Features
Cayuga Lake Environmental Action Now (CLEAN) Opposes Cargill Salt Mine Expansion [AUDIO]
John Dennis, co-founder of Cayuga Lake Environmental Action Now (CLEAN) speaks about why the organization opposes expansion of Cargill’s salt mine in Lansing. The New York Department of Environmental Conservation approved Cargill’s plan to construct a new mine shaft without requiring that the company complete an environmental impact statement (EIS). Dennis discusses the reasons why…
Read MoreInterview with Matt Kadane (New Year / Bedhead) [AUDIO]
Matt Kadane stopped by the WRFI Community Radio studios to discuss his work in Bedhead, The New Year and other projects with selections played highlighting his long career in music. The New Year’s latest record “Snow” came out in 2017. (interview edited for rebroadcast, original airdate 11/11/18) Many thanks to Matt, and for all the…
Read MoreCentennial Celebration of the End of WWI at Cornell’s Risley Hall [AUDIO]
Grady Owens, an archeology student at Cornell University, is the organizer of the Centennial Celebration of the end of the First World War. The celebration is taking place in the Risley Great Hall on the Cornell campus on Saturday, November 10th, starting at 5 pm. The event will include speeches from students and university officials,…
Read MoreTwo Ithacans Raise $12,500 to Forgive over $1.5 Million in Family Medical Debt (AUDIO)
During the summer of 2018, two Ithacans, members of the Finger Lakes Chapter of the New York Health Campaign, raised $12,500 to forgive and erase over $1.5 million in medical debt held by low-income families. They worked through RIP Medical Debt (Medical Debt Resolution, Inc.), a not for profit corporation that locates, buys, and forgives…
Read MoreOrganic Farming in the Finger Lakes: Challenges, Rewards [AUDIO]
Researchers and growers discuss their organic farming experiences in the Finger Lakes. This feature, produced by Lori Sonken, aired on October 19, 2018. Photo by Mike Mozart.
Read MoreDr. William Klepack Discusses Tompkins County Resolution on the Legalization of Marijuana [AUDIO]
Dr. William Klepack, the Medical Director of the Tompkins County Health Department discusses the resolution passed last week by the Health and Human services Committee of the county legislature to legalize marijuana in New York State. He supports the legalization of marijuana use and urges listeners to learn about the issue by reading the state…
Read MoreStudents from Cornell Minds Matter Discuss Mental Health Awareness Week [AUDIO]
Carumey Stevens and Chelsea Kiely of the Cornell Organization Cornell Minds Matter, discuss the mental health challenges facing students on campus. They also talk about the barriers for students seeking mental health care. The organization is one of the sponsors of Mental Health Awareness week at Cornell, and Stevens and Kiely provide information about upcoming…
Read MoreFirst People’s Festival 2018 [AUDIO]
WRFI News Reporter Anna Lamb interviewed the Director of the Multicultural Resource Center, Fabina Colon at the First People’s Festival celebrating indigenous communities.
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