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As Bergmann bids farewell to 2020 — a milestone 40th anniversary for the firm — there is plenty to look back upon with pride. The array of American Institute of Architects awards. The multitude of satisfied engineering and architectural clients ...

WellNow Urgent Care is now open at 1867 Empire Blvd. in Webster, the provider’s fifth location in the greater Rochester area. The facility offers treatment for non-life-threatening injuries and illness seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ...

The Greece Chamber Charitable Foundation has awarded scholarships to three students at Rochester Regional Health’s Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing. Terrajah Nelson, Christine Seeger and Shaniqua Williams each received a $1,000 scholarship from the foundation’s Daniel E. Richardson ...

When the RBJ began soliciting input from readers on the top local business stories of 2020, there was little doubt about what would garner the most votes. The COVID-19 pandemic changed business, and life in general, in ways large and ...

A Minnesota college administrator has been named the sixth president of Monroe Community College. Dr. DeAnna R. Burt-Nanna was recommended by the MCC board of trustees and her appointment was confirmed Tuesday by the State University of New York board ...

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Dining options will be expanded in Irondequoit in 2021 when three vacant properties are converted into new restaurants near the intersection of East Ridge Road and Portland Avenue. The area’s largest Chick-fil-A will be built at 1115 East Ridge Rd. ...

Tenants financially burdened by the coronavirus pandemic will not face eviction proceedings until at least May 1, thanks the latest legislative action in New York. The COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 prevents residential evictions, foreclosure proceedings, ...

The city of Rochester has expanded two assistance programs that provide support for small businesses, the Online Resources Delivering Excellent Results (ORDER) Grant and the Business Emergency Retention Grant (BERG). The ORDER Grant provides up to $5,000 to businesses looking to develop ...

The amount delivery services such as GrubHub, DoorDash and UberEats can charge restaurants to act as a food courier will be capped at 15 percent under an executive order issued by Monroe County Executive Adam Bello on Monday. Fearing restaurants ...

What began as a part-time hobby out of her garage in Webster has blossomed into a sit-down restaurant with a dining room, party room and tequila bar. Having upgraded from the garage-based catering business to a food truck five years ...

The Garber Automotive Group has expanded again, acquiring Doyle Chevrolet Subaru in Webster. With the purchase, Garber’s Rochester dealership portfolio has grown to six. Overall, the Saginaw, Michigan-based company has 23 vehicle franchises across six states, including 12 in the ...

Inventory remains scarce in Monroe County but the homes on the market are selling for more, according to an analysis of November sales data released by the New York State Association of Realtors (NYSAR). The median sales price rose 16.7 ...

Empire Access has been named Best Gaming Internet Service Provider in the Northeast by PC Mag. The ranking is based on PC Mag’s analysis of speed, latency and consistency of internet connection with a Gaming Quality Index score. A lower ...

The New York state legislature will have a new look when the session begins in January, including several first-time political leaders representing the Rochester region. Based on election results in November, Democrats in the state Senate will have a super ...

Visions Federal Credit Union’s continued support for Crime Stoppers helped pay for K9 veterinary and training facilities as well as scholarships for first responders. With Rochester branch manager Regina Seabrook and community development liaison Alisha Jasper spearheading the Visions Cares ...