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.
Mass Evictions and Rent Hikes at West Hill ApartmentsResidents at a West Hill apartment complex in Ithaca…
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The cult classic Donnie Darko turned 15 this year. To celebrate, Ithaca’s Cinemapolis held a 15th anniversary screening. David Moreland, who played the high school principal in the movie, gave a special introduction. Thankfully, he didn’t have…
Read MoreEsther Racoosin of WRFI News interviews cast and crew members of Running to Places’ production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”. The performers talk about how they express the angst and the competitiveness of their…
Read MoreHilary Lambert, Executive Director and Steward of the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network talks about the significance of the possible rescinding of the US Waters Act by the EPA and other Federal agencies. Listeners can find more information…
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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…
Read MoreProtests 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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