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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
La Casita Cultural Center presenta Corpórea: Una nueva exposición de arte que explora la sanación, la identidad y el cuerpo
Arte colaborativo en proceso de creacion: Talleres de arte como atencion plena. Syracuse, N.Y.— La Casita Cultural presentará Corpórea,...
City Issues RFP to Update Climate Action Plans, Calls for Community-wide Involvement
City of Rochester-Downtown The City of Rochester is seeking qualified consultants to update its Municipal and Communitywide Climate...
MONROE COUNTY ANNOUNCES “HONORING OUR WORKERS -LEISURE FOR LESS” WEEK
Leisure For Less Week from September 1-7, 2025 MONROE COUNTY, NY — In honor of Labor Day, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and members...
City of Rochester and Monroe County Leaders Announce HEARTSafe Rochester Initiative Alongside First Responders
During “First Responders Day” at today’s Rochester Red Wings home game, City and County leaders announced the launch of the HEARTSafe...
Alzheimer’s Association: Virtual Event on Brain Health
Alzheimer’s Association to share latest research on brain health at Sept. 9 virtual event The Rochester and Finger Lakes Region Chapter...
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