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Listen Live - WSKG Listen Live - WSQXSen. Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for the implementation of a law that would allow airports to stop using toxic chemicals that are said to poison local waterways.
Elizabeth Burakowski, Deputy Director of Upstate Revitalization for New York State Homes and Community Renewal says she’s been traveling around the state working on these sessions and says one of the big takeaways is that many people are scared to answer in today’s political climate.
ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – Governor Andrew Cuomo was in town Wednesday for a ribbon cutting at the Rochester Airport.
ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – A major disaster declaration has been issued for seven counties that sustained serious damage during severe storms and flash flooding in August.
ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – A series of roundtable discussions was hosted Monday by the NYSAC (New York State Association of Counties) Women’s Leadership Council, a statewide program focused specifically on providing support to women in county government.
ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – The National Toy Hall of Fame here in Rochester has announced the 12 finalists for this year’s induction.
ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – What happens to the butter sculpture at the New York State Fair once the event is over? Well, for the third year, it will be recycled and used for electricity.
ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – Countless parents across New York are purchasing new school supplies for students.
ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – Between the 25 cent milk and funnel cake, Narcan training will also be available at the New York State Fair.
A new report from the New York Equity Coalition shows that many black and Latino students don’t have the same access to high level and advanced placement courses as their white peers.