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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Ontario County is hoping to entice more young people to become lifeguards so beaches and public swimming pools can be fully staffed this summer.
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A local Eagle Scout has made history. Sabrina Bhalla, 18, recently became the first female Eagle Scout in the Rochester region to earn all 139 merit badges. -
The May 7 deadline only applies to domestic air travel in the U.S. Applications for REAL IDs will still be processed after May 7. -
Memories, reflections and insights on the loss of a spiritual leader.
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Stephanie Woodward and Ryan Chalmers are getting national attention for raising five children, including triplets, while in wheelchairs. But they say parents with disabilities should not be considered remarkable. -
Sunday is 4/20, a day of celebration for the cannabis culture. Law enforcement agencies are planning to be more visible on the roads through the weekend, in an effort to reduce the incidence of drug-impaired driving. -
Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services is opening its new hospital at 445 W. Commercial St. in East Rochester on Friday night. -
There were modest gains in population in most regions of New York state between 2023 and 2024, even though the statewide population is down slightly compared to the pre-pandemic period. -
Over half of cannabis users in a recent survey said they consume the drug an hour or less before driving and almost that many don't believe it has any negative effect on their driving skills. -
A group of local wildlife rehabilitators has launched a new hotline for people to call for help if they find an injured, sick, or orphaned animal.
