During "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 10/31/25, we discuss the issues with the RCSD's new paycheck system. But first, we ...

During "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 10/29/25, our guests explain upcoming cuts to food assistance payments. But first, ...

A donor to WXXI gave his second $2 million contribution after getting a look at the Rochester, N.Y., station’s ancient lighting control panel. The donation tops off WXXI’s “Go Public” five-year ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – WXXI President & CEO Norm Silverstein announced on Wednesday that he will retire in 2024 after nearly 30 years in the position. He has agreed to stay on until his successor is found.

WXXI Public Broadcasting in Rochester, NY has closed on the acquisition of silent WJZR Rochester from North Coast Radio for $ 1.2 Million. It gives WXXI a second full-market FM signal to augment its ...

WXXI continues to spotlight the work of students and alumni from RIT’s School of Film and Animation through RIT Shorts, a biannual short film series. The next edition of RIT Shorts premieres at 9 p.m.

Several years ago, a man appeared at WXXI’s front desk with a substantial donation. The receptionist called Norm Silverstein, WXXI’s president and CEO, so he could come hear the donor’s story. The man ...

Norm Silverstein, who led WXXI Public Media as it greatly expanded its size and mission, will retire next year, according to the organization. The 71-year-old has been president of WXXI for 28 years.

Public broadcaster WXXI-TV Channel 21 in Rochester, N.Y. added high-definition to its digital signal last Wednesday. .WXXI-DT now includes a full-time HD channel, a children's channel, adult education ...

Rochester, N.Y. - His was a voice easily recognizable. Longtime WXXI radio talk show host Bob Smith passed away Friday at the age of 63. For 25 years, Smith hosted the two-hour 1370 Connection show, a ...

The public broadcaster, WXXI, first approached the commercial radio station, WDKX, in 2006 to team up on covering a mayoral race in the city. Since then, the two have continued to collaborate on ...