Community Conversation

Community Conversation, a production of WSKG Public Radio, is a live "town hall" forum exploring topics of interest and importance in our local communities. It airs bi-weekly on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. Call or email with your questions: 1-888-359-9754 or communityconversation@wskg.org.

In the 19th century, thousands of slaves escaped to free states and to Canada using a network of secret routes and safe houses. More than 800 fugitive slaves passed through Elmira, a major stop along the Underground Railroad. Crystal Sarakas leads a discussion about  this part of our local...
WSKG's Youth Voice project has focused on teaching young people the art of sharing their story - and in finding what stories they want to tell. For several months, the Youth Voice reporters have been working with regional advisors and Annie Whitman, Education Initiatives Coordinator for WSKG....
If you have found yourself confused by the changes the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will bring, you’re not alone. The law has been upheld – mostly – by the Supreme Court, and President Obama has been re-elected, meaning the law is here to stay. So what exactly does...