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Rochester weighs red-light cameras, decoding the midterm elections, Eastman's free string quartet program
In today's top stories:
Rochester City Council revisits red-light cameras (https://www.wxxinews.org/show/connections/2026-11-05/traffic-cameras-in-rochester-a-plan-to-make-city-streets-safer) with proposed changes.
WXXI Capitol reporters unpack what voters signaled in the midterm elections (https://www.wxxinews.org/new-york-public-news-network/2026-11-06/capitol-conversations-bureau-reporters-break-down-the-latest).
Eastman School is offering a new tuition-free path to a graduate music degree (https://www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2026-11-09/eastman-school-of-music-announces-new-string-quartet-graduate-program).
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6 Nov 2026
RCSD adjusts to state graduation changes, local Muslim leaders on election rhetoric, Canine athletes in Brighton
In today's top stories:
Rochester City School District adopts changes (https://www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2026-11-06/as-state-moves-away-from-regents-exams-rcsd-expands-career-and-college-readiness-efforts) tied to new state graduation standards.
Rochester leaders discuss political cost of anti-Muslim remarks (https://www.wxxinews.org/show/connections/2026-11-05/coming-up-after-2024-gains-republicans-lose-ground-with-muslim-voters).
Rescue dog stars (https://www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2026-11-05/from-rescues-to-rock-stars-the-canine-stars-stunt-dog-show-comes-to-rochester) showcase athletic skills in Brighton this weekend.
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5 Nov 2026
NY Democrats eye healthcare reform, Morelle pushes back at Pres. Trump on Israel comments, public transit faces cuts
In today's top stories:
A NY state senator sets his sights on healthcare reform now that Democrats have a supermajority (https://www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2026-11-03/locals-win-re-election-to-state-senate-as-democrats-widen-majority).
Newly reelected Congressman Joe Morelle responds to President Trump's comments about funding for Israel (https://www.wxxinews.org/show/connections/2026-11-04/coming-up-the-election-winners).
Rochester area public transit operator (https://www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2026-11-04/rts-ending-its-on-demand-service-next-year) says financial pressures are forcing it to eliminate its On Demand service next year.
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