Author: DJ Sight
The Rochester City School District will celebrate Monroe High School on Tuesday after the Red Jackets won the Class B New York State Championship earlier this month. Monroe captured the first state title in RCSD history with a 34–0 win over Sleepy Hollow at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse. Players will visit RCSD’s Central […]
Hackers are abusing PayPal’s legitimate subscription billing emails to launch convincing phishing attacks, making scam messages appear genuinely from PayPal. The goal is to trick users into clicking links or contacting fake support to steal credentials, money, or device access. Users should stay vigilant, avoid unexpected messages, and secure accounts with strong, unique passwords or […]
Consumer Reports warns that many popular tech gifts come with ongoing subscription fees that can turn a thoughtful present into an unexpected expense. Devices like fitness trackers and video doorbells often offer basic features for free but lock useful tools—such as advanced metrics, cloud storage, or alerts—behind paid plans. Shoppers are advised to compare models, […]
Blossom Road has reopened following a water main break near Ellison Hills Drive in the town of Penfield. The road had been closed between the entrance to Ellison Park and Blossom Road at Browncroft Boulevard. Blossom Road re-opens after water main break
This holiday season, U.S. shoppers are expected to spend $18–20 billion using BNPL. On average, each BNPL user puts down $450–$500 in installments for gifts, electronics, and more. Who uses it most? Younger adults and tech-savvy shoppers lean heavily on BNPL for electronics, clothing, and gifts. While it can make holiday shopping more affordable in the short term, carrying […]
All general hospitals in New York State must now implement formal language assistance programs to help patients with limited English proficiency and those with hearing or vision impairments. The law requires hospitals to appoint coordinators, train staff, document language preferences, post clear signage and provide qualified interpreters. Supporters say the measure will reduce miscommunication, improve […]
New York has enacted new laws requiring ads to disclose when they use AI-generated performers and mandating consent from heirs before a deceased person’s name or likeness can be used commercially. The legislation aims to prevent consumer deception, protect performers’ rights, and set ethical standards for AI use in advertising and media. https://www.rochesterfirst.com/new-york-state/new-york-enacts-first-in-nation-ai-transparency-deceased-likeness-laws-for-film-and-advertising
Rochester residents and businesses are responsible for clearing snow from sidewalks in front of their properties until snowfall reaches four inches, at which point the city begins plowing. While the average household pays about $98 a year for city plowing, property owners must clear sidewalks within four daylight hours after a storm ends or face […]
Australia has become the first country to ban users under 16 from major social media platforms, requiring sites like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat and X to enforce age checks. Supporters say it will protect children from online harms; critics argue it violates privacy, free expression, and will be easily bypassed. Early reports show many kids are […]
Instacart is accused of charging different customers different prices for the same grocery items at the same stores, with some prices varying by over 20%, according to a new study. Instacart denies using dynamic pricing, saying a few retailers run limited price tests, but critics say the system lacks transparency. The findings come amid sharply higher grocery costs […]
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