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Published February 24CREATIVES on WRFI: In Conversation- imPERMANENCE and the Ithaca Experimental Film Festival (ITHEX) – Airs 2/22 & 2/25
This special interview with air first Sunday 2/22 at 12pm and again Wednesday 2/25 at 5pm at 88.1 FM Ithaca, 89.7 FM Southern Finger Lakes, and 91.9 FM Watkins Glen, or stream online at WRFI.org/Listen. Hosted by DJ Rob of Lake Snake Radio. Listen again at WRFI.org/archives,…
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Published February 15WRFI Board Meeting Minutes 1-13-26
WRFI Board Meeting notes (January 13, 2026) Attending: Amie, Joe, John, Mike, Stephen (notes), Peter, Niki, Talaya, Ben (ED). The board discussed the Ithaca Music Alliance meeting, where Peter made a short pitch and made connection. The addition of Marc Faris to the board was…
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Published January 30Upcoming Radio Specials – February 2026
Thursday February 5th from 2-3pm interview with a member of the Southern Tier Singers' Collective on ‘Classical Greatness’* with Sam the Cool Fishman Chase, from the Southern Tier Singers’ Collective joins Sam for a closer look at “Polyphony.” Not sure what that is? Tune in to…
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Published January 19WRFI Board Meeting Minutes 12-9-25
WRFI Board Meeting notes (Dec. 9, 2025) Attending: Amie, Corinne, Joe, John, Mike (notes), Peter, Niki, Steven, Talaya The board celebrated a successful winter fund drive, meeting its financial goal despite mid-drive slowdowns and reduced social media engagement. Gift baskets and…
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Published January 19WRFI Board Meeting Minutes 11-18-25
Board Meeting Minutes – Nov 18, 2025 Attendees: Peter, Corinne, Amie, Joe, John, Mike (minutes), Niki, Stephen, Ben (joined later) Key Discussion Points: Strategic Plan & Leadership: Draft needs more specifics, timelines, and measurable outcomes; need prioritization and clarity…
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Published January 19WRFI Board Meeting Minutes 10-14-25
WRFI Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Tuesday October 14, 2025 In attendance: Amie Herman Mike Cook Robin Elliott Joe Romano Corinne Shanahan John Young Stephen St. Francis Decky Niki Ray-Israelsohn Ben Coakley Current membership: Talaya Centeno Amie Herman Mike Cook Robin…
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Published January 19WRFI Board Meeting Minutes 9-9-25
WRFI Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Tuesday September 9, 2025 In attendance: Talaya Centeno Amie Herman Mike Cook Peter Bakija Joe Romano Corinne Shanahan John Young Ben Coakley Current membership: Talaya Centeno Amie Herman Mike Cook Robin Elliott Peter Bakija Joe Romano…
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Published January 19WRFI Board Meeting Minutes 8-12-25
WRFI Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Tuesday August 12, 2025 In attendance: Amie Herman Robin Elliott Peter Bakija Joe Romano Corinne Shanahan John Young Joseph Haefeli Ben Coakley Current membership: Talaya Centeno Amie Herman Mike Cook Robin Elliott Peter Bakija Joe Romano…
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Published December 19WRFI Receives Grant from Sustainable Finger Lakes for Community Announcements
We are excited to announce that WRFI Community Radio is a recipient of a Neighborhood Mini-Grant from Sustainable Finger Lakes! WRFI submitted a first-time application to Sustainable Finger Lakes this fall to expand our on-air Public Service Announcements to include a series on…
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Published November 30Independent Local Media IS THE GIFT OF THE SEASON – WRFI Winter Fund Drive – Giving Tuesday 12/2 through 12/8
THANK YOU!!! WE RAISED $14,233+ FROM OUR COMMUNITY! It's not just giving season, it's gratitude season. Kicking off our Winter Fund Drive on a very special Giving Tuesday, stay tuned 12/2-12/8 for daily specials and features (SCROLL DOWN) as our show hosts express their gratitude…
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Published November 06LIVE Performance by IDELYNE 11/13 on The Scenic Route with Felix
This live performance with IDELYNE is scheduled to air on Thursday November 13 from 12-1pm on The Scenic Route with Felix. Tune in at 88.1 Ithaca, 89.7 Southern Finger Lakes, or stream from anywhere at WRFI.org/listen Airing live on Thursday November 13th from 12-1pm for a…
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Published November 04CREATIVES: Interview with Fugazi drummer Brendan Canty on the Youth Radio Project
Brendan Canty with Fugazi. Brendan Canty with The Messthetics in Seattle. (Cat Rose photo) Tune in Wednesday November 5th at 5pm or Sunday November 9 at 3pm for a new Creatives on WRFI interview with Fugazi drummer Brendan Canty on the Youth Radio Project Tune in for two November…