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Big wind farm likely for major projects approval push.

Thousands are headed to downtown Rochester for the 53rd edition of the Puerto Rican Festival and parade

The Fanny Farmer company started in Rochester in 1919 and grew to a chain of more than 400 shops before the last stores closed nearly two decades ago.

Thousands of Rochester area Girls Scout spent their summers in Camp Beechwood near Sodus in Wayne County.

Back when downtown Rochester was lined with retail stores, Neisners was one of the most affordable shopping options.

Chase-Pitkin was owned by Wegmans Food Markets for years, but the company’s roots stretch to just after the Civil War.

This Andrews Street hang out was the place to go in the 80s for punk and New Wave music.

The company was known here for its gravel-voiced owner/ad pitchman Tom Carvel and for products like Fudgie the Whale, Flying Saucers and Cookie Puss.

The event was about fun, as thousands of people cheered along the shorelines and at post-race concerts, fireworks shows and parties.