3+ week, 6+ day ago   (429+ words) As prices and the cost of living continue to rise, it can be difficult to define what it means to be middle class — and whether that lifestyle is still attainable in 2026. Middle-class expectations often include owning a home, raising a…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (215+ words) A man from Queens has won a $1 million top prize from a New York Lottery scratch-off ticket purchased in Jackson Heights. Enrique Cabrera claimed the prize from the $1,000,000 Bonus Cashword scratch-off game and opted for a lump-sum payment of $395,974 after…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (580+ words) ROCHESTER — Cedar Landing at the Ridge has been unveiled as the name of the $400 million mixed-use development previously referred to as Ridge II. Waterstone Properties Group announced the branding July 30, when it hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the 26.5-acre project…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (400+ words) ROCHESTER — Plans for Community Action Partnership of Strafford County to expand its affordable senior housing at the Gafney Home were made simpler July 21, when the City Council approved a zoning change. The Gafney Home at 90 Wakefield St., as well as…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (167+ words) Eighty-four women from across New York will compete this weekend for the title of Miss New York USA. The annual statewide pageant will crown the Empire State’s representative in the Miss USA national competition. Here is what to know about…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (278+ words) U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand visited R's Market in Rochester on Monday to highlight the rising cost of groceries as part of a statewide tour focused on inflation and consumer confidence. Gillibrand, D-N.Y., said increasing prices continue to strain family budgets across…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (709+ words) Vote now for the Best of the Best ROCHESTER — An anticipated drop in local government aid is expected to scale back plans for residential street reconstruction in Rochester. “The total LGA reduction is a little over $1.2 million or 24% of the…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (63+ words) A proposal to bring 206 more apartments to Rochester would more than triple the housing at an existing complex. 206-apartment plan in Rochester moving forward ROCHESTER — A proposal for 206 apartments in two new buildings at 68 Hemingway Drive is headed to the…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (176+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. — Rochester says it has received the highest possible municipal credit ratings from two major bond rating agencies. Standard & Poor's gave the city a AAA rating, and Moody's awarded it an Aaa rating. The agencies pointed to ongoing economic…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (555+ words) ROCHESTER — A third pitch to renovate a trio of historic buildings on South Broadway Avenue failed Tuesday to receive support from Rochester’s Historic Preservation Commission. “I think removing part of the building isn’t something we should be considering, especially from…...