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State funding clears way for housing at Greece Ridge Mall
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.@EmpireStateDev says unused Mall at Greece Ridge land will become new housing
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Town of Greece will spearhead housing development at mall
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Manufacturing is building big in New York.
🥛 Chobani: $1.2B
🚗 GM: $888M
🐮 fairlife: $650M
That’s nearly $2.74B in major manufacturing investments helping create jobs, grow communities and strengthen New York’s economy. #ManufacturingMonth
ALT An image depicting three different manufacturing companies that have invested in Nerw York State: Chobani, GM's Tonowanda plant, and fairlife. The bottom right square is teal with the text overtop stating: Manufactuing month; Celebrating Major Investments; bottomed out by the Empire State Development Logo.
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This #ManufacturingDay, and all across #ManufacturingMonth, we’re celebrating the manufacturers, workers and innovators powering communities across the Empire State. 🏭⚙️
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Experience the Genesee!
Celebrate our beautiful waterfront Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during ROC the Riverway Weekend, with opportunities to explore the river, enjoy local attractions, and experience all that the Genesee River has to offer.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/RTRW
Polish photonics startup wins $1M Luminate NY top prize
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Polish startup wins $1M Luminate NY prize
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Governor Hochul Announces Round Nine Winners of @LuminateROC Startup Accelerator and Competition
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.@LuminateROC startup finals at Rochester Riverside Convention Center awards $1 million to local entrepreneurs
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💡 Innovation takes the stage in Rochester! Congratulations to Gekko Photonics, Luminate NY’s Round Nine $1M Company of the Year. Since launching, Luminate NY has invested $26M in 96 high-growth startups, strengthening the Finger Lakes OPI ecosystem. More: on.ny.gov/4z6gTwQ
ALT A photo of the winners, Gekko Photonics, of the Round 9 Luminate NY Competition with their check on stage.
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🍂 It’s Autumn in New York and that means beautiful foliage drawing in millions of visitors, boosting small businesses, hospitality & tourism statewide. Scenic drives, farms, wineries & festivals make fall a season of bounty and growth. Schedule your trip: iloveny.com/blog/post/things…
MCC opens $69.6M Sydor Optics Advanced Technology Center - RBJ rbj.net/2026/09/15/mcc-opens…
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A ROC the Riverway milestone!
Last week, we broke ground on the revitalization of Genesee Crossroads Park. The project will create improved public spaces, enhanced river views, new lighting and landscaping, and stronger connections to the Riverway Trail.
MCC opens new advanced technology center for high-demand careers 13wham.com/news/local/mcc-op…
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🔬 The $69.6M @SydorOptics Advanced Technology Center at @MonroeCC is complete! With support from @GovKathyHochul, the new facility will train students for careers in optics, advanced manufacturing, clean energy & more.
More: on.ny.gov/4rbPhnb
Supporting Next-Generation Workforce Development: Governor Hochul Announces Completion of the Sydor Optics Advanced Technology Center at Monroe Community College | Governor Kathy Hochul | New York State governor.ny.gov/news/support…
Ground is Broken on Major Geneva Waterfront Project – Finger Lakes Daily News fingerlakesdailynews.com/loc…
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Today, we tore down a pier in Geneva to open the door to better public access & more connected Seneca Lake waterfront, made possible through a joint investment from two signature DOS programs: the Downtown Revitalization Initiative & Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.