Olympic sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos won gold and bronze at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. Their raised-fist salute outraged many viewers — and still resonates today.
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‘Forget Me Not’ Portrays the Challenges of Dementia in Dance
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Choreographers Anne Trebilcock and Marissa Subic join us to talk about creating a dance show that addresses the issues of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
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Indicted New York Congressman Has Narrow Lead In New Poll
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ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – A new poll gives Republican incumbent Congressman Chris Collins a slim lead over his Democratic challenger Nate McMurray in the 27th Congressional District.
If Medical Information Becomes A Moneymaker, Could New Yorkers Get A Cut?
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Sometimes discoveries derived from patients’ medical data become the foundation of new profit-making companies. A fledgling industry wants to help patients get a cut of the cash.
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Remembering The ‘American St. Nick’
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ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – Richard Brookins died last Thursday at the age of 96. He was a WWII veteran but his impact as a soldier is perhaps best known for the impromptu decision to have him dress up as Saint Nicholas on December 5th, 1944.
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Environmentalists Win Battle For ‘Exceptional’ Streams In The Poconos
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A group of resort owners had challenged DEP’s new classification of headwater streams in Monroe County.
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In Tamaqua, A Coffee House Aims To Help People Recovering From Addiction
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The business is the brainchild of Lisa Scheller, who has had her own battle with heroin, and knows first-hand the importance of having a community for people in recovery.
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Parents Of A Special Needs Kids Push PA For More Licensed Therapists
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As the state moves toward new regulations for helping special needs children, advocates say the standard is too low in Pennsylvania.
Arts & Culture
Music Modernization Act Brings Artist Compensation Into The Digital Age
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ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – The Music Modernization Act was signed into law by President Trump on Thursday. The legislation updates the way music is licensed and songwriters are compensated in the digital age.
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February 2020 Date Set For Congressman Chris Collins Trial
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BUFFALO, NY (WBFO) – A trial date of Feb. 3, 2020 has beens set for the federal insider trading case involving Rep. Chris Collins.
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GOP Candidate For Governor Wants More Oversight For Limo Companies
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ALBANY, NY (WSKG) – The Republican candidate for governor is weighing in on the Schoharie limousine crash, saying there needs to be more government oversight.