Rochester Speaks is Rochester, NY’s go to podcast spotlighting the people, nonprofits, events, and local history shaping the Greater Rochester community.
From Rochester NY community events and local nonprofits in Monroe County to inspiring stories, volunteer opportunities, and good causes across Western New York, we connect you with what’s happening right here at home. If you’re looking for ways to get involved, support Rochester charities, or stay informed about positive local impact, Rochester Speaks from Warm 101.3 brings you the heart of the community one conversation at a time.
Annual Enrollment for 2027 Is Underway. RocEnroll Health Explains Who Needs to Take Action.
Barry Howard, President and CEO of the Webster Chamber of Commerce, and Barb Baldwin from RocEnroll Health join the show to talk about annual enrollment for 2027 and what listeners should be thinking about right now depending on their age and situation.
Barry and Barb break down the key deadlines for Medicare and for individual and family plans, share one change affecting some Monroe County residents that is worth double checking, and explain what happens if you do nothing. They also cover how life events like retirement, marriage or job loss can open the door to coverage changes, and why the chamber has been in the insurance business since 1938.
RocEnroll Health serves anyone who lives in New York State, and there is no charge to meet with them.
Call 585.265.3851 to schedule a virtual or in person appointment, visit rocenrollhealth.com (http://rocenrollhealth.com) or find them on Facebook at facebook.com/rocenrollhealth.
5 Nov 2026
Beyond Hearing Aids: What Rochester Hearing and Speech Center Really Does for This Community.
Bob Russell, President and CEO of Rochester Hearing and Speech Center, joins the show fresh off the organization’s fourth annual Ultimate ’80s Party to talk about the work happening at the center and why the holiday season is a good time to start paying attention to hearing health.
Bob shares what the party’s first ever silent disco portion looked like, how Rochester Hearing and Speech Center serves people from newborns to seniors, and why an organization that has been part of this community since 1922 still has to fundraise to keep its programs going. He also talks about a trend in hearing loss that might surprise you, what a family gathering can look like for someone who is quietly struggling to follow along, and a personal story that explains why he takes this work so seriously.
Free community hearing screenings are available throughout the year, and the center welcomes anyone who wants to schedule an appointment, take a tour or find out how to support its mission.
Visit rhsc.org (http://rhsc.org) to schedule a screening, donate or learn more.
30 Oct 2026
Eight Olympians and Counting: Bishop Kearney Breaks Ground on What’s Next
Eight Olympians and nine NHL draft picks have come out of one Rochester high school, and Bishop Kearney is just getting started.
President and CEO Paul Colontino and Director of Development Caitlyn Stoffle stop by right after the groundbreaking on BK’s new Performance Training Center. The first phase brings a regulation sheet of ice, locker rooms, about 23,000 square feet of indoor turf, and new space for strength, conditioning and student wellness. It’s all part of a three phase, $25 million capital campaign. Paul explains why this is so much more than an ice rink, and why the doors open to the whole community every evening.
You’ll also hear how the Selects hockey program turned into an international destination for young student athletes, what really makes students light up when they walk through BK’s halls, and how a long Rochester winter shaped the design of the building.
And the BK Day of Giving is coming up Wednesday. Caitlyn shares how alumni classes, houses and sports teams are already challenging each other, and how you can get in on it in just a few minutes. Make a gift or just show your support, record a quick video challenging three friends, and tag @BishopKearney on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter.
Learn more and take part at www.bkhs.org (http://www.bkhs.org).
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