WXXI Daily News

By Mikhaela Singleton

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 yo

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The podcast currently has 249 episodes available.

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June 02, 2026Today's headlines for June 2
In today's headlines:
Rochester's Police Accountability Board faces setback after setback—leading community members to question if it lives up to its purpose.
Gun violence is down in the city, but a violence prevention counselor warns that now is not the time to rest on laurels.
As the school year comes to a close, educators review New York's bell-to-bell cell phone ban.

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13min
June 01, 2026Today's headlines for June 1
In today's top headlines:
Lawmakers rush to wrap up this year's session in Albany.
Foodlink expanding its school food pantry network around Greater Rochester.
The largest operating steam locomotive in the world will soon chug its way through our area.
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This podcast is a production of WXXI Public Media, a member supported local broadcasting station. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member, support the show, and sustain what we do for years to come.
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15min
May 29, 2026Today's headlines for May 29
In today's top headlines:
New York's budget is finally done and you're getting some of the cash. More on money coming to your mailbox.
Upstate cities — including Rochester — will get millions of state aid dollars, but some argue it's unfair.
Congressman Joe Morelle visits a local businessman in ICE detention.
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This podcast is a production of WXXI Public Media, a member supported local broadcasting station. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member, support the show, and sustain what we do for years to come.
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10min
May 28, 2026Today's headlines for May 28
In today's top headlines:
The New York State budget is finally done and it's the latest it has ever been.
A local woman is free from ICE custody after a judge ordered her release.
An unusual sight — a cruise ship docks at the port of Rochester. We take a closer look.
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10min
May 27, 2026Today's headlines for May 27
In today's top headlines:
A Wayne County farmworker detained by ice testifies in court saying she was never told why she was arrested or where they were taking her.
A local legislator and a non profit support firm visit the WXXI studio to talk about the barriers that keep the unhoused from resources.
An expert explores what schools can work on this summer to better support teen mental health before the next school year.
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17min
May 26, 2026Today's headlines for May 26
In today's top headlines:
There's demand for a gas tax holiday to drop prices, but the momentum to actually get one hits traffic.
A Rochester developer known for affordable housing starts selling off assets. We look at what happens now to current building projects.
Pension changes to be included in the state budget will now allow teachers to retire earlier.
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This podcast is a production of WXXI Public Media, a member supported local broadcasting station. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member, support the show, and sustain what we do for years to come.
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8min
May 22, 2026Today's headlines for May 22
In today's top headlines:
The Rochester community celebrates young men who saved a woman nearly trampled by a fight at the 2026 Lilac Festival.
Local Muslim leaders weigh in on the San Diego mosque shooting tragedy.
WXXI takes a closer look at resources available — or lack thereof — for the unhoused.
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14min
May 21, 2026Today's headlines for May 21
In today's top headlines:
A look at what happens next for a school district that didn't manage to close polls with a winning budget.
Lawmakers in Albany inch closer still to a state budget after managing to pass a few more bills.
WXXI continues to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with one local organization reaching a memorable milestone.

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11min
May 20, 2026Today's headlines for May 20
In today's top headlines:
Votes flow in from school districts across Monroe County and we have your elections wrap up.
A once prosperous artist hub now faces foreclosure.
A group of students reach for the stars as they design equipment for NASA.
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10min
May 19, 2026Today's headlines for May 19
In today's top headlines:
A failed immigration stop brings chaos to a Rochester suburb.
New York lawmakers pump the breaks on the electric school bus mandate.
A local publishing company joins a lawsuit against AI firms, claiming artists are being shortchanged.
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FAQs about WXXI Daily News:

How many episodes does WXXI Daily News have?

The podcast currently has 249 episodes available.