Posts by Felix Teitelbaum
CREATIVES: Sarah Towle, author of Crossing the Line: Finding America in the Borderlands [AUDIO]
Sarah Towle is the author of Crossing the Line: Finding America in the Bordelands. Towle’s book explores the US immigration system or what she calls the global “deterence-to-detention-to-deportation complex” through the stories of the people on the ground: migrants and activists. What is the “crisis at the border” politicians and pundits talk about? What is…
Read MoreCREATIVES: G-Quan Booker on the “Play Of Delights” with Michael Rhynes
Michael Rhynes sat down with performer G-Quan Booker at Southside Community Center to talk about the upcoming performances of “Play Of Delights.” “Play Of Delights” is based on essays in The Book of Delights by award-winning author Ross Gay and brought to life as dance theater and original work. Afterward, there will be a potluck for…
Read MoreLocal News: May 28, 2024
Mass Evictions and Rent Hikes at West Hill Apartments Residents at a West Hill apartment complex in Ithaca are facing eviction. According to the Ithaca Times, the Delaware-based new owners of Cayuga Gardens Apartments plan to raise the rent in all units by $600 a month. In February they served every resident in the complex…
Read MoreLocal News: May 27, 2024
Protests Interrupt Cornell Commencement Cornell’s class of 2024 graduated Saturday. Like commencement ceremonies at many universities this year, the event was disrupted by pro-Palestinian student protestors. According to WSKG, about 12 people chanted and then walked out. Others wore black and white keffiyehs but stayed seated throughout the proceedings. Kelly’s Dockside for Sale A storied…
Read MoreJuneteenth Preview on the Big Scoob Show [AUDIO]
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 2:15 PM. [AUDIO will post after the broadcast.] Dr. Nia Nunn, Kayla Matos, and the Reverend Kenneth Clarke join Big Scoob on a special Big Scoob Show, Tuesday, May 28 at 2pm to talk about Juneteenth, its significance, and local Juneteenth Celebrations. Dr. Nunn is a professor of education at…
Read MoreVoices from the Cornell Encampment: Andre
In early May, pro-Palestinian activists at Cornell voluntarily took down their “Liberated Zone” solidarity encampment. In this series, we’ll listen to some of them explain why they participated and what they learned. “The word of the day is “solidarity” not only with the encmapment here, but especially with the people in Gaza and in Rafah that are…
Read MoreElegant Swag for the People – Shop WRFI Goods
Visit the Store Dope lids, killer tees, stylish totes, durable mugs, and more. Classic WRFI logo shirts in a wide range of colors, and our latest “Community Build” cap, are now available in our new webstore! Get some for yourself and everyone in your crew. Impress your friends and neighbors with your local cred! Because…
Read MoreVoices from the Cornell Encampment: Sivan
In early May, pro-Palestinian activists at Cornell voluntarily took down their “Liberated Zone” solidarity encampment. In this series, we’ll listen to some of them explain why they participated and what they learned. Sivan is a graduate worker. “I came to the encampment because I was raised as a Jewish person to fight for what I believe in…
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