Posts by Fred Balfour
$2 trillion stimulus package issues for COVID-19 – 2 weeks later. [AUDIO]
The historic $2 trillion stimulus plan called CARES Act (Corona Aid, Relief and Economic Security) was signed two weeks ago. New York Congressman Tom Reed and candidate Tracy Mitrano offer comments on homeowner mortgage relief, household internet pricing and inter-hospital equipment sharing. WRFI news team member Fred Balfour reports.
Read MoreCongressman Tom Reed’s weekly media conference call – March 31, 2020 [Audio]
Congressman Tom Reed, representing New York’s 23rd district holds a regular conference call for media people across the district. All questions this week dealt with the pandemic and the stimulus bill. WRFI’s Fred Balfour posed a question about how the country will pay for the stimulus bill and beyond.
Read MoreBarbara Lifton – 125th NY Assembly Rep – Town Hall on NY State 2020 Budget [Audio]
Barbara Lifton – 125th New York Assembly District – held a town hall meeting in Cortlandville in early March to discuss the emerging New York state 2020 budget. She covered many important issues along with proposed budget expenditures as she represented the interests of her constituents in Tompkins and Cortland County. WRFI News Team’s Fred…
Read MoreBeau Harbin of Cortland discusses his candidacy for NY Assembly 125th District. [Audio]
We’re joined in the studio by Cortland’s Beau Harbin. He recently announced his bid to represent the 125th district in the New York State Assembly. Current assembly person Barbara Lifton announced her resignation earlier this month after 18 years representing Tompkins and part of Cortland counties.
Read MoreLisa Hoeschele of Cortland discusses her candidacy for NY Assembly [Audio]
We’re joined in the studio by Lisa Hoeschele of Cortland. She has announced her bid to represent the 125th district in the New York State Assembly. Current assembly person Barbara Lifton recently announced her resignation completing 18 years representing Tompkins and part of Cortland county.
Read MoreDryden Town Supervisor Jason Leifer discusses his candidacy for NY Assembly 125th District [Audio]
We’re joined in the studio by Dryden Town Supervisor Jason Leifer. Jason recently announced his bid to represent the 125th district in the New York State Assembly. Current assembly person Barbara Lifton announced her resignation late last week after 18 years representing Tompkins and part of Cortland county.
Read MoreThe 2020 Census and Tompkins County – Getting the count right.
It’s January 2020 and the every-10-year census starts on April first, about 10 weeks away. County legislator Mike Lane, who leads the 2020 Census efforts for Tompkins county, joined us in the studio to discuss the importance of an accurate census and the need for paid workers to assist in counting everyone. The census has…
Read MoreCongressman Tom Reed Introduces Energy Tax Credit bill – Jan. 2020
Congressman Tom Reed recently announced a new bill which will use energy tax credits to address climate change. WRFI News Contributor Fred Balfour has more on the story
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