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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

Batavia wife says husband taken by ICE, animal advocates seek state financial support, WXXI Election Day prep

In today's top stories: A Batavia woman demands answers from ICE after agents took her husband away. Advocates want New York State to fund recovery for animals rescued f

Monroe County Jail medical provider scrutiny, more funding for home health aides, green energy tariffs

In today's top stories: New plans to investigate Monroe County's jailhouse medical team after an inmate's death. A state program is trying to act now before federal Medi

Gates police on bodycam video, NY governor candidates spar over Trump, rural towns on data centers

In today's top stories: Gates police will soon release more information on a deadly shooting investigation. WXXI's Capitol correspondent breaks down the one and only deb

Measles outbreak predicted in Monroe County, NY governor candidates to debate, breast cancer advocates call out lawmaker

In today's top stories: Measles vaccinations are down in Monroe County and the public health commissioner says an outbreak is coming. The two candidates for New York gov

Family questions deadly Gates police shooting, 108-mile protest against pipeline, film on LGBTQ+ Ukrainian fighters

In today's top stories: Two brothers demand answers from Gates police about why their sister was shot to death by an officer. On this Indigenous People's Day, WXXI's Cap

Cornell students demand policy change, Wells College sale goes to court, Star Trek actor to perform with RPO

In today's top stories: Cornell student government and advocacy groups push harder for the university to change its policies when dealing with sexual assault The former

Stop Sexual Assault rally in Rochester, local flu season breakdown, Venus Williams visits to uplift local women

In today's top headlines: Local organizations and lawmakers plan a rally against sexual assault amid the ongoing issues exposed by the reopened case at Cornell. A Roches

Winter heating costs to skyrocket, candidates on universal children’s health care, Governor Hochul's considers bills

In today's top headlines: New York energy suppliers are sweating over the rising cost of home heating oil and changing customer habits as a result. WXXI welcomes competi

Batavia detention center expansion, fatal Gates shooting investigation, and state's abortion pill stockpile expiring

New documents show ICE's planned expansion of the Batavia detention center has grown to a $17 million project that would include housing women in a new tent-like facility

U of R opens a new school, latest plans for ROC Holiday Village, and the Democratic Socialists of Americas

In today's top stories: For the first time in half a century, the University of Rochester opens up a new school of study. Who are the Democratic Socialists of America?

Today's headlines for October 2

In today's top stories: Governor Hochul takes control of the reopened Cornell rape case away from local investigators, citing a lack of public trust. A major change to S

Today's headlines for October 1

In today's top stories: Elected leaders around New York call for transparency and change in response to the reopened gang rape case at Cornell. A former Biden-era intern

Today's headlines for September 30

In today's top stories: Rochester elected leaders make a push to better understand disabilities and early childhood intervention programs. A transportation advocacy nonp

Today's headlines for September 29

In today's top stories: A woman files a lawsuit claiming seven fraternity members at Cornell University assaulted her and weren't properly punished. Investigators in Ith

Today's headlines for September 28

In today's top stories: The Rochester City School District opens up a new resource center to connect better with parents and guardians. WXXI's investigations team takes