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Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity expands homeownership services with HUD certification
Jun 5, 2026

Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity expands homeownership services with HUD certification

Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity earned HUD certification to offer expanded housing counseling and homebuyer education across Monroe, Ontario and Wayne counties.

Rochester Area Ford Dealers presented new Transit vans to Bridges For Brain Injury and Homesteads for Hope, Inc. earlier this year. (Photo provided by Rochester Area Ford Dealers)
Jun 4, 2026

Rochester Ford dealers will again donate vehicle to nonprofit in need

The Rochester Area Ford Dealers will donate a new vehicle to a local nonprofit through the Friendship Express program supporting transportation needs.

Binghamton-based Mirabito Holdings has purchased nearly a dozen Quicklee's locations across Greater Rochester and Upstate New York, including the store at Hudson Avenue and Titus Avenue in Irondequoit. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
May 18, 2026

Quicklee’s sells portion of Rochester portfolio to Mirabito

Quicklee's sold nearly a dozen convenience stores to Mirabito Holdings, including six in Monroe County and others across western New York.

RRH launches student loan support program to bolster clinical workforce
May 13, 2026

RRH to close labor and delivery services at community hospital

Rochester Regional Health plans to discontinue inpatient labor and delivery services at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital due to staffing shortages and declining births.

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Apr 16, 2026

Wayne County Water Authority project recognized in EPA awards

The Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority project received the EPA's top PISCES Award for wastewater treatment innovation funded by $64.5 million in CWSRF assistance.

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Apr 3, 2026

United Way launches $1.7M grant fund for Rochester area nonprofits

United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes offers $1.7 million in grants to support health and human service nonprofits across six counties.

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Mar 30, 2026

Fathom targets aerospace, defense growth with regional operations

Fathom Digital Manufacturing targets growth in aerospace and defense with capabilities at its Finger Lakes operations.

Kasandrinos Properties LLC added to its Rochester portfolio with the purchase of three properties on Alexander Street. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Mar 26, 2026

Kasandrinos Properties adds to Rochester residential portfolio

Kasandrinos Properties LLC acquired four multifamily homes in Rochester for $1.3 million, growing its residential real estate portfolio in the area.

Union workers strike at Garlock Sealing Technologies in Palmyra
Feb 16, 2026

Union workers strike at Garlock Sealing Technologies in Palmyra

Union workers at Garlock Sealing Technologies in Palmyra are on strike after stalled contract negotiations over wages and working conditions.

Former banker acquires longstanding Wayne County manufacturer
Dec 15, 2025

Former banker acquires longstanding Wayne County manufacturer

Ruspak Corp., a 65-year-old packaging firm, transitions to new owner Ted Levine with advisory support from Next Point. Growth plans focus on people, quality and modernization.

ROC With Your Hands showcases pathways into the trades and manufacturing careers
Oct 14, 2025

ROC With Your Hands showcases pathways into the trades and manufacturing careers

ROC With Your Hands connects students with career opportunities in advanced manufacturing, trades and technology across the Rochester area.

Travertine Technologies' first-of-its-find demonstration plant recently opened in Ontario, Wayne County. (Photo provided by Travertine Technologies)
Oct 6, 2025

Colorado firm launches first-of-its-kind carbon-negative demonstration plant in Wayne County

Travertine Technologies Inc. recently began operation of its first-of-its-kind demonstration plant in Ontario, Wayne County.