Posts Tagged ‘ithaca’
Stamping Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill at the Watershed [AUDIO]
Though the release for a revised $20 featuring Harriet Tubman has been delayed, there are some who won’t wait until 2028. Harriet Tubman’s face is being stamped on the 20 at the Watershed by Ashley Cake, an owner of the bar located in Ithaca, New York. We speak with her about the delay, the stamp…
Read MoreInterview with Pete Meyers of the TCWC – 7/26/2019 [AUDIO]
WRFI’s Matthew Anticoli in an interview with Pete Meyers, one of the founders of the Tompkins County Workers Center. WRFI’s Matthew Anticoli and Pete Meyers discuss the passed, or soon to be passed legislation the TCWC has long supported, and what’s next for the Tompkins County Workers’ Center.
Read MoreLights for Liberty Ithaca Recap, 07-15-2019 [AUDIO]
Ithaca was one of 650 places that held a rally on July 12th protesting maltreatment of refugees in US detention camps at the Southern Border. WRFI’s Matthew Anticoli was at the event. He brings you the highlights and important moments from this powerful evening.
Read MoreIthaca Reggae Fest 2019 [AUDIO]
The third annual Ithaca Reggae Festival took place on the weekend of June 28th-29th, and many folks turned out to Stewart Park to enjoy the festivities. WRFI’s Jamie Swinnerton attended the festival, and brings us some highlights of the day.
Read MoreJuneteenth Preview 6_12_19 [AUDIO]
Juneteenth is the nation’s oldest occasion celebrating the abolition of slavery, This Saturday, Ithaca’s Southside Community center invites the community to celebrate with them in a day of music, movies, and abolitionist teachings. WRFI’s Michayla Savitt spoke with Dr. Nia Nunn, Joe Lewis, and Kayla Matos about this year’s celebration surrounding Mama Scott, a born…
Read MoreBallet & Books [Audio]
WRFI’s Skylar Eagle went to the Southside Community Center to talk to the volunteers of Ithaca’s Ballet & Books Program, a mentorship opportunity for college students to teach ballet and literacy skills to school-aged children ages 3 to 9. https://www.mixcloud.com/wrficommunityradionews/ballet-books-audio/
Read MoreWhat's Happening with the Asbestos at the Old Library? [AUDIO]
Walter Hang, president of Toxics Targeting, explains how the city’s condemnation of the old library in Ithaca is allowing the building to be razed before the asbestos is removed. Hang contends the demolition is likely a threat to public health. This interview with WRFI’s Lori Sonken aired on December 12, 2018. https://www.mixcloud.com/wrficommunityradionews/the-city-of-ithaca-condemned-the-old-library-what-does-this-mean-for-asbestos-clean-up/
Read MoreBridged Ep. 1: Tompkins County has a housing problem [AUDIO]
The Park Scholar Program at Ithaca College has joined forces with WRFI News to explore the growing housing crisis in Tompkins County, and to share the stories of community members most directly affected. Here’s their introductory episode.
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