Radio News, Features, & Specials

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Recent and Upcoming Features and Interviews

Board Meeting Minutes 8-11-26

By Peter Bakija | September 10, 2026

WRFI BOARD MEETING NOTES (08.11.2026) Attending: Amie, Joe, John, Peter, Niki, Marc, Talaya, Ben, Stephen, Andrea (notes) SUMMARY The meeting began with the election of new officers (President and Vice President). Discussion continued to financial and development…

Upcoming Radio Specials – July 2026

By Zoe Van Nostrand | July 11, 2026

Additional specials and guest details may be added to this page throughout the month. Check back regularly! 7/11 America at 250 – Blues Zeppelin Special 5-7pm Saturday July 11th –America at 250: Interview & Music w/ the…

Friday July 10th – ‘Patch Me Through Community’ Art & Music Event on Ithaca Commons

By Zoe Van Nostrand | June 23, 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined the inaugural ‘Patch Me Through Community’ event on July 10th! Explore Upcoming Events Join us for a summer afternoon in community! Supported by a grant from the Downtown Ithaca Alliance we’re…

Recent Special Episodes

Station News Coverage from 2024

Voices from the Cornell Encampment: Andre

In early May, pro-Palestinian activists at Cornell voluntarily took down their “Liberated Zone” solidarity encampment. In this series, we’ll…

January 18, 2022 Daily Headlines

By George Christopher | January 18, 2022 | Comments Off on January 18, 2022 Daily Headlines

The Tompkins County Health Department has released updated COVID guidelines. The county is telling residents who test positive for the virus to remain in isolation for five days, and wear a well fitting mask for an additional five days after leaving isolation.  Since the county has suspended contact tracing, it is recommending that people who…

January 17, 2022 Daily Headlines

By George Christopher | January 17, 2022 | Comments Off on January 17, 2022 Daily Headlines

City of Ithaca and Tompkins County tax bills should be delivered this week more than two weeks later than usual. According to the City Chamberlain’s office, the department began mailing out physical tax bills on Friday. The city had seen a  delay in mailing due to a software issue. Tax bill and payment information is…

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