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Congressman Tom Reed (NY 23rd District) speaks out on protests related to George Floyd’s murder. [Audio]
June 05, 2020 23:28In the last week countless protests have broken out over the world in response to the murder of George Floyd and other innocent black people lost to police brutality and racist violence. On a call with the media, Congressman Tom Reed, who represents Tompkins and Schuyler counties, provided comment on the recent protests. WRFI News… The post Congressman Tom Reed (NY 23rd District) speaks out on protests related to George Floyd’s murder. [Audio] appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
The Ripple Effect Radio Project Part 4: Extreme Weather & Drinking Water Impacts [AUDIO]
June 05, 2020 22:31Our new public affairs series “The Ripple Effect” dives into the local effects of climate change on our area's cherished waterways. This project is made in collaboration with the Ithaca Voice, Cornell University, the Community Science Institute, and the Ithaca College Park Scholars. We dive into water hazards affecting the Finger Lakes region, and explore… The post The Ripple Effect Radio Project Part 4: Extreme Weather & Drinking Water Impacts [AUDIO] appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Megan Barber of the Community Arts Partnership on Supporting Artists During the Pandemic [AUDIO]
June 05, 2020 15:35WRFI News Team contributor Pamela Tan speaks with Megan Barber, the Executive Director of the Community Arts Partnership, or CAP. The two discuss CAP's efforts to support local artists during the pandemic, including reimagining First Friday Gallery Nights and the Greater Ithaca Art Trail. The post Megan Barber of the Community Arts Partnership on Supporting Artists During the Pandemic [AUDIO] appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Coronavirus Update, June 4, 2020
June 05, 2020 00:12In Tompkins County the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 stands at 163, as of Thursday. According to the Tompkins County health department, 0 are hospitalized for the virus. 142 of the positive cases have recovered, and over 10,600 people have been tested in total. There were 14 confirmed cases of the virus in Schuyler… The post Coronavirus Update, June 4, 2020 appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Dryden Town Administrator and attorney Jason Leifer returns to WRFI to continue discussing his bid for NY state Assembly [AUDIO]
June 04, 2020 03:05Jason Leifer, Dryden Town Supervisor called into WRFI Community Radio News at 6 on Tuesday June 3. He spoke with WRFI News Director Michayla Savitt about how his campaign had adapted in the midst of social distancing, He discusses economic development in terms of tax reform, education funding, universal healthcare, rural broadband and expanded judicial… The post Dryden Town Administrator and attorney Jason Leifer returns to WRFI to continue discussing his bid for NY state Assembly [AUDIO] ...
Dryden Town Administrator Jason Leifer returns to WRFI to further discuss his bid for NY Assembly [AUDIO]
June 04, 2020 03:05Jason Leifer, Dryden Town Supervisor called into WRFI Community Radio News at 6 on Tuesday June 3. He spoke with WRFI News Director Michayla Savitt about how his campaign had adapted in the midst of social distancing, and also discusses issues of economic development in terms of tax reform, education funding, universal healthcare, rural broadband… The post Dryden Town Administrator Jason Leifer returns to WRFI to further discuss his bid for NY Assembly [AUDIO] appeared first on WRFI Communi...
Coronavirus Update, June 3, 2020
June 04, 2020 00:22In Tompkins County the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 grew by 1, and the total number of cases stands at 162. According to the Tompkins county health department, no people are hospitalized for the virus. 141 of the positive cases have recovered, and over 10,000 people have been tested in total. In Schuyler county,… The post Coronavirus Update, June 3, 2020 appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Cortland County Legislator Beau Harbin returns to WRFI to further discuss his bid for NY Assembly [AUDIO]
June 03, 2020 02:53Cortland County Legislator Beau Harbin called into WRFI Community Radio News at 6 on Tuesday June 2. He spoke with WRFI News Director Michayla Savitt about how his campaign had adapted in the midst of social distancing, his strong support for the the New York Health Act, along with conservation and climate change, among other… The post Cortland County Legislator Beau Harbin returns to WRFI to further discuss his bid for NY Assembly [AUDIO] appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Cortland County Legislator Beau Harbin returns to discuss his campaign for New York Assembly [Audio}
June 03, 2020 02:53Cortland County Legislator Beau Harbin called into WRFI Community Radio News at 6 on Tuesday June 2. He spoke with WRFI News Director Michayla Savitt about how his campaign had adapted in the midst of social distancing, his strong support for the the New York Health Act, along with conservation and climate change, among other… The post Cortland County Legislator Beau Harbin returns to discuss his campaign for New York Assembly [Audio} appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Coronavirus Update, June 2, 2020
June 02, 2020 21:58In Tompkins County the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 stands at 161 as of tonight. According to the Tompkins county health department, there are no active hospitalizations for the virus. 140 of the positive cases have recovered, and over 10,000 people have been tested in total. There is one new confirmed case of the… The post Coronavirus Update, June 2, 2020 appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Stories from Quarantine – From the Lives of WRFI Volunteers. A family copes. [Audio]
June 02, 2020 02:21We’re into week 12, but still in the storm of the COVID-19 pandemic. New York state’s Southern Tier is continuing into phase two of reopening. The state is relaxing restrictions surrounding in-person gatherings, but many are still in a state of isolation. Things are even quiet at WRFI,where we’ve been closed to all but a few… The post Stories from Quarantine – From the Lives of WRFI Volunteers. A family copes. [Audio] appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Stories from Quarantine From the Lives of WRFI Volunteers: A Family Copes [AUDIO]
June 02, 2020 02:21We’re into week 12, but still in the storm of the COVID-19 pandemic. New York state’s Southern Tier is continuing into phase two of reopening. The state is relaxing restrictions surrounding in-person gatherings, but many are still in a state of isolation. Things are even quiet at WRFI,where we’ve been closed to all but a few… The post Stories from Quarantine From the Lives of WRFI Volunteers: A Family Copes [AUDIO] appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Stories from Quarantine – From the Lives of WRFI Volunteers – A third grade Tom Sawyer [Audio]
June 01, 2020 20:21We’re into week 12, but still in the storm of the COVID-19 pandemic. New York state’s Southern Tier is continuing into phase two of reopening. The state is relaxing restrictions surrounding in-person gatherings, but many are still in a state of isolation. Things are even quiet at WRFI, where we’ve been closed to all but… The post Stories from Quarantine – From the Lives of WRFI Volunteers – A third grade Tom Sawyer [Audio] appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Stories from Quarantine – From the Lives of WRFI Volunteers [Audio]
June 01, 2020 20:21We’re into week 12, but still in the storm of the COVID-19 pandemic. New York state’s Southern Tier is continuing into phase two of reopening. The state is relaxing restrictions surrounding in-person gatherings, but many are still in a state of isolation. Things are even quiet at WRFI, where we’ve been closed to all but… The post Stories from Quarantine – From the Lives of WRFI Volunteers [Audio] appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Stories from Quarantine From the Lives of WRFI Volunteers: A Third Grade Tom Sawyer [AUDIO]
June 01, 2020 20:21We’re into week 12, but still in the storm of the COVID-19 pandemic. New York state’s Southern Tier is continuing into phase two of reopening. The state is relaxing restrictions surrounding in-person gatherings, but many are still in a state of isolation. Things are even quiet at WRFI, where we’ve been closed to all but… The post Stories from Quarantine From the Lives of WRFI Volunteers: A Third Grade Tom Sawyer [AUDIO] appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Coronavirus Update, May 29, 2020
May 29, 2020 22:20In Tompkins County the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 stands at 156 as of Friday. According to the Tompkins county health department, one person is hospitalized for the virus. 135 of the positive cases have recovered, and over 9200 people have been tested in total. There are no new confirmed cases of the virus… The post Coronavirus Update, May 29, 2020 appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Coronavirus Update, May 28, 2020
May 29, 2020 02:28In Tompkins County the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 is up by 2 as of Thursday, bringing the total to 156. According to the Tompkins county health department, one person is hospitalized for the virus. 134 of the positive cases have recovered, and over 9000 people have been tested in total. There are no… The post Coronavirus Update, May 28, 2020 appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
New York State Offers New Absentee Ballot Option for June 23 Primary Election
May 28, 2020 22:15Earlier this year, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo issued an Executive Order mandating that the New York State Board of Elections automatically mail every New Yorker a postage-paid application for an absentee ballot. In addition, all registered voters in the state are eligible to vote by absentee ballot in the June 23rd Primary election. Stephen Dewitt,… The post New York State Offers New Absentee Ballot Option for June 23 Primary Election appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Coronavirus Update, May 27, 2020
May 28, 2020 02:46In Tompkins County the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 is up by 1 as of Wednesday, bringing to total to 154. According to the Tompkins county health department, one new person was hospitalized for the virus. A 93 year-old woman was recently released from the Cayuga Medical Center after beating the virus. The Ithaca… The post Coronavirus Update, May 27, 2020 appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Sujata Gibson returns to WRFI to further discuss her bid for NY Assembly [AUDIO]
May 27, 2020 13:02Local attorney Sujata Gibson, Assembly candidate for New York’s 125th District, called into WRFI Community Radio News at 6 on Wednesday, May 27. She spoke with WRFI News Director Michayla Savitt about how her campaign had adapted in the midst of social distancing, her stance on “democracy at risk”, where she stands on education needs… The post Sujata Gibson returns to WRFI to further discuss her bid for NY Assembly [AUDIO] appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Coronavirus Update, May 26, 2020
May 27, 2020 01:45In Tompkins County the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 is up to 153 as of the time of broadcast. According to the Tompkins county health department, the 1 person hospitalized for the virus has recovered and been released from Cayuga Medical Center. 128 of the positive cases have recovered, and over 7800 people have… The post Coronavirus Update, May 26, 2020 appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Ithaca City Alderperson Seph Murtagh returns to WRFI to further discuss his bid for NY Assembly [AUDIO]
May 26, 2020 13:18City of Ithaca Common Council Member Seph Murtagh, and Assembly candidate for New York’s 125th District, called into WRFI Community Radio News at 6 on Tuesday, May 26. He spoke with WRFI News Director Michayla Savitt about how his campaign had adapted in the midst of social distancing, where he stands on education needs in… The post Ithaca City Alderperson Seph Murtagh returns to WRFI to further discuss his bid for NY Assembly [AUDIO] appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Coronavirus Update, May 22, 2020
May 22, 2020 23:53In Tompkins County the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 increased by 2 Friday, to bring the total number of cases in the area to 148. According to the Tompkins county health department, 1 person remains hospitalized for the virus. 124 of the positive cases have recovered. The total number of people tested stands at… The post Coronavirus Update, May 22, 2020 appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Coronavirus Update, May 21, 2020
May 22, 2020 02:35In Tompkins County the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has increased by 1, to 146. According to the Tompkins county health department, 1 person remains hospitalized for the virus. 121 of the positive cases have recovered. In the last day, over 1200 more people have been tested in total, bringing the total number to… The post Coronavirus Update, May 21, 2020 appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Executive Director Doug Levine on the State Theater’s Livestreams During the Pandemic [Audio]
May 21, 2020 22:30An interview with Doug Levine, Executive Director of the State Theater of Ithaca, about the status of the historic theater in recent months, along with his efforts to host innovative livestreams during the pandemic. WRFI news contributor Pamela Tan reports. The post Executive Director Doug Levine on the State Theater’s Livestreams During the Pandemic [Audio] appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Executive Director Doug Levine on the State Theater’s Livestreams During the Pandemic [Audio]
May 21, 2020 22:30An interview with Doug Levine, Executive Director of the State Theater of Ithaca, who is hosting innovative livestreams during the pandemic. WRFI news contributor Pamela Tan reports. The post Executive Director Doug Levine on the State Theater’s Livestreams During the Pandemic [Audio] appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Coronavirus Update, May 20, 2020
May 21, 2020 00:27In Tompkins County the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 increased by 4 Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases to 145. According to the Tompkins county health department, 1 person remains hospitalized for the virus. 118 of the positive cases have recovered, and over 7000 people have been tested in total. There were no… The post Coronavirus Update, May 20, 2020 appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Lisa Hoeschele of Cortland returns to WRFI to further discuss her bid for NY Assembly [AUDIO]
May 20, 2020 13:29Lisa Hoeschele, CEO of Family Counseling Services in Cortland County, and Assembly candidate for New York’s 125th District, called into WRFI Community Radio News at 6 on Wednesday May 20. She spoke with WRFI News Director Michayla Savitt about how her campaign had adapted in the midst of social distancing, and discusses the need for… The post Lisa Hoeschele of Cortland returns to WRFI to further discuss her bid for NY Assembly [AUDIO] appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Coronavirus Update, May 19, 2020
May 20, 2020 01:20In Tompkins County the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 increased by 4 today, to 145 as of Tuesday. According to the Tompkins county health department, 1 person remains hospitalized for the virus. 118 of the positive cases have recovered, and over 7000 people have been tested in total. There were no new confirmed cases… The post Coronavirus Update, May 19, 2020 appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Jordan Lesser of Tompkins County returns to WRFI to further discuss his campaign for 125th Assembly District [AUDIO]
May 19, 2020 09:07Jordan Lesser, long term legislative counsel to Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton, called in to WRFI Community Radio News at 6 on Tuesday May 19. He spoke with WRFI News Director Michayla Savitt about how his campaign had adapted in the midst of social distancing, his proposed economic development initiatives amid the pandemic, and key issues on… The post Jordan Lesser of Tompkins County returns to WRFI to further discuss his campaign for 125th Assembly District [AUDIO] appeared first on WRFI Co...
Coronavirus Update, May 18, 2020
May 19, 2020 00:10In Tompkins County the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 stands at 141 as of Sunday. Sampling Site numbers from Monday will be reflected in Tuesday’s update. According to the Tompkins county health department, 1 person remains hospitalized for the virus. 117 of the positive cases have recovered, and over 6300 people have been tested… The post Coronavirus Update, May 18, 2020 appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Coronavirus Update, May 16, 2020
May 17, 2020 03:23In Tompkins County the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 stands at 139 as of Saturday. According to the Tompkins county health department, 1 person remains hospitalized for the virus. 117 of the positive cases have recovered, and over 6300 people have been tested in total. There were no new confirmed cases of the virus… The post Coronavirus Update, May 16, 2020 appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Coronavirus Update, May 14, 2020
May 14, 2020 22:25In Tompkins County the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 stands at 137 as of Thursday. According to the Tompkins county health department, 1 person remains hospitalized for the virus. 116 of the positive cases have recovered, and close to 5700 people have been tested in total. According to the Health Department, the GreenStar Food… The post Coronavirus Update, May 14, 2020 appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Coronavirus Update, May 13, 2020
May 13, 2020 22:33In Tompkins County the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 increased by 2, to 136, as of 6 p.m. Wednesday. According to the Tompkins county health department, 1 person remains hospitalized for the virus. 114 of the positive cases have recovered, and over 5000 people have been tested in total. The Tompkins County Health Department… The post Coronavirus Update, May 13, 2020 appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Coronavirus Update, May 12, 2020
May 12, 2020 22:27As of 6 p.m., in Tompkins County the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 stands at 134 from over the weekend. According to the Tompkins county health department, 1 person remains hospitalized for the virus, and 1 was discharged over the weekend. 114 of the positive cases have recovered, and over 4800 people have been… The post Coronavirus Update, May 12, 2020 appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Coronavirus Update, May 8, 2020
May 08, 2020 22:25As of Friday New York State has over 330,000 cases of the novel coronavirus, up about 3000 from yesterday, according to the state department of health. In Tompkins County the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 stands at 134. According to the Tompkins county health department, 2 people remain hospitalized for the virus. 110 of… The post Coronavirus Update, May 8, 2020 appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Coronavirus Update, May 7, 2020
May 07, 2020 22:46It was announced Thursday by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo that the state would place an additional 60-day moratorium on COVID-related evictions, leaving the policy in effect until August 20. The Governor also announced the state would ban late payments or fees for missed rent during the eviction moratorium. Additionally, renters facing economic trouble due… The post Coronavirus Update, May 7, 2020 appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
The Cherry Artists’ Collective on “Felt Sad, Posted a Frog” and other streams of global quarantine [AUDIO]
May 06, 2020 23:57WRFI News Director Michayla Savitt spoke live on WRFI News at 6 with The Cherry Artspace Artistic Director Sam Buggeln and Cherry Arts Collective Artist Erica Steinhagen about the company’s new live-stream theater project, “FELT SAD, POSTED A FROG, and other streams of global quarantine.” There are three performances left of the production: Thursday 5/7,… The post The Cherry Artists’ Collective on “Felt Sad, Posted a Frog” and other streams of global quarantine [AUDIO] appeared first on WRF...
Coronavirus Update, May 6, 2020
May 06, 2020 23:42The Tompkins County Health Department has released information about all positive COVID-19 cases, such as the age, race, and location data of the patients. county Public Health Director Frank Kruppa unveiled the information at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Tompkins County Legislature, according to the Ithaca Times. Data shows that the age range with the… The post Coronavirus Update, May 6, 2020 appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Rep. Tom Reed speaks to leadership role of Congress in pandemic management
May 06, 2020 17:22In over 100 countries, experience and data surrounding COVID-19 has been accumulating, and techniques are clear for successful control of both infection and death rates. For example, Australia, with a slightly larger population than New York state’s 20 million, has a total COVID-19 death count of 96 since January 1st. Taiwan, with 22 million people… The post Rep. Tom Reed speaks to leadership role of Congress in pandemic management appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Tom Reed discusses learning from Australia & Taiwan in dealing with COVID-19.
May 06, 2020 15:22In over 100 countries, experience and data surrounding COVID-19 has been accumulating, and techniques are clear for successful control of both infection and death rates. For example, Australia, with a slightly larger population than New York state’s 20 million, has a total COVID-19 death count of 96 since January 1st. Taiwan, with 22 million… The post Tom Reed discusses learning from Australia & Taiwan in dealing with COVID-19. appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Coronavirus Update, May 5, 2020
May 05, 2020 22:28As of Tuesday New York State has over 321,000 cases of the novel coronavirus, up about 2200 from yesterday, according to the state department of health. There are no new confirmed cases of the virus in Schuyler County, and according to health department officials the caseload stands at 9, with all cases having recovered. 491… The post Coronavirus Update, May 5, 2020 appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
The Singing Notes & Slinging Jokes Duo Discuss Performing Amid the Pandemic
May 05, 2020 22:00Kenneth McLaurin and SingTrece, the comedy and music duo known as Singing Notes and Slinging Jokes, talk about how the pandemic has affected their creative process and how their online live events have both challenges and silver linings. The post The Singing Notes & Slinging Jokes Duo Discuss Performing Amid the Pandemic appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
NIAID Advances Drug and Vaccine Testing to Combat COVID-19 [AUDIO]
May 01, 2020 22:13Dr. Joseph Campbell, Program Officer in the Research Resources Section of the Office of Biodefense, Research Resources and Translational Research talks about how his section is advancing drug and vaccine testing against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. (Photo: SARS-CoV-2 virus; Source: NIAID via Wikimedia Commons) The post NIAID Advances Drug and Vaccine Testing to Combat COVID-19 [AUDIO] appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Coronavirus Update, May 1, 2020
May 01, 2020 21:54NY Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that all K through 12 schools, colleges, and universities across the state will stay closed until the end of the academic year. These schools will continue to provide distance learning for this period. There’s still no word on what plans are in effect for summer school programming, but Cuomo… The post Coronavirus Update, May 1, 2020 appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Coronavirus Update, April 30, 2020
April 30, 2020 23:55As of Thursday New York State has over 304,000 cases of the novel coronavirus, according to the state department of health. There are no new confirmed cases of the virus in Schuyler County, and according to health department officials the caseload stands at 9, with all cases having recovered. 448 people have been tested in… The post Coronavirus Update, April 30, 2020 appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Coronavirus Update, April 29, 2020
April 29, 2020 23:46New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that 35 counties have met the requirements to resume elective outpatient treatments. Tompkins and Schuyler Counties are among those facilities that will be able to resume elective procedures. According to the Ithaca Voice, Cayuga Medical Center will resume elective surgeries beginning May 4, and Schuyler Hospital will resume… The post Coronavirus Update, April 29, 2020 appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Congressman Tom Reed Media Call – Funding Local Communities – 4/28/2020
April 29, 2020 17:08Congressman Reed’s opening comments in the media call stressed his support for federal funding for state and local communities. As plans are underway for a fourth phase of federal economic relief, Reed is working with a bi-partisan group to push for recovery funding to aid local governments. WRFI News Contributor Fred Balfour reports. The post Congressman Tom Reed Media Call – Funding Local Communities – 4/28/2020 appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Coronavirus Update, April 28, 2020
April 28, 2020 21:58Governor Andrew Cuomo has detailed guidelines for a “phased” plan to reopen the state — region by region. The Governor made his announcement at a press briefing held Tuesday at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. The first detail is that once a region sees a two-week decline in the COVID-19 hospitalization rate, they may start… The post Coronavirus Update, April 28, 2020 appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.
Coronavirus Update, April 24, 2020
April 24, 2020 22:31Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that any registered voter in New York who wishes to vote via absentee ballot this June will be allowed to request one. Under normal circumstances, a voter would have to go to the local Board of Elections. However, under the executive order, the new plan will allow residents to avoid… The post Coronavirus Update, April 24, 2020 appeared first on WRFI Community Radio.