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Andy Adelewitz and Lesley Greene, talk about Porchfest 2019
Lesley Greene and Andy Adelewitz, co-organizers of Porchfest, talk about the music festival that originated 12 years ago in Ithaca. Porchfest is a music festival taking place in the Fall Creek and Northside neighborhoods of Ithaca, on Sunday, September 22, 2019. Photos: courtesy of Porchfest
Read MoreNY Public Service Commission Hosts Hearing in Ithaca about NYSEG Proposed Rate Hike
New York State Public Service Commission hosts a hearing in Ithaca on a proposed NYSEG utility rate hike. Administrative Judge James Costello presides over the hearing. NYSEG representatives talk about why their utility company thinks the rate hikes are necessary. Tompkins County residents speak out about the reasons why they oppose the rate hike. This…
Read MoreA Conversation with the Writers and Director of “Katrina: A New Musical”[AUDIO]
Writer Liz Bauman, Composer David Frumkin, and Producer and Director Priscilla Hummel talk about “Katrina: A New Musical”. They speak about what inspired them to write the musical, how it was staged and also what the audience can learn from the performance. This interview was initially aired on WRFI’s “Your Morning” and Evening news on…
Read MoreInterview with Pete Meyers of the TCWC – 7/26/2019 [AUDIO]
WRFI’s Matthew Anticoli in an interview with Pete Meyers, one of the founders of the Tompkins County Workers Center. WRFI’s Matthew Anticoli and Pete Meyers discuss the passed, or soon to be passed legislation the TCWC has long supported, and what’s next for the Tompkins County Workers’ Center.
Read MoreExploring Grassroots Culture Camp 2019 [AUDIO]
WRFI News contributors Sean McGoldrick and Esther Racoosin visit Grassroots Culture Camp. They speak with Tara Nevins of the band Donna the Buffalo, who organized culture camp. Sean and Esther also attend music and dance workshops, interview some of the instructors of the workshops and hear from some of the participants. This feature initially aired…
Read MoreThe City is Asking what you think about the Waterfront Neighborhood Plan [AUDIO]
The City of Ithaca displayed it’s Waterfront Neighborhood Plan at two open houses on July 11th. Presented at the Ithaca Farmer’s Market, city planners prepared poster boards to explain the vision the city has for the Waterfront’s development. The public was able leave comments right on the displays and ask questions directly to city planners.…
Read MoreLights for Liberty Ithaca Recap, 07-15-2019 [AUDIO]
Ithaca was one of 650 places that held a rally on July 12th protesting maltreatment of refugees in US detention camps at the Southern Border. WRFI’s Matthew Anticoli was at the event. He brings you the highlights and important moments from this powerful evening.
Read MoreFrank Towner Discusses His Role as New President of the Rotary Club of Ithaca [AUDIO]
Frank Towner, new President of the Rotary Club of Ithaca, talks about his new role. He discusses how he got involved with Rotary and some of the projects that his organization is engaged in. This interview initially aired during the July 3rd, 2019 edition of WRFI Community Radio news. (photos: Rotary Club of Ithaca website;…
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