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  • Stop 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 Cornell.
    • A Rochester Regional Health doctor weighs in on this year's flu season.
    • International tennis champion and businesswoman Venus Williams joined a Rochester event to inspire and uplift women.

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      7 min
    • Winter 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 welcomes competing candidates to our studio to discuss  universal children’s health care.
      • Capitol correspondents give updates on the bills still sitting on the governor's desk and the ongoing moratorium on data centers.

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        11 min
      • Batavia 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 tent-like facility.
        • Authorities have released few details following a fatal police shooting in Gates, leaving unanswered questions about what led to the encounter and the identity of the person who was killed.
        • New York is preparing to destroy 150,000 abortion medication pills purchased during legal uncertainty in 2023 after a feared shortage never materialized and the entire stockpile expired without being used.
          7 min
        • U 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 America? WXXI speaks with local chapter organizers as a growing number of young voters align with the party.
          • The region is in the thick of fall, but winter holiday plans are in full swing too. WXXI takes a look at this year's coming attractions for the ROC Holiday Village.

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            7 min
          • 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 change to SNAP is now in effect with states bearing the brunt of the financial burden.
            • WXXI's investigative reporter dives into new data that shows domestic violence in Rochester remains abnormally high.

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              12 min
            • 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 Biden-era internet safety advisor visits Rochester to talk about regulating big tech companies.
              • The City of Rochester organizes dozens of events over the weekend highlighting Roc the Riverway improvement projects.

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                16 min
              • 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 advocacy nonprofit invests in slowing down cars to make streets safer for bikers and pedestrians.
                • WXXI's Hispanic Heritage Month series continues by highlighting Latinos in government here in Rochester and all the way up to state elected office.

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                  13 min
                • 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. Investigators in Ithaca reopen her case. 
                  • WXXI's education reporter looks back at a student-led protest 60 years ago that emphasized disability rights.
                  • The City of Rochester takes inspiration from Japan to plan more green space in the city.

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                    14 min
                  • 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 team takes a closer look at a former "rising star" suddenly ousted from the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, accused of statutory rape.
                    • Both governor candidates campaigned across New York this weekend. WXXI looks at where that race stands now as we get closer and closer to the midterms.

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                      20 min
                    • 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 way to the Triple-A championship in Las Vegas. 
                      • Continuing WXXI's Hispanic Heritage Month coverage, we feature a Latino advocacy group investing tens of thousands of dollars into Rochester-area nonprofits. 

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                        11 min

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