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Working on Wellness with WSKG

WSKG, public television for Binghamton, New York, is using its convening and communicating muscle to end childhood obesity. Childhood obesity is a sobering national epidemic that unfortunately has not spared the Southern Tier. Health officials are expressing concern with the link between childhood obesity and its relationship to the development of health related diseases, such as diabetes. With generous support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and The Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation, WSKG launched a Working on Wellness initiative (WoW) to work with existing health organizations

Mountain Lake PBS Highlights Unique STEM Learning Opportunities

Mountain Lake PBS produces Mountain Lake Journal EXTRA, a half-hour public affairs program with stories about local and national business issues in the New York, Vermont, Quebec and Ontario region's rich cultural offerings.

WXXI's Homework Hotline is a “shining” example of what public broadcasting stations are doing in the area of Education

“Homework Hotline is an outstanding resource, and I encourage parents to tune in with their kids so they can go through this education journey together,” said Jason Muhammad, who uses the program to compliment his sixth-grade son Ayinde’s studies at home.

Thirteen Creates GET THE MATH To Help Middle and High School Students Develop Algebraic Thinking

GET THE MATH is a convergent media project designed to help middle and high school students develop algebraic thinking skills for solving real world problems.

WNED Buffalo/Toronto's Co-Production of Chautauqua: An American Narrative Premieres on Monday, January 31

Chautauqua: An American Narrative portrays the Chautauqua Institution as a unique summer destination, where the arts and lifelong learning thrive.

PBS will present the broadcast premiere of “Chautauqua: An American Narrative”on Monday, January 31 at 10 p.m.  Narrated by “The West Wing”actress Stockard Channing, the film was co-produced by WNED Buffalo/Toronto and Driftwood Productions, Inc.

WXXI Provides Special Election Coverage On Air and Online

WXXI Public Broadcasting Council brings Rochesterians some of the most important debates of the political season

WXXI Public Broadcasting brings Rochesterians some of the most important debates of the political season. WXXI will broadcast several debates include the New York State Gubernatorial Debate and the New York State Legislature Debates, the only one of its kind in Rochester.

To read the press release about these debates and see a complete list of debates to be broadcast, click here.

Sesame Street Launches 41st Season September 27th and Features A New Segment Starring The Always-Loveable Super Grover

On the heels of its impressive ratings growth and incredible eight Emmy wins for its landmark 40th anniversary season, Sesame Street is back with more of what you love for season 41, including Super Grover 2.0.

Fresh Episodes Emphasize Science-Based Curriculum

Plus Hilarious Segments with Celebrities including Amy Poehler, Will.i.am, Jude Law, Jennifer Garner, Katy Perry, LaDainian Tomlinson and Wanda Sykes

WXXI Hosted and Broadcast State Attorney General Democratic Debate

On August 31, WXXI hosted an hour-long debate among candidates running in the New York State Attorney General Democratic primary election.

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