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The recent acquisition of two properties in Palmdale, California, that are home to Delta Scientific Corp. pushed the Royal Oak Realty Trust portfolio past $1 billion in total capitalization. (Photo provided by Royal Oak)
Apr 29, 2026

Royal Oak’s real estate portfolio surpasses $1B in total capitalization

Royal Oak Realty Trust, based in Rochester, has surpassed $1 billion in total portfolio capitalization with 79 properties across 23 states.

Northstar Commons in downtown Rochester (File photo provided by the city of Rochester communications bureau)
Jul 17, 2025

Rochester again receives high credit marks from Standard & Poor’s

S&P gave Rochester top bond ratings, reflecting strong fiscal management and boosting investor confidence in the city's financial outlook.

The dual brand hotel at CityGate will feature the area's first AC Hotels by Marriott and Element by Hilton. (Photo provided by Cobblestone Capital Advisors)
Jul 10, 2025

Cobblestone Capital, DelMonte Hotel Group join forces on CityGate venture

Rochester's Cobblestone Capital and DelMonte Hotel Group are bringing a dual-brand Marriott hotel to CityGate.

A Long Island real estate investor has purchased a 10-house portfolio in the city of Rochester, which includes 68 Lisbon St. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Jun 11, 2025

Long Island investor buys portfolio of Rochester houses

ROC Houses LLC, a Long Island entity, has purchased 12 residential properties in Rochester for $800,000 from Sunny Beaches LLC.

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May 14, 2025

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The retail plaza at 2000-2042 Chili Ave. has been sold by a Texas-based real estate investment firm. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Apr 11, 2025

Texas-based real estate group sells another Chili Ave. property

A Dallas-based real estate investment firm has sold the last property from a three-parcel package in Gates that it obtained just 17 months ago.

Tom Golisano cracked the top 500 on Forbes' 39th annual list of the richest people in the world. (file photo)
Apr 8, 2025

Golisano now among 500 richest people in the world, Forbes says

Tom Golisano's net worth continues to climb, according to a Forbes ranking that also includes three others from the Rochester area.

Rochester Tech Park (File photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Sep 27, 2024

Report: Rochester Tech Park business center facing $2.4M utility delinquency

The Brooklyn-based owner of Tryad Industrial & Business Center at Rochester Tech Park is delinquent on $2.4 million in utility bills.

Realty Income Corp. of San Diego paid $7.6 million for the property that houses Tops Friendly Market on East Ridge Road. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Jun 28, 2024

Irondequoit grocery property sold for $7.6M to California-based REIT

An entity controlled by Rochester's Angelo Ingrassia has sold the property that serves as home for Tops Friendly Markets in Irondequoit.

Royal Oak Realty Trust leverages strategy and steady growth to expand portfolio
May 15, 2024

Royal Oak Realty Trust leverages strategy and steady growth to expand portfolio

At first glance, it would be easy to assume Rochester-based Royal Oak Realty Trust experienced a bit of a growth slowdown in 2023.

Bello continues to fill positions on administrative team
Nov 16, 2023

Fitch boosts Monroe County’s bond rating to highest level in 22 years

The Fitch report attributed the credit boost to the county’s improved financial resilience, new fund balance policy and “proven track record of solid expenditure management.

Family members hope to recover nearly $500,000 through confessions of judgment
Jul 20, 2023

Family members hope to recover nearly $500,000 through confessions of judgment

Three family members who a year ago alleged a Rochester real estate investor failed to use their money for the intended purpose have again turned to the court system in hopes of recovering nearly $500,000.