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The 47th annual Tops Rochester St. Patrick’s Day Parade is set to enliven downtown Rochester on Saturday, March 16, 2024, starting at 12:30 p.m. The parade, featuring over 100 entries including 3,000 marchers, nine bands, and eight Irish dance schools, will commence at East Avenue and Alexander Street, proceeding to the Liberty Pole and then […]

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA) is set to launch an advanced energy storage solutions development and test center in Henrietta, Monroe County. This initiative aims to bolster the ‘Finger Lakes Forward’ movement, which is focused on economic growth in the region. The new Toyota facility will enhance the company’s efforts in developing advanced energy […]

In Rochester, New York, the unseasonably warm weather this winter has led to an early and unexpected surge in pest problems, according to Jason DiBiase, owner of Rochester Pest Pro. The warm temperatures have confused wildlife, causing insects, rodents, and other animals to emerge from hibernation sooner than usual. This has increased calls for pest […]

In response to the soaring costs of college tuition and stagnant graduate incomes, many are seeking high-paying careers that don’t require a degree. Rochester offers a range of such opportunities, with lucrative positions available across various sectors. This shift towards high-demand, well-paying jobs accessible without higher education underscores a changing employment landscape in New York […]

This prestigious list shines a light on companies that excel in fostering inclusive, supportive work environments where employee wellbeing and development are at the forefront. Forbes magazine’s recent ranking of America’s Best Midsize and Large Employers highlights several top companies in the Rochester region: Midsize Employers in Upstate NY: Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Rochester: Ranked as […]

Syracuse guard Dyaisha Fair has ascended to fifth place on the NCAA Division I’s all-time scoring list, amassing 3,302 career points and surpassing Brittney Griner’s record during a game against Pittsburgh. Fair, known for her scoring prowess and exceptional long-range shooting, achieved this milestone in a 63-53 victory, contributing significantly to the win with 17 […]

The retrial of Timothy Williams, accused of the 1984 murder of 14-year-old Wendy Jerome in Rochester, begins Monday, marking a significant moment as New York’s first-ever case to utilize familial DNA evidence. Jerome’s case, which involved rape and murder, remained unsolved for decades until advancements in DNA technology provided a breakthrough. In 2020, Williams was […]

The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester has been named one of the top pop culture museums in the United States, securing the third spot in the 2024 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Recognized for its interactive exhibits and recent 90,000-square-foot expansion, the museum offers a variety of attractions including the ESL Digital […]

NASA, in collaboration with Intuitive Machines, has successfully dispatched a Lunar Library to the moon, featuring technology developed by Stampertech, a Rochester-based company. This initiative is part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services. The Lunar Library, etched onto nickel sheets, encompasses the entirety of the English Wikipedia, the Rosetta Project, and a comprehensive digital library […]

A new Aldi supermarket is set to open this summer on East Ridge Road in Irondequoit, expanding the no-frills grocery chain’s presence in the area. The store, currently under construction, will be located on a previously vacant 3-acre site that once housed Irondequoit Dodge. This development follows an application by Marathon Engineering for site-plan, subdivision, […]