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ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Woman in Minneapolis, Sparking Outrage and Protests
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot a 37-year-old Minneapolis woman on Wednesday morning, igniting widespread outrage, protests and political conflict over federal immigration enforcement tactics in the city. Renee Nicole Macklin Good The victim, shot blocks from where George Floyd was killed, was identified by city officials as Renee Nicole Macklin Good, a U.S. citizen, mother of three and resident of Minneapolis. Good was shot during a large
Staff
Jan 82 min read
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 31, 20252 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 21, 20252 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 3, 20252 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 2, 20251 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 17, 20251 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 5, 20253 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 29, 20253 min read
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Severe Blood Shortage: Give Blood with Red Cross Now
Rochester, NY — The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month. Individuals are urged to give now so patients don’t face delays in lifesaving care. The shortage is especially serious for platelets and types O, A negative and B negative blood. High flu activity in nearly every state may be sidelining donors, slowing efforts to rebuild t
ROCHESTER ORATORIO SOCIETY PRESENTS NIÑA DE TERCERA CULTURA
Isabel Randall ROCHESTER, NY — The Rochester Oratorio Society [ROS] continues its Arts Connexions series with a special recital, “Niña de Tercera Cultura” (3rd Culture Girl), featuring soprano Isabel Randall . Randall, renowned for her crystalline voice and expressive artistry, has captivated audiences across the United States and abroad with performances that span opera, art song, and contemporary repertoire. She will visit Rochester to present an intimate evening of music t
MCH to Host Job Fair
Monroe Community Hospital Job Fair.435 East Henrietta Rd. Rochester, NY Rochester, N.Y. — Monroe Community Hospital (MCH) will host its monthly job fair Thursday, Jan. 22, from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m., inviting job seekers to explore a wide range of clinical, administrative, and support service careers at the county-run health care facility. The event will feature opportunities in nursing, therapy, respiratory care, clinical coordination, quality assurance, human resou
RCSD Students Take the Stage with the RPO for MLK Day Concert
Who: Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) and conductor Herb Smith perform with student musicians from the School of the Arts Concert Choir and School No. 19’s Strings for Success Program What: “I Have a Dream” – A special concert in the RPO’s OrKIDStra series celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day When: Sunday, January 18, 2026, 1–2 p.m., family activitiesSunday, January 18, 2026, 2–3 p.m., concert Where: Hochstein School of Music50 North Plymouth AvenueRochester, N
Mayor Malik D. Evans Invites Teens to Inauguration Youth Forum on Jan. 21
Rochester, NY - As he kicks off his second term as mayor, Mayor Malik D. Evans invites youth ages 13 to 19 to ask questions and share their priorities for Rochester at a Youth Forum to be held Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 5 p.m. at the Theatre at Innovation Square, 131 Chestnut St. Moderated by Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council Vice President West Cuyler, a panel discussion will give teens the opportunity to engage with community leaders including Mayor Evans, Commissioner of the Cit
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