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WXXI Daily News
WXXI Daily News brings you up-to-date local news headlines and in-depth stories from Rochester and beyond. Updated every weekday morning with reporting from our award-winning news department, so you have everything you need to start your day.
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Transgender woman describes ICE detainment, Cornell president under scrutiny, Rochester docs on addiction struggles
In today's top stories: A transgender woman says ICE tackled her at Rochester airport and held her in men's detention facility. Cornell University's faculty…
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Cornell defendant pushes to oust AG James, Canandaigua town justice to be removed, assembly candidates talk childcare
In today's top stories: One of the men accused in the Cornell gang rape case makes a push to remove Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor. New…
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NY hospitals funding challenges, Monroe Co. early voting numbers up, Rochester School for the Deaf celebrates 150 years
In today's top stories: New York hospitals struggle with fragile finances amid federal legislation changes. Early voting in Monroe County shows robust gains…
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Hochul pushes for ICE detainees release, candidate review amid early voting, new vets ease shortage
In today's top stories: Governor Hochul petitions federal immigration agents to release two western New Yorkers. Early voting began Saturday and WXXI shares an…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
WXXI Daily NewsMeasles 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…
WXXI Daily NewsFamily 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…
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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…
WXXI Daily NewsStop 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…
WXXI Daily NewsWinter 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…
WXXI Daily NewsBatavia 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…
WXXI Daily NewsU 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Today's headlines for August 31
In today's headlines: One of the most common reproductive conditions affecting women gets a name change and doctors say it's to make how seriously the syndrome…
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Today's headlines for August 28
In today's headlines: The Seneca County Public Health Department declares a measles outbreak. RPD arrests nearly two dozen people in a months-long drug sting…
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Today's headlines for August 27
In today's headlines: Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman—one of two in the state who refused to follow the law against cooperating with ICE—is now backing…
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Today's headlines for August 26
In today's headlines: The candidates for New York governor butt heads over local police cooperating with ICE. The state reviews its options to continue mail-in…
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Today's headlines for August 25
In today's headlines: All New York law enforcement must end working agreements with ICE by today, Tuesday August 25. The Monroe County Legislature will vote on…
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Today's headlines for August 24
In today's headlines: WXXI's Capitol correspondents recap the sudden shock of a bomb plot against New York State legislators and share where the case against…
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Today's headlines for August 21
In today's headlines: A federal sting uncovers a woman who planned to bomb the New York State Capitol building. A woman plans to sue the Monroe County…
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Today's headlines for August 18
In today's headlines: Programs scramble to protect victims of domestic and sexual violence amid state spending cuts. The Republican challenger for New York…
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Today's headlines for August 17
In today's headlines: Local youth programs receive state funding to curb addiction in isolated rural teens. Rochester-area program leaders discuss federal…
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Today's headlines for August 14
In today's headlines: New York leaders react to the plan to outfit ICE agents with stun gloves. A breakdown of the tensions between the U.S. and Canada five…
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Today's headlines for August 13
In today's headlines: An event in Orleans County protesting immigrants and farmworkers being deported matches demonstrations all across Western New York. A…
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Today's headlines for August 12
In today's headlines: WXXI's investigative reporter breaks down the City of Rochester's response to violence following festivals and holiday celebrations this…
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Today's headlines for August 11
In today's headlines: There's an active investigation into an officer-involved shooting this past Sunday involving Monroe County Sheriff's deputies. President…
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Today's headlines for August 10
In today's headlines: Foodlink explains navigating exemptions to the federal cuts to SNAP benefits. A SUNY program designed to get adults without degrees into…
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Today's headlines for August 7
In today's headlines: A report on mental health treatment recommends changes to state policy before a New York law expires. Police are still searching for the…
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Today's headlines for August 6
In today's headlines: A Rochester mother and her boyfriend are under arrest accused of abusing the woman's toddler son to death. Suspected ICE agents were…
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Today's headlines for August 5
In today's headlines: A Rochester-area radiologist makes the case for why A.I. can make them better at their jobs. A new career center offering free job…
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Today's headlines for August 4
In today's headlines: A judge rules against New York's law banning ICE agents from wearing masks. The new leader at the helm of Nazareth University talks…
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Today's headlines for August 3
In today's headlines: Rochester City Council unanimously approves funds to support immigrant families torn apart by ICE. Monroe County’s director of veteran's…
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Today's headlines for July 31
In today's headlines: Governor Hochul speaks out against a proposed federal policy change to gun purchasing online. A.I. scams are up and a New York senator…
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Today's headlines for July 30
In today's headlines: Another round of state checks will hit the mail coming to New Yorkers, refunding part of your utility costs. Those same utility companies…
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Today's headlines for July 29
In today's headlines: A new law in New York will put an age limit on certain social media content. Monroe County is set to consider joining other local…