Recent Articles from Andrea Deckert
YMCA of Greater Rochester holds grand opening of Sands Family YMCA in Canandaigua
The 75,000-square foot facility features three studios for group exercise, two gymnasiums – including one with turf – two pools with an indoor splash playground, an innovation station for art and STEM programming, teaching kitchen and dedicated play spaces for children and families.
Common Ground Health report addresses coming challenges in elder care
The Finger Lakes region’s fast-growing older adult population is facing health challenges leading to glaring health inequities and reduced life expectancy, according to a newly released report.
Two Rochester-area firms to compete in statewide commercialization competition
Two local businesses have been selected as finalists in FuzeHub’s 2023 Commercialization Competition in Saratoga Springs.
Xerox announces $542M repurchase of shares from Carl C. Icahn and affiliates
Xerox Corp. is repurchasing all the shares of the company’s common stock beneficially owned by Carl C. Icahn and certain of his affiliates.
Levine Center teams up with area musicians for Concert to End Hate
The concert will feature music from RPO trumpeter Herb Smith, Strings for Success and the Eastman Youth Jazz Orchestra.
Dello Stritto to lead Ontario County Chamber
The Ontario County Chamber of Commerce has named Tracey Dello Stritto as its new president and CEO after a months-long search. Dello Stritto will start October 23.
Smile Program encourages kids to love learning thanks to David Beck
The Smile Program has grown from supporting one K-6 school in its first year to supporting 13 elementary schools in its eleventh year.
Record number of attendees at GLOW With Your Hands: Manufacturing event
GLOW With Your Hands: Manufacturing hosted its largest turnout of students and vendors for the annual career exploration event earlier this week.
Luminate announces winners, accepting applications from tech startups for next cohort
The companies selected to take part in round seven of Luminate NY will compete for one of 10 available slots and will each receive $100,000 upon acceptance.
MCC’s optics program gets $5M funding boost from DOD
Monroe Community College's optics program has been awarded a $5.1 million, three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Defense.
Vuzix opens state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in West Henrietta
Vuzix Corp. has opened its state-of-the-art mega manufacturing facility in West Henrietta.
Demand drives up Paychex’s top-line growth in Q1
Paychex Inc. reported year-over-year increases in first-quarter sales and diluted earnings per share.