Veronica Volk
Senior producerVeronica Volk is a senior producer and editor for WXXI News.
Previously, she reported on environmental and economic issues facing the people and wildlife of Lake Ontario for Great Lakes Today.
She is also the producer of Exited, a podcast about young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities transitioning into life after public school, and producer and co-host of the true-crime podcast Finding Tammy Jo along with Gary Craig of the Democrat and Chronicle.
Veronica got her start as a reporter in the Bronx for WFUV Public Radio, and later rose to senior producer of their weekly public affairs show Cityscape. She is originally from the Jersey Shore, which is nothing like how it is portrayed on MTV.
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As all 20 living Israeli hostages have now been freed under a mediated ceasefire agreement, local and state officials issue statements of relief and solidarity. -
When President Donald Trump claimed that babies are receiving “80 vaccines” in doses “like you give to a horse,” it left some Rochester physicians stunned. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 10/10/25, we talk with Dr. Bill Valenti about his long career in HIV research and treatment. Then, the team from CITY Magazine on the October issue, "Home." -
The University of Rochester has a new brand identity at a time of financial strain and an ambitious fundraising campaign. The response on social media has been largely critical. -
Severe drought grips Monroe County as rainfall falls far below average. Officials urge residents to conserve water and prepare for restrictions. -
Authorities confirm skeletal remains found in Steuben County are Doh Soe, Burmese refugee missing from Rochester since 2011; police seeking tips. -
Officials say the incidents reflect a form of “swatting,” a trend in which false threats are made in an attempt to provoke a law enforcement response.
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A looming government shutdown could ripple through Rochester, pause paychecks for workers and cause aid uncertainty for families. -
Rochester residents can share their thoughts on proposed RG&E and NYSEG rate hikes at a public hearing Tuesday. -
Scammers are already targeting NY’s new inflation refund checks. Officals warn: don't give out your information.
