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Mike Hall, Airport Director of the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport [AUDIO]

By WRFI News Staff

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…

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Tompkins County Legislators Talk about Planned Upgrades to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport [Audio]

By WRFI News Staff

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…

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The Sophie Fund Supports Mental Health of Young People in Ithaca and Tompkins County [AUDIO]

By WRFI News Staff

Scott MacLeod, co-founder of The Sophie Fund, discusses why he and his wife established the organization in memory of their daughter Sophie, who died due to suicide. He also talks about some of the organization’s goals, the collaborative nature of its website, www.thesophiefund.org, and some of their projects. (photo: www.thesophiefund.org) This interview was produced by…

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The Advocacy Center in Tompkins County observes Sexual Assault Awareness Month [AUDIO]

By WRFI News Staff

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…

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