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WXXI Names Julio Sáenz as First Chief Content Officer Amid Federal Funding Cuts
WXXI Public Media has appointed Julio Sáenz as its first Chief Content Officer, a move station leaders say signals a bold commitment to...
Staff
Jul 312 min read
Video Shows ICE Detaining U.S. Citizen in Rochester, Sparking Outcry
A viral video showing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detaining a U.S. citizen in Rochester has sparked outrage...
Staff
Jun 212 min read
Delgado Challenges Hochul in 2026 Gubernatorial Primary, Emphasizing Afro-Latino Identity and Working-Class Roots
Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado officially launched his campaign Monday to unseat Governor Kathy Hochul in the 2026 Democratic...
Dave McCleary
Jun 32 min read
League of Women Voters Promotes VOTE411 Election Guide Ahead of June 24 Primary
As the June 24 primary election approaches, the League of Women Voters of the Rochester Metropolitan Area (LWV-RMA) is encouraging local...
Staff
Jun 21 min read
Cooney Unveils $1M State Grant Program for Rochester Nonprofits Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty
State Sen. Jeremy Cooney on Friday announced a new $1 million state grant initiative to support Rochester-area nonprofits as many face...
Staff
May 171 min read
Rochester Officials, WXXI Push Back Against Federal Move to Defund Public Media
Local leaders and public media advocates are raising strong objections to a new executive order from the Trump administration that aims...
Alayna Delice
May 53 min read
Community Leaders Reject Border Czar Tom Homan’s Visit to Rochester Amid Sanctuary City Debate
Rochester is at the center of a growing national political storm after community leaders spoke out against the visit of former ICE...
Dave McCleary
Apr 293 min read
Evans Refutes Misconduct Allegations, Touts Achievements as Irondequoit Supervisor
Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andraé Evans is pushing back against efforts to remove him from office, calling the petition "unfounded" and...
Dave McCleary
Apr 232 min read
Top Stories
BARAKAH MUSLIM CHARITY TO HOST TURKEY GIVEAWAY
ROCHESTER, NY - On Saturday November 15th from 10am-12pm, Barakah Muslim Charity will host a turkey giveaway. This giveaway is made possible by support from Islamic Relief USA. Turkeys are being distributed on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. Media are invited to attend at 10am. WHEN: Saturday November, 15th 2025 from 10am-12pm WHERE: Barakah Muslim Charity, 584 Jefferson Avenue, Rochester, NY 14611
A Christmas Carol Returns To Geva Theatre
Rochester’s holiday tradition begins November 22 Rochester, N.Y. — A Christmas Carol, presented by ESL Federal Credit Union, returns to Geva Theatre this holiday season with an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic story that begins with a wish made by young Tim Cratchit. Over the course of one night, notorious grump Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by four ghosts. But will their intervention prompt him to change his “humbug” ways? A Christmas Carol reminds us that it is never to
LA OFICINA DEL MÉDICO FORENSE DEL CONDADO DEMONROE BUSCA AYUDA PARA IDENTIFICAR A UNAPERSONA FALLECIDA
ROCHESTER, NY — La Oficina del Médico Forense del Condado de Monroe está buscando la ayuda del público para identificar a un hombre que murió el 20 de octubre de 2025 después de ser atropellado por un vehículo la noche anterior mientras andaba en bicicleta en el vecindario de Marketview Heights de Rochester. El hombre montaba u bicicleta hacia el norte en la Scio Street cerca de Woodward Street alrededor de las 7 p.m. del 19 de octubre cuando fue atropellado por un vehículo e
PRESIDENT MELÉNDEZ INVITES COMMUNITY TO DONATE FOOD FOR THOSE IN NEED
Rochester, NY - City Council President Miguel A. Meléndez, Jr. will join local elected officials, Foodlink and the Rochester Red Wings on Saturday, Nov. 8 for a community food collection at Innovative Field. “I am getting questions every day from community members wondering how they can help during the ongoing lapse of SNAP funding due to the federal government shutdown,” President Meléndez said. “This food collection is a great way to help the most vulnerable residents of ou
Career Pathways Training Program
The Career Pathways Training Program supports education and training for roles in these high-demand fields while addressing statewide workforce shortages. Rochester, NY — Finger Lakes Performing Provider System (FLPPS) is excited to continue its Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program , providing funded education and training opportunities, along wit h tutoring, educational case management, and support services for eligible individuals looking to start or advance their caree
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