James Brown
WXXI News reporterJames Brown is a reporter with WXXI News. James previously spent a decade in marketing communications, while freelance writing for CITY Newspaper. While at CITY, his reporting focused primarily on arts and entertainment.
James cut his teeth in journalism as an associate producer and weekend assignment editor at WHEC-TV.
A Rochester native and an East High School graduate, James earned a bachelor of communications degree from Niagara University, where he won awards for his poetry and resurrected the school’s radio station.
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According to the state, the city’s plan will improve streetscapes and public spaces, upgrade facades, and increase pedestrian access all around the corner of Main and Clinton.
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As the Finger Lakes region exceeds a 10% COVID-19 infection rate, 26 National Guard members are expected in Monroe County by week's end to aid with hospital capacity.
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The Monroe County Legislature is to decide on district lines in the coming days. Several high-profile Democrats argue the process was flawed. District lines are redrawn once a decade.
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The second-largest running event in Monroe County trots on Thanksgiving Day.
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As massive amounts of COVID-19 recovery dollars continue to flow into the region, a wide-ranging group of leaders have pledged to direct large chunks of the funds toward minorities.
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The focus of phase three of the $1.2 Billion program is on adding career and technical education features, modernizing spaces, and improving access for students with disabilities and those who speak foreign languages.
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State legislators are working to mandate financial literacy classes across New York.
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Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren seeks answers to record homicide levels.
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The Gardens at Penfield Square is a $29 million affordable housing complex for seniors.
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Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren is declaring a state of emergency in the city to combat the recent uptick in violence.