…
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Newswatch 10-14

On this episode of Newswatch, New Yorkers could soon lose access to food stamps following a surprise move from the Trump administration — we break down how the change could affect hundreds of thousands across the state. We also cover the indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James on fraud charges, and the latest…
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Newswatch 10-7

On this episode of Newswatch, Ithaca residents react to TeraWulf’s plan to build an AI data center in Lansing, backed by Google. We also cover the ongoing federal government shutdown and its impact nationwide, plus updates following Eric Adams’ withdrawal from the New York City mayoral race. All that and more on this episode of…
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Newswatch 9-30

On this episode of Newswatch, we cover the opening of a new middle school at New Roots Charter School in Ithaca. We also look at the political shake-up following Eric Adams’ withdrawal from the New York City mayoral race. Plus, we discuss the looming government shutdown- breaking down what’s at stake and how it could…
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NewsWatch 10/16/25

On this episode of NewsWatch, a candlelight vigil was held in the Ithaca Commons in remembrance of right wing political advocate, Charlie Kirk. The senate has failed to pass the funding bill, extending the current government shutdown into next week, and Hamas has violated the peace deal with Israel by not returning a number of…
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NewsWatch 10/9/25

On this episode of NewsWatch, President Donald Trump has announced that the first phase of the Gaza Peace plan has been agreed upon. The man who started one of the most destructive wild fires in California history has been charged, and the International Revenue Service began furloughing half of its staff due to the ongoing…
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4-22-25

On this episode of Newswatch, A look at new programs coming to Ithaca to support the community, updates on Pete Hegseth and the future of the Defense Department, and a special surprise to end the season. All that and more on this episode of Newswatch.

4-15-25

On this episode of Newswatch, Ivy League universities across the country are being affected by recent federal policies, Connor Smith will be discussing the earthquakes hitting the West Coast and the unexpected places that braced for the impact, and all you need to know about Sustainability Week here at I.C. All that and more on…
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Newswatch 4-8-25

On this episode of Newswatch, donations to a local Ithaca museum pour in as the Trump administration threatens to cut funding, the Supreme Court’s decision on whether the use of the Alien Enemies Act will be allowed, plus, an update on the ongoing measles outbreak happening in Texas. All that and more on this episode…
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