Genesee Brewery expansion to create 128 jobs
ROCHESTER — A $49.1 million investment in the Genesee Brewery is expected to create 128 jobs and spur development and tourism in northeast Rochester, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who…
Free emergency preparedness training at Irondequoit Public Library on Sept. 15
ROCHESTER — A free disaster preparedness class will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Irondequoit Public Library. The two-hour program will be presented by New York National…
Local gas prices unchanged
Local gas prices remain unchanged from a week ago, while nationally, gas prices started turning lower heading into the Labor Day weekend, which marks the unofficial end to the summer…
Former Brockport fireman sentenced for mail fraud, forgery
ROCHESTER — A 51-year-old Brockport man was sentenced to 84 months in prison on a conviction of mail fraud, forging treasury checks, and obstructing an official proceeding. The defendant, Steven…
Food Network’s Alton Brown coming to Rochester
ROCHESTER — Food Network start Alton Brown is stopping by the Rochester Auditorium Theatre on Nov. 18 as part of his “Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science” tour. Brown, author…
Rochester man sentenced in crack cocaine conspiracy
BUFFALO — A 43-year-old Rochester man was sentenced last week to 108 months in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Frank T.…
Pair from WNY start Lehigh University
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Lehigh University accepted two Western New Yorkers among its class of new scholars. The incoming class represents an accomplished, diverse group of students who represent 40 states…
James Madison Univ. class of 2020 includes 7 WNYers
HARRISONBURG, Va. — The James Madison University class of 2020 was welcomed to campus this month. The incoming freshman class hails from 33 states, the District of Columbia and 19…
Red Wings announce 2017 schedule
ROCHESTER — The Rochester Red Wings season isn’t done yet, but they’ve already announced their schedule for the 2017 season. The Red Wings open 2017 with four games in Syracuse…
Rochester man sentenced on gun charge
ROCHESTER — A 31-year-old Rochester man was sentenced Friday to 12 months in prison on a charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Assistant U.S.…