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06/05/2026

And that's a wrap! Evan Dawson shares what he covered this week on Connections. If you missed a show or want to revisit one of the discussions, you can catch it on the Connections podcast or on the WXXI News YouTube channel.

06/04/2026

WXXI is rooted in Rochester and the Finger Lakes – in the stories we tell, the information we share, the families and educators we support, and the communities we connect. Today we’re joining local stations nationwide for Protect My Public Media Day. To learn more, click the link in the comments.

06/03/2026

Beth Adams Pitoniak has moved to NPR All Things Considered as our local host, and introduces you to the new NPR Morning Edition host Mikhaela Singleton . You can hear their full conversation in the link in the comments section.

06/02/2026

Today we celebrated our employees with our annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon hosted by WXXI President & CEO Chris Hastings with keynote speaker Dr. Wanda Cooper. Dr. C talked about the importance of self care and work-life synergy. The event ended with he presentation of Service Awards, and our board chair Nicole VanGorder presenting the Geraldine Reddig Employee of the Year Award to..... Chief Engineer Ben Koffman.

05/30/2026

Congrats to our team. 🙌

WXXI News journalists won two Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for investigative reporting and breaking news coverage. Please join us in congratulating our talented team! Links to the winning stories in the comments. 🔗⬇️

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice is the foundation of the freedoms we cherish every day.

05/24/2026

Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise and actress Mary McCormack host America’s national night of remembrance honoring 250 years of service and sacrifice with a distinguished lineup that includes Noah Wyle, Melissa Leo, and Jonathan Banks with musical performances by Alan Jackson, Andy Grammer, Mickey Guyton, Jamey Johnson, Laura Osnes and Blessing Offor with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly.

05/22/2026

A big thank you to everyone who made a donation this week during our spring membership drive! Our work is made possible thanks to the support of our members. You are the public in public media!