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Alcohol and Drug Council of Tompkins County starts Helping Hand for Parents Support Group [AUDIO]
Helen Kaplan, clinical director of the Alcohol and Drug Council of Tompkins County, talks about the new support group, “Helping Hand for Parents”. The group is for for parents and caregivers of youth age 18 and younger who may be struggling with alcohol or drug use. The group will be meeting the second Wednesday of…
Read MoreThe House of Merlot, Ithaca’s main drag night, talks about drag in the LGBTQ community and Josie Berrios [AUDIO]
Three leaders from the House of Merlot, Ithaca’s premiere drag night, talk about drag’s role in the LGBTQ community, particularly as gay and lesbian bars are dying out. They also reflect on their first year without Josie Berrios, who was murdered on June 13. She was a trans woman and one of the key members…
Read MoreVoices from the Ithaca Festival Parade [AUDIO]
Last weekend, WRFI Producer Aron Gutman took to the streets of Ithaca to learn more about the relationship our community has with the annual Ithaca Festival Parade. As a matter of full disclosure, WRFI does receive support from Ithaca Festival. Produced by Aron Gutman, origionally aired on WRFI News 6/4/18. Image courtesy of Ithaca Festival.
Read MoreYvonne Taylor of Gas Free Seneca About Finger Lakes LPG Gas Storage Project [AUDIO]
Yvonne Taylor, co-founder of Gas Free Seneca, comments on the recent letter from Finger Lakes LPG (FLLPG) to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. In the letter, FLLPG asks the DEC to delay its decision on the permitting of the storage facility until the company can conduct well tests at the site. (photo…
Read MoreMike Hall, Airport Director of the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport [AUDIO]
Mike Hall, Airport Director of the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, talks about the planned expansion of the facility. He provides details about why and how it will become an international airport. Hall also discusses the proposal for the regional State Department of Transportation to move from its current location to the airport. This interview, produced…
Read MoreTompkins County Legislators Talk about Planned Upgrades to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport [Audio]
Tompkins County Legislators Deborah Dawson of the 10th district, and Shawna Black of the 11th district, discuss the expansion of the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport. They also talk about the possible effects on the economy of the regional economy. This interview was conducted by Esther Racoosin and originally aired during the May 16th, 2018 edition…
Read MoreICSD School Board Candidate Interview: Lori LaBonte [AUDIO}
WRFI Community Radio News and Your Morning spoke to each of the six candidates running for the three open seats on the Ithaca City School District School Board. Lori LaBonte is one of those candidates. The order of interviews was organized on a first come, first served basis between WRFI Community Radio News and Your…
Read MoreBarstander Training for DJs Seeks a Safer Nightlife Scene in Ithaca
Local DJ Ben Ortiz (DJ ha-MEEN) of Ithaca DJ Festival and the Tompkins County Advocacy Center have joined forces to create a safer, more inclusive nightlife scene. Their mission starts and ends with activating local leaders, citizens, and talents to act as bystanders, working to fight sexual assault and harassment across the local nightlife scene.…
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