Kendrick Lamar surprised fans by releasing a new, untitled five-minute track on Instagram. The post included only the song’s audio and a picture of Nike shoes, with no caption or further details. This unexpected release came just days after Lamar announced that he will headline the Super Bowl LIX halftime show in February 2025, set […]

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame musician Jon Bon Jovi helped prevent a potential tragedy on the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in Nashville. While filming a music video on the bridge, Bon Jovi and a video production assistant encountered a woman standing on the ledge. The assistant began talking to the woman, and Bon Jovi slowly […]

Mark Anson, the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction in the East Irondequoit Central School District, was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly displaying a gun during a roadside incident in Webster, New York. According to New York State Police, the incident began as a vehicle and traffic complaint on Route 104 and continued onto Boston Road. Anson, […]

Today marks the 28th anniversary of the death of Tupac Shakur, a towering figure in the world of hip-hop whose influence extends far beyond his music. On September 13, 1996, the world lost a voice that spoke to the struggles and aspirations of countless individuals, but Tupac’s impact remains vibrant and enduring. As we remember […]

Sen. Kristen Gillibrand is pushing for the Universal School Meal Program Act during her virtual press conference. If legislation goes through this would allow free breakfast, lunch and snack to be available for all students regardless of family income. This would also give students access to free meals over the summer. Universal-School-Meals-Program-Act-of-2023_Bill-Summary.pdf (senate.gov) New legislation […]

A Rhode Island mother and daughter are facing federal charges after doing a EBT card scam of $191,000 for over 4 years. The mother was a supervisor of the Human Service department and used her position to access people’s accounts to check their balance and then change the pin number to the EBT cards. The […]

Chris Hastings brings to WXXI a rich and diverse background in public media, joining from GBH in Boston, where he served as Executive Producer and Editor-in-Chief of the WORLD Channel. Throughout his career, Hastings has been dedicated to creating content that connects with local communities and reflects the full spectrum of American life. Hastings began […]