On the history of cream ale, the legend of Genesee, and the return of the Celebration of Cream Ales.
Economy & Business
It’s tough to be an independent beer store in 2026
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For James Hilbert of One Stop Brew Shop, running a top bottle shop in Rochester means absorbing blows that most consumers never see coming.
Economy & Business
The highs and lows of legal cannabis
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New York’s adult-use cannabis market is now five years old. Here and statewide, it continues to grow—and wrestle with challenges.
Economy & Business
Tap & Craft brings a curated, small-scale beer festival to town
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The May 2 festival at Iron Smoke Distillery features 400-person cap, a stacked brewery lineup, and a venue that shapes the experience.
Economy & Business
The $8 pint isn’t just about beer
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Brewery owners add context to the $8 pint—and explain why wages and other non-ingredient costs are driving the price.
Economy & Business
What’s at stake for Rochester in the state budget
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The joint funding request from the city and Monroe County totals nearly $500 million, but how much Albany’s final spending plan allocates remains to be seen.
Economy & Business
The $8 pint: Rochester’s new beer normal
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From IPAs to lagers, rising costs and experience-driven pricing are reshaping what a night out looks like.
Economy & Business
The next step for Runaway Blue
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The Newark nanobrewery adds a kitchen — and a chicken sandwich worth the trip.
Economy & Business
SUNY drives $1B in Finger Lakes economic impact
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Statewide, the university system generates $35.5 billion in economic activity and supports nearly 160,000 jobs, according to the the Rockefeller Institute of Government.
Economy & Business
K2’s expansion gamble ends in court
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As foreclosure actions and other legal woes make clear, K2 Brothers Brewing’s bet on a massive Walworth production facility has led to a closing that won’t be ‘temporary.’
Economy & Business
AI powers company launched by UR students
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Juniors Stephen Lim and Walter McDonald developed an online application, Orbit AI, that uses artificial intelligence to answer phone calls for businesses and help connect their clients to appropriate services.