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

Carolyn Kenyon of Finger Lakes for New York Health-April 12, 2017

By WRFI News Staff | April 12, 2017

Carolyn Kenyon, an advocate from Finger Lakes for New York Health, talks to WRFI news about the New York Health Act.  This bill, which has been passed by the New York Assembly, would establish a single payer…

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Gwen Wilkinson, Interim Drug Policy Coordinator- April 10th, 2017

By WRFI News Staff | April 10, 2017

Gwen Wilkinson, former Tompkins County District Attorney, talks to WRFI News about her new role as Interim Drug Policy Coordinator for the City of Ithaca.  She discusses the outline of The Ithaca Plan, a set of guidelines…

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The Musical “Anything Goes” at Ithaca High School-March 31st, 2017

By WRFI News Staff | March 31, 2017

Christian Henry and Erin Hilgartner, cast members of the Ithaca High School production of the musical “Anything Goes”, talk about the classic madcap musical.  They will perform their roles as Billy Crocker and Reno Sweeney from April…

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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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