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Published 23 hours agoCity of Ithaca Fire Department to Host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
The City of Ithaca Fire Department invites public safety agencies, elected officials, community members, and the public to attend a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the events of September 11, 2001. Please read on for more info...
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Published September 03Susan Blumenthal Pride of Ownership Awards Launch 29th Year
Ithaca’s annual Susan Blumenthal Pride of Ownership Awards program is seeking nominations for this year’s awards. Please read on for more details...
Four years after unionization, Bangs paramedics get their first contract | Backstory
Backstory: an Ithaca Voice podcast | RSS.com Listen and subscribe to Backstory on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Amazon Music, YouTube or wherever you get podcasts. In 2022, paramedics at Bangs […]
WRFI Board Meeting Minutes 6-9-26
WRFI Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Tuesday June 9, 2026 In attendance: Peter Bakija Marc Faris Niki Ray-Israelsohn John Young Amie Herman Current membership: Talaya Centeno Amie Herman Peter Bakija Joe Romano John Young Stephen St. Francis Decky Niki Ray-Israelsohn Marc Faris…
WRFI Board Meeting Minutes 5-12-26
WRFI BOARD MEETING MINUTES (05.12.2026) Attending: Amie, Joe, John, Peter, Niki, Marc, Talaya, Niki, Ben, Stephen (notes) SUMMARY The meeting discussed the need for a new vice president and financial updates from the recent fund drive. The drive met its goal, with a focus on…
WRFI Board Meeting Minutes 4-7-26
WRFI Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Tuesday April 7, 2026 In attendance: Talaya Centeno Amie Herman Marc Faris Peter Bakija Joe Romano Corinne Shanahan John Young Niki Ray-Israelsohn Stephen St. Francis Decky Ben Coakley Absent: 6:05: Call to Order. 6:10: Board Succession:…
WRFI Featured “Partners for Change” at all GreenStar Locations – May 2026
FUNDS RAISED THROUGH OUR 2026 PARTNERS FOR CHANGE COLLABORATION: $630.94 Thank you to all our listeners, and to all the GreenStar shoppers who voted for WRFI throughout the spring, and chose to round up their shopping trips in May to support the station. Our station thrives…
WRFI Board Meeting Minutes 3-10-26
WRFI Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Tuesday March 10, 2026 Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/jqs-wiub-osw In attendance: Talaya Centeno Amie Herman Marc Faris Peter Bakija Joe Romano Corinne Shanahan John Young Niki Ray-Israelsohn Ben Coakley Absent: Stephen St.…
WRFI Spring Fund Drive – Saturday 4/11 through Friday 4/17
WE RAISED $12,900+ FOR COMMUNITY RADIO! Spring is SPRUNG - The sun is shining, the plants are waiting with bated chlorophyll for this *last* cold snap to end before unfurling their blooms - and the WRFI Spring Fund Drive kicks off Saturday April 11th! DONATE TODAY(opens in new…
WRFI 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…
WRFI 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…
WRFI 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…