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A view of what the south side of the former Lord & Taylor store looks like now, and what it will look like once Bass Pro Shops moves in. (Rendering from documents provided to the town of Victor Planning Board)
Mar 25, 2026

Eastview owner says arrival of Bass Pro Shops vital to mall’s future

The owner of Eastview Mall believes the impending arrival of Bass Pro Shops will help invigorate a mostly vacant section of their shopping complex.

Eastview Mall in Victor. (File photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Feb 25, 2026

Victor planning board approves cannabis store at Eastview Mall

Victor planning board approved Good Life Collective's cannabis store at Eastview Mall, marking the area's first mall-based cannabis retailer.

The Greece Planning Board granted approval for a Delta Sonic to be built within the Wegmans Food Markets plaza at 3177 Long Pond Road, with several stipulations. (File photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Sep 16, 2025

Delta Sonic seeks zoning board approval for new Rochester-area location

Delta Sonic is seeking zoning variances to build a new car wash and gas station at Latta and Long Pond roads in Greece.

Quicklee's intends to create a new location at 3108 East Ave. in Brighton by renovating a century-old Tudor-style building. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
May 16, 2025

Quicklee’s seeks re-approval from Brighton for East Avenue locale

Quicklee’s will redevelop a former gas station site on East Avenue in Brighton, pending re-approval of site plans by the town planning board.

The city of Rochester Planning Commission unanimously denied special permits for a quick-serve restaurant on South Goodman Street, ruling a drive-thru was no appropriate or prudent for the neighborhood. (Screen shot of Planning Commission's Notice of Decision cover letter)
May 7, 2025

Rochester denies developer’s plans for drive-thru restaurant on S. Goodman

Rochester rejected Mark IV's plan for a drive-thru restaurant on South Goodman Street, citing traffic concerns and walkability goals in city planning.


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