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Goodwill opens largest regional store on Hylan Dr.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Goodwill of the Finger Lakes opened its biggest store in the region Friday. Goodwill moved its Jefferson Avenue location to the former Value City Furniture on Hylan Drive, right across from the former Marketplace Mall. The new store includes 31,000 square feet of retail space and another 15,000 square feet set […]

Rochester, NY · 3h

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New York heating assistance applications are open

New York households struggling with heating costs can apply for the Home Energy Assistance Program after applications opened Nov. 2. New York State Electric & Gas and Rochester Gas and Electric are encouraging eligible customers to apply, according to a community announcement. HEAP is a federal grant program that helps eligible households with energy costs, repairs and weatherization. “We know energy costs can put pressure on household budgets, especially as we head into the winter months,” said Christine Alexander, vice president of customer service for NYSEG and RG&E. “Programs like HEAP can provide meaningful assistance to eligible customers, and we encourage anyone who may qualify to apply and take advantage of the support available to them.” Income-eligible households may receive one regular HEAP benefit per season. Eligibility and benefits depend on household income and size, the primary heating source and whether the household includes someone younger than 6, someone 60 or older or someone who is permanently disabled. Regular HEAP is scheduled to remain open through April 16, 2027. The dates could change depending on funding availability and demand. Emergency HEAP scheduled to open in January Some households also may qualify for Emergency HEAP benefits. The number of emergency benefits

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Local father-daughter duo continues family legacy of cheese

Vincenzo Giordano never expected to get into the cheese business. It was basically second nature to love dairy growing up around farmers and cheesemakers in Rionero in Vulture, a historic hilltop town in the Italian region of Basilicata. Yet what started as a fun passion project grew into a beloved community staple. “I’ve always been […] The post Local father-daughter duo continues family legacy of cheese appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture. .

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Wells College finds new buyer for historic campus

A Chicago-based real estate developer has signed a purchase agreement to buy the former Wells College campus in Aurora with plans for a senior living community. "For now we're still negotiating," said developer Paul Warshauer, who made a $10 million cash offer and signed the agreement last Thursday. "We're in, basically, the due diligence period, the examination period.

Aurora, NY · 4d

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Mirabito Snaps Up Two More Rochester-Area Quicklee's for $22.66 Million

Mirabito Holdings has paid $22.66 million for two more Quicklee's convenience stores in the Rochester area, picking up properties in Henrietta and Webster as it continues gobbling up its smaller regional rival's gas stations and storefronts. The deeds for both deals were filed with the Monroe County Clerk's Office on Friday.

Rochester, NY · 3d

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The Rochester, New York Upholstery Shop That Has Spent Nearly 50 Years Giving Tired Chairs Another Life

Somewhere in Rochester, a rocking chair that is more than 100 years old got a second chance, and its family’s hand-stitched needlepoint came along for the ride. That kind of rescue is everyday work for one long-running upholstery shop on the city’s east side, where sagging seats, flattened cushions and roadside finds come in tired and leave ready for decades more.

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Eastman Business Park mineral separation facility secures $54M, aims to make U.S. globally competitive

A rare earth mineral separation facility that’s coming to Eastman Business Park has secured about $54.2 million.

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Opening date announced for Barnes & Noble in Henrietta

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The opening date has been announced for the new Barnes & Noble in Henrietta. The bookstore chain’s new location will open on Wednesday, November 11. It will officially open to the public at 9 a.m. The new store will be located inside the former Party City in Market Square Plaza on […]

Henrietta, NY · 2d

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Happening Thursday: URochester and URMC hiring fair, Rochester’s top 100 awards, and more

A URochester and URMC hiring fair and the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce top 100 awards are happening on Thursday.

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New locations announced for two Rochester credit unions

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Two Rochester-based federal credit unions have announced new locations. The Summit Federal Credit Union The Summit Federal Credit Union announced on Tuesday that it has opened a new home for its Greece branch: in Canal Ponds Park on Marina Drive. It now occupies a 3,500-square-foot building adjacent to their corporate headquarters. […]

Rochester, NY · 3d

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Women of Color International boutique expanding with second location in Greece

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A unique boutique in Rochester is expanding. Last year, we featured Women of Color International, located in the South Wedge community. The vibrant boutique provides space for entrepreneurs to sell their one-of-a-kind creations, from hair products to clothes and jewelry to self-care items. This weekend, founder and CEO Connie “Charlie” Marple […]

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In 1949, Two Brothers Founded a Home Goods Store After Purchasing Stoneware Pieces at a Yard Sale; 37 Years Later, It Was Acquired by Williams-Sonoma

It sold for $6 million.

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Greater Rochester Chamber’s Top 100: WeTheHobby, Stellar Roofing, & More

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce shared the rankings in this year’s Top 100 list! The Chamber of Commerce includes businesses that are independent, privately held, and have a headquarters in the Greater Rochester Area. The businesses must also have a revenue of at least $1 million in each of the […]

Rochester, NY · 12h

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Long-vacant Crescent Beach property headed to auction

Greece, N.Y. — The long-vacant Crescent Beach restaurant property in Greece is headed to foreclosure auction next month, nearly two years after its former owner agreed to surrender the property as part of a federal fraud case. Eight parcels along Edgemere Drive will be auctioned Dec. 9 at 10...

Greece, NY · 23h

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On Conesus Lake, the Price Tag Is the Easy Part

Recreational waterfront is bought on the strength of a view and owned on the strength of a budget. The gap between those two things is where most buyer regret on a small lake originates – not in overpaying at closing, but in failing to price what ownership actually costs across the years that follow.

Livingston County, NY · 3d

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8 Upstate New York Quilt Shops Where Quilters Have Trusted The Same Counter For Decades

Some of the best advice in Upstate New York still comes from a person standing behind a cutting counter with a bolt of fabric and a ruler. Quilt shops are where beginners learn how much backing to buy and where longtime quilters find the exact shade they have been hunting for.

New York · 1d

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Phoenix Tailings prepares to open rare earth separation facility at Eastman Business Park

What incentives did Phoenix Tailings receive for the Eastman facility?. How many jobs will Phoenix Tailings' facility create at launch?. Why did Phoenix Tailings choose Eastman Business Park for its facility?. Greece, N.Y. — Phoenix Tailings is preparing to open a rare earth separation facility in the Rochester area.

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City plan would create incubator program for fledgling cannabis businesses

A city-funded program would help fledgling cannabis entrepreneurs gain their footing in an increasingly competitive market. Later this month, City Council is expected to vote on legislation establishing a cannabis wayfinding program. If approved, the city would contract with BLOOM ROC to run a 90-day incubator program to help people navigate state regulations and other hurdles in opening a dispensary.

Rochester, NY · 4d

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