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Kevin Oklobzija covers a variety of topics for the Rochester Business Journal and New York Daily Record, including real estate; construction; media, marketing and public relations; government; transportation; and the business aspect of local sports.
An award-winning journalist, Kevin spent 36 years covering primarily the sports world for Gannett Co. Inc., including Winter Olympic Games in Nagano, Salt Lake City, Turin and Sochi as part of the USA Today team. That included 31 years with the Democrat and Chronicle. He transitioned to coverage of the Rochester business scene in 2017. He is a member of the Rochester Americans Hall of Fame and Innovative Field Walk of Fame and can still be found at area arenas and stadiums in his free time.
Kevin can be reached at [email protected] or (585) 653-4020.
Recent Articles from Kevin Oklobzija
Real Estate & Construction
June 26, 2026
Median Monroe County home price soars past $300,000
The median home price in Monroe County reached $308,500 in May, marking a new high amid declining closed sales, according to New York State Association of Realtors data.
Real Estate & Construction
June 25, 2026
Lender files foreclosure action on Rochester ice rink
Visions Federal Credit Union has filed for foreclosure on Paul Louis Arena in Rochester, citing a $667,154.87 loan default.
economic development
June 24, 2026
Rochester will use incentive fund to entice airlines to add nonstops to West
Rochester creates a Community Airport Incentive Fund to attract nonstop airline routes to western U.S. cities from Greater Rochester International Airport.
Media & Marketing
June 23, 2026
Acquisition of Adventive enables Brandmint to set ads in motion
Brandmint acquired Rochester-based Adventive to enhance interactive advertising capabilities with dynamic motion and engagement technology.
Real Estate & Construction
June 23, 2026
Program to help contractors navigate growth, procurement process
The Rochester Hispanic Business Association launched Built to Scale to help small contractors grow and compete for larger projects in Rochester.
Real Estate & Construction
June 22, 2026
Developer finalizes property purchase for downtown Rochester condo project
Redev CNY finalized a $1.7 million property purchase in downtown Rochester to develop 33 workforce condos under a state affordable homeownership program.
Real Estate & Construction
June 18, 2026
Lake Ave. townhome community in Rochester sells for nearly $2.8M
A 26-parcel townhome rental community along Lake Avenue in the city of Rochester has been sold for $2.79 million.
Real Estate & Construction
June 17, 2026
Suburban Rochester golf course sells for $1.5M
Pinewood Country Club in Ogden, suburban Rochester, sold for $1.5 million to LB2 Properties of NY, linked to local franchisee Louis Buono Jr.
Government & Politics
June 17, 2026
Side effect of NY auto insurance reform: Costly lawsuits to prove damages
New York auto insurance reform aims to lower premiums but increases litigation costs for personal injury claims, says John Richmond of Richmond Vona.
Government & Politics
June 16, 2026
COMIDA approves tax breaks for $18.7M remake of condemned Rochester hotel
COMIDA approved $1.7 million in tax incentives for Erie Materials' $18.7 million project to convert a condemned Rochester-area hotel into a supply center.
Agriculture
June 16, 2026
Customer relationships still drive family-owned Monroe Tractor after 75 years
Monroe Tractor, headquartered in Henrietta, has expanded to 18 stores across five states while maintaining family ownership and customer-focused values.
Real Estate & Construction
June 16, 2026
Former Greece Wegmans could be converted to self storage
Morgan Britton LLC is seeking a zoning variance to convert the former Wegmans property in Greece into a Stor-It self storage facility amid leasing challenges.
