Community
Finding shelter for asylum seekers
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The systems in place in Monroe County to accommodate the busloads of migrants coming from New York City are working admirably—so far.
Economy & Business
D&L Groceries is well-stocked with resilience
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The Genesee Street family business has endured a tough few years but is focused on growing again.
Economy & Business
An economic recovery that’s still under way
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The latest numbers on the Rochester-area economy show the recovery from the COVID pandemic remains a work in progress.
Community
Institute for Caring partners with advocacy group
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The nonprofit launched by Richard Kaplan and Marcus Robinson is teaming up with the FreedomWorks Foundation to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Caring system.
Education
RIT boosts lab space to keep pace with expanding research
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The strategy to deploy nearly 60,000 square feet of space includes the RIT Research Building, now under construction.
Community
Gebell to lead Levine Center to End Hate
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Monica Gebell, director of community relations at the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester, has been named to succeed Karen Elam, who is joining the Jewish Council of Public Affairs.
Community
Pilot program to provide assistance at Hall of Justice
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Goodwill of the Finger Lakes and the 7th Judicial District are collaborating to operate a help desk for individuals and families involved in court proceedings.
Culture
What fuels the Fringe
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Erica Fee returned to Rochester from London to start the Rochester Fringe Festival. Now in its 12th season, it has grown to be one of the three largest fringe festivals in the U.S. by fostering an arts ecosystem that is accessible and diverse.
Justice & Public Safety
Palmyra files suit over ‘forever chemicals’ contamination
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The town’s legal action targets 3M, BASF, DuPont, Tyco Fire Products and other companies that have made or sold firefighting foams.
Economy & Business
Rochester still has the fastest-selling homes
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In metropolitan Rochester, houses continue to sell faster than in any other large metro nationwide. The chief reason: extremely low inventory of available homes for sale.