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Kodak has completed significant upgrades to its film production and finishing facilities in Rochester, to address growing demand from both commercial and consumer markets. The upgrades, which included improvements to film sensitizing, chemical manufacturing, and finishing processes, required a planned five-week shutdown. To ensure uninterrupted supply, Kodak stockpiled enough film prior to the pause. Chief […]
Residents in Irondequoit, N.Y., near Ridge Road and Route 104, have raised concerns about unusually strong and unpleasant odors in the area. Described as a “wicked” scent, the smell has affected neighborhoods around N. Clinton Ave., Seneca Ave., and even near the Walmart on Hudson Ave. Local business owner Gregory Genrich of the Irondequoit Sports […]
Kodak is looking to phase out its pension plan to put the company in a better financial spot. Kodak’s current pension plan covers about 35,000 people. If the company makes this move Kodak could make at least $500 million dollars and financial experts say both the company and people would benefit from it. The pension would […]
Amazon has donated $500,000 to support STEM programs for underserved youth in Rochester, NY. The funds were split between the Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC) and the Greater Rochester Afterschool & Summer Alliance. Simeone Banister, President and CEO of the Rochester Area Community Foundation, emphasized that such investments are crucial for preparing young people […]
A classic is making its mark and bringing in more jobs to Rochester! Since the beginning of the year 2021, Kodak has hired more than 350 people to help keep up with the demand for 35 mm film, which according to the company, has exploded over the last few years. According to Nagraj Bokinkere, Vice […]
Exciting news for Rochester: The American Chemical Society plans to name Kodak a National Historic Chemical Landmark. According to a press release, the honor recognizes Kodak’s “legacy in chemistry and future in advanced materials and chemicals.” On Monday, there will a celebration in a ceremony at the Kodak Center on West Ridge Road. The American […]
Are you a fan of NASCAR and Kodak? An Oldsmobile Delta 88 featuring yellow No. 4 Kodak livery is up for sale on the auction website BringATrailer.com. While this isn’t the same car, it is a rebuilt version of the car Rick Wilson drove for Morgan-McClure Motorsports from 1986-1989. Kodak sponsored the team, with several […]
It’s official the state-run vaccination site at the former Kodak Hawkeye plant on St. Paul Street has closed. The mass vaccination site was one of the several FEMA ran sites in New York State. New York State partnered with FEMA to get Black and Brown people in underserved communities access to vaccinations. The Dome Arena […]
A new movie titled ‘As I Lie Awake’ is being filmed at LeRoy Jell-O Factory. This film has more ties to Western New York than just it’s location. The Director Ben Tomson is a Genesee County native who thought the Jell-O Factory would make the perfect setting. ‘As I Lie Awake’ is a horror film […]
Due to severe weather predictions that are forecast in the Rochester area, Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that all of the second dose appointments for Friday are being postponed and rescheduled for tomorrow, Sunday and Monday. Anyone who had their appointment today should be receiving text or email with more specific details on rescheduling. Governor […]
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