Podcasts about Monroe County

Having heavy, painful periods or menstrual cycles is often normalized because so many women experience this reality monthly. Coping with a heavy period and feeling unwell are not normal though – they are signs to take a closer look at what is going on inside.  If you feel like you're planning your life around your period, you'll want to listen to the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast, where we talk about heavy periods and their connection to iron deficiency and bleeding disorders with Nathan Hagstrom, MD, pediatric hematologist oncologist, and Emily Jacobson, PA-C, hematology oncology physician assistant, both with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital, part of Jefferson Health.   How do you know if your period is too heavy? What other symptoms may women experience because of heavy periods? What causes heavy periods? Which bleeding disorders are linked to heavy menstrual cycles? How can you heal your menstrual cycle? We answer these questions and more on The Healthiest You podcast this month. Chapters:0:01 - Intro1:11 - Heavy periods 3:08 - Other symptoms related to heavy periods 3:47 - Iron deficiency 4:47 - Ferritin 6:53 - Causes of heavy periods 7:39 - Bleeding disorders linked to heavy periods 11:08 - Getting a diagnosis and starting to heal

For over a century, Pennsylvania has been a hotspot for UFO encounters that baffle experts and leave witnesses questioning reality. From glowing discs in remote lakes to crafts that defy physics, the Keystone State's skies are filled with the mysterious, paranormal, and extraterrestrial.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources):  https://weirddarkness.com/PennsylvaniaUFOsREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ye247nxkFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Pennsylvania has always been a land of mysteries in the skies. It has become one of the most intriguing destinations for UFO sightings throughout the years, with tales that date back long before the term “flying saucer” was even coined. From glowing discs hovering over fields, to objects that break the laws of physics, the state's history is filled with encounters that leave you wondering what might actually be out there. And these are not mere passing glimpses; these are encounters that can leave a witness profoundly shaken – altered for life. There's the Carbondale incident, where strange lights in a lake sent people into a panic. There's the experienced aviator who encountered something that decades in the cockpit could not explain. There are numerous accounts of silent craft and disc-shaped objects, eerie lights in the sky — occasions when the stars were blotted out. There are reports of the stopping of time, an encounter that had state troopers speechless, and even an extraterrestrial werewolf-like entity. From the earliest sightings in 1917 through more modern accounts, Pennsylvania's connection to the UFO phenomenon is undeniable, if not unbelievable. What's going on in the skies over the Keystone State? And why is it happening there in particular?CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:37.162 = Show Open00:02:45.008 = Chapter 01: Lanterns and Lies: The Carbondale UFO Mystery00:11:48.101 = Chapter 02: Eerie Lights in Erie ***00:15:12.728 = Chapter 03: The Oil City Light Show00:16:46.996 = Chapter 04: Saylor's Lake, Silent Lights, and a Stunned State Trooper00:18:09.833 = Chapter 05: A Tent, A Grandmother, And A Silent Visitor Overhead00:20:02.281 = Chapter 06: The Wainwright's Werewolf00:25:33.631 = Chapter 07: The Black Circle In The Sky ***00:27:55.349 = Chapter 08: Friday Night Lights In The Sky00:30:36.853 = Chapter 09: Playing Chicken With An Experienced Pilot00:32:40.481 = Chapter 10: Mind Probing and Time Stopping00:35:41.135 = Chapter 11: The First Saucers00:41:31.466 = Chapter 12: Why Pennsylvania? ***00:44:16.924 = Show Close & Bloopers*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:UFOs in Pennsylvania: Encounters with Extraterrestrials in the Keystone State, Patty A. Wilson, ISBN 9780811 706483The Carbondale UFO Crash, 11-11-1974, The Reality, the Hoaxes and the Legend, M.J. Graeber https://www.ufocasebook.com/carbondalecrash1974.htmlHovered- Colored lights went out- sped away -left trail, National UFO Reporting Centerhttp://www.nuforc.org/webreports/068/S68976.htmlUFO Over Westline, National UFO Reporting Center http://www.nuforc.org/webreports/032/S32964.htmlUFO Over Erie, National UFO Reporting Center http://www.nuforc.org/webreports/019/S19817.htmlBright lights in the sky seperated by several miles, National UFO Reporting Centerhttp://www.nuforc.org/webreports/043/S43145.htmlWar of the Worlds Sighting, National UFO Reporting Center http://www.nuforc.org/webreports/054/S54491.htmlVery large circular craft with engine problem, descends, stabilizes, restores engines and tests them, National UFO Reporting Center http://www.nuforc.org/webreports/016/S16875.htmlOne larger white object & 2 smaller round white objects, National UFO Reporting Center http://www.nuforc.org/webreports/048/S48591.htmlUFO Sighting Johnstown 1951, National UFO Reporting Center http://www.nuforc.org/webreports/132/S132897.htmlBright Blue Object Sighting, National UFO Reporting Center http://www.nuforc.org/webreports/035/S35223.htmlSix craft observed that brought people out of their homes to look up, National UFO Reporting Center http://www.nuforc.org/webreports/043/S43006.htmlThe Discreetly Intriguing Carbondale Case – A Downed UFO In Pennsylvania, Marcus Lowth, UFO Insighthttps://www.ufoinsight.com/ufos/cover-ups/carbondale-case-downed-ufo-pennsylvania(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: February 24, 2025Weird Darkness traces more than a century of unexplained encounters in the skies over Pennsylvania, from a glowing disc submerged in a Carbondale lake to a werewolf-faced figure tied to a silent craft, the apparent stopping of time outside New Kensington, and the geography researchers believe may explain why the Keystone State draws so many sightings.It opens with the Carbondale incident of November 1974, when teenagers Bill Lloyd, John Lloyd, and Bob Gillette watched a golden-white light streak from the direction of Salem Mountain and drop near the lake outside Russell Park. A disc-shaped glow moved beneath the water, the surface fizzed and turned a sickly green-yellow, and when Officers Barbero and Jacobina fired their weapons at it, the object appeared to dodge the shots. The boys overheard a police radio order to hold off the news media, watched a scuba diver surface screaming, and saw a crane and delivery truck brought to the water's edge under the eye of Police Chief Francis Dottle — only for divers to later produce a single old railroad worker's lantern and declare the whole thing a hoax. Matt Graeber of the UFO Report and Information Center in Philadelphia arrived at five in the morning to find a crowd of between fifteen hundred and three thousand people ringing the lake.From there the episode moves to February 1975 in Simpson, where a driver on Route 171 joined other motorists pulled over to watch red and green lights hover before a white beam appeared and the object shot off faster than a fighter jet. That June, two friends fishing at Red Bank near the Allegheny Reservoir tracked a craft that stopped dead in midair and hovered for roughly an hour, then heard KDKA radio report at six-thirty that morning that a UFO had crashed into an eastern Pennsylvania lake and the National Guard had it surrounded, before the story disappeared from every outlet. Near Erie around the same stretch, two motorists stopped to study a silent disc about eighty feet across hanging a thousand feet up, ringed with red, yellow, blue, and green lights, and afterward never spoke of it to each other again.Next comes Oil City on November 1, 1974, where CB radio chatter about lights near the Vocational Technical Center across from Oil City High School drew a group of brothers out to look. They found three or four bright lights spread miles apart, moving in geometric formations no aircraft could manage, performing for nearly two hours in front of hundreds of onlookers.The account then shifts to Saylor's Lake in Monroe County on the evening of March 1, 1973, where lights began darting fifteen hundred feet above the water around seven-thirty, shifting between white, red, and blue. State Trooper Jeffrey Hontz, sent to investigate, later told the press the display looked like Christmas trees flying in the air. Witnesses counted roughly forty separate lights, all of them silent at an altitude where planes or helicopters would have roared, and the spectacle lasted until just before eleven.That summer of 1973 in Erie, a teenager sleeping in a backyard tent to escape the heat saw a red, star-like object cross the sky with apparent purpose and ran inside to fetch his grandmother. By the time the two returned, the sky had filled with colored star-like objects moving at impossible angles and near-collisions before they winked out of existence rather than flying away, and the grandmother, though she had watched the whole half-hour, afterward refused to discuss any of it.The most frightening encounter belongs to Bensalem on August 27, 1973, when Alan and Elsie Wainwright saw a boomerang-shaped craft glide silently over their home, halt overhead, and d

Guest host Julie Philipp leads our weekly news roundup with WXXI journalists. First, deputy editor Jeremy Moule shares the latest from Monroe County. He reviews County Executive Adam Bello's State of the County and his assessment of the local economy and public safety. Then, Capitol Bureau reporter Samuel King joins us from Albany with a wrap up of the legislative session and a push from lawmakers to pass a one-year moratorium on new data center projects in the state. We explore what it all means for New Yorkers. We end the week with a look at America's story. The upcoming 2026 Arts Connecxions Festival celebrates America's 250th birthday. Our guests discuss how music, poetry, and history lessons shape our understanding of freedom. Our guests: Jeremy Moule, deputy editor with WXXI News Samuel King, Capitol News Bureau reporter for the New York Public News Network Christine L. Ridarsky, historian for Rochester and Monroe County Eric Townell, artistic director of the Rochester Oratorio Society X'zaya Ivy, operatic soprano and music teacher ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

S11E098, White House Moves For End Of Cashless Bail And Threats Against Officers White house moves for end of cashless bail and threats against officers. Sheriff calls for calm in Key West as leaked intel warns of Cuban drone plots. FBI puts $200K bounty on defector who fled to Iran. Sergeant and Sheriff stabbed during attempted arrest. Cop stabbed multiple times in ambush attack by suspect. Title: Police Week Honors, Law Enforcement Support, and Officer Survival Lessons from Knife Attacks Six-Paragraph Summary Police Week and National Recognition The episode opens with host Chip DeBlock introducing Leo Roundtable and retired police chief Dr. Joel Shults before turning to Police Week. The discussion focuses on the National Peace Officers Memorial Service, the candlelight vigil, and the addition of names to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. The speakers describe the ceremonies as meaningful to law enforcement families and emphasize the importance of honoring officers who died in the line of duty. J.D. Vance and Federal Support for Police The speakers discuss Vice President J.D. Vance's keynote appearance at the 45th Peace Officers Memorial Service and present his remarks as supportive of law enforcement families. They also discuss federal directives that, according to the host, were timed around Police Week. These include seeking the death penalty in federal prosecutions involving the intentional murder of law enforcement officers, funding consequences tied to cashless bail policies, and the reinstatement of the 1033 military surplus program. Injured Officers and the 1033 Program Dr. Shults broadens the Police Week discussion by emphasizing that injured and disabled officers should also be remembered, not only those who died in the line of duty. He notes that officers may lose mobility, careers, or long-term health because of line-of-duty injuries. The discussion then moves into the 1033 program, where Shults argues that access to armored vehicles and protective gear can be essential for smaller agencies, while also acknowledging broader public concerns about the appearance of militarized policing. Cuban Drone Concerns and Local Homeland Security The program briefly addresses a report about alleged Cuban drone plots involving Key West, Guantanamo Bay, and American military vessels. The host states that local officials, including the Monroe County sheriff, had not confirmed the threat at the time of the discussion. Shults uses the topic to explain why local law enforcement can have an important role in homeland security, especially when potential threats involve infrastructure, ports, waterways, or areas close to hostile actors. Air Force Defector Accused of Aiding Iran The episode then turns to the case of former U.S. Air Force intelligence specialist Monica Witt, who is discussed as a defector accused of providing classified information to Iran. The host says federal authorities renewed attention on the case with a $200,000 reward. Shults comments that sensitive information can be accessed by enlisted personnel and contractors as well as senior officials, and he frames such access as both necessary and vulnerable. The speakers speculate about why the renewed reward effort may have been announced, while acknowledging that some details are not known. Officer Safety Lessons from Knife Attacks The final major portion of the episode reviews two body-camera incidents involving officers stabbed during confrontations. One involved Wayne County, Ohio officers, including a sheriff and sergeant, and the other involved a Marion County, Florida deputy who was ambushed and stabbed in the chest. Shults emphasizes the danger of close-range blitz attacks, the value of distance and verbal commands, the importance of tourniquets and bleeding-control training, and the risks of pursuing armed suspects into wooded areas. The episode closes with sponsor acknowledgments and a mention of The Wounded Blue. Keywords Police Week, Leo Roundtable, J.D. Vance, law enforcement memorial, 1033 program, cashless bail, officer safety, police body cam, Wayne County stabbing, Marion County deputy, Monica Witt, The Wounded Blue

Watch as Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter sits down with two of our faith leaders who contract with the Sheriff's Office to offer spiritual guidance to incarcerated individuals who seek it. While there are several faith-based leaders, Sheriff speaks with Pastor Donald Stevens of the Baptist Ministers Alliance and Rabbi Ohr Zohar with Temple Sinai.

May 13, 2026 ~ Trump lands in China. New polling on president, governor and senate. Progress being made on giant water main break. Black bear sighted in Wayne and Monroe County. California Mayor turns out to be a Chinese asset and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bob talks about Monroe County settling with Denny Wright and the city still not settling with him, Seniors Night in Mt. Morris, and gerrymandering.

This episode is pure old-school Alabama outdoors history. Ray Kilgore spent 26 years hunting poachers across the Alabama River with no backup, no cell phones, and sometimes no idea if he was walking into danger. At 85 years old, Ray shares some of the wildest game warden stories we've ever heard, from chasing night hunters through soybean fields to uncovering illegal fishing operations using old crank telephones. If you enjoy real hunting history, outlaw stories, and hearing how things USED to be in the Deep South… this one is hard to beat. • Working as a game warden in Alabama starting in 1968• Hunting armed poachers with no backup• Alabama River outlaw stories• Night hunters shooting deer from boats• Illegal fish shocking with crank telephones• The ORIGINAL deer decoy sting operations• Wives acting as getaway drivers for poachers• Old-school game warden tactics before modern technology• Threats from poachers and dangerous encounters• How game wardens and hunting culture changed over time• Crazy stories from Monroe County in the 60s and 70s• Ray's advice for young game wardens today Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Get a discount on your Poncho Outdoors shirts here - https://linkly.link/2bfPZ Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDI Use code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - https://linkly.link/2ERb8 Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “southern10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYO Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all Vortex apparel, including eyewear Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here Come chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our Patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXU NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Florida mother avoided her birthday celebration at a Key Largo resort turning into a tragedy when her 3-year-old daughter was rescued from drowning by a bystander. Bodycam footage captured the moments Monroe County deputies confronted Yavelin Fernandez, who allegedly left her two children unsupervised for approximately 25 minutes. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the investigation and the child neglect charge filed in the wake of the harrowing incident.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Grow your own audience today – go to https://www.opus.pro/sidebar for 1 week free plus 50% off the first 3 months of Opus Pro.HOST:Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweberLAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION:YouTube Management - Bobby SzokeVideo Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea, Alex Ciccarone, & Jay CruzScript Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson & Juliana BattagliaGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrimeTwitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Small steps started today can lead to significant changes that “future you” will be proud of. The Jefferson Lifestyle Program helps you create healthy habits so you can manage stress, sleep better, eat well, exercise regularly and get connected in your community. If you want to hear more about this program, you'll want to listen to the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast. In Part Two of our podcast series, you'll hear from Medical Director of the Jefferson Lifestyle Program Courtney Pinkham, MD, with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), part of Jefferson Health. How does the Jefferson Lifestyle Program help reframe your thoughts around diet and boost your confidence in the kitchen? How will lifestyle medicine experts help you on your fitness journey? What are some ways sleep problems are addressed in the program? What kinds of stress management strategies will be covered? How do relationships impact our physical and mental health? We answer these questions and more on The Healthiest You podcast this month.Chapters:0:01 - Intro0:26 - How to boost your confidence in the kitchen2:12 - Fitness that fits your lifestyle5:11 - Addressing sleep problems10:56 - Stress management 13:00 - Mindfulness exercises15:41 - The power of community17:39 - Words of encouragement 

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, May 6th, 2026. In today's newscast, we look at unofficial results from a few key races in Monroe County from yesterday's primary election. Stay tuned for an interview with newly-elected County Commissioner Trent Deckard. Also coming up in the next half hour, “Check the Domain Name” on …

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Erika Holst from the Illinois State Museum highlights the "Land of Stories" project, which coincides with America's 250th.  Celebrating the IAA Foundation scholarship program and the Illinois Farm Bureau Legacy of Leadership Scholar Caleb Seboldt from Monroe County.  Ryan Frieders provides a CropWatcher report from DeKalab County.  Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

Bob gives a family update, talks about the appeals court ruling on mifepristone by mail, a Mercy Flight chopper having issues over Monroe County, and the Greece Police officers injured in a pursuit.

Bob gives an update on the attempted assassination, Catherine Mott Formicola, the upcoming Sam Nordquist murder trials, Comey being indicted again, and Monroe County's use of opioid lawsuit money.

It's our weekly news roundup. We begin with the latest on a local farmworker rights advocate who has been detained by ICE and faces deportation to her native Mexico. WXXI's Brian Sharp and Veronica Volk explain. Then, a conversation about climate and change. As Veronica Volk reports, erosion at the Chimney Bluffs in Wayne County is expected, but the formations have seen a remarkable amount of change in recent years. We discuss what the instability means — both for the bluffs and for similar local landscapes. We end the week with a question: can planting trees truly save the planet? A variety of programs in the last number of years have called on Americans to plant trees. We explore what the science says and how the local chapter of the Sierra Club is helping people in our region contribute to New York state's goal of planting 25 million trees by 2033. Brian Sharp, investigations and enterprise editor for WXXI News Veronica Volk, executive producer and director of podcast strategy for WXXI Public Media John Kastner, board member and event chair for the Rochester Regional Group of the Sierra Club Daryl Odhner, Monroe County master gardener and board member for the Rochester Regional Group of the Sierra Club This conversation is part of WXXI's celebration of Earth Month. To learn more, please click here.---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

Bob talks about a Wayne County illegal immigrant being detained, his run, both parties polling underwater, and A lawsuit against Monroe County over homelessness by cop killer Anthony Bottom.

Paper, plastic...and now, glass! It's time to talk all things recycling. Recycling evolves over time, and there are changes in Monroe County that affect what goes in your bin. This hour, we sit down with representatives from the Monroe County Department of Environmental Services for the latest on what you can and cannot recycle. In studio: Mike Garland, director of the Monroe County Department of Environmental Services  Nicole Fornof, waste diversion and education coordinator for the Monroe County Department of Environmental Services This conversation is part of WXXI's celebration of Earth Month. To learn more, please click here.---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

With the Class AAA playoffs starting Wednesday, Mary Persons boys head coach Jacob Haygood drops by to talk about the one-loss regular season, Class AAA on the whole, and what the sport means to Forsyth and Monroe County  

In 1990, Monroe County's daytime television viewing habits were disrupted by a TV first: the live broadcast of The People v. Arthur J. Shawcross. Never before had home viewers anywhere been given access to gavel-to-gavel coverage of a sordid murder trial. The show lasted eleven weeks, September to December. Viewers that normally followed daytime dramas or game shows were instead focused on the trial of a serial-killer who'd confessed to killing ten women in Monroe County, and one more in Wayne County, but whose lawyers claimed he was insane and not responsible for his actions. Fans of courtroom dramas like Perry Mason, now saw the real thing, sometimes lazy in its pacing, but raw and unfiltered in its subjects and language. The show ran on cable station WGRC (Greater Rochester Cable) and was set in teak-paneled Courtroom 206 of the Monroe County Public Safety Building, which had been equipped and wired as a TV studio.A few watched the first day's broadcast, were repulsed and changed the channel. Most viewers however were fascinated and watched for the rest of the fall.The show's villain obviously was Shawcross, yet he put no work into his role. . Throughout, he sat at the defense table motionless and silent, staring at his shoes.The hero was Assistant District Attorney Charles Siragusa, who led the prosecution. By the trial's third week, Siragusa was receiving fan mail and baked cookies from “groupies.”Not every witness fared well under the lights. One defense witness, a forensic psychiatrist on the stand for many days, while trying to convince the jury of Shawcross's insanity, drew unwanted laughter and was eventually satirized by morning radio shows because of her rambling answers and disorganized demeanor.For several weeks, videotapes were shown in the courtroom (and on Channel 5) of the defendant supposedly under hypnosis, describing horrific acts that went well beyond what we'd ever heard discussed in our own homes: necrophilia, cannibalism, atrocities in Vietnam, cruel incestuous abuse. Shawcross claimed in falsetto that his mother took over his brain when he killed, much like Alfred Hitchcock's twisted villain Norman Bates in the movie Psycho.The prosecution's star witness was forensic psychiatrist Dr. Park Dietz. He, too, had extensively examined Shawcross, but not under hypnosis. He concluded that Shawcross was faking his mental illness, that he was not psychotic but rather a malingering psychopathic, not crazy just extraordinarily mean.“He is an anti-social. He lacks moral scruples and any sense of empathy,” Dr. Dietz testified.Viewers were horrified to learn that Shawcross as a young man had killed two children near Watertown, N.Y., ten-year-old Jack Owen Blake, murdered on May 7, 1972, and eight-year-old Karen Ann Hill, killed May 7, 1972. For those crimes, Shawcross served only 15 years in prison and was released into Rochester in 1987 to kill again. THE TRIAL OF ARTHUR J. SHAWCROSS: And Other Stories of Rochester Murders—Michael Benson

Ryan and Lou talk to Greg about his work as a public defender and why Monroe County's Public Defenders have unionized.

A new board with sweeping authority over Indianapolis Public Schools and the city's charter schools holds its first meeting today. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation announced a 60 million-dollar partnership Monday aimed at bringing Israeli tech start-ups to the state. Voters in northern St. Joseph and Elkhart counties will choose between two Republicans in the May 5 primary for Indiana State Senate District 11. Monroe county sheriff Ruben Marté is suing the state of Indiana to block enforcement of a new law requiring his officers to assist ICE agents. The union representing staff at the Indiana State Teachers Association has filed multiple federal allegations alleging management intimidated and retaliated against staff. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Swalwell drops out of California Governor's race. Trump blockade to take effect 10A ET today. You can end DoomScrolling brain rot in two weeks. Despite their denials, left acknowledges that illegal aliens have been getting welfare. Final order of removal has just been issued for Mahmoud Khalil after he LOST his appeal in court. "British" nationals with middle eastern names arrested at Northern border. Pacers insufferable season is over. Today’s Popcorn Moment: Trump - Pope Feud. Today on the Marketplace: Pizza King Light Box. Monroe County not playing nice with ICE. Blockade of Iranian Ports Blockade of Iranian Ports. It's going to be an interesting week. Iron Nation launches $60 million second fund as it expands into full-scale VC. Indiana anchors the new fund with a $15M commitment as the post-October 7 investor backs Israeli startups from Seed to Series B. Iran cannot get a nuclear weapon. TV Theme Song: Redemption Monday - All My Children See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pacers insufferable season is over. Today’s Popcorn Moment: Trump - Pope Feud. Today on the Marketplace: Pizza King Light Box. Monroe County not playing nice with ICE. Blockade of Iranian PortsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which areas of your health are you ready to change this year? From better sleep to regular exercise to eating nourishing meals, anything is possible when you know your “why.” If you want to hear about a program that can help you on your journey to become a healthier you, you'll want to listen to the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast. In Part One of our podcast series, you'll hear from Medical Director of the Jefferson Lifestyle Program Courtney Pinkham, MD, with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), part of Jefferson Health. What are some barriers to forming habits? How can lifestyle medicine improve your health? What are practical ways to build better habits? Which chronic diseases can be addressed with lifestyle changes? What is the Jefferson Lifestyle Program? We answer these questions and more on The Healthiest You podcast this month.Chapters:0:01 - Intro1:00 - All about habits4:45 - Barriers to forming habits7:43 - Making changes without feeling overwhelmed 13:59 - About lifestyle medicine15:02 - Reverse chronic disease19:54 - The Jefferson Lifestyle Program23:33 - What to expect at a group session27:42 - How to join the program 

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, April 7th, 2026. Today marks the first day of early voting in Monroe County. Stay tuned for another edition of B Square Bites in collaboration with the B Square Bulletin coming up during today's headlines. Also coming up in the next half hour, WFHB News Correspondent Camdyn …

This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: discover a new way to learn about Monroe County's rich history! Brianna Strunk shows how residents and visitors alike can scan and score through the Monroe County Historical Marker Passport Program, an America250PA initiative available through 2026.Next, meet Executive Pastry Chef Cristina Ruggiero, whose leadership and craftsmanship bring a balance of refinement and efficiency to the artisan breads, delicate cream puffs, intricate chocolate creations, and more served up through Kalahari's pastry program.April showers bring May flowers, and we know a few perfect places to spend a rainy day in the Poconos! Follow the yellow brick road through Country Junction - The World's Largest General Store in Lehighton with Bri & Dee. Explore the Morgan Gallery in Blakeslee, a stop on the Pocono History and Art Trail, where local creativity comes to life through every piece. Step inside dot + jo on Crystal Street in East Stroudsburg, a boutique built by women, for women. Owner Heather Williams shares how she came from NYC's fashion scene to plant roots in the Poconos as well as the heartfelt meaning behind the name of her small business.Join Deanna Fontanez for a new episode of “Behind the Maker” as she enters the day-to-day of maple season at Streamside Maple, meeting the person at the heart of the operation and tapping into the craft and dedication that go into turning sap to syrup.Looking at the push to develop more housing for seniors, workers and everyone else in the Poconos, James Hamill gives the latest from the More Front Doors initiative and finds out how several organizations are spearheading the effort in Carbon County.Finally, we close out this episode with a Pocono Perspectives Interview with Nick Igdalsky and Ben May from the Pocono Raceway, who take us back into time to the days when “The Tricky Triangle” was first built, then bring us up to speed on what families can enjoy at the track in the present.

Is the U.S. ready for a woman in the White House? Former first lady Michelle Obama is clarifying comments she recently made, where she said the country wasn't ready. Now she says America is moving in the right direction. Several women could compete for the Democratic nomination for president. We discuss the great – and still unbroken – glass ceiling. Our guests: Lystra Bartholomew McCoy, Monroe County legislator, District 18 Kelly Cheatle, artist and community organizer Jerri Lynn Sparks, former congressional press secretary ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

Surveillance pricing is the practice of using shoppers' personal data to set prices. It can be carried out in various ways, and in many cases, it's legal. But governments at many different levels are working to outlaw the practice — or at least severely restrict it. Our guests explain how it works and what they think should be done about it. Our guests: Rachel Barnhart, Monroe County legislator, District 17 Jonathan S. Weissman, principal lecturer in the Department of Cybersecurity at RIT Pat Garofalo, director of state and local policy at the American Economic Liberties Project ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

WXXI is celebrating Women's History Month, and this hour, guest host Racquel Stephen highlights two Rochester women whose work may have gone unnoticed, but who are making a historical impact in the community. Hani Ali is the founder of Mental Health Education & Legal Code for Refugee Rights, Inc. (MELCORR). The nonprofit organization offers mental health counseling and various resources to more than 200 local refugee families. Brittany Rumph is the co-founder of Innova Girls Academy, Monroe County's first all-girls elementary charter school. They join us in the studio to discuss their remarkable work. Our guests: Hani Ali, founder of Mental Health Education and Legal Code for Refugee Rights, Inc. (MELCORR) Julie Cosner, volunteer in programming at MELCORR Kaylee Ziegler, office administrator at MELCORR Brittany M. Rumph, co-founder and head of school academics at Innova Girls Academy  LaShonda Robinson, lower school director of curriculum and instruction at Innova Girls Academy  WXXI is celebrating Women's History Month, and this hour, guest host Racquel Stephen highlights two Rochester women whose work may have gone unnoticed, but who are making a historical impact in the community. Hani Ali is the founder of Mental Health Education & Legal Code for Refugee Rights, Inc. (MELCORR). The nonprofit organization offers mental health counseling and various resources to more than 200 local refugee families. Brittany Rumph is the co-founder of Innova Girls Academy, Monroe County's first all-girls elementary charter school. They join us in the studio to discuss their remarkable work. Our guests: Hani Ali, founder of Mental Health Education and Legal Code for Refugee Rights, Inc. (MELCORR) Julie Cosner, volunteer in programming at MELCORR Kaylee Ziegler, office administrator at MELCORR Brittany M. Rumph, co-founder and head of school academics at Innova Girls Academy  LaShonda Robinson, lower school director of curriculum and instruction at Innova Girls Academy 

If you've ever dreamed about living on a lake in Michigan, you're not alone. But once you start researching lake homes in Southeast Michigan, you quickly realize something: not all lakes are the same. Some offer incredible boating culture, strong property values, and year-round communities. Others may look beautiful online but come with unexpected maintenance, insurance costs, or lifestyle tradeoffs.In this video, I break down the Top 10 Best Lakes to Live on in Metro Detroit, based on real buyer demand, lifestyle, accessibility, and long-term desirability. We'll cover popular lake communities across Oakland County, Livingston County, Washtenaw County, Macomb County, Monroe County, and Wayne County, including well-known destinations like Lake St. Clair, Cass Lake, Orchard Lake, Lake Orion, Whitmore Lake, Chemung Lake, Crooked Lake, and Lake Erie waterfront communities.Whether you're searching for a full-time lake home, second home, retirement property, or relocation destination, understanding how each lake behaves year-round is critical before buying.

Proponents of a statewide program that addresses home-related health concerns say they are worried about the initiative's future. The Healthy Neighborhood Program reaches 500 families in Monroe County each year. It helps residents avoid fires and carbon dioxide poisoning, reduce tobacco use and lead exposure, and improve homes at lost costs. The New York State Assembly restored funding for the program, but the Senate did not. What does that mean for its future, as lawmakers make decisions about the final state budget? Our guests discuss it: Katrina Korfmacher, Ph.D., professor of environmental medicine and public health sciences at the University of Rochester Elizabeth McDade, director of Rochester ENergy Efficiency and Weatherization (RENEW) Amanda Reddy, executive director of the National Center for Healthy Housing Marielena Vélez de Brown, M.D., commissioner of the Monroe County Department of Public Health ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter.Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, March 10th, 2026. In today's newscast, WFHB Correspondents Emma Maher and Shane Gebhard report on an anti-ICE benefit concert that took place at Harmony School late last month. More in today's feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, the candidates for Monroe County prosecutor …

Coach Jim Johnson is an award-winning basketball coach with an outstanding 428–221 career record, 11 divisional titles, and multiple Coach of the Year honors, including Monroe County and Class A Section V Coach of the Year. Over more than two decades at Greece Athena High School, he built one of New York State's most consistent and successful programs, leading his teams to numerous sectional championships, a No. 1 state ranking in 2016, and a 66–5 record over one three-year stretch that included a Class A State Championship Game appearance. He also received a National Sportsmanship Award and gained national recognition through the inspirational Jason McElwain – better known as J-Mac - story, later featured on CBS Sports during the Final Four. Click here to watch J-Mac – and Coach Jim's – inspirational story. He also wrote an inspirational book on the story, A Coach and a Miracle: Life Lessons from a Man Who Believed in an Autistic Boy and he received an ESPY award for Best Sports Moment. After retiring from teaching physical education following 33 years and completing his 20th and final season as head coach, Coach Johnson transitioned into full-time speaking, delivering powerful presentations on leadership, teamwork, perseverance, and the belief that dreams really do come true.

In 1947, a Tennessee farmer named Robert Carter Senior found an injured young creature pinned beneath a fallen tree on his property in Monroe County. What he did next would set in motion one of the most extraordinary and controversial stories in the history of sasquatch research. He nursed it back to health, named it Fox, and spent the next twenty-five years secretly building a relationship with it before his seven-year-old granddaughter Janice literally ran into the creature one afternoon and had her world turned upside down.Tonight Brian takes a deep dive into the Janice Carter story, the full account of what one woman claims was fifty years of co-existence between her family and a clan of sasquatch on their rural Tennessee farm. From her grandfather's secret act of mercy to the publication of the now-infamous book "50 Years with Bigfoot: Tennessee Chronicles of Co-Existence" in 2002, from the firestorm of controversy that nearly tore the Bigfoot community apart to the heartbreaking account of Fox's death decades later, this episode covers it all.Brian walks through the claims, the characters, the investigations by Jerry Coleman and Russian hominologist Igor Bourtsev, the public falling out between Janice and co-author Mary Green, and the questions that remain unanswered to this day. Whether you come away a believer or a skeptic, this is a story that demands to be heard on its own terms.Have you experienced a Bigfoot sighting, Sasquatch encounter, Dogman experience, UFO sighting, or any unexplained cryptid or paranormal event deep in the woods? We want to hear your story.Email your encounter to brian@paranormalworldproductions.com for a chance to be featured on a future episode of Backwoods Bigfoot Stories.Backwoods Bigfoot Stories is a paranormal storytelling podcast featuring real Bigfoot encounters, Sasquatch sightings, Dogman reports, cryptid experiences, and true scary stories from the backwoods.Follow the show and turn on automatic downloads so you never miss a chilling encounter from the forest. Listen with the lights off… if you dare.

On the show: -Rewarding you for listening early! -It's not a bachelor auction...it's church! -Mentally coping with the cold...put on a bikini?! -Monroe County has a job opening, is it one you'd encourage your kid to sign up for? -The epitome of act like you know -Jerk or Justified? The rub it in your face vacationing coworker - Buzz Shots with Live Audience Thursday! - Keep it PG -Are people who use Chatgpt tech savvy or not as bright?

Russell County vs Monroe County from Friday, February 6th.

On this episode of the Rochester Real Estate Show, Sam Little and Peter Riccardi of the Anthony Butera Team are joined by Drew Feinberg from CrossCountry Mortgage to break down the local housing market. They cover what's really happening in Monroe County, including which neighborhoods are competitive, how interest rates are impacting buyers, and the mistakes that are costing people deals. Learn practical tips for buyers who want to stand out in today's market, including the financial preparation and strategies that give you a real advantage. ----------------------------------- Drew Feinberg - Loan Officer ccm.com/andrew-feinberg CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC 2050 South Clinton Avenue, Suite A Rochester, NY 14618 Equal Housing Opportunity. All loans subject to underwriting approval. Certain restrictions apply. Call for details. All borrowers must meet minimum credit score, loan-to-value, debt-to-income, and other requirements to qualify for any mortgage program. CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). Personal NMLS1852084 | Branch NMLS2543933 | Company NMLS3029

What's the beef with tallow? Depending on your skin type, beef tallow (cow fat) skin care can either leave you hydrated or clog your pores.  If you want to hear which skin care trends you should try or skip, you'll want to listen to the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast. In Part Two of our podcast series, you'll hear from medical esthetician Karissa Wolf, with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), part of Jefferson Health. What are the pros and cons of using beef tallow skin care? Does face tape work for smoothing fine lines and wrinkles? Which at-home face mask recipes work? Are at-home red-light therapy masks worth it? Should you use an ice roller to depuff your face? We answer these questions and more on The Healthiest You podcast this month.Chapters:0:01 - Intro0:21 - Beef tallow skin care0:53 - Face tape for anti-aging 2:05 - DIY face masks 3:22 - Red-light therapy masks 4:41 - Ice baths and ice rollers5:31 - Self-tanner or sunless tanning6:21 - Building a strong skin barrier7:08 - Skin care trends we've tried8:14 - The secret to healthy skin 

In a sea of skin care options, knowing which products and treatments are worth it will save you time, money and breakouts. Now is the time to say goodbye to those half-used products collecting dust and find out what works best for you.  If you need recommendations or want to learn more about getting a personalized skin care regimen, you'll want to listen to the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast. In Part One of our podcast series, you'll hear from medical esthetician Karissa Wolf, with Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health. What are the differences between professional dermaplaning and at-home dermaplaning? Which in-office procedures are most effective for smoothing fine lines and wrinkles? Which ingredients should you avoid in skin care products? When can you save money and get drugstore products? What custom facials are offered? We answer these questions and more on The Healthiest You podcast this month.Chapters:0:01 - Intro0:53 - Skin care basics1:16 - To wash your face or not1:43 - Products you should avoid using at the same time2:31 - UV sensitivity 3:09 - Drugstore products vs. high-end options4:12 - Ingredients to look for5:36 - Ingredients to avoid6:17 - Seeing a medical esthetician 7:08 - Custom facials7:44 - Dermaplaning 8:50 - Anti-aging options9:16 - Chemical peels10:17 - The No. 1 skin care question Karissa gets asked

Rod Yeacker , Rod Yeacker music joins us as we start a new week in a new state. Nebraska. Lizzie's House, Minor Key, Monroe County, Pretty Words Something's Gotta Give

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, January 5th, 2026. In today's newscast, WFHB's Youth Radio teamed up with the News Department for their journalism-focused day during their Winter Camp last week. The camp culminated into a final feature focusing on food insecurity in Monroe County – what it looks like locally, who it …

It's a question you may hear in your circles each year during the clean-up from the holiday season: "Can this be recycled?" From wrapping paper to Christmas trees to disposable cups, data shows Americans generate about 25% more waste around the holidays compared to the rest of the year. This hour, guest host Gino Fanelli sits down with recycling experts from Monroe County to answer your questions. We also explore what's new when it comes recycling efforts in the county. Our guests: Mike Garland, director of the Monroe County Department of Environmental Services Nicole Fornof, waste diversion and education coordinator for the Monroe County Department of Environmental Services ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

Can you recycle wrapping paper? The answer is: some, not all, and it's important to know in advance.Many of us will stuff wrapping paper, packaging, boxes, and more into the recycling bins this month. Unfortunately, some materials can't be recycled, and will cause headaches for the staff working these facilities.This is our annual recycling show to get you ready for the holidays, New Year's Eve, and more.Our guests: Mike Garland, director of the Monroe County Department of Environmental Services Tina Stevens, waste diversion and education coordinator for the Monroe County Department of Environmental Services *Notes:To learn more about curbside recycling in Monroe County, click here.To learn more about the Monroe County EcoPark, click here.To access the tool designed to help reduce food waste at home, click here.--This episode originally aired on December 17, 2024.--Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

We're joined by our WXXI News colleagues to discuss a series of stories that have made news this week. As reported by investigative reporter Gino Fanelli, Monroe County has become the first of the major counties in upstate New York to opt out of creating a registry system for short-term rentals like Airbnb. We discuss the implications. Then, health, equity, and community reporter Racquel Stephen has the latest on flu and measles cases, which are on the rise in the community. And finally, what's trending — both currently and historically — when it comes to toys? Chris Bensch of the Strong National Museum of Play stops by the studio with recent additions to the Toy Hall of Fame, and we talk about popular toys from holidays past (think Atari, Tickle Me Elmo, and more!). In studio: Gino Fanelli, investigations/City Hall reporter for WXXI News Racquel Stephen, health, equity, and community reporter and producer for WXXI News Christopher Bensch, vice president for collections at The Strong National Museum of Play ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

Sherri Lay of Monroe County is the newest member of the Tennessee Farm Bureau Board of Directors. She was elected as one of the three Directors at Large. Sherri explains what it means to be elected and why she feels called to serve.

The phrase "every vote counts" rang true in several local political races this November. In the race for Canandaigua town supervisor, a 12-vote margin determined the winner. The newly elected Webster town supervisor won by 65 votes. And in the third legislative district of Monroe County, the race was decided by a 24-vote margin. This hour, we talk to election night winners who understand the value of getting out the vote. Our guests: Don Cotter, supervisor-elect of the town of Canandaigua Alex Scialdone, supervisor-elect of the town of Webster Marvin Stepherson, Monroe County legislator-elect ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

Life after welcoming a baby into the world looks different – it's messy, beautiful and exhausting. As you nurture the newest addition to your family, remember yourself too. Hormones shift significantly after giving birth, which can leave you feeling sad, anxious or overwhelmed.  If you're looking for support in postpartum, you'll want to listen to the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast about postpartum depression. In Part Two of our podcast series, you'll hear from psychiatrist Samantha Cerimele, MD, with Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health. Is it “baby blues” or postpartum depression? What increases your risk for postpartum depression? Should you try placenta encapsulation? What treatment options are available for postpartum depression? How can the WAVES (Women Adjusting to Various Emotional States) program help? We answer these questions and more on The Healthiest You podcast this month. Chapters:0:01 - Intro0:11 - “Baby blues” vs. postpartum depression1:27 - This may increase your risk for postpartum depression2:15 - Ways to prevent postpartum depression3:09 - Placenta encapsulation5:17 - Reaching out for help6:04 - Treatment options 8:57 - Talk therapy10:01 - Helpful things to include in your routine11:45 - Advice for moms and our programs

A local organization is sounding the alarm over an issue that is affecting an increasing number of young people. As reported by WXXI's Noelle Evans, a new report from Common Ground Health shows that in 2023, self-harm was the leading behavioral reason that young people ages 6 to 21 in Monroe County visited the emergency room. How can families, caregivers, and schools help support students' mental and emotional well-being? Our guests share their expertise. In studio: Noelle E.C. Evans, education reporter/producer for WXXI News Elizabeth Devaney, director of the Whole Child Connection at the Children's Institute Joseph D. Fantigrossi, Ed.D., director of the Community Schools Coalition of Monroe County, and coordinator of regional community schools at Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Holly Sienkiewicz, DrPH, director of research at Common Ground Health Calvin Holloway, assistant coordinator for Youth Voice One Vision: The Mayor's Advisory Council and youth mental health advocate ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

Move to the middle! That's the plea from many Democrats who feel that the rightward shift by the Republican Party has left a big opening. We discuss the case for steady centrism at a time when bolder ideas are getting attention. Our guests: John Baynes, Monroe County legislator for District 11 Howard Maffucci, Monroe County legislator for District 10 ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.