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Abbott’s Frozen Custard on Lake Avenue Opens for Historic 100th Season

April 23, 2026

Member News The original Rochester landmark celebrates a century of tradition, secret recipes, and summer memories   ROCHESTER, NY – In 1926, after many years of traveling the country, Arthur Abbott fell in love with the community of Rochester, New York and opened a custard stand at the corner of Lake and Beach Avenues. On Wednesday,…

First American Equipment Finance Named on 2026 Best Companies to Work for in New York List

April 23, 2026

Member News Best Companies Group has honored First American Equipment Finance as one of the 2026 Best Companies to Work for in New York. This is First American’s 15th consecutive year being named to the list, this year coming in first place in the large company category (250+ FTE). The awards program is designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best places of employment…

George Eastman Museum Announces Major 2025 Acquisition of Over 900 Photographic Works

April 21, 2026

Member News Works by Diane Arbus, Carl Chiarenza, Zig Jackson, Tseng Kwong Chi, Stanley Wolukau-Wanambwa, and others strengthen the museum’s holdings Rochester, N.Y.,  April 21, 2026-The George Eastman Museum’s Department of Photography has acquired over 900 works through purchase and gift in 2025. As one of the oldest photography collections in the world, the museum…

MAG to Host Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration Day on May 3

April 21, 2026

Member News Rochester, NY, April 21, 2026- Tinvites the community to its annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration Day on Sunday, May 3, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., featuring free admission and an afternoon of music, art, culture, and community with performances, presentations, and hands-on activities for all ages. During the free event, visitors can…

Doyle Security Systems Acquires Complete Security in Buffalo, NY

April 21, 2026

Member News ROCHESTER, NY – Doyle Security Systems, Inc., the 20th largest security provider in the nation and a leader in the industry, acquired Complete Security Inc. based in Buffalo, NY. Complete Security has provided security services to thousands of commercial and residential clients in the Buffalo community since 1991. The acquisition enhances Doyle’s already…

Breast Cancer Coalition Celebrates 24th Annual Pink &Teal Challenge

April 21, 2026

Member News Rochester, NY – On Saturday, May 9, at Monroe Community College, the Breast Cancer Coalition will host its 24th Annual Pink & Teal Challenge. For more than two decades, thousands of people have gathered for the walk & run event with family and friends to help raise money that stays local and enables the Coalition to…

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Invests in Community Health Equity Across Upstate New York

April 20, 2026

Member News Rochester, NY – Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has announced the recipients of its 2026 Health Equity Innovation Awards, an annual funding opportunity that supports nonprofit organizations working to eliminate health disparities and improve health outcomes across upstate New York. The awards recognize organizations driving meaningful progress through innovative, community-centered solutions designed to meet the…

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