Light’s Bakery & Coffeeshop is in new hands, passing the reins over to a new owner, keeping the long-time staple bakery in Elmira (NY) going. Finding someone in the community to keep the business going was important to the previous owner. “It’s just the right time for her to retire,” Former Assistant Manager Jodi Skroskznik said, adding, “Everything's falling into place.” 

After having the business in the family for over 80 years and having Julie run the show for over three decades, Jodi said her mom felt now was the right time to pass the torch to someone new. The new owner, Gaetano Ruggiero, got to work on Wednesday. “We’re happy to have the Ruggiero’s take over,” Skroskznik, said, adding, “They've been good friends of ours for a very long time.”