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.

U.S. Rep. Joe Morelle has introduced a bill intended to protect consumers from being trapped into high repair costs by manufacturers of cellphones, laptop computers, and other products. The so-called "Right to Repair" legislation would require companies to make their repair instructions, parts, and tools available to consumers and third-party repair shops. The Irondequoit Democrat says it has been assumed for centuries that when you purchase a product, you own it and have the right to repair it