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Galin Brooks
May 18, 2026

Brooks to leave post as CEO of Rochester Downtown Development Corp.

Galin Brooks is stepping down as CEO of Rochester Downtown Development Corp. after boosting downtown revitalization since 2022.

Battleship, Slime and Trivial Pursuit have been inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. (Photo provided by The Strong)
Nov 6, 2025

New class announced for National Toy Hall of Fame

The National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong in Rochester has inducted Battleship, Slime and Trivial Pursuit into its Class of 2025.

The Strong National Museum of Play announced 12 finalists for the 2025 National Toy Hall of Fame. Winners will be revealed in November. (Photo provided by The Strong)
Sep 17, 2025

National Toy Hall of Fame reveals 2025 finalists

The Strong National Museum of Play announced 12 finalists for the 2025 National Toy Hall of Fame, including Battleship, Catan, Furby and Trivial Pursuit.

First American, The Strong Museum honored for marketing excellence
Jun 20, 2025

First American, The Strong Museum honored for marketing excellence

First American Equipment Finance and The Strong Museum of Play earned top honors at AMA Rochester’s Pinnacle Awards.

Defender, GoldenEye 007, Quake and Tamagotchi have joined the World Video Game Hall of Fame at The Strong National Museum of Play.  (photo courtesy of The Strong)
May 8, 2025

Four gaming legends enter the World Video Game Hall of Fame

Four iconic games have been inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame at The Strong National Museum of Play.

Rendering of the Rochester Regional Health campus in Geneva. (Photo provided by RGH)
Apr 10, 2025

Adaptive reuse very much a part of the LeChase Construction skillset

The portfolio of projects by LeChase Construction Services, LLC, looks like a “what’s what” of the best work in the building industry.

DisruptHR ROC returns to Rochester next week
Apr 4, 2025

DisruptHR ROC returns to Rochester next week

DisruptHR ROC – which challenges the status quo while inspiring positive change at work – is returning to The Strong National Museum of Play.  

Upcoming Rochester event to focus on redefining women in business  
Mar 31, 2025

Redefining women in business summit returns to Rochester

The second annual Elevate Women’s Summit will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday April 3 at Arbor Midtown.   

National Toy Hall of Fame inducts three popular toys
Nov 4, 2021

National Toy Hall of Fame inducts three popular toys

Sand, that gritty substance that gets stuck between your toes and follows you home from the beach yet creates hours of fun for kids and adults alike, is one of […]

Strong partnership will enable hospitalized kids to ‘play’ at museum
Oct 19, 2021

Strong partnership will enable hospitalized kids to ‘play’ at museum

The Strong National Museum of Play has partnered with the WeGo Foundation to help sick kids in hospitals nationwide. The partnership will enable sick children to explore the Strong with […]

Strong Museum to add indoor aerial course, zip line
Oct 7, 2021

Strong Museum to add indoor aerial course, zip line

The Strong National Museum of Play is making a bold move into adventure play as it builds a new high ropes course. The courses are slated to open on Nov. […]

Risk, Battleship, American Girl Doll among 12 finalists for Toy Hall of Fame
Sep 15, 2021

Risk, Battleship, American Girl Doll among 12 finalists for Toy Hall of Fame

One dozen toys have been named finalists in the Strong’s National Toy Hall of Fame, but just a handful will be inducted in November when the museum announces the winners. […]