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The biggest local stories of 2025
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It has been quite a year. From a sweep of big wins for local Democrats, to the Trump administration attacking Rochester's sanctuary city policies, dull moments have been hard to come by. WXXI News staff join guest host Gino Fanelli for a look back at the highlights in local news and things to watch out for in the coming year. In studio:
- Jeremy Moule, deputy editor for WXXI News
- Brian Sharp, investigations and enterprise editor for WXXI News
- Samuel King, Capitol News Bureau reporter for the New York Public News Network
- Noelle E.C. Evans, education reporter and producer for WXXI News
- Racquel Stephen, health, equity and community reporter and producer for WXXI News
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