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General Motors (GM) has announced indefinite layoffs for employees at its Rochester plant, set to take effect on March 24, 2025. According to a notification from local management, 26 workers at the Lexington Avenue facility will be impacted by these layoffs. In response to inquiries, GM confirmed the decision, citing “operational changes” as the reason […]
In honor of Black History Month, Mattel is celebrating the 45th anniversary of Black Barbie with a special collaboration alongside the Black In Fashion Council (BIFC). This initiative pays tribute to Kitty Black Perkins, the creator of the first Black Barbie, while encouraging diversity and inspiring young Black girls to explore careers in design. View […]
Local restaurants in Rochester, NY, are feeling the strain of the nationwide egg shortage, which has driven egg prices up significantly over the past several months. With inflation and supply chain challenges already affecting the industry, business owners are forced to make difficult decisions to keep serving customers. Rene Spallina, owner of Pane Vino on […]
According to News 8 & a sign posted on the door, Texas Roadhouse in Henrietta has been shut down temporarily due to a pest issue by the Monroe County Department of Health. The sign reads that the order was made on February 18. News 8 has reached out to Texas Roadhouse about the closure. A […]
After a tough 2024, and with Nike shares dropping 60% from a 2021. Nike is working with Kim Kardashian on a new brand of athletic wear. The new brand, NikeSkims, combines Nike’s “advanced innovation, sport science” and knowledge with Skims’ “obsession for the female form” and inclusive solutions, the companies said in a press release. […]
Cafe Manzara, a new Turkish cafe, has officially opened its doors in Brighton, NY, at 2341 Monroe Avenue, next to the Hotel on Monroe. The cafe is the creation of 22-year-old first-time business owner Huseyin Sula, who wanted to bring the cozy and social atmosphere of Turkish cafe culture to the area. Sula, a second-generation […]
Yes, technically, having no credit is better than having bad credit, though both can hold you back. Bad credit shows potential lenders a negative track record of managing credit. Meanwhile, no credit means lenders can’t tell how you’ll handle repaying debts because you don’t have much experience. People with no credit history may have trouble […]
Major retailers across the country have begun limiting the number of cartons of eggs shoppers can buy, as prices continue to climb amid a decimated chicken supply. At Trader Joe’s, customers can only buy one or two dozen a day. The limit is in effect at all locations. “We hope these limits will help to […]
Rapper and designer Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, faced backlash after airing a Super Bowl ad promoting a website selling T-shirts with swastikas. The 30-second commercial, which aired in select local markets, showed Ye in a dentist’s chair, directing viewers to his online store, Yeezy.com. By Tuesday morning, the website was taken down, replaced […]
After decades of declining dairy consumption, milk is making a surprising comeback in the U.S. Sales of whole milk rose by 3.2% in 2024, while plant-based milk sales dropped by 5.9%. Factors driving this shift include changing nutritional priorities, concerns over ultraprocessed foods, and the resurgence of traditional values in American culture. The Make America […]
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