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Rochester seeks court order to shut down ‘nuisance’ junkyard
The city of Rochester wants to shut down an unlicensed junkyard that for months has ignored cease and desist orders.
Monroe County Republican Committee names new chair
Larry Staub has replaced David Dunning as acting chairman of the Monroe County Republican Committee, effective Tuesday.
City threatens demolition of Chestnut Street building in Rochester
The city of Rochester is threatening demolition of a dilapidated former downtown hotel and office building.
Rochester’s emergency veterinary hospital to close; Barnhart asks FTC to investigate
Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart is asking the FTC to review Thrive Pet Healthcare after it said the emergency veterinary hospital in Brighton will close.
State funding allows Tool Shed to enhance DIY program offerings
A $75,000 grant from New York State will enable the South East Area Coalition's Tool Shed to expand its mission of providing access to tools and do-it-yourself learning.
Monroe County leaders want stricter laws on resale of new goods to pawn shops
Monroe County leaders want to limit the number of new, similar items a person can sell to a pawnbroker, secondhand dealer or coin exchange dealer in one year.
EPA asking for public input on continuing derailment cleanup in LeRoy
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will host a public forum on Aug. 29 to provide updates on the proposed cleanup that continues from a 1970 train derailment in LeRoy.
Rochester-area lawmakers announce support for regional Tech Hub designation
Proponents have said the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse region is uniquely poised to excel in semiconductor production.
Rochester Housing Authority, Edgemere Development launch $27M Beechwood project
Construction is underway to create 53 new affordable homes in Rochester's Beechwood neighborhood.
COMIDA leader defends board’s decision to veto tax breaks for Westport Crossing project
The executive director of the County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency is defending its decision to deny tax incentives for a multifamily residential development in Pittsford.
Barnhart, McMurray face defamation suit over ‘Juneteenth party’ brouhaha
Nicholas Nicosia claims defamation of his person and trade, as well as tortious interference with his business, Nicosia Dental, "for the hate crime hoax perpetrated against him" by Barnhart and attorney Nate McMurray.
Cooney blasts temporary retail license ban for cannabis in NY
A local state senator has expressed disappointment over a ruling earlier this week to temporarily stop the awarding of conditional cannabis retail licenses in New York.
