We're joined by members of the WXXI News and CITY Magazine teams to discuss the most popular stories this week.
First, investigations and City Hall reporter Gino Fanelli recaps Thursday evening's protest against ICE. Local demonstrators rallied outside of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection patrol station in Irondequoit, calling for justice for Renee Nicole Good. Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
Then, investigations and enterprise editor Brian Sharp explains controversy surrounding Wegmans using biometric data in some of its stores.
We end the week with a look at CITY Magazine's Best Of Rochester awards. You can join in as we test how many "Rochester things" our guests have experienced.
In studio:
- Gino Fanelli, investigations and City Hall reporter for WXXI News
- Brian Sharp, investigations and enterprise editor for WXXI News
- Leah Stacy, editor of CITY Magazine
- Katie Epner, director of video production for WXXI Public Media
- Mike McGinnis, customer success manager by day, emcee and ringmaster of ceremonies by night
"The End of the Line: Rochester’s Subway 2.0"
This award-winning documentary, originally produced in 1994, tells the little-known story of the rail line that operated in a former section of the Erie Canal from 1927 until its abandonment in 1956. Produced by filmmakers Fredrick Armstrong and James P. Harte, The End of the Line recounts the tale of an American city’s bumpy ride through the Twentieth Century, from the perspective of a little engine that could, but didn’t. A fan-favorite for many years, this film has aired on WXXI and the History Channel. But something new has been in the works over the last 5 years… a complete digital restoration in HD from the ground up. The original team from Animatus Studio has reunited to bring this story into the 21st Century with Michael Champlin of DeBergerac Productions. The entire program has been remastered with enhanced audio, restored footage, and newly recreated graphics. In this updated version, the filmmakers return to the abandoned subway tunnel, as well as visiting the Rochester and Genesee Valley Railroad Museum. The resulting film covers what has changed since 1994 and reflects on why the subway still holds so much interest today. The result is a fresh, high-quality version that highlights Rochester’s unique place in American transit history. "The End of the Line – Rochester’s Subway 2.0" offers both longtime fans and new viewers a vivid look at how one city’s ambitions reflected those of many across the country.
