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Mortgage servicers have been told they still should be providing long-term relief to homeowners impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in accordance with state and federal regulations or face penalties and enforcement actions. In a letter from New York State Attorney ...

Masks must now be worn in all indoor public spaces in New York — from restaurants to grocery stores to arenas — if the business or venue does not require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter. The state is defining ...

Employers would be required to conspicuously post in the workplace information and resources pertaining to mental health if a proposed bill is passed by state legislators. Sen. Samra Brouk (D-Rochester) and Assemblymember Aileen Gunther (D-Middletown) have introduced bills in their ...

The Frederick Douglass-Greater Rochester International Airport will receive just over $12 million in federal funding meant to offset lost revenue and cover expenses from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sara Taylor knows firsthand that navigating the complex mental health system in support of one’s children can be tricky, and that is especially true for people of color.   

Suburban small businesses may be eligible for forgivable working capital loans of up to $25,000 under a new program created by Monroe County. The loans will provide up to six months of assistance, based on eligibility and needs, for day-to-day ...

Mark Kovaleski admits when he called staff into a meeting last March and told them to be patient for a few weeks as they rode out the COVID-19 pandemic he slightly missed the mark on how long the pandemic would last.

Employers in New York must provide paid time off so employees can get a COVID-19 booster shot, according to recent guidance issued by the state’s Department of Labor. The new regulation piggybacks on the original requirement that mandated paid time off ...

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today declared a state of emergency, saying the rapid rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations is threatening to overwhelm the health care system again.

  Marketing, advertising and public relations agency Mower won the top award in The Drum Awards for B2B, an international contest recognizing the most creative work in business campaigns. Mower’s Caring Gene: Caring Is Your Calling, developed for Iroquois Healthcare ...

The South West Area Neighborhood Association received a $7,500 Federal Home Loan Bank of New York grant from the Ukrainian Federal Credit Union (UFCU). “We have been making real strides in renovating our space and adding programming to focus on ...

Jines Restaurant, the iconic Park Avenue eatery known for Sunday brunch, Greek favorites and nightly homecooked specials, is celebrating 50 years in business.

Realistic project timelines and ongoing communication with lenders are key components for borrowers when it comes to navigating challenges in the commercial real estate sector, according to Charles Vita.

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the most dire forecasts for commercial real estate involved the office sector. 

When asked for advice on how to move forward with commercial real estate projects in today’s market Matthew Carrigg offers a simple, straightforward solution.