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First Federal Plaza on East Main Street is one of three buildings in downtown Rochester displaying historical window decals as part of America 250. (Photo provided by Rochester Downtown Development Corp.)
Jul 2, 2026

Rochester’s history on display in downtown windows for America 250

The Rochester Downtown Development Corp. installs history-themed window decals downtown to commemorate America 250 and highlight local heritage.

Will rising downtown Rochester office vacancy rates impact property values?
Jul 2, 2025

Will rising downtown Rochester office vacancy rates impact property values?

Rising vacancies in Rochester's office sector are affecting property values as owners weigh conversion to residential use.

First Federal Plaza, long a familiar sight on the Rochester skyline, rises above the banks of the Genesee River. (Photo provided by CBRE Upstate NY)
Mar 12, 2025

Federal lease cuts would only compound Rochester’s CRE office sector

The mass cancellation of federal leases by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency has so far spared the Rochester market.


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