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Joseph Istvan has been named the recipient of the Medal of Distinction, the highest honor awarded by the American Institute of Architects, Rochester Chapter. Istvan recently retired from Bergmann after 30 years with the design firm. A collaborator, leader and ...

When Becca Delaney Johnson was in high school in suburban Syracuse and contemplating where to attend college, she explored a great many options. At one point she thought she would be a veterinarian. “I love animals,” she said, “but I ...

The reincarnation of the long-dormant Eastman Kodak Co. Hawkeye Plant won’t possess the intrigue nor be classified top secret by the U.S. government—character traits in the building’s previous life. The site’s three-phase redevelopment project will, however, do wonders for the ...

The construction industry added 23,000 jobs nationwide in September and average wages reached an all-time high, but there are still concerns when it comes to future hiring. The Associated General Contractors of American (AGC) said average hourly earnings increased 3.1 ...

The attorney for former Rochester RazorSharks coach Chris Iversen has filed court papers seeking a default judgment in a lawsuit over unpaid back wages. Iversen sued the RazorSharks on Aug. 7, claiming he was not paid for the final nine ...

Homes in Monroe County are at their least affordable level in 10 years and the average wage-earner can’t afford a median-priced house, according to a statistical analysis of wage and real estate information by Attom Data Solutions. Attom Data Solutions, ...

A $4.5 million renovation of Chatham Gardens has been completed, enhancing the interior of the 54-year-old apartment complex while also creating a fully accessible community center. The project was a joint venture of nonprofit housing agency Rochester Management and the ...

Monthly foreclosure activity in Monroe County rose 2.5 percent in August but remained well below year-over-year figures as well as the national average. There were 164 total foreclosure actions in August in Monroe County compared to 160 in July. That ...

Amy Casciani grew up in Irondequoit and raised her children there, so she understands the status the old shopping mall once held in the town. “I know what the mall meant when it was up and running, and I especially ...

In case you hadn’t heard, you’re going to hear your cellphone make a loud noise on Wednesday afternoon. A test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts will be conducted at 2:18 p.m., according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Each ...

Morgan Communities recently completed the purchase of the Renaissance Apartments at 2500 East Ave. in Brighton and plans to revamp the building, starting with the name. The eight-story structure, built in 1974, is now called The Venue and is home to ...

The operators of Rochester-based A-S Contracting must pay $52,501 in restitution along with $50,150 in penalties and costs, and they are also banned for life from the home improvement contracting business because they defrauded consumers. New York State Attorney General ...

  Buying a house costs significantly more today than it did a year ago, and not just because home prices have been on the rise. While the New York State Association of Realtors reported that median sales prices rose $4,900 ...

Average rent prices in the Rochester area grew more slowly in the third quarter than they did nationally, while local occupancy rates virtually mirrored the national average. The average rent in the Rochester market climbed 1.5 percent to $995 in ...

The football teams from St. John Fisher College and the College at Brockport square off on Saturday evening in Courage Bowl XIV, the annual on-the-gridiron fundraiser for Camp Good Days and Special Times. Admission is $5 for students and adults ...