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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The Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester's Levine Center to End Hate is once again asking Rochester residents to share their experiences and perceptions of discrimination, hate, and acceptance in the community. -
Monroe County's digital equity program continues with free online learning, laptops and Wi-Fi accessA multi-pronged digital equity initiative will give Monroe County residents free access to Wi-Fi and on-demand courses ranging from business to cake decorating and artificial intelligence. -
A local food pantry that looks and operates more like a small grocery store has re-opened after a months-long renovation and expansion. -
New York voters like Gov. Hochul's plans to restrict smartphones in schools, pay for students' meals, and increase the child tax credit. But her approval and performance ratings aren't improving. -
Rochester's new director of Animal Services is hosting a town hall-style meeting this week to answer questions about the city's Verona St. shelter. -
Organizers of the 2025 Rochester Lilac Festival say they are embracing tradition and adding new features to the event. -
Lollypop Farm is reminding pet owners to follow basic tips to keep their cats and dogs safe in the arctic air blast that's gripping Rochester. -
Republican voters in New York believe the economy will prosper in the next Trump presidency, but Democrats are not convinced of an approaching economic boom. -
A local filmmaker has documented the stories of people who navigate daily life without a smartphone. -
A workforce development program in one of Rochester's poorest neighborhoods has given over 150 young people a chance for a better future.
