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AeroSafe Global turns sustainable healthcare logistics into a high-growth business
Rochester-based AeroSafe Global pioneers cold-chain-as-a-service, employing nearly 200 locally and operating in 80 countries with sustainable pharma logistics.
In an era of charged politics, teachers help their students navigate the maze of history
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The milestone coincides with an era when the historical record is a source of contention.
Fireworks stand owner says tariffs have impacted business
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A local fireworks stand saw fewer customers heading into the holiday weekend as tariffs continue to impact business. The owner of Boomerz Fireworks on Marketplace Drive said tariffs have affected their business. The Supreme Court struck down global tariffs in February, but fireworks stands are feeling the impact this year because many […]
Rochester Opera House summer shows feature Jimmy Dunn, Pop Girls
Rochester Opera House summer concerts feature comedian Jimmy Dunn, Everclear, and tribute acts with family ticket discounts.
Phase 2 of restoration project underway at West Herr Performing Arts Center
Members of the Rochester Broadway Theatre League say this next phase of work includes expanding the theatre's Rothschild Lounge back to its original size.
AI for Small Business: The Quick-Win Approach
Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member IT Insights of Rochester In 2025, 58% of small businesses report using generative AI tools, up from 40% in 2024 and 23% in 2023, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Adoption has grown quickly in just a few years and is now delivering…
Rochester Business Hall of Fame announces Class of 2026
Junior Achievement of Central Upstate New York and the Rochester Business Journal announced that three business leaders will be inducted into the Rochester Business Hall of Fame in 2026, joining 155 others who previously have been honored for their contributions to Rochester.
Oakland Athletics Partners with Motion Sports
ROCHESTER, Mich. - Oakland University has announced a new partnership with Motion, the modern technology platform built for college athletic departments. The Golden Grizzlies will implement Motion across their athletic department, giving coaches, academic staff, and student-athletes a cleaner, more connected way to work.
Local business raises more than $1K for residents displaced by Brockport apartment fire
SWEDEN, N.Y. (WROC) – After hearing the details of a devastating apartment complex fire in Brockport which displaced more than thirty people, the owners of a business in Sweden decided to step up and ...
Retirements, economic pressures, staffing challenges driving exodus of businesses
Rochester business owners are increasingly looking to sell, broker Stuart Levy says, citing shrinking margins, higher costs and staffing woes. BizBuySell lists 84 active Q1 listings, led by service firms.
Rochester Regional Health building new orthopedic and neurosciences center in Canandaigua
Canandaigua, N.Y. — Construction is underway on a new Rochester Regional Health facility in Ontario County.
Rochester Regional Health to end pediatric behavioral health services in July
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Rochester Regional Health is making a change to one area of its mental health care for children. This week, parents are being notified the physician leading pediatric…
Rochester Regional Health data breach: Letters sent to 18,600 patients after third-party vendor Xsolis hack
Rochester Regional Health patients received letters about a data breach, but the letters themselves looked like scams. The letters were sent by a third-party vendor and incorrectly identified the hospital system as "Rochester Regional Medical Center," which doesn't exist. Hospital officials confirmed to News10NBC the letters are legitimate despite the error.
Ticket shop officially opens for Rochester International Jazz Festival
The festival gets underway in downtown Rochester on Friday.
New Monroe County mental health office director appointed
Melissa Armstrong was previously program director of Rochester Regional Health's Behavioral Health Access and Crisis Center.
Rochester business hopes to attract new customers with free World Cup watch parties
Little Thistle will have three beers on tap for just $5.
Men's Hockey lands 24 Atlantic Hockey America All-Academic Honorees
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Twenty-four members of the RIT Men's Hockey team were named to the 2025-26 Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) All-Academic Team, Wednesday.
Rochester unveils 'Summer Grooves' concert and entertainment lineup
Rochester launches “Summer Grooves” concert series: Rick Ross at ESL Ballpark, Keith Sweat’s R&B Fest at Blue Cross Arena, Party in the Park returns, plus free RPO shows and Juneteenth headliner Danielle Ponder.
Celebrities tee off in Rochester Hills to raise millions for children's health
KTTC and North Star Sports to air Rochester FC matches starting June 10th
KTTC and the Rochester Football Club are partnering together to bring several USL soccer matches to the North Star Sports & Entertainment Network.
Five alarm fire ravages business on Lyell Ave
Rochester firefighters rushed to respond to a five alarm fire late Sunday night at the Pallet Express on Lyell Avenue near Glide Street.
Rochester youth become business savvy with lemonade
More than 60 of Rochester’s youngest residents set up shop this weekend as part of a nationally recognized youth program.
Oakland Athletics Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Adidas and BSN Sports
ROCHESTER, Mich. – Oakland University Athletics has officially signed a multi-year contract with adidas, with BSN SPORTS positioned as the exclusive supplier of uniforms, apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment for all 18 Golden Grizzly varsity programs through the assistance of College Sports Solutions.
Dion Dawkins And Wegmans Teach Kids Healthy Eating And Activity!
In partnership with Wegmans, the Buffalo Bills invited St. Lawrence Catholic to the Wegmans Conference Center in Rochester, NY as part of the Play 60 Charged Up By Wegmans Field Trip Grand Prize! The event included an hour of physical activity stations as
RRH marks one year of free genetic screening program that identifies health risks
13WHAM ABC Rochester provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, health reports, notices of events and items of interest in the community, local sports and entertainment programming for Rochester and nearby towns and communities including Greece, Victor, Pittsford, Penfield, Henrietta, Webster, Irondequoit, Fairport, Chili, Gates, Rush, Wheatland, Canandaigua, Farmington, Spencerport and Hilton.
Air Pollution and Brain Health: What You Need to Know
Discover how air pollution affects brain health in children and adults. URochester Medicine researchers reveal links to learning difficulties, dementia, and Parkinson's—plus steps you can take to protect yourself and your family.
$300M investment secured for Rochester, Monroe County as part of state budget
A massive state investment is coming to Monroe County.
Politics Friday Special: Democrats and Republicans convene for their party conventions
Friday at noon, a special broadcast of Politics Friday from the DFL convention in Rochester and the GOP convention in Duluth. Join us for a look at how the candidates and parties are diving deeper into this year’s midterm election campaign.
DFL convention set to bring big business to Rochester
Rochester last hosted the DFL state convention in 2022, and businesses are hoping for another strong weekend.
Greater Rochester Chamber’s Small Business Council affiliate announces 2026 Business Person of the Year Awards Finalists
Greater Rochester Chamber News MAY 28, 2026 (ROCHESTER, NY) – The Small Business Council, a Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce affiliate, announced ten finalists in two categories for its 2026 Business Person of the Year Awards. Presented annually since 1983, the Business Person of the Year Awards recognize for-profit business leaders in Greater Rochester who…
Rochester-area woman released from jail after being detained by ICE in Buffalo
Dolores Bustamante Romero was originally detained by ICE during a routine check-in appointment in April.
Rochester to receive $20M in aid as part of state budget
It's part of a $135 million package of additional funding, on top of Gov. Kathy Hochul's original budget proposal, to help distressed cities across the state.
Lawrence Welk players brought wholesome entertainment to Rochester
The Mayo Civic Auditorium performances showed off a classic culture durinng counterculture years.
Hasim 'The Rock' Rahman announces comeback fight in Rochester
Rahman, 53, retired from boxing in 2014 after a 20-year career that included a shocking upset in 2001 by knocking out Lennox Lewis.
Gus Macker basketball tournament headed back to Rochester
The Gus Macker Tournament, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament funding YMCAs, will return to Rochester for the first time since 2019.
The Governor’s Inn to Host Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce June Business After Hours
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that The Governor’s Inn will host a Business After Hours on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. This event will take place at The Governor’s Inn, located at 78 Wakefield Street in Rochester, NH. This event will provide an opportunity to learn...
Morelle continues fight against ICE detention cells in Rochester
Morelle said he recently received confirmation that the federal government is proceeding with project.
Local business news: 7 Brew, CGI construction, Temple Bar ownership change
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – In Webster, construction on a new 7 Brew is underway on Empire Boulevard. The drive-thru coffee chain is being bult next to Baytowne Plaza and is expected to open this summer....
Business owner, parkgoers call for Charlotte beach brawls to get under control
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — It's not even Memorial Day weekend and Ontario Beach Park in Charlotte has already had two brawls this season.
Ultimate Women's Entrepreneur Expo highlights women-owned businesses in Rochester area
Rochester, N.Y. The ultimate women entrepreneurs’ expo brought together more than 60 women-owned businesses for an evening of networking, panels, and live perf
Legislation to stop funding for Rochester sports complex will not advance
Rep. Greg Davids (R-Preston), the only Republican co-author on the bill, said there was a “real problem” in determining how the bill could be put together to stop the project.
2026 Best 40-Under-40 Business Professors: Elena Prager, Simon Business School, University of Rochester
Over the last decade, Poets&Quants has honored more than 540 up-and-coming star MBA and graduate business professors from around the world.
Business owner shares culture over a cup of coffee
Like most people, to get their day started, it takes a cup of coffee. But for one resident in Rochester, she is mixing a Vietnamese drip and sweetened condensed milk for a recipe for representation.
Business owner shares culture over a cup of coffee
Like most people, to get their day started, it takes a cup of coffee. But for one resident in Rochester, she is mixing a Vietnamese drip and sweetened condensed milk for a recipe for representation.
Business owner Powers is 4th candidate to enter Rochester’s open race for mayor
An open mayoral race in Rochester is attracting more candidates. The most recent is Joe Powers, who owns a well-known catering and restaurant enterprise.
Spotlighting Mental Health Awareness Month
This week on In Focus, State Assemblymember Paula Kay and Mental Health Association of Rochester President and CEO Valerie Way join the show to discuss Mental Health Awareness Month.
Does Rochester need a new entertainment venue?
A feasibility study is underway for a performing arts center, but what does Rochester already have and what does the city need?
Rochester Regional Health graduates first class of peace officers
Officials believe the new peace officer program will significantly strengthen the hospital system’s ability to respond to emergencies in real-time.
Newark-Wayne Hospital to end inpatient labor and delivery services
Inpatient labor and delivery at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital will soon be discontinued, Rochester Regional Health announced.
Monroe Avenue kicks off annual Second Saturday series with local businesses, live entertainment
Monroe Avenue’s Second Saturday series returns for the summer, bringing local businesses, yard sales, live entertainment and a Jordan River Cafe ribbon-cutting to the neighborhood. READ MORE: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/business/local-business/monroe-avenue-kicks-off-annual-second-saturday-series-with-local-businesses-live-entertainment/
Scientists successfully transfer longevity gene and extend lifespan
Scientists at the University of Rochester pulled off a remarkable experiment: they transferred a longevity-related gene from the famously long-lived naked mole rat into mice, and the mice ended up healthier and lived longer. The special gene boosts production of a substance called high molecular weight hyaluronic acid, which appears to protect against cancer, reduce inflammation, and support healthier aging. The modified mice showed stronger resistance to tumors, healthier guts, and lower levels of age-related inflammation.
Local vendor speaks on Lilac Festival's business boost for their business
Rochester, N.Y. Vendors at the Lilac Festival enjoyed a business boost for the next several days.
Rochester Mayor Malik Evans presents 2026-2027 proposed budget
It includes a $7.5 million increase to the property tax levy — the first increase of its kind here in nearly five years.
Health coach, educator announces candidacy for mayor of Rochester
Jerrod Lucker, a certified health coach, musician, and educator, has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of Rochester.
Rochester tourism survey reveals demand for more attractions, entertainment
Experience Rochester released survey results on Wednesday that could reshape how it markets the city to the world.
Rochester study finds demand for more attractions, entertainment
While residents support continued growth, they also expressed caution, particularly around rising taxes, traffic, housing costs and overall cost of living.
Gillibrand rallies with labor unions, pushes Faster Labor Contracts Act
She rallied in Rochester with Teamsters Local 118 and in Syracuse with IBEW Local 43.
Gillibrand rallies with labor unions, pushes Faster Labor Contracts Act
She rallied in Rochester with Teamsters Local 118 and in Syracuse with IBEW Local 43.
James Druckman elected to the National Academy of Sciences
The University of Rochester professor is a renowned expert in political polarization and American democracy.
From mushrooms to molecules, science becomes art
URochester’s annual Ed and Barbara Hajim Art of Science Competition showcases how scientific discovery takes visual form across disciplines.
Who is Section V's all-time football player? VOTE in the poll sponsored by Faber Builders
USA TODAY Sports celebrates the 250th anniversary by listing Section V's 10 greatest high school football players of all time.
OCM shuts down 2 illegal Rochester cannabis shops
Officials say more than $1.3 million in cannabis products were seized.
Rochester City Council to discuss Monday future of RCTC Regional Sports Center
Officials say the primary goal of the project is an increase in outdoor recreation space and community access.
George Eastman Museum hosts award winning documentary on disparities in health industry
Rochester, N.Y. The George Eastman hosted a screening of an award-winning documentary on Sunday, addressing the systematic disparities in the health industry.
Spring hiking offers health benefits, Rochester trails to explore
As spring arrives, discover the health benefits of hiking and explore easy trails near Rochester to get outdoors.
Rochester businesses dealing with higher seasonal energy bills: 'Chills you to the bone'
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Spring may have started, but winter's wrath seems to be lingering on for at least two businesses in the South Wedge.
Parents warn RCSD budget could weaken student mental health services
Parents told RCSD leaders budget cuts could harm vulnerable students, even as officials said some positions have been restored.
National Small Business Week is Coming Up – Here’s How You Can Support
Voice of Business Blog National Small Business Week is being celebrated from Sunday, May 3rd, through Saturday, May 9th around the country, including right here in Greater Rochester, NY. Our small businesses have a massive economic impact in our community. A recent report from NYS Comptroller Tom DiNapoli found that 98.9% of all businesses in…
City of Rochester released final zoning code proposal
It's part of a years-long effort to overhaul the city's zoning code and map.
NFL Draft Prospect Profile: Texas A&M's KC Concepcion
Concepcion has roots in Western New York, spending his first five years of life in Rochester.
Future Business Leaders of America conference unites students from across the state
Rochester, N.Y. — New York state's leadership conference took over the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center Thursday afternoon.The event br
What Rochester's small business owners miss by separating strategy, wealth
Commentary: Nicole Newman highlights how small business owners in Rochester often separate business strategy from wealth planning, limiting long-term financial flexibility.
Police officer injured in Rochester mental health detention
A 24-year-old man will be charged with second degree assault after a police officer was injured trying to detain him on Wednesday evening.
Rochester resident, business team up to feed TSA workers amid partial shutdown
The Med City is seeing community members lend a hand to those in need, one boxed lunch at a time.
Simon Business School expands pathway to accelerated master’s degree through new college partnerships
Undergraduate students at partner institutions can earn their MS from the Simon Business School in one year.
Bernier Insurance Agency to Host Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce April Business After Hours
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Bernier Insurance Agency will host a Business After Hours event on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. The event will take place at Bernier Insurance Agency, located at 32 Wakefield Street in Rochester. Celebrating its 45th year in downtown Rochester, Bernier...
Finger Lakes Deaf Health Fair to feature 30+ local healthcare and advocacy organizations
Rochester, N.Y. — The 6th Annual Finger Lakes Deaf Health Fair will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Monroe Community Hospital.The event offers a c
‘I don’t see any new faces’: Rochester Road construction changes daily life for small businesses in Troy
Some businesses along Rochester Road in Troy say ongoing roadwork is cutting into their bottom line.
SBA official visits Rochester business that builds all-wheel-drive motorcycles
The future of small businesses was the center of a visit from federal officials in Rochester on Wednesday.
Golisano Institute prepares to build business innovation in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — In 1971, Tom Golisano had $3,000 and an idea — to start his company Paychex. Decades later, the billionaire from Rochester is inspiring others to find their passi…
Businesses in Rochester's EMMA, Beechwood neighborhoods to receive grant funding
Through KeyBank's Small Business Fund, local businesses can apply for grants from $2,500 to $10,000.
Rochester business leaders back Hochul in state budget negotiations
They say that the state is at a "inflection point" for families and small businesses due to rising costs.
Rising energy costs squeeze Rochester-area businesses, forcing tough decisions
Owners point to a combination of rising expenses, including utilities, insurance, taxes and the cost of goods as key drivers behind the financial pressure.
Mt. Hope Family Center receives grant to improve maternal and infant health
The $1.7 million grant will help enhance services for pregnant women, new parents, and infants in Monroe County.
Lineup announced for Rochester Broadway Theatre League's 2026-2027 season
"BOOP! The Musical" will lead the next season beginning in October.
Qualified Health Raises $125M Series B to Meet Growing Demand for Enterprise AI Transformation Across Health Systems
Leading health systems including Mercy, Emory Healthcare, University of Rochester Medicine, Jefferson Health, and the University of Texas System are partnering with Qualified Health to deploy and scale AI safely across the enterprise. Palo Alto, California – March 25, 2026 — Qualified Health, a public benefit corporation providing a secure enterprise AI platform built for health […]
Rochester Regional Health announces change of leadership
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM)— Dr. Robert Mayo is retiring as Rochester Regional Health's chief medical officer.
Phonons in Focus
Phonon lasers are used to trap and levitate nanoparticles in the laboratory of Nick Vamivakas, the Marie C. Wilson and Joseph C. Wilson Professor of Optical Physics at the University of Rochester. https://www.doi.org/10.1038/s41467-026-70564-3
Jefferson Elementary gives a kiss for science
A Rochester school had an unusual strategy for raising money.
New public dining, entertainment space coming to downtown Rochester
More than $1.5 million will help to finance the project, which will transform a currently vacant commercial building into an outdoor public space for dining and entertainment.
RIT launches hands-on Bachelor of Science degree in artificial intelligence
Rochester Institute of Technology is now offering a Bachelor of Science degree in artificial intelligence. The BS in AI program is tech heavy and hands on.
I-490 bridge construction project to resume, Bushnell’s Basin business owners concerned
PERINTON, N.Y. (WROC) – Phase two of the major bridge replacement project along 490 near exit 27 is slated to begin soon, and many businesses in Bushnell’s Basin are preparing. The team at the Fruit a...
30 Rochester restaurants cited for critical health violations. See the list
Here's a look at the results of restaurant inspections last month. How did your favorite Rochester place do?
STEM vending machine installed at Rochester Academy of Science
A school in the city is serving up science in a unique way.
City of Rochester seeking public comment as it prepares Annual Action Plan
Currently, the council is getting feedback from the public on its priorities — particularly when it comes to housing programs.
Rochester business leaders push for increased charter school funding
Dozens of organizations and individuals have signed a letter calling for “funding fairness” for Rochester-area charter schools.