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Schools ride photonics growth
For decades, universities across Rochester have provided students with curricula that support the optics and photonics fields. The publicity surrounding the national American Institute for Manufacturing Integrated Photonics in Rochester […]
Secrets revealed about sausages and nuclear power
Realpolitik over health care: The American Health Care Act—U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan’s “repeal & replace” law—proves the truth of the maxim: “Laws are like sausages — it is best […]
Tower to offer living with expansive views
Construction is nearly complete on the first two floors of residential units at the Metropolitan. A total of six upper floors will contain apartments for lease and the five floors above that will be luxury condominiums for purchase.
For Gallina, Metropolitan ‘a game changer’
Andrew Gallina does not expect the Metropolitan to fade into the background.
Tower once a hub of corporate, legal bustle
Newly reimagined as a mixed-use blend of luxury apartments, high-end offices and retail space, the Metropolitan has been for most of its life home to banks, law firms and corporations.
Tired stretch of East Main set for makeover
Like a puzzle with many parts, everything needs to fall into place if East Main Street is to be restored as the heart of downtown it once was for the city of Rochester.
Dynamic redo transforms downtown tower
Weaving through a steady stream of construction crews that dot the downtown landscape, it is easy to see the area is in the midst of a renewal. What may not be apparent, however, is the equally important revitalization happening inside one iconic building.
The governor’s shotgun solution to New York’s workforce challenge
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, channeling the presidential campaign positions of Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton, has proposed eliminating college tuition for all families with income below $125,000. I was a tenured […]
Seen Helping out
Galas, sporting events, themed parties—all variety of fundraisers provide crucial support for nonprofit arts and human service organizations in our community. They also fill the area’s social calendar with fun. […]
Rochester Giving: Other Important Dates
ATHENA Awards Luncheon January 19 Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center Sponsoring Organization: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Power Breakfast: Economic Outlook 2016 January 27 Joseph A. Floreano […]
Consider nonprofit’s impact when donating
Many people remember the popular Scared Straight program, which was conceived in the 1970s to combat juvenile delinquency. The idea was that at-risk children would be taken to a prison […]
Nonprofits welcome volunteers’ gift of time
When people think about supporting nonprofit charitable organizations, they often first consider providing a financial gift. While cash donations are prized, they aren’t the only way to give. Nonprofit leaders […]
