WRFI News Staff
LISTEN: Freedom of Expression at Cornell – Academic freedom
This is the last of my three stories about freedom of expression at Cornell University this year. Here are links to the first and second stories. The academic theme at Cornell this year is “Freedom of Expression.” In earlier stories, we reported about the general mood at Cornell around free speech, and students’ opinions about…
Read MoreLISTEN: Freedom of Expression at Cornell – Student views
The academic theme at Cornell this year is “Freedom of Expression.” A few weeks ago we reported on the general mood around free speech at Cornell. Today, we’re sharing students’ opinions about their free speech rights. WRFI asked to speak to someone in Cornell’s administration about free speech on campus. The request was denied. The…
Read MoreWRFI-Meeting Minutes-February 2024
WRFI Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, February 11th, 2024 In Attendance: -Peter Bakija -Corinne Shanahan -Joseph Haefeli -Amie Herman -Joe Romano -Carlos Gutierrez -Talaya Centeno -Felix Teitelbaum -Mike Cook Not in attendance: -John Young -Robin Elliott -Fred Balfour Call to Order at 6:08 pm. Agenda Items: Board Reflections: Joe reflects on the mission statement…
Read MoreLocal News: March 5, 2024
– Cayuga Health among hospitals affected by nationwide healthcare cyber hack – Cayuga Health and Arnot Health are feeling the effects of a recent cyber hack. The attack affects healthcare organizations across the country. WENY TV reports hackers broke into Change Healthcare’s systems crippling the billing systems for many hospitals and pharmacies. Change is affiliated…
Read MoreLISTEN: Freedom of Expression at Cornell
Cornell’s academic theme this school year is freedom of expression. It was meant to be a year of celebration of one of the university’s core values. Instead how freedom of expression is practiced or protected on campus has become a divisive issue. The theme was announced last April months before war broke out between Israel…
Read MoreLocal News: February 23, 2024
– Corning to layoff 107 people in its Painted Post plant – Corning, Inc. is eliminating 107 jobs in a facility in Painted Post. That’s about 20% of the workforce. The Corning Leader reports the cuts will take effect May 19. The company says the plant will stay open after the layoffs. Earlier this year…
Read MoreFEATURE: Governor’s budget plan could cost rural schools millions of dollars in state aid
Rural school districts across New York face a significant loss in state funding this year. Governor Hochul’s 2024 executive budget proposal would change the allocation of “foundation aid”. That’s the money the state gives each school district to close the gap between what a community can afford to pay and what is needed to provide…
Read MoreLocal News: February 6, 2024
– State judge dismisses Republican challenge to vote-by-mail law – A state judge dismissed a Republican challenge to New York’s vote-by-mail law on Monday. The law allows voters to cast their ballots by mail for any reason before Election Day. North Country Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik brought the lawsuit. The Albany Times Union reports Stefanik…
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