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Afghan refugees are relocating to Rochester in search of a better life, when they get here, they’re still facing obstacles. Plus: While everyone turned to new hobbies during pandemic shutdowns, one retro sport made a serious comeback -- roller skating. Also: New York’s new governor announces a new lieutenant governor.

What do we know about Rochester’s new mayor, Malik Evans? And an opera at the Eastman School of Music draws audiences into the weird world of mythological sirens.

In Monroe County, Black mothers and their babies are at a higher risk of complications and mortality. And a student program is diversifying the rivers and trails of the Adirondacks.

Across the country, more people are buying guns and joining gun groups, with the biggest jump among African Americans. And a hidden history is buried just beneath the surface at Highland Park.

Political leaders are calling for Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign after the Attorney General substantiates claims of sexual harassment. And a new trail in Letchworth State Park caters specifically to neurodivergence.

Regular screenings could prevent deaths from cervical cancer, but more women are putting them off during the pandemic. Plus: Now that Gov. Andrew Cuomo is stepping down, what do we know about our future governor, Kathy Hochul?

A high-pitched squealing sound coming from a church on Pleasant Street in downtown Rochester has divided a neighborhood. Some call it a nuisance, while others say it's necessary to prevent loitering. Plus: After a year on hiatus, the food truck rodeo is back. Navigating the pandemic has been quite the journey for some local food trucks.

Without the proper support, spousal caregivers can suffer from high rates of depression caused by loneliness and isolation. Plus: Artists are installing "Earth Altars" as a way to help people process the last sixteen months of the pandemic. And Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a new state of emergency for New York -- this time over rising gun violence. But not everyone thinks that's a good idea.

Local Haudenosaunee people are seeking justice for thousands of indigenous children who were forced into boarding schools. Plus: For women under 40, getting a breast cancer diagnosis -- and the proper treatment -- can be challenging. And a relic from the civil rights era emerges in Rochester, painting one of the most famous leaders of the movement in a different light.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, March 11, 2022, our guests help us understand how to process stressors, thoughts, and emotions during times of international crisis.