Posts by WRFI News Staff
Dr. David Evelyn on Coronavirus Preparedness at Cayuga Medical [AUDIO]
WRFI contributor Mark Klohmann spoke with Dr. David Evelyn, Vice President for Medical Affairs at Cayuga Medical about the hospital’s readiness for the developing coronavirus epidemic. Photo: publicdomainpictures.net
Read MoreMatthew McIntyre of Cortland discusses his candidacy for NY Assembly 125th District [AUDIO]
Barbara Lifton, Assemblywoman for Ithaca and the 125th district announced on Friday January 31st that she will not be seeking re-election for a tenth term. Cortland County Libertarian Chair Matthew McIntyre is one of many people who has thrown their hat into the ring to take Lifton’s seat. He joined WRFI Contributor Anna Lamb live…
Read MoreJordan Lesser of Tompkins County discusses his candidacy for NY Assembly 125th District [AUDIO]
Jordan Lesser, longterm legislative counsel to Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton, sat down with Your Morning host Ed von Aderkas to talk about his recently announced campaign for New York’s 125th Assembly District. He discussed his platform, his experience, and how he plans to stand out in this year’s crowded race. This interview originally aired on the…
Read MoreLocal public art inspired by the Taughannock Giant [AUDIO]
WRFI Contributor Pamela Tan speaks with Ithaca City Council Member George McGonigal and artist Scott HiItz about recent and upcoming public art pieces inspired by the Taughannock Giant. Proposted Tompkins Giant No. 1 render. Credit: City of Ithaca
Read MoreCommunity member Angela Zhang on the Coronavirus – Your Morning, February 14th, 2020 [AUDIO]
The Novel Coronavirus — or Covid 19 — emerged in Hubei Province of China last year, and since then has spread around the globe, raising fears of a global pandemic. While there have been no cases of this strain of the Coronavirus found in New York yet, the outbreak has affected people’s lives here in…
Read MoreIthaca City Alderperson Seph Murtagh discusses his candidacy for NY Assembly [AUDIO]
Barbara Lifton, Assemblywoman for Ithaca and the 125th district announced on Friday January 31st that she will not be seeking re-election for a tenth term. Days later, Ithaca Common Council Alderperson Seph Murtagh, who serves as Communications Coordinator for Representative Lifton, announced his bid for Lifton’s seat. WRFI’s Michayla Savitt reports.
Read MoreThe Ripple Effect Radio Project Part 2: Hydrilla [AUDIO]
Our new public affairs series “The Ripple Effect” dives into the local effects of climate change on our area’s cherished waterways. This project is made in collaboration with the Ithaca Voice, Cornell University, the Community Science Institute, and the Ithaca College Park Scholars. We dive into water hazards affecting the Finger Lakes region, and explore…
Read MoreDaughter/Father Duo Caitlin and Al Mathes discuss new mixed media cabaret at The Cherry [AUDIO]
Daughter and father duo Caitlin and Al Mathes are the artists behind “Apple: Tree” the new mixed media “rolling cabaret” taking place January 18th-19th and the 23rd-25th at The Cherry Artspace. The pair joined WRFI’s Michayla Savitt live in-studio, on Your Morning ahead of the premiere.
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