Business
The Rochester Public Market is set to host its popular Greatest Community Garage Sales and Super Fleas throughout 2024. The series begins on April 14 and will run on select Sundays until October 13, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 280 N. Union St. This event, open rain or shine with free admission, will […]
Currently, mortgage rates are around 6.9%, significantly reduced from the near 8% peak in late October, the highest in 23 years. Economists anticipate these rates to drop further later in the year, which could increase buyer competition due to more attractive financing options. However, this could also lead to higher home prices. Danielle Hale from […]
Lollypop Farm in Rochester, N.Y., is hosting “Clear the Kennels” week, an event aimed at encouraging more adoptions by offering reduced adoption fees. During this week, the adoption fees for adult dogs are discounted by 50%, and fees are completely waived for senior dogs aged six and older. The initiative is designed to attract potential […]
Following the recent solar eclipse, a Rochester store owner, Marilla Gonzalez of Marilla’s Mindful Supplies, is offering an eco-friendly alternative to disposing of eclipse glasses. Recognizing the environmental impact of single-use items, Gonzalez has initiated a program to collect used eclipse glasses for reuse during the Annular eclipse in Latin America in October 2024. Her […]
JetZero, a California-based company, has made significant strides in aviation innovation with its groundbreaking “blended wing body” aircraft, Pathfinder, which has recently received FAA Airworthiness certification for test flights. This new aircraft design, reminiscent of the “flying wing” used by military aircraft like the B-2 bomber, aims to revolutionize commercial aviation by significantly reducing carbon […]
The Lucky Flea Market, established in 2021, is set to move its outdoor operations to a new downtown location in Rochester for its fourth season starting Sunday, June 2. The market will be situated at The Grove, 266 E. Broad St., a strategically chosen courtyard nestled between Tower280 and the Butler/Till building, close to Parcel […]
The City of Rochester is initiating a search for a new manager to oversee the operations of the Blue Cross Arena, a prominent 14,000-seat sports and entertainment venue located in the downtown area. This decision aligns with Mayor Evans’ vision of revitalizing the city’s center as a vibrant hub for living, working, and entertainment, with […]
The Forbes World’s Billionaires list: Rihanna, Tyler Perry, and Oprah Winfrey, and this year Taylor Swift. George Lucas Net Worth: $5.5 Billion | Age: 79 | Citizenship: U.S. The Star Wars director, who debuted as a billionaire in 1997, is the richest celebrity thanks in large part to his production company LucasFilm, which he sold […]
Nicki Minaj is currently in the middle of her Pink Friday 2 World Tour, has teamed up with British footwear label Løci on a new collaboration. The new collection features five styles available in 11 colorways. Each shoe is made from bio-leather, a blend of non-food grade corn and recycled textiles. The collection will retail […]
Greenlight Networks, an internet service provider based in Henrietta, New York, has announced a price increase for its basic high-speed internet service. Since its inception in 2011, the company has maintained a flat rate of $50 per month. However, starting with the April billing cycle, the cost for the 500 megabits-per-second plan will rise to […]