
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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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 169 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Daily NewsNewsBusiness News | |||

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 get scolded by the state for failing to meet customer service standards once again.... more
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 counties in starting up an animal abuser registry.
• The state is looking for ideas on alte... more
In today's headlines:
• Sweeping cuts to SNAP benefits leave thousands in Rochester without support and Monroe County now focuses on the hardest hit—the unhoused.
• A new report takes a realistic look at what New York actually needs to combat clima... more
In today's headlines:
• Advocates try again to get a bill past the governor's desk that would make it easier to make your choice on organ donation.
• WXXI's Capitol correspondents break down the latest on the governor's race as competition heats up... more
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The show provides a steady stream of local Rochester headlines with a clear focus on city and regional developments, public policy, health, and community life. Episodes frequently blend on-site reporting from multiple correspondents with expert commentary on topics like immigration policy, education, public safety, infrastructure, and health trends, often weaving human-interest elements through schools, housing, and cultural events. A notable strength is timely, multi-voiced coverage that connects policy decisions to everyday life in the Finger Lakes region, occasionally featuring niche segments such as new sunscreen ingredients or historic transportation lore. Listeners likely appreciate concise briefings balanced with deeper reporting and... more
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2. Veronica Darling
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6. Kyle Green
7. Ellen Smith
8. Cynthia Kwan
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