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2021 Izzy Award Winner: Tim Schwab

By WRFI News Staff

One of the largest figures in the American economy and culture, Bill Gates, has only improved his reputation throughout the pandemic.  Gates. and the Gates Foundation, are a point of leadership throughout this global health crisis. Although, Tim Schwab’s reporting paints a picture that is not so singularly benevolent. Schwab is a recipient of the…

National Week of Conversation Kicks Off Saturday

By Michayla Savitt

According to a Public Agenda/USA Today survey, 79% of Americans believe that making more opportunities to talk with people who have different views would be an effective way to reduce divisiveness. (Adobe Stock) NEW YORK — The inaugural “America Talks” event begins tomorrow and runs through Sunday, as part of an effort to heal social…

TCAT Changing it’s Routes, Hosting Focus Groups

By WRFI News Staff

Focus groups are either divided among all or different types of ridership: Wed., June 9 – 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Urban ridership Thurs., June 10 – 5:30 p.m.  to 7 p.m.: Rural ridership Sat., June 12 – 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: All ridership Mon., June 14 – 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Campus…

As State Legislative Session Nears End, Cuomo Proposes Legislation to Waive Taxes on Grants From $800 Million Pandemic Small Business Recovery Program

By WRFI News Staff

Photo by Mike Petrucci on Unsplash On Tuesday, Governor Cuomo proposed legislation to waive taxes from money given through the COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program. The Program was passed in the state budget in April. It includes $800 million dollars to be given in direct grants to small business, micro business, and for-profit…

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