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Binghamton-based Mirabito Holdings has purchased nearly a dozen Quicklee's locations across Greater Rochester and Upstate New York, including the store at Hudson Avenue and Titus Avenue in Irondequoit. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
May 18, 2026

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.

Monroe School Transportation is laying off 180 employees after the loss of a contract with the Rochester City School District. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Apr 30, 2026

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 Area Ford Dealers presented new Transit vans to Bridges For Brain Injury and Homesteads for Hope, Inc. (Photo provided by Rochester Area Ford Dealers)
Feb 27, 2026

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.

The Greece Planning Board granted approval for a Delta Sonic to be built within the Wegmans Food Markets plaza at 3177 Long Pond Road, with several stipulations. (File photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Feb 26, 2026

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.

All Department of Motor Vehicles offices, including online services, will be unavailable from 2 p.m. on Feb. 13 until Feb. 18. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Jan 16, 2026

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 State is providing $20.4 million in funding for six projects that will enhance freight railway infrastructure and viability. (Photo by Depositphotos)
Jan 12, 2026

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 will add nonstop service to Orlando, Florida, starting in March. (Photo provided by JetBlue)
Nov 12, 2025

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 is pulling out of Rochester as part of a bankruptcy reorganization. (File photo courtesy of Spirit Airlines)
Nov 6, 2025

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.

New York State's $600 million infrastructure investment in resurfacing roadways includes a $46 million allocation to the Finger Lakes Region to upgrade 359 lane miles. (Photo by Depositphotos)
Oct 22, 2025

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.

Customers can now use Apple Pay, Google Pay or chip-enabled debit and credit cards to pay for rides on Regional Transit Service Connect and On Demand routes. (Photo provided by RTS)
Oct 3, 2025

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.

Departures from the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport over the summer reached the highest number since 2007. (Photo provided by Monroe County Communications)
Oct 3, 2025

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 Airlines in the fall will add additional nonstops to two North Carolina cities and restore seasonal service to Orlando, Florida. (Photo provided by Avelo Airlines)
Aug 13, 2025

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.