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 veterinarians are reporting a sharp rise in dogs getting cannabis poisoning, usually from getting hold of edibles. The ASPCA has also seen a surge in calls to its national poison control center hotline for cannabis intoxication. -
About a third of people between the ages of 50 and 80 say they experience loneliness. It poses serious physical and emotional health risks. In this part of a series exploring social isolation, Jo-Ann Spring of Webster finds ways to cope.
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When her husband got dementia, Liz Sabo realized she needed to find connections with other adults. Here's how she changed her life.
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History will be made this weekend at Oak Hill Country Club when, for the first time, ASL interpreters will be on hand for the presentation of the Wannamaker Trophy.
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The India Center of Rochester hosts the AAPI Summit on May 6. The event will explore opportunities and challenges facing upstate New Yorkers who identify as Asian-American or Pacific Islander.
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A Consumer Federation of America report finds that New York drivers pay more for auto insurance solely based on their credit scores, even if they have a perfect driving record.
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In his memoir, "She Danced With Lightning," Marc Palmieri tells his daughter's story of survival after experiencing years of epileptic seizures and undergoing brain surgery.
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A young Afghan family has a new home in Rochester after fleeing the Taliban and a severe earthquake.
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Starting in April, Rochester Gas and Electric will begin installing smart meters at homes and businesses throughout its coverage area in Greater Rochester.
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Unlike the first two hoax bomb threats, the latest attempt to disrupt the school day on Monday had less of an effect.
