Francis Wilkins

Francis was born and raised in and around Webster, and now he is covering local news and events for the city of Rochester and surrounding areas. He was educated at the University of Rochester, and has previously reported for several local TV's and radio stations.

New York

Francis WilkinsNovember 22, 2023

Vehicle explosion on bridge between NY, Canada closes the border

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Following an explosion at a checkpoint on the Rainbow Bridge near Niagara Falls, several U.S.-Canada border…
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Monroe County

Francis WilkinsNovember 20, 2023

Sen. Schumer visits Rochester

Government representatives are highlighting initiatives aimed at reducing local food scarcity issues. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reports that a…
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New York

Francis WilkinsOctober 25, 2023

New York will invest in three offshore wind projects

New York has committed to funding three major offshore wind initiatives as part of its aggressive strategy to shift to…
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Crime

Francis WilkinsOctober 23, 2023

Man shot and killed inside store on Hudson Avenue

Authorities have identified Vincent Ulgiati, 26, from Rochester, as the victim of a fatal shooting. The incident remains unsolved as…
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National

Francis WilkinsOctober 7, 2023

Former President Trump is looking to consolidate his lead in Iowa

In a bid to fortify his position in Iowa, former President Trump is intensifying his campaign efforts with only 100…
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Community

Francis WilkinsOctober 6, 2023

Rochester General Hospital is set to hold a full-scale decontamination exercise on Saturday

On Saturday, Rochester General Hospital is gearing up for a comprehensive decontamination drill. Between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., RGH…
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Monroe County

Francis WilkinsOctober 6, 2023

The Rochester Institute of Technology has become the first university to receive financial support from the Google Cybersecurity Clinics Fund

The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) has recently become the first educational institution to benefit from the Google Cybersecurity Clinics…
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Community

Francis WilkinsSeptember 25, 2023

A local not-for-profit bird of prey facility is setting up for their silent auction

A local nonprofit bird of prey sanctuary is gearing up for its upcoming silent auction, scheduled to commence this week.…
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National

Francis WilkinsSeptember 20, 2023

President Biden’s lead over former President Trump has diminished, new poll shows

In a recent YouGov/Yahoo News poll, the race between President Biden and former President Trump for the 2024 election has…
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Crime

Francis WilkinsSeptember 13, 2023

Man stabbed during late-night altercation in Rochester

Rochester, New York – Authorities are currently on the search for individuals involved in a stabbing incident that occurred in…
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