Beth Adams
Morning Edition hostBeth Adams joined WXXI as host of Morning Edition in 2012 after a more than two-decade radio career. She was the longtime host of the WHAM Morning News in Rochester, where she was recognized for her work by the New York State Associated Press Broadcasters Association and the New York State Humane Society. Her career also took her from radio stations in Elmira, New York, to Miami, Florida.
Beth is active in the Rochester community, having volunteered for organizations including the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, the Heart of Gold Children's Foundation, the Rochester Press Radio Club Children’s Charities, and the Rochester Broadway Theater League Education Committee.
She is an avid reader of historical fiction and a devoted animal lover. Beth is married to award-winning writer and author Scott Pitoniak.
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Rochester Council votes on Hotel Cadillac, terminally ill New Yorkers rally in Albany, and RCSD’s superintendent reflects on his first 100 days. -
Opening statements are made in Brooks murder trial; Schools serving students with disabilities ask for more support; and thousands will participate in a project to preserve memories of Highmark Stadium.
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The soon-to-be-demolished Highmark Stadium is the subject of this year's "Big Shot" RIT photography experiment. -
Homicide rates in Rochester this summer were among the lowest in a decade, hundreds of volunteers build a new city playground, and the University of Rochester announces a rebrand.
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A local leader in HIV/AIDS care is stepping down; Rebate checks are coming to New Yorkers, but there's a catch at tax time; and an upcoming soccer tournament offers new opportunities for older athletes.
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Local and state democrats speak out about the government shut down, state police link remains to a man missing from Rochester since 2011, and a local faith leader is working to heal division and help neighbors get along.
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Monroe County swears in a new district attorney; Several bomb threats at local universities are thought to be part of a national social media trend; And local researchers are developing new treatment for one of the deadliest forms of cancer.
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Monroe County's Department of Public Health is offering free group support for people who have lost loved ones to substance use. -
Gov warns of rebate scams, RG&E faces pushback at rate hike hearings, and a new Rochester housing project could bring a much-needed pharmacy downtown.
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A local health clinic tries to clear up confusion around COVID vaccinations; rebate checks are on the way for many New Yorkers; and a local campaign tries to get people to drive less this week.
