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“25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” by R2P- July 3rd, 2017

By WRFI News Staff

Esther 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 characters while they try to win the bee. The performances will take place at the Kitchen Theatre from…

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Hilary Lambert about the significance of the “US Waters” Act- June 30th, 2017

By WRFI News Staff

Hilary 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 at http://www.cayugalake.org/. The EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers is collecting comments on the proposal at this…

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Elijahda Warner, Luca Maurer, and Natasha Scribbler on the Murder of Kendra Adams [AUDIO]

By Felix Teitelbaum

Elena Piëch and Cal Goodin interview Elijahda Warner, Luca Maurer, and Natasha Scribbler about the tragic homicide of Kendra Adams, and discuss the disproportionately high murder rate of trans women of color in America. [mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/WrfiNews/062117-kendra-adams-feature-elena-pi%C3%ABch-cal-goodin/ width=100% height=60 hide_cover=1 mini=1 light=1]

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Thank you! Chicken-Fried Fundraiser a Major Success

By Felix Teitelbaum

THANK YOU! With your help Maxie’s and Bacchus raised $694 for the station! On Tuesday June, 27th, Maxie’s Supper Club and Bacchus Brewing teamed up for a Chicken-Fried Fundraiser to benefit your Community Radio station, WRFI. For every fried chicken (or tofu) dinner sold, Maxie’s donated five bucks to the station. And Bacchus is donated a dollar…

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