WRFI News Staff
Interview 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 MoreYouth Voices Episode 2: Gun Control (7/24/2019) [AUDIO]
J.T. Stone interviews two high school students about their differing views on the controversial issue of gun control in the United States.
Read MoreLocal Ithacans gather on the Commons to rally for Puerto Rico [AUDIO]
An online group chat showed Puerto Rico’s governor and other political figures of the country admitting to financial fraud and mocking the Puerto Rican people. Now, many across the world are calling on Governor Ricardo Rossello to resign, and one rally took place Monday, July 22nd at Ithaca’s Bernie Milton Pavillion. Image courtesy of Matilde…
Read MoreIthaca’s Lights for Liberty Rally [AUDIO]
Ithaca is one of 650 places holding a rally on July 12th protesting maltreatment of refugees in US detention camps at the Southern Border.WRFI’s Michayla Savitt spoke with co-organizers Una Moneypenny and Alison Christie earlier this week, along with Tompkins County Immigrant Rights Coalition steering committee member Shannon Gleason. They talk about what we can…
Read MoreWatkins Glen Six Hours of the Glen Race 2019 [AUDIO]
At the end of June, the world-famous race track at Watkins Glen International hosted long-running annual classic “Six Hours at the Glen”. International racing teams and drivers competed across three days. WRFI’s Fred Balfour was on the spot reporting the many aspects of a beautiful weekend at the track.
Read MoreIthaca Reggae Fest 2019 [AUDIO]
The third annual Ithaca Reggae Festival took place on the weekend of June 28th-29th, and many folks turned out to Stewart Park to enjoy the festivities. WRFI’s Jamie Swinnerton attended the festival, and brings us some highlights of the day.
Read MorePlanned Parenthood Pride Block Party 2019 [AUDIO]
Planned Parenthood held its second annual Pride Block Party on June 24th. It was a complete success, but members of the LGBTQ+ community say they want more opportunities to celebrate together. WRFI’s Jamie Swinnerton and Ed von Aderkas bring you the story.
Read MoreFind the Funny [AUDIO]
Kenneth Mclaurin is a local Ithaca comedian and the producer of Comedy on the Commons. Along with Finger Lakes Pulse, Comedy on the Commons will host a stand-up show as part of in Ithaca’s first pride weekend. McLaurin spoke with WRFI’s Michayla Savitt about the local group’s work, being a comedian, and tomorrow’s Pride Not…
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