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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. […]
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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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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...
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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 […]
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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.
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Rochester Produce Stand Faces Ban From Food Aid Program Over Building Walls
New York State says Flower City Produce, a longtime vendor at the Rochester Public Market, faces permanent disqualification from the FreshConnect program after regulators flagged five alleged violations — including the fact that the state classifies the business as a grocery store rather than a farmers' market stand. The business has appealed and is still accepting FreshConnect vouchers while that appeal plays out.
Democrat and Chronicle
Charming bakeshop opens in historic building in Caledonia | Exclusive
Ever since Alexxis Ellison was in college, she's wanted to run a coffee shop that served her own scratch-made baked goods. She's opened something pretty close − but with more of an emphasis on the baked goods − in the Village of Caledonia, Livingston County. Baby Cakes Bakeshop is a quaint destination that serves baked goods alongside espresso beverages prepared with house-made syrups. The offerings change seasonally but you'll usually find banana bread, mini cheesecakes, cake slices, coffee cake, muffins, loaves and more. The sweet treats may be enjoyed with hot and cold espresso beverages, including lattes, cappuccinos and Americanos. The inviting space is decorated in pink and red, and gold chandeliers flood the room with light. Orders are placed at a counter and there's seating for up to 16 people. The shop also offers special-order cakes for special occasions such as weddings. The story behind Baby Cakes Bakeshop Alexxis Ellison has fond memories of all things cooking while growing up in Hilton. Her father has a VHS tape of her baking a Barbie cake with him at age 4. Her stepmother was an avid baker who amassed a huge assortment of baking gear. She enjoyed watching cooking and baking
gvhealthnews.com
Excellus names new chief medical officer
In this role, Emiru will provide executive clinical leadership and strategic oversight for the enterprise, supporting efforts to improve health outcomes, enhance member and provider experience, and advance affordable, high-quality care. “Dr. Emiru brings a strong combination of clinical expertise and strategic leadership at an important time for our organization,”...
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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.
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The Alabama Town Where Rent Stays Under $800 And Life Feels Wonderfully Simple
Most towns that are genuinely worth living in don’t spend a lot of time telling you how great they are, and Geneva, Alabama is a perfect example of that quiet confidence in action. Tucked into the southeastern corner of the state where two rivers meet and the pace of...
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Fulton's Old Nestle Building 30 Comes Down Nov. 9, City Warns of Murky Tap Water
The City of Fulton expects demolition of the long-vacant former Nestle Building 30 to begin November 9, and city officials are warning residents that the work could leave their tap water looking cloudy or discolored for a few days afterward. The building sits at 533 South 4th Street, on the sprawling former Nestle property that has sat partly empty since the company shut down its plant there more than two decades ago.