Rochester Business Journal

• Natcore to expand, add jobs
  at Eastman Business Park
  Natcore Technology Inc. will add 27 jobs at its research and development facility at the Eastman Business Park as part of a $914,000 expansion, officials announced Friday.
• Mayor presents $481.7 million Rochester budget
  The 2013-14 budget for Rochester is 2 percent smaller than the current spending plan and cuts property taxes for typical businesses by nearly $500, Mayor Thomas Richards announced Friday.
• Most readers see value in social media
  More than half of respondents to this week's RBJ Daily Report Snap Poll say social media use is important in their business.
• AMA chapter here honors the marketers of the year
  The Rochester Chapter of the American Marketing Association announced the winners Thursday of the 2013 Pinnacle Awards, Marketer of the Year Awards and Collegiate Chapter Excellence Award.
• Reid added to Wegmans LPGA Championship
  England’s Melissa Reid will be added to the Wegmans LPGA Championship after accepting an invitation as the sponsor’s exemption, tournament officials announced Friday.
• Report: Rochester region adds jobs in April
  The Rochester metropolitan area economy continued to improve last month, with an increase in the number of non-farm and private-sector jobs, the state Department of Labor said Thursday.
• Paychex names new senior vice president of service
  Paychex Inc. has announced a new senior vice president of service. The Penfield-based company said Thursday that John Gibson will be appointed to the position and become an officer of the company.
• Vuzix stock jumps 26 percent; firm posts Q1 loss
  Vuzix Corp. reported a net loss for the first quarter as its sales continued to decline. Still, shares of the company’s stock were up 26 percent Thursday afternoon.  
• Bills promote Whaley to GM
  The Buffalo Bills on Thursday announced Doug Whaley was promoted to general manager. He replaces Buddy Nix, who on Monday announced he had relinquished his duties as GM and would transition to a special assistant with the team.
• Trio of stores coming to Eastview Mall
  Three new stores are making their way to Eastview Mall this summer.
• Planned Parenthood branches plan merger
  Planned Parenthood of the Rochester/Syracuse Region and Planned Parenthood of Western New York are merging to create a single entity providing service to the entire region.
• DSS shares decline after Q1 report
  Shares of Document Security Systems Inc. were down nearly 6 percent Thursday as the company widened its net loss during the first quarter.

New York State Headlines

• NJ lawmakers eye upping cigarette-buying age to 21
• Cuomo deals LI out
• Speaker to seek New York legislator’s expulsion
• Oneidas to settle land, tax disputes
• Lopez helped to get top state post

US/World Headlines

• Couture's OT goal gives Sharks 2-1 win over Kings (5/18/2013 9:29:17 PM)
• Powerball drawing follows late ticket-buying rush (5/18/2013 8:38:11 PM)
• Jimmie Johnson races to record 4th All-Star win (5/18/2013 7:54:33 PM)
• Winning numbers drawn in Powerball jackpot (5/18/2013 7:18:19 PM)
• Pacers knock out Knicks with 106-99 win in Game 6 (5/18/2013 7:12:43 PM)