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Four national retailers open at Eastview Mall

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Four national retailers have opened at Eastview Mall in recent weeks, adding to the shopping center’s lineup as a new Bass Pro Shops location prepares to open Thursday. The new stores include Snipes, Happy Beauty, Lovisa and GOAT USA, which have opened since September. Snipes, a sneaker and streetwear retailer, opened […]

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Major step in NY’s nuclear plan that could include Rochester

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Marking a step forward in New York’s effort to produce more nuclear energy, the New York Power Authority announced Thursday it has winnowed down the list of companies that might construct new nuclear power facilities. NYPA has also requested additional information from the eight sites around Upstate New York that have […]

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Bass Pro Shops opens first Rochester-area store at Eastview Mall

Victor, N.Y. (WHAM) — After years of anticipation, the Rochester area's first Bass Pro Shops officially opened Thursday evening at Eastview Mall, drawing excited shoppers eager to explore the new store. The 90,000-square-foot store occupies the former Lord & Taylor space, which had been vacant since 2021. Shoppers lined...

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Bloom and Blend is a fresh addition to the neighborhood

One of the main reasons I like to attend the Webster Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting is that I leave with a LOT of local business news. But I especially like finding out about new Webster businesses. That was the case at the last Chamber meeting, held Friday, Oct. 30,...

Webster, NY · 3d

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Road salt prices rise as Rochester-area businesses, towns prepare for winter

With winter weather approaching, local businesses and municipalities across the region are stocking up on road salt — but many are paying more to do it. After shortages in recent years, some are taking extra steps to secure supplies early and avoid potential delivery delays. BACKGROUND: Monroe County towns...

Monroe County, NY · 1d

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Bass Pro Shops will celebrate grand opening at Eastview

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The new Bass Pro Shops at Eastview Mall opens this week, featuring a variety of festivities during its grand opening. The 90,000-square-foot store, which occupies the former Lord & Taylor space, is set to open on Thursday, November 12. Its normal business hours will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday […]

Rochester, NY · 2d

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How Robb Farms keeps a 114-year-old tradition alive

On a crisp autumn afternoon at Robb Farms, the scent of fresh-pressed cider and warm cinnamon donuts draws long lines of visitors into the farm market. But behind the 114-year-old local tradition, the owners face numerous challenges as they work to ensure the sixth-generation farm stays in family hands for years to come.

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RG&E restoring power after outages; cause under investigation

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Power is being restored Wednesday morning after over 1,000 RG&E customers lost power. According to RG&E’s website, around 8:09 a.m., 1,172 customers have lost power. Most of the outages are being reported in the city on Park Avenue and East Avenue, among other areas. But a few minutes later — RG&E […]

Rochester, NY · 2d

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Rochester Inventory Grows as Prices Climb Against the National Trend

Rochester stayed competitive as prices climbed and new listings edged up, giving buyers little extra breathing room.

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TE Connectivity expanding to Henrietta, creating 800+ jobs

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — TE Connectivity will be expanding its operations to Henrietta, bringing with it hundreds of jobs to Monroe County. TE Connectivity, which is headquartered in Ireland, designs connectors, sensors, and electronic components to advance transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, and data centers, to name a few. The company serves customers in hundreds […]

Henrietta, NY · 1d

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Fairport company growing as homes, businesses and proposed data centers need more power

FAIRPORT, N.Y. — Communities across the country are facing growing electricity needs as artificial intelligence, data centers, and an electrified economy drive demand. Qualitrol, headquartered in Fairport, is seeing that demand translate into growth right here in our own backyard. Qualitrol, founded in Fairport in 1945, is tucked along the Erie Canal just as you […]

Fairport, NY · 3d

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A 20-year Finger Lakes Christmas market is ending this weekend

The Canandaigua Christkindl Market will hold its final event this weekend after two decades at the Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum, with organizers citing rising costs and diminishing financial support. The German-inspired Christmas market has served as a fundraiser for the historic landmark, but the event has become financially unsustainable,...

Canandaigua, NY · 2d

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Genesee & Wyoming announces split into 3 holding companies

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) today announced plans to soon separate into three distinct, geographically focused holding companies. The three companies, which will remain under the ownership of Brookfield and GIC, will be:. Atlantic & Great Lakes Transportation Inc., to comprise G&W operations in New England — including the Berkshire...

Rochester, NY · 2d

Democrat and Chronicle

Rochester firm joins new Great Lakes manufacturing push | Exclusive

The greater Rochester area boasts a long manufacturing heritage, but today it’s represented by more than the largest firms synonymous with the region. It’s something that’s not lost on Mike McDougall, president of McDougall Communications, either in his job or in his local travels. “You drive down a street you haven’t gone down before anywhere around here and you suddenly see a company you’ve never seen,” McDougall said. “You look them up online and go, ‘I had no idea they were there.’” Those small or mid-size manufacturers are among the target clients for a new Great Lakes marketing partnership aimed at helping them reach more customers and expand into new markets. The Great Lakes Marketing Partnership includes Rochester-based McDougall Communications, Airfoil Group in Detroit and True Digital Communications in Cleveland. True Digital Communications first proposed the partnership, as they saw the evolution in manufacturing and a lot of industrial businesses that need marketing support, but not the cookie cutter-type work that a lot of agencies offer. The three cities all share industrial legacies but are now home to growing clusters of specialized manufacturers, some of which make just one component for larger industries. Those companies aren’t trying to reach consumers,

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Homesteads for Hope Launches New Agricultural Programs

Harvest and Flower Campaigns Fuel Inclusive Vocational Education. Homesteads for Hope, a 55-acre non-profit community care farm located at 2185 Manitou Road, has officially opened enrollment for its highly anticipated agricultural programs. Fostering an inclusive environment designed for people of all abilities, the farm has simultaneously rolled out its 2027 Summer CSA Food Share, a vibrant 2027 Flower Bouquet Subscription, and a limited-edition 2026 Thanksgiving Share.

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Moving in Rochester During Lake-Effect Season: A Winter Move Survival Guide

Rochester is one of the snowiest large cities in the country, with roughly 100 inches of snow in an average winter. Yet life does not wait for spring. Job transfers, home closings, and lease end dates land in January just as often as they do in June. The good news...

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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 · 7d

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Higher prices, fewer options for Monroe County seniors signing up for Medicare Advantage plans

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Older adults in Monroe County are facing higher prices and fewer choices as they sign up for Medicare Advantage plans during open enrollment. Peggy and Oscar Kent are longtime Greece residents, “ever since I was young and got married, it was always my dream to retire and live in Florida in the […]

Monroe County, NY · 4d

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Why Smaller Breweries Should Focus on Selling Beer, Not Just Making It

Five Business Lessons from Swiftwater Brewing After a Decade-Plus of Learning. Longevity isn’t just about making good beer. It’s about knowing what customers want, continually improving operations, controlling costs without compromising quality and recognizing that brewing is only one part of running a successful business. As Swiftwater Brewing...