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Adam Chodak

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@News_8 evening anchor and managing editor. Born in pinstripes, raised in Rochester and taught how to tell a story by the best.

Rochester, NY
Joined May 2010
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Adam Chodak
6 years
A societal request: Can speakers please stop yelling "I said good morning!" after they get a modest first response from a room full of adults?
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4 years
A couple thoughts.
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Adam Chodak
6 years
Does anyone else have this nightmare where you're back in college and you realize with a week left in the semester you've forgotten to attend a class since like Week 2? I ask because a scary number of people tell me they have the same dream.
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Adam Chodak
5 years
The @RochesterNYPD officer with the white hair - he's the one stabbed last week. 2 years ago Denny nominated his wife, Sonia, an RCSD teacher, for a Golden Apple. Sonia snuck me this video of Denny and other officers dancing with her students. Folks, this man is a saint. @News_8
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Adam Chodak
2 years
Feeling very grateful today. My appendix decided to head for the exit and a tremendous team at Strong helped show him the door. Add in my family and friends and a rough morning became a beautiful day. I’ll rejoin the inimitable @tamarsenburg and superb @News_8 crew again soon.
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4 years
My grandparents were enslaved by Nazi Germany. Some of my relatives were shot dead or burned alive. It's my job to listen to concerns about being ordered to wear a face covering when near others in public in order to combat #COVID19 , but, please, let's keep things in perspective.
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8 months
Insight
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Adam Chodak
4 years
Folks, it’s getting bad out there with COVID. Masks, social distancing and hand washing. Please. Even if you doubt the science or you’re not worried about your own health. It’s time to put all that aside and act in the best interest of our neighbors. Please.
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Adam Chodak
6 years
Losing both our dogs this year was heartbreaking. Took a few months to hop back on the dog train, but here we are. We officially adopted Murphy yesterday. One day I hope he loves me half as much as his Kong.
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Adam Chodak
3 years
I wish NYS were a battleground state just so I could hear national folk try to pronounce Steuben, Chemung, Chenango, Otsego, and Onondaga. And watch them realize in real time how far away some of us are from New York City.
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4 years
My son got his first hit in kid pitch tonight - on the same field I played on as a kid.
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3 years
30 and sunny on Feb. 21 so car window down. Hi, my name is Adam and I’m from Rochester, NY.
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4 years
Getting some calls from folks upset they missed part of Final Jeopardy because of our cut-in on @News_8 . We had a house explode and a neighborhood wondering if they were safe. We had the opportunity to provide answers through a live press conference. That took precedence.
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2 years
Thank you for listening to my random Friday thoughts. Thank you, @News_8 team, for having my back. Thank you, @Jill_Chodak , for… everything.
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4 years
Hearing fireworks in the distance. Wanted to let my Buffalo friends know that Rochester is with you in this. #BillsMafia
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Adam Chodak
4 years
My wife: How’s the turkey? My son: Dry as desert sand. Anyway, how’s your Thanksgiving going?
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4 years
Former State Senate Ted O’Brien has been moved to rehab! And his wife got to hold his hand. This after around 50 days in the hospital and weeks on a ventilator. #COVID19 almost took his life.
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4 years
Again ZERO COVID-related deaths in Monroe County in the last day. FOUR COVID patients in the ICU. While we hope for recovery for those sick, I think we can also celebrate these numbers. We appear to be ahead of this virus in our region. Let's not slow down!
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Adam Chodak
5 years
Boy, do I miss this guy.
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Adam Chodak
3 years
Being that guy who once waited in line at 8 pm to get into a club to one who waits in line at 8 am to get bagels. It’s been a long journey but I’m there.
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4 years
Everyone I saw at the East Ave. @Wegmans tonight was wearing a mask. Thank you! Even to the guy wearing a Red Sox mask. #alltogether
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5 years
This is my dad. He has MS yet is the most active person I know. I’m still learning from this guy. #fathersday2019
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Adam Chodak
3 years
Our last broadcast together. @MaureenMcGuire8 @News_8
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3 years
I am once again asking you to watch @News_8 at 11.
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5 years
LOL Just now ==> Cashier at local takeout place: You’re looking all anchorman tonight. Me: Haha. Yup. Heading back to work after this. Him: So what do you do?
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Adam Chodak
4 years
In this photo Anna Wegner, 94, receives a visitor at The Summit at Brighton. Anna survived a WWII concentration camp. In this moment, even in these times, she finds joy.
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4 years
11 days without a COVID-19 death in a Monroe County.
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Adam Chodak
6 years
For years I’ve come home to read a book to my son before bed. Tonight he wanted to read his own book. To himself. At least he asked me to lie next to him. #dontcrychodak
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Adam Chodak
4 years
The only way is through.
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Adam Chodak
4 years
We need an ice cream truck for adults but instead of ice cream it sells coffee and instead of jingles the truck blasts Metallica.
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4 years
This is the only thing that matters in Chex Mix. The rest is just filler.
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Adam Chodak
3 years
I offered my Dad a couple options for his 70th birthday. He wanted this. Just a walk.
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Adam Chodak
6 years
This is nuts. People are parking a half mile away and walking to get to this vigil at B’rith Kodesh. Streams of people - many with kids - who want honor the lives lost and make a stand. #TreeofLifeSynogogue
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Adam Chodak
3 years
2017, we squeaked into the playoffs. Last year, we earned our spot. This year, we were contenders. I see a trend and I like its direction. #BillsMafia
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Adam Chodak
4 years
Only 28 people in the entire region now hospitalized from COVID-19. AND another day with ZERO deaths.
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Adam Chodak
4 years
Hey, so I'm being told something I said on @News_8 at 6 was misinterpreted by some. I said @parkleigh is an awesome place, but dangerous to go into. I meant dangerous bc you could buy out the whole store, not dangerous for any other reason. My apologies!
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4 years
Morning, friends. Not sure if you saw but we apologized on air yesterday for an unfortunate typo. I get how this stuff can be funny. At the same time I ask that we remember there are real people behind the scenes here. Good people who have worked hard lately to help keep us safe.
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4 years
Hey, remember that time we thought a lion was roaming Irondequoit?
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Adam Chodak
6 years
Anyone in the Syracuse universe knows Tim Green. To me, he was Superman. Professional football player, lawyer, broadcaster, and novelist. He excelled in them all. AND he was dashing. And now he's handling this with grace. Superman had weaknesses too. Both are still superheroes.
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Two years ago, after sensing weakness in his hands, Green was diagnosed with ALS, a disease that will destroy the nerves that move his muscles. (2/2)
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4 years
They’re painting “Black Lives Matter” down Jefferson Ave.
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Adam Chodak
3 years
We’re doing this.
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4 years
True colors
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Adam Chodak
5 years
We're told Conrad Button, the 12 year old who died in the Farmington house fire, had tried to rescue his grandmother. Can you even imagine the kind of adult he likely would have been? A monumental loss for his family and friends. And a societal loss for us. We lost a hero.
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4 years
Hearing stories of people in our area stepping to the side to let elderly voters move to the front of the line. A small gesture, but a needed one, I think.
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Adam Chodak
6 years
Witherspoon
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Adam Chodak
6 years
How do you feed Reese?
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Adam Chodak
4 years
The cyclist who was hit and killed by a car today in Henrietta was a 13-year-old boy. Liam Ronan attended Burger Junior High. Liam was set to become a Renaissance Man - loved reading, volleyball and piano, though his interests seemed endless. His life, to our great loss, was not.
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Adam Chodak
4 years
This might be the most pointed response I've seen @Sheriff_Baxter deliver since I started reporting around here 10 years ago. Clearly not happy with GOP legislators Karla Boyce and Steve Brew.
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5 years
Pittsford 2020
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4 years
As the owners of Char, Branca Midtown and The Revelry close down their restaurants, they’re sending employees home with all their perishable food.
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Adam Chodak
3 years
Who’s ready to emcee the @jccrochester gala? THIS GUY
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Adam Chodak
4 years
1 COVID-related death in Monroe County yesterday and 2 today. I know I sound like a broken record but we’re seeing these low numbers because of the sacrifice many of you made and precautions many of your took.
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Adam Chodak
6 years
I get the sense people who back into parking spots are simply better at life than the rest of us.
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Adam Chodak
4 years
Daniel Prude's heart should not have stopped on March 23.
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Adam Chodak
3 years
My friend James Bogue ( @houseofbogue ) invited me to his studio for a photoshoot. There, I saw the kind of cameras and @Kodak film that make a photographer's mouth water. My wife loves this one best of all. Thank you, James, for the experience!
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Adam Chodak
4 years
Dr. Anthony Fauci giving the keynote address at @UofR School of Medicine and Dentistry’s 1999 commencement.
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Adam Chodak
1 year
Just me or does it smell like a spent campfire outside?
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Adam Chodak
4 years
I had wondered if my son would ever get to experience my kind of childhood boredom. The sprawl-on-the-floor 1980s purifying kind of boredom. I’m happy to report that he has.
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Adam Chodak
4 years
Every day since mid-March I've been thinking maybe tomorrow won't be completely bonkers.
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Adam Chodak
2 years
Bellal was an anchor/reporter in Afghanistan before he had to flee with his family. We're already benefiting from his experience and professionalism. He's also a great guy!
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2 years
Congratulations to @BellalAhmadzai on starting a new job with @News_8 ! We had the privilege of assisting in his resettlement and are thrilled to see him thriving in the Rochester community!
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Adam Chodak
4 years
Good morning! First time fishing for king salmon on Lake Ontario. We live in an amazing corner of the world.
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6 years
My son, everyone.
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Adam Chodak
4 years
Rochester getting some national love!
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CBS News
4 years
Dr. Anthony Fauci has become the face of the Coronavirus Task Force — and now he's also the face of @Donuts_Delite 's most popular doughnut. The shop told CBS News that it's completely sold out of the doughnuts, but plans to make more "all night long."
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3 years
In a vaccine line right now that’s moving quickly and efficiently. So proud of our medical community here and across the country. This is remarkable.
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Adam Chodak
5 years
I look like a ventriloquist
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Jill Chodak, MS, RD, CDN
5 years
I am the luckiest girl in the world. If this is all there is, this is more than I’ll ever need. #myboys #love #family #peace #gratitude #home @AdamChodak
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Adam Chodak
9 months
A @News_8 viewer wrote in saying she doesn't care for how Theresa, Eric and I pick on each other. I replied with the truth.
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Adam Chodak
5 years
Remember me when I'm gone.
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Eric Snitil
5 years
We’re closing in on one full Chodak of snow outside our studio. For those who don’t remember basic conversions, one Chodak equates to roughly 6” of snow. Some could have two Chodaks by morning. @AdamChodak
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4 years
Woke up uneasy about a few things but then sent my kid off to school for the first time in a long time, spent a few quiet moments with my long-time camping buddy @Jill_Chodak on our 13th wedding anniversary then found my neighbor’s lost dog on a run. So life isn’t bad.
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Adam Chodak
6 years
Here's a fact: the journalism industry - at all levels - is rife with truth seekers; people whose desire to report information without bias trumps all else. Convincing enough people otherwise endangers democracy. Please, look for us. We're out there. #journalism
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4 years
I dunno. Pats look a little deflated.
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Adam Chodak
3 years
If you see this sassy pants, please wish her a happy birthday! Every year, her fire burns a bit brighter and she warms the world a little more. Thank you, @Jill_Chodak , for inspiring me and so many others.
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4 years
She’s biased.
@Jill_Chodak
Jill Chodak, MS, RD, CDN
4 years
Congrats to @AdamChodak for his reg. Edward R. Murrow award win in Feature Reporting! In such a confusing/chaotic time, I’m so incredibly proud of his hard work & dedication toward telling our community’s stories with truth, poise and intelligence. ❤️
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Adam Chodak
4 years
Congratulations. You just lived through a perfect weather day.
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Adam Chodak
5 years
I can’t begin to tell you how unfortunate it is for someone who drinks from the container that my almond milk and my wife’s beef broth look so similar.
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Adam Chodak
2 years
Our role
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Adam Chodak
6 years
Our 6-year-old son didn't wake us up this morning. He always does. Instead, he made us breakfast for the first time. Cereal and cherries. I'm just now appreciating how awesome that was.
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Adam Chodak
3 years
We live in a beautiful place
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Adam Chodak
3 years
My friend started getting pics back from his wedding and sent @Jill_Chodak and me this one. @gideonphoto caught us ambling down a Charleston pier. I now know why the city was one of Charles Kuralt’s favorites.
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Adam Chodak
3 years
Producer, in my ear: “We have to float weather because, um, Eric is locked inside a room.”
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Eric Snitil
3 years
I just missed my 5:30 weather hit because I got locked into our engineering room. Not kidding. It's been a day.
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Adam Chodak
3 years
Me: Do you know why triscuit is called triscuit? @Jill_Chodak : No and I don't care. I don't care. Please don't tell me. We'll be married 14 years next month.
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Coworker to my 6-year-old son: Do you like watching your dad on @News_8 ? My son: I have my own shows. See (some of) you at 5!
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Adam Chodak
4 years
I see a Fauci.
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Adam Chodak
4 years
I’d like to congratulate myself for getting the sleeping bag in the bag.
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Adam Chodak
2 years
We are so thrilled Theresa Marsenburg ( @tamarsenburg ) has joined the @News_8 team as an evening anchor. She comes to us from Florida so this week definitely didn't make her question this giant life decision.
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Adam Chodak
4 years
I no longer pick a coffee mug for sentimentality but for how much coffee it holds.
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Adam Chodak
2 years
I’m reading this book that says beyond anything else be friends with your spouse. That friendship, it says, will get you through bad times and enhance the good. If that isn’t the truth, I don’t know what it is. Today marks 15 years of calling our friendship marriage. @Jill_Chodak
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Oh, forgot to mention last week, I’m now into my 5th year at @News_8 , which is pretty rad.
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Adam Chodak
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Jeremy Kappell just texted me letting me know he is suiting WHEC-TV after they fired him following a verbal misstep on air that produced a racial slur.
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Adam Chodak
5 years
A bright, sunny day for my sister’s graduation from @SkidmoreCollege .
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Adam Chodak
3 years
I drive my kid to school at this time every day. This is the first time in a long time I see the sunrise! Love me some longer days :)
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Adam Chodak
4 years
We live in a magical place.
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My son: It’s finally spring! The only snow is in the Wegmans parking lot.
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Adam Chodak
4 years
For Buffalo, NY to even have an NFL team to do this now is something of a miracle. I feel this. #BillsMafia
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Adam Chodak
5 years
All @Jill_Chodak wanted for our anniversary was a fire, pug love and a @BuffaloBills victory. I added a @Wegmans bargain bouquet. Who won? I won.
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Adam Chodak
4 years
Not the face I was hoping to see.
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Adam Chodak
5 years
My pug passed his kennel “interview” today and is now eligible to be boarded. @Jill_Chodak and I couldn’t be prouder. To think we didn’t even need to pay off anyone in admissions.
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Adam Chodak
1 year
My boss just broke his stress ball while I was in his office. Trying to not read into that.
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Adam Chodak
4 years
ZERO new COVID deaths reported in Monroe County from Thursday to Friday and ICU numbers are steady. This, halfway through Phase 2 of reopening. That said, 30 new confirmed cases so it’s still out there.
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Adam Chodak
2 years
I love all my coworkers. But can I just take a moment to say how awesome it is to work with Eric Snitil? Smart, charming AND handsome. He's all the things I strive to be every day. We're so lucky to have him in the community. I'm lucky to call him my best friend. -Adam
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Adam Chodak
5 years
Someone called the @News_8 newsroom today upset I was wearing a Donald Trump tie. A) It’s @BananaRepublic . B) It stops at my belt. C) It’s literally purple.
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Adam Chodak
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The world, watching football. Me, lying in a dark room singing Somewhere Over the Rainbow for the bazillionth time trying to get my kid to go the frig to sleep.
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