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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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More wonderful supporters to thank

By katrina

WRFI Community Radio is on the air thanks to the support of our listeners, like Beth Cohen & George Dillman, Bill Carini & Chrys Gardener, and Sara Hess, who gave in honor of Ann Pitkin.  To learn how you can join them in keeping our local independent community radio station on the air, go to…

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A message from Free Speech Radio News

By katrina

We are sad to announce that last Friday, September 27th, we played the last episode of Free Speech Radio News for the foreseeable future.  Here is a message from them, explaining why: Dear FSRN listeners, We write to you with some extremely sad news.  Last Friday,  FSRN’s Board of Directors issued a two-week layoff notice…

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LIVE FRACKING DEBATE! Happening Right Now

By WRFI News Staff

LIVE FRACKING DEBATE! Listen to Earthjustice attorney Deborah Goldberg duke it out with the attorney for Norse Energy, the company that is challenging the town of Dryden’s right to ban fracking within its borders. It’s happening at 1:30PM ET. Listen here>> http://ow.ly/p9jPC ‪#‎Fracking‬ is a huge issue facing New York and the rest of the country, so…

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A warm autumn Thank You to our supporters

By katrina

WRFI Community Radio is on the air thanks to the support of our listeners, like Elizabeth Salon, Todd Saddler & Laurie Konwinski, Frank Martin, and Florence Smith who gave in memory of Jean Finley.  To learn how you can join them in keeping our local independent community radio station on the air, go to our Support page.…

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LISTEN: Freedom of Expression at Cornell – Student views

By Celia Clarke | March 28, 2024 | Comments Off on LISTEN: Freedom of Expression at Cornell – Student views

The academic theme at Cornell this year is “Freedom of Expression.” A few weeks ago we reported on the general mood around free speech at Cornell. Today, we’re sharing students’ opinions about their free speech rights. WRFI asked to speak to someone in Cornell’s administration about free speech on campus. The request was denied. The…

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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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