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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
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UNITING & HEALING THROUGH HOPE OF MONROE COUNTY CONTINUES ITS AGGRESSIVE CAMPAIGN TO STOP VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
****** THE ON-GOING VIOLENCE CONTINUES TO DRIVE THE EFFORTS FOR UNITING AND HEALING THROUGH HOPE OF MONROE COUNTY. ******** Rochester, NY - Our community is in shock. We nearly lost three of our men in blue and could have lost more. This evil attack marks of one of the darkest days in a continued dark period with so much senseless violence in our community. This immense violence must end. Uniting and Healing Through Hope of Monroe County continues to denounce this evil. As Ro
Mayor Evans Reminds Rochesterians Of Winter Snow Responsibilities
Residents, Business Owners, and City Work Together to Make Winter Safe for All Rochester, NY - As the calendar heads toward the Winter Solstice and the official start of winter, Mayor Malik D. Evans urges Rochesterians to work together to manage wintry weather. "December has brought snow to our area nearly every day this month, so it’s important to remember – we are all responsible for helping keep our neighborhoods safe and accessible," said Mayor Evans. "Check in on your
Community Give-Back Event
Providing Food and Winter Clothing Who: DaJuan “DJ” Jackson, event host Madeline Martinez, Director of Management, Cameron Community Ministries Community volunteers What: Community Food and Clothing Give-Back Drive When: Monday, December 22, 2025, 12:45 p.m. Where: Cameron Community Ministries 48 Cameron Street Rochester, NY 14606 Details: DaJuan “DJ” Jackson, a 2025 graduate of the Rochester City School District’s Edison Career and Technology High School and current SUNY Bro
ABC's PROWD Youth Program Host's Holiday Event At Rochester Presbyterian Home
Rochester, NY – This holiday season Action for a Better Community’s PROWD (Providing Real Opportunities With Dedication) students are showing what it means to give back, and we invite you to be a part of it! On December 18th, students from Rochester Academy Charter School, Genesee Community Charter School, and Roberto Clemente School No. 8 will be visiting the Rochester Presbyterian Home for a special Volunteer Day. Together, they will spend time with the residents, bringing
JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: THREE MORE BROADWAY SHOWS GO ON SALE DECEMBER 19
Rochester, NY – Give the gift of Broadway this holiday season! The Rochester Broadway Theatre League (RBTL) and Albert Nocciolino announced today that individual tickets for the final three shows in the 2025-2026 M&T Bank Broadway Season go on sale December 19. Tickets for KIMBERLY AKIMBO, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE and SUFFS will be available at Ticketmaster.com and the West Herr Auditorium Theatre Box Office beginning at 10:00 a.m. Also in the lineup, tickets for SPAMALOT and WICKED
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