WRFI Community Radio News

Fresh at 5pm every weekday we bring you local news headlines from across our listening community—all in about 2 minutes. Listen live (88.1FM in Ithaca, 91.9FM Watkins Glen, and 89.7FM across the southern Finger Lakes) or wherever you get your podcasts.

Local News: May 28, 2024

Mass Evictions and Rent Hikes at West Hill ApartmentsResidents at a West Hill apartment complex in Ithaca…

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Features and Interviews

Organic Farming in the Finger Lakes: Challenges, Rewards [AUDIO]

By WRFI News Staff | October 19, 2018

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.

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Dr. William Klepack Discusses Tompkins County Resolution on the Legalization of Marijuana [AUDIO]

By WRFI News Staff | October 17, 2018

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…

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Students from Cornell Minds Matter Discuss Mental Health Awareness Week [AUDIO]

By WRFI News Staff | October 14, 2018

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…

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Local Headlines

Local News: May 28, 2024

By Felix Teitelbaum | May 28, 2024 | Comments Off on Local News: May 28, 2024

Mass Evictions and Rent Hikes at West Hill Apartments Residents at a West Hill apartment complex in Ithaca are facing eviction. According to the Ithaca Times, the Delaware-based new owners of Cayuga Gardens Apartments plan to raise the rent in all units by $600 a month. In February they served every resident in the complex…

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Local News: May 27, 2024

By Felix Teitelbaum | May 27, 2024 | Comments Off on Local News: May 27, 2024

Protests Interrupt Cornell Commencement Cornell’s class of 2024 graduated Saturday. Like commencement ceremonies at many universities this year, the event was disrupted by pro-Palestinian student protestors. According to WSKG, about 12 people chanted and then walked out. Others wore black and white keffiyehs but stayed seated throughout the proceedings. Kelly’s Dockside for Sale A storied…

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