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Cornell Undergrad Vote Supports Gaza Ceasefire, Divestment Last week Cornell undergraduate voted in a referendum polling their views on a ceasefire in Gaza and divestment from 10 military contractors supplying Israel. According to the Cornell Sun, nearly 50% of eligible students voted. And votes for a ceasefire and divestment outweighed those against by nearly two and a half times. Student Assembly president and fourth Ward alderperson Patrick Keuhl said the referendum results were a reaction “against the actions of the Israeli Government – not the people of Israel or the Jewish people.” Ithaca Ordered to Clean Up Homeless Encampment The City of Ithaca has just over two weeks to come up with a…
Samuel Whitehead speaks with J.R. Clairborne, Second Ward Alderperson for the City of Ithaca, about the recent development boom Downtown, the Commons rebuild, and community-police relations. This conversation originally aired on the April 20th, 2015 edition of WRFI Community Radio News.
Read MoreWe are proud to recognize some of the supporters who have given to WRFI this past season, like Dan Cogan, Stephen Cope, Laurie Rubin, Ellen Baer, Charles Dunaway, Bill Carini & Chrys Gardener, Susan Kaplan, Jon Bosak, Della Herden and Seymour Smidt who gave in memory of Rita Smidt. Please visit our Support page to learn how to…
Read MoreSamuel Whitehead speaks with Megan Wilson, Ithaca City Planner, and Kirby Edmonds, Chair of the city’s Comprehensive Plan Committee, about the city’s new comprehensive plan, PLAN IThaca and how the community can provide their input. This interview originally aired on the April 15th, 2015 edition of WRFI Community Radio News.
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Cornell Undergrad Vote Supports Gaza Ceasefire, Divestment Last week Cornell undergraduate voted in a referendum polling their views on a ceasefire in Gaza and divestment from 10 military contractors supplying Israel. According to the Cornell Sun, nearly 50% of eligible students voted. And votes for a ceasefire and divestment outweighed those against by nearly two…
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Public Hearing on ICSD Budget Announced Ithaca City School District has announced a public hearing on its proposed 2024-2025 operating budget. The meeting will take place May 14 at 5:30 p.m. at York Hall at Ithaca High School. Last week we reported on a 5-hour meeting during which the board heard from taxpayers concerned with…
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Case Against Day Hall Protestors Conditionally Dismissed A case against Cornell student and staff protestors will likely be dismissed. Twenty-four members of the Coalition for Mutual Liberation who staged a sit in at Day Hall in March appeared before Judge Seth Peacock Wednesday. The charges will be dropped provided the defendants don’t commit further violations…
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ICSD Board Cuts Proposed Budget Ahead of May 21 Vote The Ithaca City School Board has made cuts to their proposed budget. According to the Ithaca Times, the adjustment was made after a 5-hour meeting with the public. Board members heard from a range of homeowners who spoke to the effect of rising taxes on…
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