Veronica Volk
- Username: VeronicaVolk
- PRX Member
- Role: Producer/Reporter: Station-Based
Recent Pieces from Veronica Volk
Conference tackles inclusion in climate adaptation
(01:26)
From: Great Lakes Today
A Great Lakes conference hopes to bridge gaps between different people working in climate adaptation.
Ideal conditions lead to firefly boom
(01:34)
From: Great Lakes Today
If you’ve noticed more fireflies lighting up your backyard, you’re not alone. WXXI’s Veronica Volk brings us this story about the little summer icon.
Lake Ontario flood threat decreases
(:57)
From: Great Lakes Today
It looks like Lake Ontario may have already reached its peak high for the season, which is good news for lakefront home owners and business owners.
Residents along Lake Ontario fear another flood season
(03:40)
From: Great Lakes Today
Last year, flooding along Lake Ontario caused millions of dollars in damage to homes and businesses. Now, lake levels are several inches above normal. and some residents ...
Can New York solve harmful algae blooms?
(03:25)
From: Great Lakes Today
In the Great Lakes region, toxic algae blooms are a big problem. Every summer, they leave a green sheen on parts of the Great Lakes – and on many smaller lakes. New York ...
Imagining the future and 'other people caring for him'
(04:11)
From: WXXI Rochester
People like Jonathan Jackson tend to have an entourage. An entourage can consist of professionals and family members who support someone with disabilities in all kinds of ...
How disabled is too disabled to work?
(03:20)
From: WXXI Rochester
In recent years, there has been a push to get people with disabilities into the general workforce. But despite these initiatives, some students who aspire to work are running ...
The uncertain future of segregated workshops
(03:38)
From: WXXI Rochester
For lots of people, leaving high school means looking for a job. But for some people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, finding a job in a typical way might be ...
Leaving college with lots of benefits — but no degree
(03:27)
From: WXXI Rochester
The number of college-based programs for students with intellectual disabilities is growing across the country, and they often provide many of those benefits — except for a ...
