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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.

Rochester, NY · 1d

News 8 WROC

Goodwill opens largest regional store on Hylan Dr.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Goodwill of the Finger Lakes opened its biggest store in the region today. 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 · 15h

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Crescent Beach auction brings new hope for Greece neighbors

Greece, N.Y. (WHAM) — After sitting vacant for years, the long-empty Crescent Beach property in Greece could soon get a new lease on life as it heads to auction next month. Eight parcels along Edgemere Drive, including the Crescent Beach property, will be auctioned. Neighbors in the area said they have been waiting 13 years for something to happen.

Greece, NY · 12h

CITY News

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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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

News 8 WROC

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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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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

New York · 4d

News 8 WROC

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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 · 3d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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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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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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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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 · 1d

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25 Famous Hardware Stores, Lumberyards, and Home Improvement Centers in Upstate New York

Photo by Tyler A. McNeil, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. There was a time when a home improvement project in Upstate New York began with a trip to a familiar hardware store, lumberyard, or neighborhood home center. Maybe it was a leaky pipe in a Rochester two-family house, a porch that needed new boards in the Southern Tier, or another winter spent trying to keep the snowblower working in Western New York. Before the largest warehouse chains dominated so many commercial strips, local owners, family businesses, cooperatives, and regional chains supplied the parts and advice that kept homes running.

New York · 1d

Dengarden

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.

Rochester, NY · 1d

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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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Change of Leadership at Greece Chamber

The Executive Board of the Greece Regional Chamber of Commerce recently announced that John Adams will no longer serve as the organization’s President and CEO. Executive Board Chair Lenora L. Paige said, “We thank John for his time, dedication, and contributions to the Chamber and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”

Greece, NY · 19h

The Batavian

Noblehurst Green Energy awarded more than $4 million for pilot plant to turn farm biogas into jet fuel

A pilot plant at Noblehurst Farms in Pavilion will turn waste biogas into sustainable aviation fuel, backed by more than $4 million in state funding. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the award to Noblehurst Green Energy on Nov. 5. Noblehurst Green Energy will build and operate the plant, which will use

Pavilion, NY · 21h

ncw.news

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

News 8 WROC

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 · 15h

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