Local News: October 10, 2023

– Some Ithaca first responders issue statement opposing city’s new homeless encampment policy – Over 60 Ithaca police and emergency responders have signed a letter critical of the city’s new homeless encampment policy. The policy creates a “Green Zone” where camping is legal and services like toilets, garbage collection, and phone charging stations will be…

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Interview: Congressional Candidate Josh Riley (2022-05-12)

Josh Riley is an attorney and a candidate for Congress. WRFI’s George Christopher interviewed him on May 12, 2022. Transcription below. Back to all candidates.   WRFI News Theme music: Alex Reed. Photo: provided.   Transcription of Interview: George Christopher, WRFI 0:21 Hello and welcome to WRFI’s series of candidate interviews. I’m George Christopher. Our…

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Interview: NY State Senate Candidate Lea Webb (2022-05-11)

Lea Webb is a former Binghamton City Councilmember and a candidate for New York State Senate. WRFI’s Fred Balfour interviewed her on May 11, 2022. Transcript below. Back to all candidates. WRFI News Theme music: Alex Reed. Photo: provided.   Transcript of Interview: Fred Balfour, WRFI 0:17 Hello, and welcome to WRFI’s series of candidate…

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Interview: NY 22nd Congressional District Candidate Vanessa Fajans-Turner (2022-04-27)

Venessa Fajans-Turner is the Executive Director of national non-profit BankFWD and a candidate for the newly redistricted (and disputed) 22nd NY congressional district. WRFI’s Fred Balfour interviewed her on April 27, 2022. Back to all candidates. WRFI News Theme music: Alex Reed. Photo: provided.   Transcript of Interview: Fred Balfour, WRFI 0:13 Hello and welcome…

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