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A contentious debate about two old school buildings
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- Connections Podcast
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- May 6, 2026
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- 3059
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Summary
The city of Rochester has to decide what to do with two vacant school buildings. One proposal involves selling them to local charter schools. But that proposal appears to be one vote short on city council. We examine an issue that has become, at times, contentious. In studio: Michael Patterson, member of Rochester City Council Paul Miller, Ed.D., chief academic officer for EDceptional Sheri Webber, Ed.D., principal of Young Women’s College Prep Charter School of Rochester Deniz Yaman, founding principal of RocSci High School --- Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding. --- Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email , Facebook or Twitter . Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here . --- Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections .