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The current ban on in-person gatherings may provide the perfect opportunity for government entities to enhance their compliance with New York’s Open Meetings Law. At least that’s the belief of Paul Wolf, one-time chief of council for the Buffalo Common ...

Right now all eyes are on health care and the COVID-19 pandemic. But behind the scenes, area manufacturers are staying open and remaining relevant by making connections, working together and helping others in need. A recent case in point: Rochester ...

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Monroe County must receive emergency funding from the federal government if there is any hope to close a projected budget deficit of between $68 million and $122 million, County Executive Adam Bello said on Thursday afternoon. Revenue from sales tax, ...

Rochester’s two health systems are beginning non-emergency surgeries again this week after Gov. Andrew Cuomo identified Monroe County as one the 35 counties that can start easing pandemic restrictions on its hospital activities.  Such surgeries were on hold for the ...

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As the pandemic continues to clamp down on numerous industries, more local manufacturers find ways to stay relevant and help those in need. L3Harris Technologies this month began offering its BeOn software application for free to healthcare and public safety ...

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The initial sales objective was to introduce Wegmans Food Markets Inc. to the host of decorated apparel and logo-adorned promotional products Proforma Infinity could provide. The parties instead closed a deal on Operation Mask. While Wegmans still may want Proforma ...

When the coronavirus pandemic essentially ended all in-person real estate dealings in late March, Cassandra Hayes wondered what would happen to the marketplace. If no one could walk through the front door to tour a house, if no one could ...

These are unprecedented times, and numerous businesses in the Rochester region are facing obstacles they have never had to overcome before. The Rochester Business Journal thought it would be helpful to turn to a few CEOs, proven successful leaders, for ...

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Rep. Joe Morelle believes Congress very likely will need to pump even more money into the Paycheck Protection Program and also rescue state and local governments when lawmakers consider the next round of emergency funding to keep businesses afloat. The ...

Dozens of elderly residents have died from COVID-19 in Monroe County nursing homes, and advocates are questioning both the handling and reporting of those cases and the state’s Emergency or Disaster Treatment Protection Act, which partly shields nursing homes from ...

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Rochester frozen pie maker SatisPie LLC has made a $34 million investment in Georgia, the company said Wednesday. “We are thrilled to establish this food processing facility in Fulton Industrial Park, which will produce top-of-the-line breakfast items for the world-class ...

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Pandemic-related furloughs will begin as early as May 10 for employees at the University of Rochester, including the University of Rochester Medical Center.  In messages sent to the UR and hospital community Wednesday, university leaders said plans are being reviewed ...

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Just over a month ago, it became apparent that COVID-19 was more than a disease to be feared. It was creating global and local crises. As we watched the number of cases rise and the disease hitting all communities, we ...

Monroe County will receive a $52,669 grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance through the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program. The money can be used for overtime costs; equipment and supplies; hiring and training; travel expenses, especially related to distribution ...

The parent company of Northwest Bank, the bank based in Warren, Pa., with branches in the Rochester area, has completed a $213.4 million merger with a smaller bank in Muncie, Ind.  MutualBank, with 36 offices in Indiana, began operating as ...