WXXI Daily News
WXXI Daily News brings you up-to-date local news headlines and in-depth stories from Rochester and beyond.
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- Sep 23, 2026
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Today's headlines for September 23 (opens the original)
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In today's top stories: A former Rochester schools administrator is suing the district after he was fired and accused of abusing children. For Hispanic Heritage Month, WXXI's correspondent at the Capitol talks with Latino elected leaders about tackling key issues like immigration ahead of the midterms. There's a new report on the high rate of local student absenteeism, which hasn't improved even years after the pandemic. -- To read more about any of the stories you hear on this podcast, visit th
Today's headlines for September 22 (opens the original)
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In today's top stories: The family of Robert Brooks explains where they go from here after settling with New York State over his death at the hands of prison guards. Rochester City Council is set to vote on the only sanctioned homeless encampment, but advocates say they are actually against the current plan. In a rare display of bipartisan support, legislators on both sides of the isle explain why they want to regulate A.I. -- To read more about any of the stories you hear on this podcast, visit
Today's headlines for September 21 (opens the original)
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In today's top stories: New York State settles a court case after a Rochester-area man was beaten to death in prison. Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman visits Greece to tout his affordability promises. Grocery stores, big retailers, and bodegas all join together making another push for New York to allow them to sell wine and now adding liquor to the ask as well. -- To read more about any of the stories you hear on this podcast, visit the WXXI News website . Subscribe to our daily
Today's headlines for September 18 (opens the original)
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In today's top stories: A Rochester couple faces charges accused of stealing a disabled man's benefits after starving him to death. WXXI takes a closer look at the statewide rise in measles cases as two new exposures are confirmed at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport. A New York lawmaker presses the federal government to release utility bill assistance money early as household costs strain families. -- To read more about any of the stories you hear on this podcast, v
Today's headlines for September 17 (opens the original)
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In today's top stories: Penfield investigators arrest a man accused of murdering his mother and robbing a neighbor. A key Republican leader sides with sheriffs who refuse to comply with New York's law banning cooperation agreements with ICE. The new leader at the helm of SUNY Brockport shares her ideas for overhauling higher education. -- To read more about any of the stories you hear on this podcast, visit the WXXI News website . Subscribe to our daily newsletter to get the latest local stories
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