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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
Foodlink Bolsters Emergency Food System
ROCHESTER — Foodlink CEO Julia Tedesco on Friday announced several measures the nonprofit is taking to respond to the growing crisis of thousands of Rochester-area residents losing access to new Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on Nov. 1. Without a resolution to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits for the month of November will pause for more than 155,000 residents living in Foodlink’s 10-county service area. Many local residents are seekin
Booktacular Fall Literacy Festival
Who: RCSD students, families, staff, and community members What: Booktacular Fall Literacy Festival When: Saturday, November 1, 2025, 10 a.m. Where: East High School,1801 East Main Street Rochester, NY 14609 Details: The Rochester City School District, in partnership with the Parent Leadership Advisory Council (PLAC), is hosting Booktacular, a fall-themed “books and treats” event designed to promote a culture of literacy across the community. The goal is to spark a p
Halloween In The Hallway At Mary McLeod Bethune School No. 45
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – On Wednesday, October 30 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mary McLeod Bethune School #45 (1445 Clifford Avenue) will host the tenth annual Halloween in the Hallway—a cheerful, safe-and-inclusive community event open to students, families, and nearby residents. The event is proudly sponsored in part by the Andrew Langston Center for Educational Excellence, a Rochester-based non-profit founded in honor of radio pioneer Andrew Langston. The Center supports youth e
Clixo Brings STEM Day To Life At The STRONG Museum Of Play
WHO: Clixo and The STRONG National Museum of Play WHAT: Come experience one of TIME’s best inventions of 2025! Join Clixo for an immersive, hands-on STEM weekend at The STRONG National Museum of Play! On Saturday, November 8, and Sunday, November 9, families are invited to explore creativity and innovation through Clixo’s award winning magnetic play system, free with museum admission. The museum’s Play Lab will transform into a vibrant Clixo Creation Studio, where kids and
City of Rochester Launches Free Legacy Planning Program to Help Increase Intergenerational Wealth
The City of Rochester, in partnership with the national nonprofit Cities for Financial Empowerment (CFE) Fund , announced today that legacy planning services are now available through the Rochester Financial Empowerment Center (FEC). The free one-on-one financial counseling program provides city families with support and access to knowledge and information to take steps toward protecting and preserving their assets. The Rochester FEC team empowers residents to reach their
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