NY gubernatorial debate; Peace Village moves forward; 'Bea Arthur: The Documentary'
Oct 15, 2026 · 52 min · 20 segments
It's our weekly news roundup. We begin this week's episode with a look at New York's gubernatorial race. In a televised debate Tuesday night, Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul and Republican…
It's our weekly news roundup. We begin this week's episode with a look at New York's gubernatorial race. In a televised debate Tuesday night, Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman sparred over affordability issues and immigration. NYPNN correspondent Jon Campbell shares his takeaways. Then, plans to revive Rochester’s only sanctioned homeless encampment have been approved. As reported by WXXI’s Gino Fanelli, Peace Village will be reestablished with prefabricated pallet shelters. He explains the latest. Then, calling all fans of “Maude” and “The Golden Girls.” A new documentary about Bea Arthur will be screened at The Little Theatre later this month. “Bea Arthur: The Documentary – ‘I’ve Done Everything Except Porn’” is a love letter to the star. Filmmaker Dan Watt was Arthur's close friend. He and The Little's Scott Pukos join us for a preview. Our guests: - Jon Campbell, Albany correspondent for WNYC, Gothamist, and the New York Public News Network - Gino Fanelli, investigations/City Hall reporter for WXXI News - Dan Watt, Emmy-winning producer and director - Scott Pukos, director of communications for The Little Theatre \--- 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**](mailto:connections@wxxi.org), 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.
It's our weekly news roundup. We begin this week's episode with a look at New York's gubernatorial race. In a televised debate Tuesday night, Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul and Republican…
