Beth Adams
Morning Edition hostBeth Adams joined WXXI as host of Morning Edition in 2012 after a more than two-decade radio career. She was the longtime host of the WHAM Morning News in Rochester, where she was recognized for her work by the New York State Associated Press Broadcasters Association and the New York State Humane Society. Her career also took her from radio stations in Elmira, New York, to Miami, Florida.
Beth is active in the Rochester community, having volunteered for organizations including the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, the Heart of Gold Children's Foundation, the Rochester Press Radio Club Children’s Charities, and the Rochester Broadway Theater League Education Committee.
She is an avid reader of historical fiction and a devoted animal lover. Beth is married to award-winning writer and author Scott Pitoniak.
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Monroe County's new high-tech crime investigation center opens; New Yorkers are urged to check their measles immunization status as infections rise; the human toll of ICE raids on migrants in Rochester; and remembering a longtime resident of Seneca Park Zoo. -
Petcademy works with shelters and rescue groups to reduce the likelihood of pets being returned after their adoption. -
Charles Graves' story inspired a film and a nonprofit foundation focused on expanding inclusive holiday traditions. -
New York's governor says expanding access to child care is a top priority; a 5 million dollar makeover awaits a downtown Rochester Park; environmentalists call attention to pollution from gas powered lawn equipment; and a deaf Santa group works toward a more inclusive holiday for all.
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Seneca Park Zoo says Katya, at age 20, was the oldest Amur tiger living at an Association of Zoo and Aquarium accredited zoo. -
New York's governor pushes for tighter conditions on medical aid in dying; a local nonprofit calls for more school supports for students' mental health; and a Rochester CEO has advice for workers on how to stay relevant in the age of A-I.
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The city of Rochester seeks options to improve housing stability; Giving Tuesday is a big fundraising event for local nonprofits; and a new effort expands lung cancer screening for long-time smokers.
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West Main Street expects a surge in construction, advocates push for access to doulas, and the star of Home Alone talks about his relationship with the film.
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Finger Lakes power shortages are the focus of a regional summit; local food pantries take lessons from the recent government shutdown; and it will be a windy, wintry Thanksgiving Day in the Rochester region.
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New York joins a federal lawsuit challenging cuts to housing funds; a new initiative doubles the local lung cancer screening rate; and wintry weather is in the forecast for Thanksgiving.
