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Hunter Friedland Cornell Class ’19 brings Rewardzzz to Ithaca [AUDIO]
WRFI interviews Hunter Friedland, Cornell class of 2019 and developer of the app ‘Rewardzzz’, which is coming to Ithaca this fall. The app is powered by blockchain technology, and will allow Ithacans to earn points from local businesses to turn into rewards. The interview originally aired Tuesday, June 26th on WRFI Community Radio News. [mixcloud Image:…
Read MoreKatharine Celentano from Drug Policy Alliance talks Safer Consumption Spaces [AUDIO]
We sat down with Katharine Celentano, a policy coordinator at the Drug Policy Alliance. We discussed public health and addiction, harm reduction, and the possibility of bringing a safer consumption space to our community. This first aired Wednesday, June 13th. [mixcloud width=”” height=”” cover=”1″ mini=”1″ light=”1″ autoplay=”1″ tracklist=”1″ artwork=”1″ iframe=”true” ] Photo credit: Erik McGregor/Drug Policy…
Read MoreAlcohol and Drug Council of Tompkins County starts Helping Hand for Parents Support Group [AUDIO]
Helen Kaplan, clinical director of the Alcohol and Drug Council of Tompkins County, talks about the new support group, “Helping Hand for Parents”. The group is for for parents and caregivers of youth age 18 and younger who may be struggling with alcohol or drug use. The group will be meeting the second Wednesday of…
Read MoreVoices from the Ithaca Festival Parade [AUDIO]
Last weekend, WRFI Producer Aron Gutman took to the streets of Ithaca to learn more about the relationship our community has with the annual Ithaca Festival Parade. As a matter of full disclosure, WRFI does receive support from Ithaca Festival. Produced by Aron Gutman, origionally aired on WRFI News 6/4/18. Image courtesy of Ithaca Festival.
Read MoreYvonne Taylor of Gas Free Seneca About Finger Lakes LPG Gas Storage Project [AUDIO]
Yvonne Taylor, co-founder of Gas Free Seneca, comments on the recent letter from Finger Lakes LPG (FLLPG) to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. In the letter, FLLPG asks the DEC to delay its decision on the permitting of the storage facility until the company can conduct well tests at the site. (photo…
Read MoreMike Hall, Airport Director of the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport [AUDIO]
Mike Hall, Airport Director of the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, talks about the planned expansion of the facility. He provides details about why and how it will become an international airport. Hall also discusses the proposal for the regional State Department of Transportation to move from its current location to the airport. This interview, produced…
Read MoreTompkins County Legislators Talk about Planned Upgrades to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport [Audio]
Tompkins County Legislators Deborah Dawson of the 10th district, and Shawna Black of the 11th district, discuss the expansion of the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport. They also talk about the possible effects on the economy of the regional economy. This interview was conducted by Esther Racoosin and originally aired during the May 16th, 2018 edition…
Read MoreThe Sophie Fund Supports Mental Health of Young People in Ithaca and Tompkins County [AUDIO]
Scott MacLeod, co-founder of The Sophie Fund, discusses why he and his wife established the organization in memory of their daughter Sophie, who died due to suicide. He also talks about some of the organization’s goals, the collaborative nature of its website, www.thesophiefund.org, and some of their projects. (photo: www.thesophiefund.org) This interview was produced by…
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