Joe Salzone

Joe Salzone is the News Director and Operations Manager for the Cayuga Media Group and host of Ithaca's Morning News on 870AM/97.7FM News/Talk WHCU.

Local
2 weeks ago
ITA to hold rally ahead of ICSD contract talks

The Ithaca Teachers Association will hold a brief rally today before sitting down at the bargaining table with ICSD.

Local
2 weeks ago
Homer homicide victim ID’d by Cortland County Sheriff’s Office

Deputies say 53-year-old Anthony Beecham was found in the driveway shortly before 3:30 Wednesday morning with several gunshot wounds.

Local
2 weeks ago
Despite shutdown, smooth operations at Ithaca airport

On Day 8 of the partial federal government shutdown, there are currently no staff or flight issues at the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport.

Local
2 weeks ago
Tompkins, Cortland counties to receive state funding for 911 infrastructure

Senator Lea Webb says nearly $4.5 million will support the implementation of Next Generation 911 in Tompkins, Cortland, and Broome counties.

Local
2 weeks ago
Ithaca announces public hearings on ’26 budget proposal

The Ithaca Common Council is now reviewing the proposed spending plan, which includes a tax levy increase of 3.5%.

Local
2 weeks ago
Independent legislative candidate focused on Tompkins County affordability

Independent legislative candidate Michelle Wright would like to see property tax bodies like school boards, towns, and cities work together.

Local
2 weeks ago
Bath PD looking for missing woman

53-year-old Nikki Wright of Bath has not been seen since September 16th.

Local
2 weeks ago
TST BOCES end school lockout after e-mail threat

TST BOCES says several school districts in the area received an e-mail threat early this morning, which triggered immediate lockout procedures.

Local
2 weeks ago
Mannion to host tele town hall

A districtwide telephone conference being held tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. will include updates from Rep. Mannion on efforts to reopen the government.

Local
2 weeks ago
Rising insurance, retirement costs are concerning to Cortland mayor

Mayor Scott Steve says putting together the 2026 budget is harder than previous years as expenses are rising in Cortland.