WXXI Alumni

08/26/2026

One of our own could use our help. Tim lost his home this week to fire.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-timba-rebuild-after-the-hawk-fire?utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp30-treatment-3&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&fbclid=IwRlRTSAT8J9hwZG9mBWZkaWQWUNOyr6MkPlM2wzVk0A4Q-r0j2q5OMWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5wB2K5dOPkDFdglBURWMUu7CV_MbYRR2K2Gt_228Z3zb_ZmSfOJyQMugnl7A_aem_Nc2-Kb7p-acQzqWjDWF8ZQ

For Tim Stoffel, known to so many as Timba, Sierra Safari Zoo has been more than a p… Tracie Lee needs your support for Help Timba Rebuild After the Hawk Fire

06/30/2026

Just a note to say - There are multiple spammers out in the world that seem to have nothing better to do than comment on posts with a fake link to buy “alumni” t-shirts, etc. These comments are from spammers and should be reported as such if you spot one.

03/24/2026

Raise your hand if you were there. Raise two if you’re in this reel!

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02/28/2026

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02/20/2026

https://www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2026-02-20/he-was-here-on-day-one-42-years-later-alex-crichton-is-signing-off?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQFPQVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEev17c28ySSapwck3xDYvd2g5nLqt274SHzsbaYrCSRAM4eoxQMLUX5QI6nYY_aem_oa9HcV2v5TbDh_Ae3r5xDQ

WXXI's "All Things Considered" host Alex Crichton is ending a 45-year radio career on Feb. 27.

01/20/2026

George Walter- This seems to be the latest scammer.

Everyone - Please ignore comments like Sandra’s. I’ve removed quite a few of them today that were posted by from several accounts.

Feel free to report comments like hers. I will continue to remove them.

01/06/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BdhTWeLu1/?mibextid=wwXIfr

WXXI President & CEO Chris Hastings spoke with News10NBC's Erin Mahon about the dissolution of CPB and the future of public media in Rochester. You can hear the interview tonight at 6pm on WHEC TV.

12/22/2025

More exciting news! WXXI President & CEO Christopher Hastings today announced a strategic reorganization of its corporate structure as he works to build a new foundation and business model in response to the federal rescission of nearly $2M in funding and the shutdown of the Corporation of Public Broadcasting.

This realignment includes the promotions of Rhonda Austin, Ryan Williamson, Veronica Volk, Greg Carter, Todd McCammon, Katie Epner, Sarah Wolcheski, Kristin Tutino, Jim Malley, and Jon Haliniak. The reorganization will combine key departments into four core divisions — the Content Division and the Marketing and Revenue Division, Technology and Business Affairs. This new structure is part of a broader strategy as WXXI looks to invest in innovation and diversify its revenue streams to build a sustainable future.

Click the link in the comments to read the full announcement.