Beth Adams

Rochester

Host at WXXI-FM (Rochester, NY)

Reporter and Radio Host, Morning Edition at WXXI News

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Articles

Event offers info about voting to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

1 week ago | wxxinews.org | Beth Adams

An event in Fairport on Monday will offer people with intellectual and developmental disabilities an opportunity to learn about voting. It's a collaboration among the Arc of Monroe, the Monroe County Clerk's Office, the county's Board of Elections, and Assemblymember Jen Lunsford's office. Attendees will have the opportunity to register to vote, learn how to use the county's new touchscreen voting machines, and sign up for a non-driver's ID.
Tool calculates the ripple effect of buying locally produced food

1 week ago | wxxinews.org | Beth Adams

A new tool demonstrates how buying local food products can support businesses in the region and generate more tax revenue. The algorithm was created by researchers at Cornell University for local schools, hospitals, prisons and other public service providers to calculate the net benefits of spending at least some of their food budget on New York products, even if it would cost more upfront compared to what they would pay an out-of-state supplier.
Tool calculates the ripple effect of buying locally produced food

1 week ago | weos.org | Beth Adams

A new tool demonstrates how buying local food products can support businesses in the region and generate more tax revenue. The algorithm was created by researchers at Cornell University for local schools, hospitals, prisons and other public service providers to calculate the net benefits of spending at least some of their food budget on New York products, even if it would cost more upfront compared to what they would pay an out-of-state supplier.
Summer, when the living is easy and driving can be deadly

2 weeks ago | wxxinews.org | Beth Adams

Police are issuing their annual warning about dangerous driving habits before the unofficial start of summer this weekend. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is considered the deadliest for teen drivers. AAA uses the phrase 100 Deadliest Days to bring awareness to the problem. Trooper Robert Gerard, a public information officer with the New York State Police, said speeding and distracted driving are the top two factors in crashes. Not only for teens, but drivers of all ages.
New Yorkers like some of Hochul's policies but aren't enthusiastic about a second term, says poll

2 weeks ago | wxxinews.org | Beth Adams

At time when Republicans and Democrats seem to disagree on everything, a new Siena College poll finds strong, bipartisan approval for several provisions in the recently passed New York state budget. According to the poll, 82% of voters — including 86% of Democrats, 76% of Republicans, and 79% of independents — support a requirement for subscription services to make it easy for consumers to cancel.
Thousands cheered a Revolutionary War hero here in 1825. 200 years later, his farewell tour is reenacted

2 weeks ago | wxxinews.org | Beth Adams

Events are planned throughout upstate New York in June to mark the bicentennial of the historic visit of Revolutionary War hero, General Lafayette. Lafayette was a French aristocrat and military officer who volunteered to join the Continental Army in America's fight for independence. "He really earned his stripes," said local historian and author Chris Carosa.
Ontario County hopes reimbursement program eases lifeguard shortage before swimming season starts

1 month ago | wxxinews.org | Beth Adams

As summer approaches, there's a growing concern that public swimming pools across the U.S. might be closed or or their hours curtailed due to an ongoing lifeguard shortage. According to the American Lifeguard Association, this happened at about a third of the country's public pools last year. Here in New York, efforts are underway to address the lack of lifeguards. Gov. Kathy Hochul even mentioned it during her state of the state address in 2024.
Sabrina Bhalla reaches a milestone only one in a thousand Eagle Scouts achieve

1 month ago | wxxinews.org | Beth Adams

A high school student from Victor has achieved a rare milestone. Sabrina Bhalla, 18, has earned all 139 merit badges offered by Scouting America. Only one in a thousand Eagle Scouts can say the same. Bhalla is also the first female Eagle Scout in the Finger Lakes region to do so. "Which is really cool, because now I can say that I have basic proficiency in 139 different things," she said.
As the REAL ID deadline approaches, confusion and misinformation linger

1 month ago | wxxinews.org | Beth Adams

Local DMV offices have been busy as people rush to upgrade their driver's licenses to a REAL ID or Enhanced License before an upcoming deadline. That's the form of identification that will be needed to board a domestic flight in the U.S. starting on May 7. A passport will also be accepted. To get a REAL ID, applicants must show proof of residency and citizenship, and their Social Security number.
Mourning the death of Pope Francis: 'Man of peace, fighter for justice'

1 month ago | wxxinews.org | Gino Fanelli |Beth Adams

Worshippers began trickling in just before the noon Mass on Monday at Christ the King in Irondequoit. The day’s service originally was canceled but put back on after the death of Pope Francis earlier in the day. Father Lance Gonyo said Pope Francis’ legacy is marked by compassion and a belief in peace“His great trademark was was his emphasis on mercy — mercy toward the poor, to those afflicted with troubles, to the unborn,” Gonyo said.