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Confidence among upstate consumers tumbled in the first quarter of 2018, reflecting sentiment across the state but bucking a national trend, a quarterly report from Siena College Research Institute shows. Overall confidence—which includes both current and future confidence—fell 6.5 points ...

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When U.S. military and NATO troops are stationed in areas like Afghanistan or Iraq, often they must use the services of translators and support personnel to not only communicate, but to stay alive. But when the troops leave, those Afghans ...

Seven finalists have been chosen in the state’s $2.5 million Reimagine the Canals Competition. The New York Power Authority and New York State Canal Corp. in September announced the global competition, designed to find the best ideas to reimagine the ...

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Eastman Kodak Co. has named John O’Grady as president of its Print Systems Division. O’Grady will assume the role April 24. O’Grady currently serves as president of the Consumer and Film Division and is former general manager of worldwide sales ...

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Rochester’s Downstairs Cabaret Winton Place will take part in the second annual 50/50 Day April 26, with a screening of the 20-minute film “50/50: Rethinking the Past, Present and Future of Women + Power.” More than 20,000 50/50 Day events ...

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The Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch index of small-business job growth and wages fell in March as job growth tightened and wage growth held steady. “Small business job growth slowed slightly yet again, to its lowest point ...

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Rochester’s bike sharing has returned for another year, just in time for warmer weather. Powered by Zagster Inc., the dockless bike sharing has been rebranded as Pace, with an expanded coverage area and enhanced features. “I am thrilled to welcome ...

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Being grilled for hours on your strengths and weaknesses and how you would handle certain high-pressure scenarios can be tough for any job seeker, but for those with communication-related disabilities, it could be even worse, hampering an individual’s ability to ...

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As the Greater Rochester International Airport undergoes its transformation, work on the new terminal canopy will reroute traffic through October this year. Beginning April 13, a temporary road closure will be in effect for all traffic using the upper level ...

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  When Jaime Saunders arrived at United Way of Greater Rochester Inc. three months ago, she knew she was following in the footsteps of six well-known leaders whose job was to oversee an agency that now raises more than $25 ...

In the seven years since Gov. Andrew Cuomo introduced the state’s 10 regional economic development councils, the Finger Lakes region has had 715 projects greenlighted, totaling $570 million in state Consolidated Funding Application investment here. In the first six rounds of ...

Longtime Hillside Family of Agencies leader Dennis Richardson will retire in June, leaving a 24-year legacy of growth and nationally recognized services. Richardson joined the child and family human services organization in 1994, following a stint as executive director of ...

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A newly opened Henrietta pizzeria will donate all of its grand opening event proceeds to a local charity. Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza, a fast-casual restaurant that serves custom artisan pizza, will host Donation Day next Wednesday. The April 11 event will ...

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FM Office Express Inc. has acquired Syracuse-based Stevens Office Interiors for an undisclosed sum. FMOE operates three office furniture divisions including Merkel Donohue Inc. in the Rochester and Albany markets and Stevens in Syracuse. The company also operates a division ...

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CDS Monarch, a CDS Life Transitions Co., will host a number of events in April in honor of Autism Awareness Month as an opportunity to teach important life skills to those with autism. The Autism Skill Building Program at CDS ...

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