WRFI News Staff
Juneteenth Preview on the Big Scoob Show [AUDIO]
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 2:15 PM. [AUDIO will post after the broadcast.] Dr. Nia Nunn, Kayla Matos, and the Reverend Kenneth Clarke join Big Scoob on a special Big Scoob Show, Tuesday, May 28 at 2pm to talk about Juneteenth, its significance, and local Juneteenth Celebrations. Dr. Nunn is a professor of education at…
Read MoreElegant Swag for the People – Shop WRFI Goods
Visit the Store Dope lids, killer tees, stylish totes, durable mugs, and more. Classic WRFI logo shirts in a wide range of colors, and our latest “Community Build” cap, are now available in our new webstore! Get some for yourself and everyone in your crew. Impress your friends and neighbors with your local cred! Because…
Read MoreWRFI-Meeting Minutes-March 2024
WRFI Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, March 12th, 2024 In Attendance: -Peter Bakija -Corinne Shanahan -Amie Herman -Joe Romano -Carlos Gutierrez -Talaya Centeno -Mike Cook -Robin Elliott -John Young -Felix Teitelbaum Not in attendance: -Joseph Haefeli -Fred Balfour Call to Order at 6:07 pm. Agenda Items: Board Reflections: Mike asks questions as a new…
Read MoreCREATIVES: New Voices Literary Festival Preview with Raul Palma [AUDIO]
Listen to author Raul Palma in conversation with student organizers April Morales, Emily Trage, Riley Rhoder and Professor Jacob White. The 2024 New Voices Festival runs from April 24-26 at Ithaca College and in your community. Student organizers of the 2024 New Voices Festival, left to right: April Morales, Emily Trage, Riley Rhoder with author…
Read MoreLISTEN: Freedom of Expression at Cornell – Academic freedom
This is the last of my three stories about freedom of expression at Cornell University this year. Here are links to the first and second stories. The academic theme at Cornell this year is “Freedom of Expression.” In earlier stories, we reported about the general mood at Cornell around free speech, and students’ opinions about…
Read MoreLISTEN: Freedom of Expression at Cornell – Student views
The academic theme at Cornell this year is “Freedom of Expression.” A few weeks ago we reported on the general mood around free speech at Cornell. Today, we’re sharing students’ opinions about their free speech rights. WRFI asked to speak to someone in Cornell’s administration about free speech on campus. The request was denied. The…
Read MoreWRFI-Meeting Minutes-February 2024
WRFI Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, February 11th, 2024 In Attendance: -Peter Bakija -Corinne Shanahan -Joseph Haefeli -Amie Herman -Joe Romano -Carlos Gutierrez -Talaya Centeno -Felix Teitelbaum -Mike Cook Not in attendance: -John Young -Robin Elliott -Fred Balfour Call to Order at 6:08 pm. Agenda Items: Board Reflections: Joe reflects on the mission statement…
Read MoreLocal News: March 5, 2024
– Cayuga Health among hospitals affected by nationwide healthcare cyber hack – Cayuga Health and Arnot Health are feeling the effects of a recent cyber hack. The attack affects healthcare organizations across the country. WENY TV reports hackers broke into Change Healthcare’s systems crippling the billing systems for many hospitals and pharmacies. Change is affiliated…
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