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Rochester laser project named finalist in nationwide competition
Sep 22, 2025

Rochester laser project named finalist in nationwide competition

A Rochester and Finger Lakes regional coalition has advanced to the final stage of the NSF Regional Innovation Engines program.

Rochester Regional Health cut the ribbon this week on the new $37 million Geneva Medical Campus. (Photo provided by RRH)
Sep 4, 2025

Rochester Regional Health unveils $37M Geneva Medical Campus

Rochester Regional Health has opened its $37M, 58,000-square-foot Geneva Medical Campus, bringing expanded primary and specialty care services.

The finalists have been named for Grow-NY, the annual food and agriculture competition aimed at driving economic growth in the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier and Central regions of New York. (Photo provided by Empire State Development)
Aug 26, 2025

Two Rochester-area startups among Grow-NY finalists

Renewal Mill and Finger Foods Farm are finalists in the 2025 Grow-NY competition, competing in Canandaigua for prizes up to $1 million.

Heron Hill Winery has introduced two new wines as part of an effort to raise money for the Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association. (Photo provided by Heron Hill Winery)
Jul 11, 2025

Heron Hill’s new wines will benefit Canandaigua Lake conservation

Heron Hill Winery has introduced two new wines as a means of raising money to help protect the ecological health of Canandaigua Lake.

The new Microtel Inn & Suites on East Union Street in Newark features 72 guest rooms. (Photo provided by Indus Hospitality Group)
Jun 9, 2025

Indus Hospitality cuts ribbon on new hotel in Newark

Indus Hospitality opens Microtel Inn & Suites in Newark, offering 72 pet-friendly rooms and modern amenities as the village’s only hotel.

Seager Marine of Canandaigua has acquired East Bluff Harbor Marina in Penn Yan. (Photo provided by Seager Marine)
Jun 9, 2025

Seager Marine acquires longtime Finger Lakes marina

Seager Marine is expanding its Finger Lakes presence with the acquisition of East Bluff Harbor Marina in Penn Yan.

$100K grant fuels new conservation push in the Finger Lakes
Jun 6, 2025

$100K grant fuels new conservation push in the Finger Lakes

The Finger Lakes Land Trust has secured a $100,000 state grant to launch the Hemlock to High Tor Initiative, aimed at protecting 114,000 acres of forest and boosting sustainable tourism in the Finger Lakes region.

A $2 million Restore New York Communities Initiative grant will help finance renovation of the Times Square Building in downtown Rochester. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
May 22, 2025

Times Square Building in Rochester among targets of Restore NY funding

Six Finger Lakes projects will receive Restore New York funding, including the Times Square Building in Rochester.

Grow-NY logo
Mar 4, 2025

Grow-NY application window now open

Applications for the seventh annual Grow-NY food, beverage and agriculture business competition are now being accepted.

Finger Lakes Visitors Connection launches healthy living passport
Oct 28, 2022

Finger Lakes Visitors Connection launches healthy living passport

It includes a collection of curated attractions, retailers and experiences that offer healthy activities as well as deals and discounts, designed to enable users to choose healthy living options in a mobile-friendly way.

Luminate NY is now accepting applications for its sixth cohort.
Sep 19, 2022

Sixth round opens for business accelerator competition  

Luminate NY is the world’s largest business accelerator and investment fund for early-stage companies working on solutions that are enabled by optics, photonics or imaging.   

Sweet Pea, Craft Cannery among 20 Grow-NY finalists
Aug 31, 2022

Sweet Pea, Craft Cannery among 20 Grow-NY finalists

All Grow-NY finalists are paired with a mentor and will make their pitch in a Shark Tank-style presentation at the Food & Ag Summit in Syracuse on Nov. 15 and 16.