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Mike 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 MoreICSD School Board Candidate Interview: Lori LaBonte [AUDIO}
WRFI Community Radio News and Your Morning spoke to each of the six candidates running for the three open seats on the Ithaca City School District School Board. Lori LaBonte is one of those candidates. The order of interviews was organized on a first come, first served basis between WRFI Community Radio News and Your…
Read MoreThe 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 MoreAmnesty International at Cornell Hosts Mass Incarceration Week of Action [AUDIO]
Chris Elliott, Cornell student and co-organizer of the Mass Incarceration Week of Action talks about the human rights crisis of mass incarceration in the United States. He discusses the causes of mass incarceration, and how the justice system in the US has to be reformed. Elliott also describes the events happening during the week of…
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 More62 students from the University of Puerto Rico spend semester at Cornell University [AUDIO]
Angel Canales is one of 62 students from the University of Puerto Rico to receive a semester-long full ride to Cornell University in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Canales spoke with WRFI News about his experiences at the University and what he hopes to gain from his semester abroad. The interview originally aired on the…
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…
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