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Need to Know
Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. & Sundays at 11:00 a.m. on WXXI-TV & on City 12
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WXXI’s Martin Kaufman lives and breathes all things news. It’s almost impossible to imagine him in another career though he admits he dabbled with the…
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WXXI’s Hélène Biandudi Hofer first met Rochester resident and former “Lost Boy” of Sudan, Sebastian Maroundit, in 2011. She interviewed the co-founder and…
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On a special edition of Need to Know, we look back at some of the most inspiring shows and guests that impacted not only Rochester, but communities…
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Hassan Robinson is an athlete, a trainer, and could also be considered a women’s empowerment coach in the health and fitness world. What started as a…
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It was journalist Edward R. Murrow’s groundbreaking documentary, Harvest of Shame, that was credited for opening America’s eyes in 1960 to the state of…
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It’s a program many haven’t heard of even though it’s been around for more than 50 years. What you need to know about America’s Migrant Education Program…
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Fifty years ago this month an historic event proved that humans could land on the moon. Many hands played a role in making that mission a success,…
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Adoptees in New York could soon have immediate access to their birth certificates if they’re over the age of 18. Current law states birth certificates for…
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After a decades-long battle, adoptees in New York may soon be celebrating a major victory. But as we’ll learn, having unrestricted access to your birth…
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Creating a self-generating culture of awesomeness is the simple, yet profound mission of The Awesome Foundation, Rochester Chapter. The local branch of…