Hélène Biandudi

Need to Know Rochester - May 10, 2013

Hélène Biandudi — Sat, 11 May 2013 01:00:00 +0000

On this edition of Need to Know Rochester:

▪ Tackling misconceptions and raising awareness of human trafficking in the Greater Rochester area

▪ A discussion on the unique health needs of LGBT seniors

▪ The Business Section with Matt Daneman

http://youtu.be/75ozav94sv4

This Week on Need to Know Rochester - 5.10.13

Hélène Biandudi — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:34:09 +0000

Coming up this week on Need to Know Rochester we examine human trafficking in Monroe County and look into health concerns and challenges for elderly members of the local LGBT community. Tune in this Friday at 8:30pm on WXXI-TV, Channel 21.

http://youtu.be/sfHaFDp5I1A

State of the City Address - Part 2

Hélène Biandudi — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:07:40 +0000

Part 2 of Rochester Mayor Thomas Richard's State of the City address on Monday, May 6, 2013, at School of the Arts.

http://youtu.be/9eAgeNVDNiE

State of the City Address - Part 1

Hélène Biandudi — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:43:38 +0000

Part 1 of Rochester Mayor Thomas Richard's State of the City address on Monday, May 6, 2013, at School of the Arts.

http://youtu.be/VBNCkNDAzQg

Need to Know Rochester - May 3, 2013

Hélène Biandudi — Sat, 04 May 2013 01:00:00 +0000

On this edition of Need to Know Rochester:

▪ A look at the work of Teen Empowerment and other community stakeholders to combat youth and gang violence in Rochester

▪ A discussion on the challenges for African American baseball players in the late 1800s and early 20^th Century as a new exhibit focusing on those experiences comes to Rochester

▪ The Business Section with Matt Daneman

http://youtu.be/yci27LMWjNU

This Week on Need to Know Rochester - 5.3.13

Hélène Biandudi — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:17:56 +0000

On Friday's show we examine the work of The Center for Teen Empowerment. The non-profit is in its 10th year in Rochester working with at-risk youth in the community. Rochester Police Chief James Sheppard and Paul McFadden, Youth & Gang Specialist with Action for A Better Community, will talk more about Teen Empowerment and current efforts to tackle youth gang violence in Rochester.

Also, former Rochester Mayor Bill Johnson will stop by the station to discuss a traveling exhibit making a stop in the city. It's called Pride & Passion: The African American Baseball Experience. We'll discuss the continued impact of the Negro Leagues on the game of baseball.

Tune in this Friday at 8:30pm and Sunday at 12:30pm on WXXI-TV.

http://youtu.be/O3NGvf-8Sic

Need to Know Rochester - April 26, 2013

Hélène Biandudi — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:00:00 +0000

This special edition of Need to Know Rochester focuses on education issues. We examine the possible rise in charter schools in Monroe County and the potential impact on students and the Rochester City School District. We also visit a school called Hope Hall - it caters to a special group of students that some say could've fallen through the cracks at their former schools. Lastly, we look into the unique challenges facing rural school districts in the Greater Rochester-area.

http://youtu.be/ATWy08QBogA

Need To Know Rochester: April 19, 2013

Hélène Biandudi — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:00:00 +0000

On this edition of Need To Know Rochester:

April is Autism awareness month. What happens when children with Autism transition to adulthood?
We talk with Sunny Chandrasekar about being a role model after her appearance on "The Biggest Loser". Also, how Monroe County is tackling the issue of childhood obesity.
The Business Section with Matt Daneman from the Democrat and Chronicle.

http://youtu.be/S1MoVF7P7Lc

Lovely Warren Promotes New Education Plan

Hélène Biandudi — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:48:55 +0000

City Council President and Rochester mayoral candidate Lovely Warren revealed a new plan today to help improve the city’s educational climate.

Need To Know Rochester: April 12, 2013

Hélène Biandudi — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 01:00:00 +0000

On this edition of Need To Know Rochester:

How the sequester is impacting the economically disadvantaged in the region
Starting a small business is easier in Rochester than in other parts of the State
A preview of the High Falls Film Festival

http://youtu.be/622lHtgCmYM