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Here are the latest announcements and opportunities to get involved in WRFI, follow along with us on this journey of serving Ithaca and Watkins Glen with community radio. We love hearing from you! Contact us anytime.
UPDATE: ALL TRAININGS ARE FULL. THANKS FOR YOUR OVERWHELMING INTEREST! STAY TUNED FOR YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN TO MAKE GREAT LOCAL RADIO! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a DJ? Or maybe you’d like to try your hand at community journalism. Got an idea for a talk program or…
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Holy cow! You can now buy older WRFI swag at steep discounts! These items were made for previous years’ fundraisers and we have just a few odds and ends left. Get ’em while they’re hot!
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2019 Fall Premium Preview: Ripple Effect Our waterways will always define our area—more than hotel and luxury housing development, more than traffic jams, more than politics or the culture wars. The 2019 “Ripple Effect” logo pays tribute to our beloved Finger Lakes. Water is life and unites us all. Celebrate community radio and our precious…
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The 2019 "Ripple Effect" logo pays tribute to our beloved Finger Lakes. Water is life and unites us all. Celebrate community radio and our precious lakes with a sweet new tee shirt, tote bag, or camp mug. Make your one-time or recurring donation and let us say thanks by sending you a gift!
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Daily features and interviews from our community
“Switched-On: The Birth of the Moog Synthesizer” – Scott Callan and Catherine Duffy – April 24th, 2014
Samuel Whitehead talks with Scott Callan and Catherine Duffy of the History Center in Tompkins County about the exhibit “Switched-On: The Birth of the Moog Synthesizer.” This interview originally aired on the April 24th, 2014 broadcast of WRFI Community Radio News.
Read MoreGeorge Sapio – Ithaca Fringe Festival – April 17th, 2014
Samuel Whitehead talks with George Sapio of the Ithaca Fringe Festival about the event’s inaugural year. This interview originally aired on the April 17th, 2014 broadcast of WRFI Community Radio News.
Read MoreSmall maple syrup producers and NY’s untapped potential
Josh Dolan, a local maple syrup producer, believes that New York can become king of U.S. maple syrup production, and he’s not alone. This report originally aired on the April 14th, 2014 edition of WRFI Community Radio News.
Read MoreSusan Currie – TCPL’s Sesquicentennial Celebration – April 3rd, 2014
Samuel Whitehead talks with Susan Currie, the Director of the Tompkins County Public Library, about the library’s 150th birthday. This interview originally aired on the April 3rd, 2014 broadcast of WRFI Community Radio News.
Read MoreTom Shevory and Patricia Zimmerman – FLEFF – March 26th, 2014
Samuel Whitehead talks with Tom Shevory and Patricia Zimmerman of the Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival about the event’s history and what’s in store for its 17th iteration. This interview originally aired on the March 26th, 2014 broadcast of WRFI Community Radio News.
Read MoreIthaca Fixers Collective – March 13th, 2014
Samuel Whitehead talks with Diane Cohen, Executive Director of Finger Lakes ReUse, and other members of the Ithaca Fixers Collective. This interview originally aired on the March 13th, 2014 broadcast of WRFI Community Radio News.
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