Quicklee’s sells portion of Rochester portfolio to Mirabito
Quicklee's sold nearly a dozen convenience stores to Mirabito Holdings, including six in Monroe County and others across western New York.
School bus company to lay off 180 Rochester workers after losing RCSD contract
Monroe School Transportation will lay off 180 workers in Rochester after losing the Rochester City School District bus contract to another provider.
Rochester Ford dealers donate vans to two nonprofits
Rochester Area Ford Dealers donated new Ford Transit vans to Bridges For Brain Injury and Homesteads for Hope, aiding disability support services.
Greece planning board approves new Delta Sonic, with conditions
Delta Sonic received Greece Planning Board approval for a new car wash and gas station, with conditions on traffic impact and noise control near local schools.
NYS DMV offices will close for system upgrade in mid-February
All New York DMV offices, including Monroe County, will close Feb. 13-18 for a major system upgrade and transfer of 30 million records.
New York awards $20.4M for Finger Lakes rail projects
New York State is investing $20.4 million in six Finger Lakes rail projects to boost freight efficiency, support manufacturers and preserve rail service.
JetBlue adding nonstop service from Rochester to Florida
JetBlue will launch nonstop service from Rochester to Orlando starting March 26, filling the route Spirit Airlines is ending in early January.
Spirit Airlines to end service in Rochester
Spirit Airlines will end service at Rochester’s Frederick Douglass International Airport as part of its bankruptcy reorganization plan.
NYS will allot $46M to resurface roadways in Finger Lakes Region
New York State will invest $600 million in 2026 to repave 2,150 lane miles, including $46 million for Finger Lakes Region roads and I-490 upgrades.
Tap-to-pay now available on RTS Connect, On Demand routes
RTS riders in Rochester can now pay fares with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or chip-enabled cards, while still enjoying traditional options.
Summer air travel soared at Rochester airport
Rochester’s Frederick Douglass Airport had its busiest season since 2007, boosted by new airlines and nonstop routes.
Avelo adding more nonstops to NC, restoring seasonal Orlando route
Avelo Airlines will be expanding nonstop service out of Rochester to Charlotte and Raleigh, plus seasonal Orlando service returns in October.















