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Let's talk about Cuomo
August 06, 2021

This week on Ear Shot: New York Attorney General Letitia James this week released the findings of an independent investigation into sexual harassment claims made against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and calls f

How 2020 inspired one woman to embark on a nomadic life
July 30, 2021

This week on Ear Shot: The last year is associated with loss and pain for a lot of people. But for some, 2020 was a turning point toward something different, something better. It was a point when some

Out Alliance's absence creates opportunities for Black and brown LGBTQ organizations
July 23, 2021

This week on Ear Shot: Rochester's Black and brown LGBTQ organizations have been able to expand their reach now that the Out Alliance has shut down. And, military veterans are returning from overseas

Anti-loitering sound plagues neighbors on Pleasant Street
July 16, 2021

This week on Ear Shot: 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

Morelle's 'Right to Repair' bill would ease tech companies' hold on consumers
July 12, 2021

U.S. Rep. Joe Morelle has introduced a bill intended to protect consumers from being trapped into high repair costs by manufacturers of cellphones, laptop computers, and other products. The so-called

In sickness and in health: Spousal caregivers face isolation
July 09, 2021

This week on Ear Shot: Transitioning from spouse to caregiver is complicated, and those who do it can suffer from high rates of depression caused by loneliness and isolation. But support groups can he

The future of the Inner Loop
July 02, 2021

This week on Ear Shot: There have been decades of talk about filling in the Inner Loop -- Rochester’s C-shaped highway -- and that huge task is a lot more possible today than at any point in recent hi

Post-pandemic life is fueling your dog's anxiety
June 25, 2021

This week on Ear Shot: As people slowly return to the office after a year of working from home, their dogs are not happy. But there are ways to help. Plus: Michael Lasser, the longtime host of WXXI’s music program Fascinatin' Rhythm, is retiring. And:

'Please don't ignore us': Rochester's Black deaf community faces unique barriers to health care
June 18, 2021

This week on Ear Shot: The pandemic has shed light on disparities within the Black community. In addition to systematic racism, lack of access to health information and health literacy, there are additional barriers that affect Black deaf people who are a

Survivors of Indigenous Boarding Schools want justice
June 11, 2021

This week on Ear Shot: The remains of hundreds of children were found at a school site in Canada, just one of nearly 500 former boarding schools for indigenous children that existed for a century. Now local Haudenosaunee people are seeking justice for the