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Transgender woman describes ICE arrest, NY Democrats plan supermajority agenda, season for giving in Rochester

In today's top stories: WXXI follows the story of a transgender woman who says ICE violently detained her at the Rochester airport and forced her to strip naked at an al

State lawmakers hold economic development hearing, record prices force higher auto loans, Finger Lakes inspire new novel

In today's top stories:  New York lawmakers review state-funded economic development initiatives, including workforce development and the future of data centers. Record-

New era for Seneca Nation, State faces senior care strain, Monroe County eyes tax relief

In today's top stories: The Seneca Nation ushers in a new era, swearing in its first elected woman president.  New York faces new challenges in senior care as its older

New York AG targets flock cameras, Seneca Nation faces new land fight, technician shortage squeezes drivers

In today's top stories: Flock cameras face scrutiny as New York attorney general seeks limits. The Seneca Nation is fighting to protect its land as New York State and B

Rochester weighs red-light cameras, decoding the midterm elections, Eastman's free string quartet program

In today's top stories: Rochester City Council revisits red-light cameras with proposed changes. WXXI Capitol reporters unpack what voters signaled in the midterm electi

RCSD adjusts to state graduation changes, local Muslim leaders on election rhetoric, Canine athletes in Brighton

In today's top stories: Rochester City School District adopts changes tied to new state graduation standards. Rochester leaders discuss political cost of anti-Muslim rem

NY Democrats eye healthcare reform, Morelle pushes back at Pres. Trump on Israel comments, public transit faces cuts

In today's top stories:  A NY state senator sets his sights on healthcare reform now that Democrats have a supermajority. Newly reelected Congressman Joe Morelle respond

Blue wave sweeps country, Hochul and Morelle win reelection, incumbents rule Monroe Co state assembly races

In today's top stories: Blue wave sweeps nation as Democrats win control of the U.S. House and Senate. Kathy Hochul wins reelection as NY Governor, and Joe Morelle keep

Election Day highlights key races, new buyer for historic college campus, military spouses retreat

In today's top stories: Several key races are in the spotlight in New York and the Rochester region on this Election Day 2026. The former Wells College has a new buyer f

Rochester charter schools moratorium, possible unemployment check delays, WXXI readies for Election Day

In today's top stories: The Rochester Board of Education considers putting a pause on new charter schools next year. New York is upgrading its unemployment system, and i

Sodus trooper shooting probe, lead levels drop in Monroe Co kids, weekend rally to encourage Latinos to vote

In today's top stories: State police and Wayne County Sheriff's investigate an incident where a trooper shot a man during a traffic stop in Sodus. New data shows an impr

Transgender woman describes ICE detainment, Cornell president under scrutiny, Rochester docs on addiction struggles

In today's top stories: A transgender woman says ICE tackled her at Rochester airport and held her in men's detention facility. Cornell University's faculty considers a

Cornell defendant pushes to oust AG James, Canandaigua town justice to be removed, assembly candidates talk childcare

In today's top stories: One of the men accused in the Cornell gang rape case makes a push to remove Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor. New York State

NY hospitals funding challenges, Monroe Co. early voting numbers up, Rochester School for the Deaf celebrates 150 years

In today's top stories: New York hospitals struggle with fragile finances amid federal legislation changes. Early voting in Monroe County shows robust gains from the la

Hochul pushes for ICE detainees release, candidate review amid early voting, new vets ease shortage

In today's top stories: Governor Hochul petitions federal immigration agents to release two western New Yorkers. Early voting began Saturday and WXXI shares an update on

Governor Hochul declares "war on potholes", new Puerto Rican heritage archive, Greece students special instruction

In today's top stories: Governor Hochul declares a "war on potholes" announcing the Department of Transportation has filled in around one million in 2026. The University

Contract mediation with RSCD teachers, state assembly candidate on immigration, estate donation to Rochester charities

In today's top stories: The Rochester Teachers Association and RCSD are at a contract stalemate, prompting a vote for mediation. Two state assembly candidates debate sta

Federal changes affect free school meals, Rochester gun buyback, local real estate agents on cooling market

In today's top stories: New report shows New York universal meals program is at risk following One Big Beautiful Bill Act changes. Rochester mayor and New York Attorney

New York AG on immigration agents at polls, new domestic violence relief facility, AAA on Teen Driver Safety Week

In today's top stories: New York law enforcement prepares for the possibility of ICE agents patrolling the polls. A Rochester domestic violence resource center is set to

Gates police bodycam of deadly officer-involved shooting, report on Latinx homeownership, local Congressional race

In today's top stories: Gates police explain bodycam video that shows the moment an officer fatally shot a woman. A new report examines Latinx homeownership in Monroe Co