Economy & Business
A leader at UR and the Federal Reserve
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Charles Plosser, former dean of the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School and president and CEO of the Philadelphia Fed, passed away last month.
Four Questions
Rochester gets ready to Fringe again
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For the 14th year, the 2025 ESL Rochester Fringe Festival will bring acrobatics, music, theater, disco, and inventive performances to downtown Rochester.
Government & Politics
Rochester to update climate action plans
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The project will set new greenhouse gas reduction goals for the city and outline additional strategies.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Two area startups are among Grow-NY’s 20 finalists
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Bloomfield’s Finger Foods Farm and Canandaigua’s Renewal Mill will compete with 18 other food and agriculture businesses for $3 million in prize money.
Development
Proposals sought for School No. 29 redevelopment
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A historic landmark, School No. 29 is near the city’s Bull’s Head Revitalization Project.
Community
Carlos Carballada, banker and former deputy mayor, dies at 90
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Rochester Mayor Malik Evans praised Carballada as “a true public servant who dedicated his life to the betterment of our community.”
Economy & Business
LiDestri to invest $30 million, shift workforce to Greece site
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LiDestri Foods plans to build a “super plant” at its Lee Road location and relocate employees from its Fairport plant.
Economy & Business
McAlpin Industries plans $23 million expansion
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The precision metal working company expects to add up to 52 jobs in Webster.
Community
WXXI hires Sáenz as chief content officer
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Julio Sáenz, a journalist, media executive, and community advocate, will fill the newly created position as WXXI responds to a loss of federal funding.
Community
The Urban League’s clear vision amid uncertainty
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Under President and CEO Seanelle Hawkins, the nonprofit remains “very resolute in our mission” despite challenges including funding.