In the latest WXXI Business Report, it looks like the economic downturn could last a bit. A Cornell University economics professor says that it may take up to a few years for the economy to return to pre-pandemic levels. Plus, local and regional amusement

The University of Rochester Medical Center and Rochester Regional Health are among the institutions partnering with the drug company Pfizer and the immunotherapy company BioNTech to test a group of COVID-19 vaccine candidates. Rochester is one of four

Even with the pandemic, some business will still go on with their expansion plans. In the latest WXXI Business report, see what Greater Rochester Enterprise thinks about expanding in a pandemic, plus, Constellation Brands keeps increasing their stake in a

The coronavirus pandemic has touched every aspect of our lives, and there is no definite end to all the changes. It's not surprising then, that therapists are talking to a lot of people about stress, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. Tonya Girard

Jared Valentine used to own a restaurant, and he has marketing experience, but in recent years, he’s been working gigs whenever he can get them. After he lost his seasonal job in Zagster’s operations department due to the bike-share company leaving

No one knows why the coronavirus hit Ted O'Brien so hard. His wife, Sue, tested positive, too, but she recovered at home. She said Ted has none of the underlying conditions associated with severe COVID-19 illness. He was in great shape and could run a 5K

About six years ago , Rochester’s Board of Education received a presentation from former Superintendent Bolgen Vargas, and then-Chief Financial Officer William Ansbrow. Ansbrow said: “If ‘this’ continues, the district’s finances will hit rock bottom

Rochester Board of Education President Van White said he was “blindsided” by the resignation of superintendent Terry Dade. White said the board learned of Dade’s desire to leave the district on Wednesday shortly before it became public. Dade cited

Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that two pet cats in New York state tested positive for COVID-19. So far, it appears that cats and ferrets are the domestic species most

Rochester City School Superintendent Terry Dade announced Wednesday that he’s in talks to leave the district after less than one year on the job. The four union leaders who represent the bulk of district employees say the district needs a state monitor