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Local News: March 28, 2024

– State DOT to hold info session about upcoming road work in Ithaca – Residents in Tompkins County learn about some upcoming state road repairs on April 3. The State Department of Transportation is holding an information and feedback session about work it will be doing on State Routes 13/34/96 in the City of Ithaca. The Ithaca Voice reports people can see the preliminary plans, ask questions, and give feedback at the event. It will be at Ithaca High School, on April 3, 5-7 PM. – Overdoses go up in Steuben County during February – Steuben County is the latest in the region to report a rise in overdoses. The county health department…

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From parking lots to “hip” hotels – November 13th, 2014

By WRFI News Staff

Samuel Whitehead talks with the Ithaca Times’ Michael Nocella about how Ithaca’s transfer of one of its parking lots essentially gives a developer the go-ahead to build new “hip” hotel in the city.   This conversation originally aired on the November 13th, 2014 edition of WRFI Community Radio News.

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A Peek at the New Shirts

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Donors who contribute $60 or more (or pledge a recurring monthly donation of $10 or more) during the marathon can choose one of these two great 2014 designs. We’re offering the classic WRFI Flying Fish as well as “The Funky Bunch,” great new art from Jim Garmhausen. Thanks Jim! Also, click here to see a list of…

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Generally managing WRFI – October 31st, 2014

By WRFI News Staff

Samuel Whitehead speaks with WRFI’s new general manager Felix Teitelbaum about how he first got interested in community radio and how he hopes to help the station grow.   This interview originally aired on the October 31st, 2014 edition of WRFI Community Radio News.

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WRFI Fall Fundraiser approaches!

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Stay tuned because our Fall Fundraiser launches this Sunday, November the two. Why should you listen? We actually  make great radio during our on-air fundraisers! Live music, intermural co-hosting, and a carnival atmosphere all week long! Also, prizes, premiums, and an opportunity to support the one and only WRFI!

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Local News: March 28, 2024

By Celia Clarke | March 28, 2024 |

– State DOT to hold info session about upcoming road work in Ithaca – Residents in Tompkins County learn about some upcoming state road repairs on April 3. The State Department of Transportation is holding an information and feedback session about work it will be doing on State Routes 13/34/96 in the City of Ithaca.…

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Local News: March 27, 2024

By Celia Clarke | March 27, 2024 | Comments Off on Local News: March 27, 2024

– The Town of Caroline approves its first zoning law – The Caroline Town Board approved its first comprehensive zoning law by a vote of 3-1 during its meeting last Wednesday. WSKG Public Radio reports the decision comes after about four years of sometimes contentious community debate. The law was designed to limit development and…

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Local News: March 26, 2024

By Celia Clarke | March 26, 2024 | Comments Off on Local News: March 26, 2024

– State Senate passes bill banning permits for new gas extraction method – The New York State Senate voted to ban permits for natural gas extraction using carbon dioxide. The bill was introduced by Senator Lea Webb of the 52nd district which includes Binghamton and Ithaca. It came after a Texas-based company, Southern Tier Solutions…

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Local News: March 25, 2024

By Celia Clarke | March 25, 2024 | Comments Off on Local News: March 25, 2024

– Early voting for presidential primaries has begun – Early voting in New York’s presidential primaries began this past Saturday. Tompkins County has two early voting sites. They are in the Town of Ithaca town hall on Tioga Street in downtown Ithaca and the Finger Lakes Library System building on Dryden Road in Ithaca. To…

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