Tag: Local Business

Ontario County is opening a second round of funding to rehabilitate vacant rental housing, with nearly $1 million available for property owners seeking to return unused residential units to the market. Applications are … more: Ontario County opens nearly $1 million round to restore vacant rentals

A Cornell anthropologist will discuss her new book on the relationship between plants, food and healing at two upcoming Ithaca events, drawing on work with community organizers and farmers in Tanzania. Stacey … more: Cornell anthropologist to discuss plant-based healing research in Ithaca

Victor’s Zoning Board of Appeals approved three variances for Custom Truck Creations on Monday after reviewing the applicant’s noise testing and discussing protections for nearby residents. The board also approved a shed … more: Victor ZBA approves truck shop variances, shed and pool; chicken coop decision delayed

Residents may notice increased law enforcement and security activity around the Walworth Town Hall complex today as the town participates in an emergency preparedness exercise with the R.E. Ginna Clean Energy Center. … more: Walworth hosting emergency security drill with Ginna nuclear plant Tuesday

Jewelry and accessories retailer Lovisa plans to open at Eastview Mall in Victor before the holidays, according to a Sept. 23 announcement from the mall. The store will be in the JCPenney wing … more: Lovisa coming to Eastview Mall as Bass Pro Shops targets late 2026 opening

Chemung Canal Trust Company plans to adopt the name Canal Bank & Trust, N.A., bringing its branches and its Capital Bank and Canal Bank divisions under one name. The change will affect … more: Chemung Canal Trust Company plans new name for Finger Lakes branches

Organizations in central New York can submit proposals for another round of a $500 million community investment fund tied to Micron's planned semiconductor complex in Onondaga County, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. The … more: Micron community fund opens next grant round in Central New York

New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a multistate challenge to the federal government's repeal of major greenhouse gas limits for coal- and gas-fired power plants, according to a release from … more: New York leads court challenge to EPA power plant carbon rule repeal

A Buffalo smoke shop owner was sentenced to nine years in federal prison after his conviction for possessing 500 grams of cocaine with intent to distribute, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the … more: Buffalo smoke shop owner sentenced to nine years in cocaine case

Credit cards accounted for 34% of U.S. consumer payments in 2025, up from 18% a decade earlier, while cash's share dropped from 33% to 14%, according to a new Pew Research Center … more: Cards outpace cash nationally as New York still requires stores to accept it

A woman convicted of stealing merchandise on two visits to a Victor TJ Maxx was sentenced Monday to two years in state prison, the Ontario County District Attorney's Office said. Melissa Miller, 35, … more: Victor store thefts lead to two-year prison sentence

Victor’s public hearing on a proposed acquisition of five Eastview Mall parcels ended Monday without a decision. The mall’s owner argued the plan would protect local control and allow needed improvements, while its … more: Victor leaves Eastview Mall hearing open as lenders challenge five-parcel plan (video)

The Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District has appointed Dan Friday as its business manager, the district announced Tuesday. Friday previously served as director of facilities for the East Rochester Union Free School … more: Midlakes appoints Dan Friday as schools business manager

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet will hold a grand opening Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the former Big Lots space in Lake Geneva Center. The store at 785 Canandaigua Road will open at 9 a.m., … more: Ollie’s Bargain Outlet to open in former Geneva Big Lots on Oct. 7

The Ontario Fire Company will hold its fall chicken barbecue Saturday, Oct. 3, at Ontario Fireman’s Field, 1840 Route 104 in Ontario. Serving will run from noon to 4 p.m. or until … more: Ontario Fire Company chicken barbecue set for Saturday

A forklift fire at New Energy Works in Farmington caused smoke and sprinkler water damage Saturday night, but no one was injured, according to the Ontario County Sheriff's Office. Emergency crews were … more: Forklift fire causes smoke and water damage at Farmington business

Visitors can learn how native plants support wildlife, then explore restored habitat along Onondaga Lake's West Shore Trail during an Oct. 24 program hosted by the Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps. The two-hour … more: Native plant talk and bird walk set for Oct. 24 at Onondaga Lake

IMA Life North America has completed a $30 million manufacturing plant in the Town of Tonawanda and says it is hiring 70 people as production increases. The 120,000-square-foot facility makes equipment used … more: IMA Life completes $30 million Tonawanda plant expansion, plans 70 hires

The Victor Zoning Board of Appeals postponed decisions on two separate applications Monday night, asking for more information before ruling on a proposed backyard chicken coop and a new truck accessory and repair … more: Victor Zoning Board delays chicken coop, truck shop decisions for more information