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Ji Wang, a 63-year-old former Corning Incorporated employee from Steuben County, has been convicted of economic espionage and theft of trade secrets. Wang stole sensitive defense research data tied to a DARPA-funded fiber laser project and attempted to use it to launch a military-grade optics business in China. He was also linked to China’s Thousand […]
Venmo, the money movement app redefining social payments for the next generation, announcing a partnership with Bilt, the nation’s largest housing and neighborhood commerce platform, to expand how people use Venmo for everyday payments. The partnership brings rent payments, mortgage repayments, and neighborhood commerce into the Venmo experience, marking a major step in Venmo’s evolution […]
The U.S. labor market has been characterized as a ‘no hire, no fire’ landscape for much of the past year. But ‘no hire, more fire’ increasingly looks more accurate, providing further ammunition for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. Retail giant Amazon on Tuesday announced 14,000 layoffs, with more to come next year, while […]
Jeff Knauss, organizer of the SNAP Relief fundraiser, responded to questions about transparency in a viral GoFundMe campaign that raised over $200,000. In a Facebook post, Knauss confirmed that 1,000 qualifying families will receive $150 Wegmans gift cards during the SNAP benefits shutdown. Remaining funds will go to Foodlink and the Food Bank of Central […]
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes announced plans for a new 25,000-square-foot retail store in Irondequoit, set to open in 2026. Backed by $1.3 million in state funding secured by Senator Samra Brouk and Assemblymember Sarah Clark, the store will be located at Skyview on the Ridge, formerly the Irondequoit Mall. The project will create 45 […]
Even the joy of Halloween will cost more this year, with less chocolate than in years past. Expect more packages of tangy gummies, riding off a meteoric high last year. Your kid’s trick-or-treat bag may be filled with a lot of pumpkin-spice-filled-anything. And like last year, cocoa bean industry experts are expecting high price tags to […]
The Novel Affair, a book fair organized by RocOnlyEvents, took place at ARTISANworks and brought together local authors, readers, and vendors in a celebration of literature and creativity. With a $10 entry fee, attendees could meet writers, buy books, and explore booths offering everything from coffee and catering to book-themed merchandise like candles, stickers, and […]
Target announced it is cutting 1,800 corporate jobs, marking its first major layoffs in a decade, as it seeks to return to growth after four years of stagnant sales. The cuts, communicated in a memo from incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke, include about 1,000 layoffs and 800 positions that will remain unfilled, representing roughly 8% of […]
Several New York City restaurants now use virtual cashiers—workers in the Philippines who appear on screens via Zoom—to greet customers and take orders. The $3-an-hour workers are employed by Happy Cashier, a startup helping restaurants cut costs amid high rents and inflation. The practice is legal but has sparked backlash from labor advocates who warn it could […]
As the Trump administration’s attempt to freeze SNAP benefits stalls in court, Rochester Mutual Aid Network stepped in to support the community with a free grocery pop-up. Partnering with Flower City Pickers, Food Not Bombs, and Recovery All Ways, the volunteer-led effort responded to growing food insecurity driven by high grocery prices and disrupted government […]
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