WXXI Daily News

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Today's headlines for December 9

A new Monroe County plan for recycling could address food waste, too; Brighton residents will be getting payments for an abandoned energy purchasing program;  and the Susan B Anthony House names a new president and CEO.---To read more about any of the stories you hear on this podcast, visit the WXXI News website.Subscribe to our daily newsletter to get the latest local stories in your inbox each morning.--This podcast is a production of WXXI Public Media, a member supported local broadcasting station. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member, support the show, and sustain what we do for years to come.

12-09
09:33

Today's headlines for December 8

Flu cases are rising earlier than usual and local hospital leaders are concerned; a Trump directive to reassess refugee status could effect 26-hundred living in the Rochester area; and comedian Kamau Bell explains why he doesn't shy away from politics.--To read more about any of the stories you hear on this podcast, visit the WXXI News website.Subscribe to our daily newsletter to get the latest local stories in your inbox each morning.--This podcast is a production of WXXI Public Media, a member supported local broadcasting station. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member, support the show, and sustain what we do for years to come.

12-08
08:29

Today's headlines for December 5

Monroe County's new high-tech crime investigation center opens; New Yorkers are urged to check their measles immunization status as infections rise; the human toll of ICE raids on migrants in Rochester; and remembering a longtime resident of Seneca Park Zoo.--To read more about any of the stories you hear on this podcast, visit the WXXI News website.Subscribe to our daily newsletter to get the latest local stories in your inbox each morning.--This podcast is a production of WXXI Public Media, a member supported local broadcasting station. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member, support the show, and sustain what we do for years to come.

12-05
08:57

Today's headlines for December 4

New York's governor says expanding access to child care is a top priority; a 5 million dollar makeover awaits a downtown Rochester Park; environmentalists call attention to pollution from  gas powered lawn equipment; and a deaf Santa group works toward a more inclusive holiday for all.--To read more about any of the stories you hear on this podcast, visit the WXXI News website.Subscribe to our daily newsletter to get the latest local stories in your inbox each morning.--This podcast is a production of WXXI Public Media, a member supported local broadcasting station. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member, support the show, and sustain what we do for years to come.

12-04
10:41

Today's headlines for December 3

New York's governor pushes for tighter conditions on medical aid in dying;  a local nonprofit calls for more school supports for students' mental health; and a Rochester CEO has advice for workers on how to stay relevant in the age of A-I.--To read more about any of the stories you hear on this podcast, visit the WXXI News website.Subscribe to our daily newsletter to get the latest local stories in your inbox each morning.--This podcast is a production of WXXI Public Media, a member supported local broadcasting station. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member, support the show, and sustain what we do for years to come.

12-03
07:53

Today's headlines for December 2

The city of Rochester seeks options to improve housing stability; Giving Tuesday is a big fundraising event for local nonprofits; and a new effort expands lung cancer screening for long-time smokers.--To read more about any of the stories you hear on this podcast, visit the WXXI News website.Subscribe to our daily newsletter to get the latest local stories in your inbox each morning.--This podcast is a production of WXXI Public Media, a member supported local broadcasting station. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member, support the show, and sustain what we do for years to come.

12-02
06:43

Today's headlines for December 1

Rochester’s West Main Street expects a surge in construction, local advocates push for access to doula services, and the star of the holiday hit Home Alone talks about his evolving relationship with the film.--To read more about any of the stories you hear on this podcast, visit the WXXI News website.Subscribe to our daily newsletter to get the latest local stories in your inbox each morning.--This podcast is a production of WXXI Public Media, a member supported local broadcasting station. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member, support the show, and sustain what we do for years to come.

12-01
08:40

Today's headlines for November 28

The University of Rochester is launching a new Center for Extended Reality; after a huge spike in demand, things are starting to settle down at one local food pantry; and the CEO of a department store explains why he decided to open a new location here.--To read more about any of the stories you hear on this podcast, visit the WXXI News website.Subscribe to our daily newsletter to get the latest local stories in your inbox each morning.--This podcast is a production of WXXI Public Media, a member supported local broadcasting station. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member, support the show, and sustain what we do for years to come.

11-28
07:47

Today's headlines for November 27

Finger Lakes power shortages are the focus of a regional summit; local food pantries take lessons from the recent government shutdown; and it will be a windy, wintry Thanksgiving Day in the Rochester region.--To read more about any of the stories you hear on this podcast, visit the WXXI News website.Subscribe to our daily newsletter to get the latest local stories in your inbox each morning.--This podcast is a production of WXXI Public Media, a member supported local broadcasting station. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member, support the show, and sustain what we do for years to come.

11-27
08:27

Today's headlines for November 26

 New York joins a  federal lawsuit challenging cuts to housing funds; a new initiative doubles the local lung cancer screening rate;  and wintry weather is in the forecast for Thanksgiving.--To read more about any of the stories you hear on this podcast, visit the WXXI News website.Subscribe to our daily newsletter to get the latest local stories in your inbox each morning.--This podcast is a production of WXXI Public Media, a member supported local broadcasting station. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member, support the show, and sustain what we do for years to come.

11-26
08:21

Today's headlines for November 25

The Rochester school district's modernization plan gets a big boost from Albany; flu infections are on the rise in New York; and the town of Penfield changes the way it prosecutes traffic violations.--To read more about any of the stories you hear on this podcast, visit the WXXI News website.Subscribe to our daily newsletter to get the latest local stories in your inbox each morning.--This podcast is a production of WXXI Public Media, a member supported local broadcasting station. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member, support the show, and sustain what we do for years to come.

11-25
06:22

Today's headlines for November 24

New York's talks over a local Tesla plant are sputtering; an update on the state's offer to employ laid off federal workers; and a Rochester nonprofit serving people with disabilities gets a major donation._To read more about any of the stories you hear on this podcast, visit the WXXI News website.Subscribe to our daily newsletter to get the latest local stories in your inbox each morning.--This podcast is a production of WXXI Public Media, a member supported local broadcasting station. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member, support the show, and sustain what we do for years to come.

11-24
08:04

Today's headlines for November 21

A relentless champion for the homeless has died; an update on Rochester's school modernization project; and it appears to be the end for a beloved local distillery.--To read more about any of the stories you hear on this podcast, visit the WXXI News website.Subscribe to our daily newsletter to get the latest local stories in your inbox each morning.--This podcast is a production of WXXI Public Media, a member supported local broadcasting station. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member, support the show, and sustain what we do for years to come.

11-21
12:15

Today's headlines for November 20

SUNY's enrollment is up, but not for international students; Medicare recipients will continue to get free access to their local Y, after a reversal of an earlier announcement; and clean energy advocates are critical of Gov. Hochul's climate record.--To read more about any of the stories you hear on this podcast, visit the WXXI News website.Subscribe to our daily newsletter to get the latest local stories in your inbox each morning.--This podcast is a production of WXXI Public Media, a member supported local broadcasting station. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member, support the show, and sustain what we do for years to come.

11-20
08:19

Today's headlines for November 19

Local community colleges face more federal funding uncertainty; Rochester police make an arrest in a high-profile cold case murder;  and a local site's role in the Ken Burns "American Revolution" documentary.--To read more about any of the stories you hear on this podcast, visit the WXXI News website.Subscribe to our daily newsletter to get the latest local stories in your inbox each morning.--This podcast is a production of WXXI Public Media, a member supported local broadcasting station. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member, support the show, and sustain what we do for years to come.

11-19
10:31

Today's headlines for November 18

Local governments face millions of dollars in costs with changes to SNAP and Medicaid programs; Monroe County has a new emergency alert system; and New York's 500th cannabis shop opens in Rochester.--To read more about any of the stories you hear on this podcast, visit the WXXI News website.Subscribe to our daily newsletter to get the latest local stories in your inbox each morning.--This podcast is a production of WXXI Public Media, a member supported local broadcasting station. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member, support the show, and sustain what we do for years to come.

11-18
06:42

Today's headlines for November 17

A new hotel trend gains traction in Henrietta; nonprofits in underserved communities compete for a new round of state funding; and Penfield's newly elected supervisor talks about breaking a glass ceiling.--To read more about any of the stories you hear on this podcast, visit the WXXI News website.Subscribe to our daily newsletter to get the latest local stories in your inbox each morning.--This podcast is a production of WXXI Public Media, a member supported local broadcasting station. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member, support the show, and sustain what we do for years to come.

11-17
12:01

Today's headlines for November 14

 A New York mandate for all-electric service in newly constructed buildings is on hold; employees at Rochester Regional push back against a proposed new health insurance plan; and Cornell strikes a deal with the Trump administration. --To read more about any of the stories you hear on this podcast, visit the WXXI News website.Subscribe to our daily newsletter to get the latest local stories in your inbox each morning.--This podcast is a production of WXXI Public Media, a member supported local broadcasting station. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member, support the show, and sustain what we do for years to come.

11-14
07:31

Today's headlines for November 13

The city of Rochester invests in immigrant rights training; Gov. Hochul looks for a running mate; and parents of children with disabilities say there's a shortage of residential placement options.--To read more about any of the stories you hear on this podcast, visit the WXXI News website.Subscribe to our daily newsletter to get the latest local stories in your inbox each morning.--This podcast is a production of WXXI Public Media, a member supported local broadcasting station. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member, support the show, and sustain what we do for years to come.

11-13
08:58

Today's headlines for November 12

Students across Monroe County are gobbling up free school meals; there's a pre-holiday push for people to get their flu shots; and the head of the Islamic Center of Rochester reacts to the election of the first Muslim mayor of New York City.--To read more about any of the stories you hear on this podcast, visit the WXXI News website.Subscribe to our daily newsletter to get the latest local stories in your inbox each morning.--This podcast is a production of WXXI Public Media, a member supported local broadcasting station. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member, support the show, and sustain what we do for years to come.

11-12
07:51

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