In Monroe County, Black mothers and their babies are at a higher risk of complications and mortality. And a student program is diversifying the rivers and trails of the Adirondacks.
Across the country, more people are buying guns and joining gun groups, with the biggest jump among African Americans. And a hidden history is buried just beneath the surface at Highland Park.
A nationwide shortage of veterinarians means some pets can’t get the care they need. Plus: Child care providers are struggling to keep masks on toddlers.
A cohort of older adult musicians reunite after a year and a half of virtual rehearsals. Plus: Tucked away in the City of Rochester is one of North America’s oldest forests. And the iconic voice behind Ol’ Man River -- William Warfield -- is honored with a statue in his hometown.
A fifth of everything we throw in the trash is food waste. But what if we recycled that back into the ground instead? Plus, Joywave is putting on a Rochester Fringe Festival show this weekend, but lead singer Daniel Armbruster says during the pandemic, music was far from people’s minds.
Some physicians and patients believe racism is a factor in the historical underfunding of sickle cell disease research and treatment. Plus, Fringe Fest is in full swing! The CITY and WXXI Arts team talks about what they've seen and what they're looking forward to.
It's been 20 years since the Sept. 11 attacks, and a lot has changed, including the way it's taught in schools. Plus: Some of the people closest to the attacks were ironworkers from the Akwesasne Mohawk reservation. And we talk to the creator behind Aspie Works about his company and a production that he says changed his life.
A shop in the Rochester area is giving out free gifts that are controversial. Plus: The COVID-19 shutdown last year was a jarring experience for a Rochester attorney who was used to 16-hour work days. And we remember Michael Morgan, the conductor for the Gateways Music Festival.
Afghan refugees are relocating to Rochester in search of a better life, when they get here, they’re still facing obstacles. Plus: While everyone turned to new hobbies during pandemic shutdowns, one retro sport made a serious comeback -- roller skating. Also: New York’s new governor announces a new lieutenant governor.
Regular screenings could prevent deaths from cervical cancer, but more women are putting them off during the pandemic. Plus: Now that Gov. Andrew Cuomo is stepping down, what do we know about our future governor, Kathy Hochul?
Political leaders are calling for Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign after the Attorney General substantiates claims of sexual harassment. And a new trail in Letchworth State Park caters specifically to neurodivergence.
The pandemic motivates some people in Rochester to completely change the course of their lives. Plus: New York State is mandating vaccinations for its workers, including state-run hospitals. And a local forest ranger talks about his experience battling the wildfires out west.
Rochester's Black and brown LGBTQ organizations have been able to expand their reach now that the Out Alliance has shut down. Plus: Military veterans are returning from overseas with respiratory problems, and they’re fighting to get health benefits from the VA. And a pop-up clinic offers COVID-19 vaccines at a local barber shop.
A high-pitched squealing sound coming from a church on Pleasant Street in downtown Rochester has divided a neighborhood. Some call it a nuisance, while others say it's necessary to prevent loitering. Plus: After a year on hiatus, the food truck rodeo is back. Navigating the pandemic has been quite the journey for some local food trucks.
Without the proper support, spousal caregivers can suffer from high rates of depression caused by loneliness and isolation. Plus: Artists are installing "Earth Altars" as a way to help people process the last sixteen months of the pandemic. And Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a new state of emergency for New York -- this time over rising gun violence. But not everyone thinks that's a good idea.
Local leaders have big dreams about what the Inner Loop could look like, but people who live in these neighborhoods don’t want to be left out of the conversation. Plus: A look at a summer camp that helps kids with social skills, after a year of isolation.
As people slowly return to the office after a year of working from home, their dogs are not happy. But there are ways to help. Plus: Michael Lasser, the longtime host of WXXI’s music program Fascinatin' Rhythm, is retiring. And Malik Evans beat Mayor Lovely Warren in the Democratic primary. He tells us what he plans to do now.
Rochester’s black deaf community speaks up about barriers to healthcare. Plus: A local museum grapples with their cultural identity as they plan their first Juneteenth celebration.
Local Haudenosaunee people are seeking justice for thousands of indigenous children who were forced into boarding schools. Plus: For women under 40, getting a breast cancer diagnosis -- and the proper treatment -- can be challenging. And a relic from the civil rights era emerges in Rochester, painting one of the most famous leaders of the movement in a different light.
