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The Advocacy Center in Tompkins County observes Sexual Assault Awareness Month [AUDIO]
Kristi Taylor, Education Director of the Advocacy Center in Tompkins County, talks about Sexual Assault Awareness Month. She discusses the theme of this year’s observance, “Embrace Your Voice”, and also how the Advocacy Center is marking the event. This interview was produced by Esther Racoosin of WRFI News on April 17, 2018. (photo: National Sexual…
Read MoreDan Brown, Executive Director of Racker, talks about the organization’s 70th birthday [AUDIO]
Racker, a center that provides services to people with disabilities and their families, is celebrating their 70th anniversary. Executive Director, Dan Brown, talks about the organization, the services that it provides, and how they will celebrate this special milestone. Esther Racoosin of WRFI News produced this interview, which aired on April 9th, 2018. (photo from…
Read MoreThe Co-Directors of the 2018 Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival [AUDIO]
Patricia Zimmermann and Tom Shevory, Ithaca College Professors and co-Directors of the 2018 Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival discuss the events taking place during the festival. The event features films, lectures, music and readings. Esther Racoosin conducted this interview during the April 3rd, 2018 edition of WRFI News.
Read MoreIntroducing Eddie Sundquist: Candidate for Congress [AUDIO]
Eddie Sundquist is running in the Democratic primary to represent New York’s 23rd Congressional district in Washington. He spoke with WRFI’s Lori Sonken on February 13, 2018. Photo provided by Architect of the Capitol.
Read MoreOrganizers of Ithaca’s African Arts Festival [AUDIO]
WRFI News reporter Brontë Cook spoke with the organizers of Ithaca’s African Arts Festival. The festival includes workshops, movie screenings and special events on African culture. Photo: Maimouna Phelan
Read MoreSchuyler County Habitat for Humanity Readies for New Build [audio]
Bob Groll, President and Michael Hartney, treasurer of the Schuyler County chapter of Habitat for Humanity, discuss their new build. The home is being constructed in the village of Montour Falls. They talk about the process of interviewing prospective home owners, soliciting contributions, and lining up volunteers. For more information, go to http://www.schuylerhabitat.org/ This interview…
Read MoreWhat’s Next? Tompkins County Immigrant Rights Coalition Comments on Increased ICE Arrests in Ithaca [AUDIO]
Three people have been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Ithaca over the last month. Patricia Rodriquez of the Tompkins County immigrant Rights Coalition discusses this troubling number, and how you can help protect the rights of immigrant community members in Tompkins County. WRFI News’ Katelyn Harrop reports. Photo: wikimedia
Read MoreMore Than 10,000 People Show Up for Women’s March at Seneca Falls [AUDIO]
Following a longstanding tradition of feminist action, more than 10,000 women and allies showed up to march at Seneca Falls for the second annual Women’s March on January 20th. WRFI New’s Katelyn Harrop reports. Photo: Katelyn Harrop
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