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A new Costco may soon be established in Penfield, NY, as part of a proposed mixed-use development along Route 250 at “Sweet Corners.” The town of Penfield has confirmed that the developer submitted a sketch plan review application for the 51-acre project, which would feature Costco as the anchor tenant. A preliminary public hearing is […]
The Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse tech hub has been awarded a $40 million federal investment to support Upstate New York’s goal of becoming a leading semiconductor center. The “NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub” is one of 12 Tech Hub winners nationwide. This funding will be used to enhance workforce training programs at Monroe Community College, close supply chain […]
Miss Sweet Potato Pie, a beloved business with a 25-year history of bringing smiles to children in Rochester, has opened a new space in the Marketplace Mall. The grand opening of Miss Sweet Potato Pie World took place on Monday, offering a new event space that owners describe as similar to Chuck-E-Cheese. During the celebration, […]
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has awarded Action for a Better Community (ABC) a $17 million grant to continue operating Early Head Start and Head Start programs in the fall. Despite this funding, ABC’s Early Head Start program, which serves pregnant women, infants, and toddlers up to age 3, will not be […]
Rochester native Lanae-Tava Thomas has qualified for the Jamaican track team at the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics. Lanae-Tava Thomas made the women’s Olympic track team for Jamaica today in the 200! @SecVAthletics @jjDandC pic.twitter.com/vvJ2gPn5UR — Rush-Henrietta Athletics (@RushAthletics) July 1, 2024 Thomas finished 2nd in the women’s 200 meter run with a time of […]
As the 4th of July approaches, Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, is preparing for the holiday, with the Adult Emergency Department fully staffed for both July 4th and 5th. Dr. Aekta Miglani, Medical Director of the Adult Emergency Department, notes that the hospital’s urgent care centers will be open from 9 AM to 5 […]
Motor vehicle fatalities in New York state rose 25.8% from 2019-2022, with fatalities at the highest level in a decade in 2022, even as the number of vehicle miles travelled, licensed drivers, and traffic accidents have declined, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Traffic fatalities in New York […]
A new indoor playground, “Roc Kid City,” celebrated its grand opening on Saturday at 3300 Monroe Avenue, Suite 122, in Rochester, NY. Designed for children of all ages, the playground offers a fun and safe environment for kids to explore, imagine, and play. “Roc Kid City” features various sections equipped with ball pits, slides, tunnels, […]
Primetime 585, in partnership with News 8, held its 19th annual Coach Iglesia Free Basketball Camp in Rochester, N.Y., on Sunday. The camp offered 175 athletes from various Section V schools the chance to train, compete, and learn together. Besides basketball training, participants attended life skills workshops led by guest speakers, covering topics such as […]
Renovations at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport are set to commence, as announced by Governor Hochul on Friday. The $38.1 million project aims to modernize the main terminal, enhancing efficiency and traveler experience. This initiative follows a $230 million investment in Upstate New York airports, with Rochester receiving $18 million. Key updates include modern […]