Rochester, New York is one of the best places in New York State to live, work and raise a family. It’s a city steeped in history and has gone through many a change in the two centuries since its namesake officially purchased the land. Known as the Flour City and also, ahem, the Flower City this great Western New York city is a state leader of industry. There are still so many corners yet to be discovered it’s not wonder the Rochester Business Journal enjoys covering every aspect of Rochester.

Often times, people who live in Rochester or have once lived there, refer to it as the ROC. The ROC is here to stay! According to the Place Rated Almanac, Rochester is the sixth-best place to live in the United States. It has been twice named the friendliest city by many, including the American Demographics Magazine. Anyone who has spent time in Rochester would easily understand why it’s called “friendly.”

Want to get the latest in Rochester business news or lifestyle pieces? This town’s got you covered. There are a host of media outlets in Rochester. Rochester gets its news from a variety of news outlets. From the local newspapers, that deliver timely news and opinions, to hourly and evening television newscasts that keep the public up to speed on local and national breaking stories and more, Rochester news keeps the Western New York area informed.

While print news readership and production has declined over the past decade to make way for more technological advances in news delivery, those living in and around Rochester NY can still read a local newspaper or magazine such as the Rochester Business Journal and get local and national news in a timely, classic way.

For the business world, the Rochester Business Journal has been serving Rochester and surrounding areas in Monroe County for two decades now. The award-winning staff of the Rochester Business Journal covers the latest health care, technology and general business news in the greater Rochester area.

If you’ve ever heard people talk at length about a Wegmans Shopping experience, unless you’ve had one yourself, you don’t know what you are missing. Any Wegmans Rochester location is a good summation of why this particular supermarket has achieved somewhat of a cult following throughout the nation. First founded in Rochester in 1916, Wegmans has also been the recipient of the No. 1 “Grocery Chain that Changed the Way We Shop” award. Wegmans, a member of the Rochester Business Alliance, is the main jewel in the Rochester crown.

Shopping reigns supreme in this little city with open arms. The Marketplace Mall Rochester offers the perfect location within a two mile radius from three colleges. The University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology and Monroe Community College represent a student population of about 35,000, all of whom benefit from the proximity of this mall. Additionally, Rochester offers the Greece Ridge Mall and the Eastview Mall shopping centers.

Want to know where to find something? Visit the Rochester Yellow Pages online to get information about all the latest things happening in and around the area. There are a host of museums, attractions, theater and sporting events, and more happening each and every day. Never miss a beat when you look up information online.

Now that you have received a brief outline of Rochester, we say, come one, come all and find out what this city is all about!