Station Updates
‘The Undiscovered Country’ Guest Quentin Lewis Featured on the New York Times
Poet Quentin Lewis featured on WRFI’s limited series The Undiscovered Country in March 2025 is the focus of a recent New York Times article. Quentin Lewis is fighting his conviction while locked up at Wende Correctional in Western New York. Hear his poems. And listen as he joins Michael in conversation about writing in prison, Quentin’s…
Read MoreWRFI Receives Grant from Sustainable Finger Lakes for Community Announcements
We are excited to announce that WRFI Community Radio is a recipient of a Neighborhood Mini-Grant from Sustainable Finger Lakes! WRFI submitted a first-time application to Sustainable Finger Lakes this fall to expand our on-air Public Service Announcements to include a series on sustainable resources, programs, funding, and services offered across our listening area. Our…
Read MoreIndependent Local Media IS THE GIFT OF THE SEASON – WRFI Winter Fund Drive – Giving Tuesday 12/2 through 12/8
THANK YOU!!! WE RAISED $14,233+ FROM OUR COMMUNITY! It’s not just giving season, it’s gratitude season. Kicking off our Winter Fund Drive on a very special Giving Tuesday, stay tuned 12/2-12/8 for daily specials and features (SCROLL DOWN) as our show hosts express their gratitude to YOU our listeners and our station supporters. PLUS we…
Read MoreWRFI Presents a Square Dance Fundraiser at Stone Bend Farm – Friday October 24 6-9pm
WRFI Presents a Square Dance Fundraiser at StoneBend Farm in Newfield on Friday October 24th from 6-9pm. No experience necessary! WRFI & FLX Squares welcomes experienced and beginner dancers. Experience the joy and laughter of a classic square dance, with delicious food from Stonebend, and music by the Mess-a-rounders. A can’t miss community celebration in…
Read MoreWhat’s Next Ithaca? Free Speech and Media Literacy – Sunday, October 5 at South Hill Cider
Join us for What’s Next Ithaca? an in person conversation about media literacy, free speech, and the state of the free press. October 5 at 6pm at South Hill Cider. Panelists will include: Cyndy Sheibe, Executive Director of Project Look Sharp which enhances learning through media literacy. Mickey Huff, Professor of Journalism at Ithaca College, Director…
Read MoreYour Supports Defends Free Speech: Our Fall Fund Drive Starts Monday 9/22 • Special Programs You’ll LOVE All Week Long
Starting Monday 9/22, WRFI’s volunteer hosts are pulling out ALL the stops to help raise funds for free speech and free expression here on WRFI. Don’t miss this great special programming and don’t forget to give early and often to support your LOCAL nonprofit community radio station. DONATE TODAY Civil society and democracy depend on…
Read MoreFederal Funding Eliminated – Protect Community Media TODAY
As many of you are probably aware, the federal government is gutting funds for public media. While WRFI has directly received very little federal support over the years, these cuts will still affect us. And with our tiny budgets, small stations like WRFI are the most vulnerable. But these cuts are not just an attack…
Read MoreWRFI 2025 Grassroots Festival Ticket Contest Submission & Rules
UPDATE WINNERS HAVE BEEN CHOSEN AND NOTIFIED! Thank you to everyone who shared their GrassRoots stories with us this week! It’s been a wonderful voyage down musical and community memory lane! WRFI is giving away TWO pairs of 4-day passes to the 33rd Annual GrassRoots Festival! Two lucky winners will EACH get a pair of…
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