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Jeffrey Walker, a man from Elma, New York, feels “blessed to still be around” after skydiving from a plane 30 minutes before it crashed, killing the pilot. On Saturday morning, Walker had his first skydiving experience at Skydive the Falls in Youngstown, near Niagara Falls. He described the day as calm and pleasant, with everyone […]
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 […]
The recent passage of a $237 billion state budget has brought significant changes to eviction rules in Rochester, New York, sparking controversy among both tenants and property owners. The revised rules are meant to make evictions more difficult, particularly to protect tenants who pay rent and comply with their lease terms from unfair evictions and […]
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 […]
Sunday afternoon on social media I saw a few people saying they felt their homes shake and weren’t sure if it was an earthquake. Several news outlets confirmed that around 2:10pm Sunday afternoon upstate New York From Syracuse to Ontario Canada felt the small earthquake 3.6 on the scale. Let’s keep our fingers crossed and […]
If you haven’t been following this latest case, orthopox/monkeypox is a rare viral illness that does not usually cause serious illness, but may result in hospitalization or death, according to the New York State Health Department. A Sullivan County resident was diagnosed with orthopoxvirus, making this now nine orthopoxvirus/monkeypox cases confirmed statewide, with eight of […]
Well it’s official! Uber and Lyft can now operate in New York State but most importantly in Rochester. Governor Cuomo signed the bill that will allow ridesharing companies to expand into upstate New York. That means Uber can start servicing the area after June 29th.
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