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Judge rules mortgage lender can proceed with Crescent Beach foreclosure

Casciani Construction won summary judgment to proceed with foreclosure on the Crescent Beach Restaurant property in Greece after mortgage default.

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Rochester universities expand graduate business programs

Banking & Finance

Small business loan paper on clipboard by Depositphotos

Smart borrowing in a higher-rate environment | Viewpoint

Commentary: For small businesses, borrowing money should never be a one-size-fits-all scenario, especially when interest rates are high.

Real Estate & Construction

A state Supreme Court ruling on Wednesday clears the way for foreclosure proceedings on the Crescent Beach Restaurant property in Greece. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)

Judge rules mortgage lender can proceed with Crescent Beach foreclosure

Casciani Construction won summary judgment to proceed with foreclosure on the Crescent Beach Restaurant property in Greece after mortgage default.

Government & Politics

Erik Frisch has been promoted to commissioner of neighborhood and business development by Rochester Mayor Malik Evans. (Photo provided by city of Rochester)

Rochester names new neighborhood and business development commissioner

Rochester Mayor Malik Evans has named a new commissioner of neighborhood and business development, succeeding Dana Miller.

Nonprofits

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes to host events focused on sustainability 

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes gets state funds for circular business model

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes secured $200,000 in state funding to purchase a textile shredding system, enhancing its circular business model and sustainability efforts.

Healthcare

Excellus BCBS announces 2025 Health Equity Innovation funding awards

Rochester organizations among Excellus BCBS health equity funding recipients

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield awards health equity funding to 26 nonprofits across upstate New York, including organizations in the Rochester region.

Power List

Power List for Accounting & Insurance

RBJ presents 2026 Power List for Accounting & Insurance

The people on this Power List have helped Rochester’s accounting and insurance industries innovate amid changes to the workforce and more.

Opinion

Movers & Shakers

BTM Business Connect

Next Point LLC M&A Team

Next Point LLC, a Western New York M&A Advisory Firm, Named to Inc.’s 2026 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Next Point LLC, a mergers and acquisitions advisory firm based in Western New York, has been named to Inc.’s 2026 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the Northeast.

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April 27th, 2026 | 8:30 AM

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State of Real Estate

April 30th, 2026 | 10:00 AM

Local experts will discuss key issues for the residential and commercial real estate landscape in the Rochester region. 

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May 14th, 2026 | 5:00 PM

Women of Excellence identifies high-achieving women for their tremendous career accomplishments.

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Columns and Features

Spring reset: A cultural tune-up for Q2 (and beyond) | Great Workplaces

Five tips for managing small business employee recruitment and hiring | Viewpoint

Charitable Events Calendar | April 17-24, 2026

Smart borrowing in a higher-rate environment | Viewpoint

Rochester region can respond to rising health care costs | Coverage and Care

What Rochester’s small business owners miss by separating strategy, wealth | Viewpoint

A Rochester woman was there when Jackie Robinson blazed a trail | On Sports

Rethinking Rochester’s education spending | Viewpoint

Futures literacy strengthens decision-making, agency and sustainability | Viewpoint

Futures literacy strengthens decision-making, agency and sustainability | Viewpoint

Commentary: Futures literacy offers a practical framework that can be used to strengthen decision-making, innovation and long-term planning.

Charitable Events Calendar | April 25 – May 1, 2026

Charitable Events Calendar | April 25 – May 1, 2026

A weekly listing of upcoming nonprofit and community events.

Businessman putting coin into piggy bank with word retirement fund, retirement plan concept by Depositphotos

Secure Choice Savings Program: What does it mean for you? | Viewpoint

The New York Secure Choice Savings Program requires certain employers to offer Roth IRA retirement plans starting in 2026, impacting employee savings options.

How diverse schools prepare Rochester students for a global workforce | Purposeful Learning

The cost of certainty | Purposeful Learning

Commentary: In today’s landscape, it’s easy to understand why certainty is so prized. But is certainty a realistic goal anymore or even the right one?

On Sports Scott Pitoniak

Bills GM Brandon Beane needs to nail this draft | On Sports

Commentary: It’s Brandon Beane’s show now. And the often insightful, occasionally thin-skinned talent evaluator realizes there is a target on his back as big as the partial roof covering new Highmark Stadium.

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Focus Section

Rochester marketing pros emphasize human storytelling for small businesses

Three cash flow management tips for small and mid-sized businesses | Viewpoint

Aging Boomers mean rising demand, evolving expectations in Rochester senior living

Jewish Home and Episcopal SeniorLife advance staff training in Rochester

St. John’s in Rochester addresses culture in senior living | Viewpoint

How AI complements wealth management

Control what you can: A playbook for uncertain times | Wealth Revealed

How will tariffs impact my financial plan? | Private Banking

Businessman putting coin into piggy bank with word retirement fund, retirement plan concept by Depositphotos

Secure Choice Savings Program: What does it mean for you? | Viewpoint

The New York Secure Choice Savings Program requires certain employers to offer Roth IRA retirement plans starting in 2026, impacting employee savings options.

Depositphotos illustration of groups of people

Growing demand for ‘real life’ benefits can create opportunities for Rochester employers

Employees are seeking benefits that are more immediate and closely tied to their day-to-day needs, and employers increasingly rely on HR leaders.

Searching talented employees. Searching professional employees. Choosing the perfect candidate for the job. Flat design. Vector illustration by Depositphotos.

Five tips for managing small business employee recruitment and hiring | Viewpoint

Commentary: Small businesses are feeling the squeeze, as big corporations often have deeper pockets and endless resources to attract top talent. But competing isn't about money, it's about strategy.

Small business loan paper on clipboard by Depositphotos

Smart borrowing in a higher-rate environment | Viewpoint

Commentary: For small businesses, borrowing money should never be a one-size-fits-all scenario, especially when interest rates are high.

What Rochester’s small business owners miss by separating strategy, wealth | Viewpoint

What Rochester’s small business owners miss by separating strategy, wealth | Viewpoint

Commentary: Nicole Newman highlights how small business owners in Rochester often separate business strategy from wealth planning, limiting long-term financial flexibility.

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