Gino Fanelli
Reporter at Rochester City Newspaper
Journalist and Photographer at WXXI-TV (Rochester, NY)
Journalist and photographer at @wxxinews. Banjoman and catdad. Got news tips? Send them to [email protected]
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1 week ago |
wxxinews.org | Gino Fanelli
A bill that would have expanded and bolstered Rochester’s “sanctuary city” status has been tabled, pending the results of a lawsuit the Trump administration filed against the city. Rochester City Council members decided to put the legislation on hold this month after a closed-door session. The bill included provisions meant to protect undocumented immigrants and LGBTQ+ individuals from persecution and was proposed by the City Council’s progressive bloc.
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1 week ago |
wxxinews.org | Gino Fanelli
The Rochester City Council is considering legislation to provide up to $30,000 to help support the expansion of housing for people in recovery from addiction. The money would go to Recovery Houses of Rochester, which would use it and a grant from the state Office of Addiction Services and Supports to expand its sober living community in an East Avenue apartment complex.
Sister Grace spent her life helping the homeless. Now in hospice, she reflects on legacy and lessons
3 weeks ago |
wxxinews.org | Gino Fanelli
Sister Grace Miller smiles as she props herself up in her hospice bed and gently teases her strands of chestnut brown hair. “How does my hair look?” she asks. It’s the type of remark one would expect from Miller. Sister Grace is many things: a radical compassionate, a devout follower of the Catholic faith, a civil disruptor, and a wielder of a sharp, slightly sardonic wit. You could still see that this week, but her edge seemed a little dull.
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3 weeks ago |
wxxinews.org | Gino Fanelli |Megan Mack |Veronica Volk |Julie Williams
There’s growing momentum behind a proposal in Congress to eliminate federal income taxes on tipped earnings. Supporters of the “No Tax on Tips Act” argue it would put more money in the pockets of service workers. But critics say it might do more to help employers and high earners than the people who depend on tips to survive. This hour, guest host Gino Fanelli and his guests break down what the legislation would actually do, and what it wouldn’t.
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3 weeks ago |
wxxinews.org | Gino Fanelli |Megan Mack |Veronica Volk |Julie Williams
Why are concert tickets so expensive and who is really profiting? As New York lawmakers weigh a bill that would let artists block ticket resales, we take a closer look at how this plays out between musicians, fans, and powerful resale platforms like StubHub. We break down what the proposed policy could mean for the live music economy, and why some say it could hand even more power to Ticketmaster. We also hear from musicians and venue owners who’ve seen the impact of scalping firsthand.
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Sister Grace started House of Mercy with $20,000 from the Sisters of Mercy. She didn't know what she was doing exactly, but as she tells it, she ran with the money before they had a chance to change their mind. Video from Max Schulte https://t.co/YzzCYuBUuR
Sister Grace is dying. On her hospice bed, she spoke of her legacy and life's work of serving the poorest in her community. This story explores her nearly 40 years at House of Mercy, her philosophy and its ripple effects, and the work left to be done. https://t.co/dyuSpvR949
I'm hosting Connections on WXXI both hours today. We're talking ticket resellers like StubHub! And no taxes on tips! Turn it up and rip the knob off.
