Posts by Fred Balfour
Wayles Brown Talks ‘Halt’ Act, and Future Fight Against Solitary Confinement
(Together to End Solidarity) TRANSCRIPT (coming soon)
Read MoreImplementing Telemedicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic [AUDIO]
In the last four months the coronavirus pandemic has upended our lives and changed life as we know it. Along with differences in: the way we see friends and family; go to work; and go on with everyday life, the way we get medical attention has also changed in a big way. In this feature,…
Read MoreNew York Congressman Tom Reed (R) comments on proposed laws combating police brutality [AUDIO]
It’s been two weeks since George Floyd’s death at the hands of a Minneapolis policeman. Worldwide protests continue and federal and state governments are moving quickly to consider reform legislation. Congressman Tom Reed, who represents New York’s 23rd district, commented on the bills during a call with media. WRFI News Contributor Fred Balfour reports.
Read MoreCongressman Tom Reed Speaks Out About Protests Surrounding Police Brutality [AUDIO]
In the last week countless protests have broken out over the world in response to the murder of George Floyd and other innocent black people lost to police brutality and racist violence. On a call with the media, Congressman Tom Reed, who represents Tompkins and Schuyler counties, provided comment on the recent protests. WRFI News…
Read MoreStories from Quarantine From the Lives of WRFI Volunteers: A Third Grade Tom Sawyer [AUDIO]
We’re into week 12, but still in the storm of the COVID-19 pandemic. New York state’s Southern Tier is continuing into phase two of reopening. The state is relaxing restrictions surrounding in-person gatherings, but many are still in a state of isolation. Things are even quiet at WRFI, where we’ve been closed to all but…
Read MoreRep. Tom Reed speaks to leadership role of Congress in pandemic management
In over 100 countries, experience and data surrounding COVID-19 has been accumulating, and techniques are clear for successful control of both infection and death rates. For example, Australia, with a slightly larger population than New York state’s 20 million, has a total COVID-19 death count of 96 since January 1st. Taiwan, with 22 million people…
Read MoreCongressman Tom Reed Media Call – Funding Local Communities [AUDIO]
Congressman Reed’s opening comments in the media call stressed his support for federal funding for state and local communities. As plans are underway for a fourth phase of federal economic relief, Reed is working with a bi-partisan group to push for recovery funding to aid local governments. WRFI News Contributor Fred Balfour reports.
Read MoreResponding to the 2020 Census should be HIGH on your personal priorities. [Audio]
For many of us, the 2020 census is not high on our priority list at this moment in time. But, you may be surprised to know that the census can impact our counties for the next 10 years in grant money, representation, and accurate local planning. To get the details, we speak with Jeff Behler,…
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