Vuzix Corp.’s M300 smart glasses as the launch hardware for Amazon Web Services’ internet of things, or IoT, analytics. AWS IoT Analytics runs sophisticated analytics on massive volumes of IoT data…
Rochester boasted three winners in the second round of the New York State Game DEV Challenge. Students from Rochester Institute of Technology students took home top honors, while Peter Lazarski, placed…
Innovative Solutions plans to expand and move its operations to a new location in Henrietta. The project, which is expected to top $2.1 million, will create up to 15 new…
Applications are now available for the New York Fund for Innovation in Research and Scientific Talent, a $15 million medical school capital funding program to encourage recruitment and retention of…
ThermApparel has partnered with MS Focus: The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation to provide cooling relief to MS patients who suffer from heat sensitivity. A company in Rochester Institute of Technology’s Venture…
Photonics and laser manufacturer Toptica Photonics Inc. plans to expand operations at its Farmington facility, creating up to 10 new jobs. The expansion, supported by Empire State Development, includes the…
The Tech Tribune staff has compiled the best tech startups in Rochester, officials announced this week. No. 1 is CloudCheckr Inc. The remaining five companies on the list are: 2.…
New York State has awarded $11.2 million has been awarded to 10 Finger Lakes municipalities through Round 5 of the Restore New York Communities Initiative. Nearly $81 million was awarded…
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ROC Airport Renovation Project continues (WXXI)
Company owned by Tom Golisano proposes acquiring Greenlight Networks (WXXI)
Hot new spots for cool events: Barns, lofts, lodges (Democrat and Chronicle)
Like the Tour de France, only in kayaks – an Erie Canal proposal (Democrat and Chronicle)
Vuzix files $80 million lawsuit (RBJ)
LiDestri suing 7-Eleven for $3 million (RBJ)
ROC the Riverway looking for a few good ideas (WXXI)
Now closed, Biaggi’s was part of Eastview Mall’s $25 million expansion (Democrat and Chronicle)
Amazon is coming to Henrietta, but it’s not HQ2 (Democrat and Chronicle)
Klein elevated to president of ConServe (RBJ)
North American adds 35 jobs to boost sales (RBJ)
CaterTrax elevates Luchetti to CEO (RBJ)
World Video Game Hall of Fame announces 12 finalists (WXXI)
RIT ranks second in regional cyber defense contest (RIT)
Lease deal reached with the Rhinos and the City (WXXI)
Who’s expanding their event space to the Port of Rochester? (Democrat and Chronicle)
Amtrak to name Rochester train station after Slaughter (RBJ)
Full Jazz Festival lineup announced (RBJ)
A touch of Disney magic in Dansville’s first brewery (Democrat and Chronicle)
Goya donates nearly 35,000 lbs. of food to Foodlink (13WHAM)
Actress Cynthia Nixon officially announces run for NY governor (WHEC)
The Little Theatre kicks off fundraiser to continue major renovation project (WXXI)
Rep. Louise Slaughter dies at 88: A ‘giant’ and trailblazer for women (Democrat and Chronicle)
Brighton Supervisor calls for reducing the size of the Whole Foods project (WXXI)
Ikea’s decision could play role in repurposing Marketplace Mall (Democrat & Chronicle)
Ginna Nuclear Plant is back online, but not quite up to full capacity (WXXI)
ESF students design ways to bring more green space to Joseph Avenue (WXXI)
Lovely Warren taps Sandy Parker to lead Parcel 5 development (WXXI)
Silicon Valley Is Over, Says Silicon Valley (NYT)
New leadership at U of R as interim president takes over (WHEC)
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