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New York’s Oldest Brewery’s $50 Million Revitalization Project Brews Excitement
Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a transformative revitalization endeavor slated for the historic Genesee Brewery in Rochester. A $50 million overhaul will reshape the 146-year-old facility into a state-of-the-art packaging center, amplifying its manufacturing capacity and streamlining operations. The renovation aims to generate up to 57 new positions within two years,...
Rochester sees a citywide decrease in the property tax rate
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The City of Rochester announced a historic drop in its property tax rate during a showcase of the property reassessment results. According to Mayor Evans, almost every property in the city saw an increase in value from four years ago. He says it has been decades since a homeowner saw their […]
Party in the Park returns this summer. Here's the concert lineup
This July, The Record Company will be headlining the 27th Annual Party in the Park Concert Series. On Thursday, July 11, families can gather at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park to enjoy the headliner and opening band, the North Mississippi Allstars. This will be the first of the series and each concert...
This Was The Snowiest City In New York State
Now that we are into May and the "snow season" is officially over in New York State, it is time to announce the winner of the annual Golden Snowball Award. The Golden Snowball Award is given to one of the 5 major cities in New York State that get the most snow during the Winter season. The cities that compete for the Golden Snowball every year are Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Binghamton, and Albany.
Irondequoit Library Adopts Convenient Automatic Renewals Starting May 2024
Starting May 1, 2024, the Irondequoit Library and all other libraries in the Monroe County Library System will introduce Automatic Renewals for eligible items. This system will renew items such as books and DVDs automatically before their due dates if no other patrons have placed holds on them.
Stepping Into Wellness- 1 New York Village Has A Way For You To Change
One village south of Rochester New York has an easy way for you to get healthily this summer. It's a trend we need to start all across New York. A newly organized group of walkers called the "Canisteo Walkers" gathered in the Village of Canisteo park on May 1st at 6PM on a perfect evening. They all gathered with one goal, to be healthier and have fun doing it by walking:
Rochester’s Healthy ROC Grocer program debuts
Twenty-four grocers are now part of the city of Rochester’s Healthy ROC Grocer program. The program, which identifies and increases awareness of small grocers that offer nutritious foods in city neighborhoods, launched this week. “I’m proud of small grocers across the city who serve their neighborhoods with healthier food...
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