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A survey of 5,000 Americans shows cash is the top Christmas gift, with 58% hoping for around $600. Other favorites include clothing, essentials like bills or rent, and popular brand items. Americans plan to spend an average of $1,120, mostly on kids and partners, with surprises and practical gifts trending this year. Practical gifts are […]
The Rochester Police Department graduated 10 participants from its workforce development program Monday at the Public Safety Building. After completing weeks of physical, mental, and professional training, the graduates — including Jessica Gamez, who credited her parents’ values for her drive — will move on to the police academy. More information about the program is […]
High earners are twice as likely to steal from self-checkout, with 40% admitting to skipping scans compared with 17% of low-income shoppers. Men steal far more than women (38% vs. 16%). Despite new anti-theft tech, self-checkout theft is rising, and many justify it because retailers are profitable or because they view self-scanning as unpaid labor. […]
Abbott warned that about 3 million FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors may give incorrect low glucose readings, potentially linked to 7 deaths and 736 serious injuries. Users should check their device at FreeStyleCheck.com and stop using any affected sensors, which Abbott will replace for free. 7 deaths, hundreds of injuries linked to faulty Abbott glucose monitor […]
Black Friday set a record with over $11.8 billion in online sales, but the surge in deliveries has fueled concerns about package theft. “Porch pirates” stole an estimated 104 million packages in the past year, costing Americans about $15 billion, according to SafeWise. To combat the rise in thefts, Rep. Josh Gottheimer has introduced the […]
Google has agreed to a $700 million settlement over alleged anti-competitive practices in the Google Play Store. If the court approves the settlement in April, most of the money will be distributed to consumers who made Play Store purchases between August 2016 and September 2023. Most people will receive their payments automatically, sent to the […]
071724.pdf New York motorists face stricter penalties with revised driver point system
Student Aide III – Legal Internship Opportunity NYS Unified Court System | Summer 2026 Position Title: Student Aide III (Legal Internship)Job Group: NSLocation: Multiple locations across New York StateCompensation: $30.00 per hourAppointment Type: Full-Time, TemporaryProgram Dates: July 6, 2026 – August 12, 2026 About the Program The New York State Unified Court System is committed […]
The Trump administration says it will withhold SNAP administrative funds from New York and 20 other states unless they provide recipients’ names and immigration status. Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP administrative funds from New York over data sharing – WHEC.com
Here’s a concise summary of the flu situation around Rochester for the week ending Nov. 22, according to the New York State Department of Health: Overall: Flu cases are spiking notably in Monroe and Wayne counties, while Livingston and Ontario counties saw minor changes. Flu cases spiking around the Rochester area, according to state’s Flu […]
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