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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

Today's headlines for September 25

In today's top stories: A coalition of towns across New York are setting priorities now to be ready for state budget time. The Rochester Red Wings are on their way to th

Today's headlines for September 24

In today's top stories: Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will be in Buffalo today campaigning for Democrats ahead of the midterms. A delegation from Ukraine lands

Today's headlines for September 23

In today's top stories: A former Rochester schools administrator is suing the district after he was fired and accused of abusing children. For Hispanic Heritage Month, W

Today's headlines for September 22

In today's top stories: The family of Robert Brooks explains where they go from here after settling with New York State over his death at the hands of prison guards. Roc

Today's headlines for September 21

In today's top stories: New York State settles a court case after a Rochester-area man was beaten to death in prison. Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman v

Today's headlines for September 18

In today's top stories: A Rochester couple faces charges accused of stealing a disabled man's benefits after starving him to death. WXXI takes a closer look at the state

Today's headlines for September 17

In today's top stories: Penfield investigators arrest a man accused of murdering his mother and robbing a neighbor. A key Republican leader sides with sheriffs who refus

Today's headlines for September 16

In today's top stories: Governor Hochul announces the state's program to make utility bills more affordable is opening up to more people. Buffalo Bills season ticket hol

Today's headlines for September 15

In today's top stories: Regents exams will no longer be a requirement for high school graduates to walk the stage and receive their diplomas.  Checks will finally hit th

Today's headlines for September 14

In today's top stories: A federal assessment scrutinizes the program that funds internet for New York schools and libraries. WXXI speaks to a local veteran who says he w

Today's headlines for September 11

In today's top stories: New Yorkers observe 25 years since the 9/11 terror attacks struck and WXXI takes a look at the support for first responders across the state. A p

Today's headlines for September 10

In today's top stories: The Monroe County Public Health Department issues an alert after an unvaccinated person with measles visited Strong Memorial Hospital. Monroe Cou

Today's headlines for September 9

In today's top stories: Advocates gathered outside the Monroe County Legislature urging a ban on informal law enforcement cooperation with ICE. Governor Kathy Hochul ord

Today's headlines for September 8

In today's top headlines: As kids head back to school, a look at the effects of artificial intelligence. What leaf-peepers expect from this year's fall foliage. And a Ro

Today's headlines for September 2

In today's top headlines: A missing man is found dead and identified after a boating incident over the weekend. A retiree out for a  nature walk discovers a new animal s