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Three roofers in Rochester, NY, who sustained serious injuries on the job, now face potential deportation after filing a lawsuit. Attorney Albert Parisi revealed that the men, newly arrived immigrants, were injured while subcontracted by a local roofing company. After seeking legal recourse, immigration authorities began investigating, raising concerns about retaliation. The case follows a […]
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes hosted its “Sustainability Under the Stars” fashion show fundraiser in Rochester, spotlighting thrifting and repurposed fashion. Local artists showcased designs crafted from Goodwill-sourced materials, with 13WHAM’s Karen Edwards and Lowell Rose walking the runway. The event underscored Goodwill’s sustainability efforts, which kept nearly 30 million pounds of items in circulation […]
Americans with employer-based health insurance are likely to see monthly premiums rise 6% to 7% in 2026, due to higher prices for specialty drugs and increasing use of medical services, according to a survey by consulting firm Mercer. The cost of health plans for employers will increase 6.5% next year, even once benefit design changes […]
The majority of parents (68%) feel pressure to spend on optional back-to-school shopping and activities, according to a new Yahoo/YouGov poll of 1,729 U.S. adults. And any parent will tell you, back-to-school spending goes well beyond the class supply list, as we shell out for everything from youth sports fees to after-school care and more. […]
Darien Lake amusement park is hiring over 200 seasonal employees for its fall lineup of events, including Oktoberfest, Fright Fest, and Boo Fest. Positions include ride operators, admissions staff, security, scare actors, makeup artists, and costume designers. Perks include paid training, employee events, in-park discounts, and free tickets. Applicants must be 16 or older and […]
Walmart has issued a recall for select lots of its Great Value brand frozen raw shrimp after the FDA detected low levels of Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope, in shrimp imported from Indonesia. Though the contamination was below federal intervention levels, the FDA recommended consumers discard the affected products or return them for a refund. The […]
WNBA star Angel Reese will release her first signature sneaker, the Angel Reese 1, with Reebok on September 18. She becomes the second WNBA player to land a Reebok signature shoe, following Rebecca Lobo in 1997. The $120 shoes, available in three colorways, reflect 90s style and Reese’s bold personality. Reese, a two-time All-Star and […]
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes is celebrating its fourth Thrift Crawl, a popular community event combining shopping, sustainability, and charitable support. Starting at the Greece location, attendees receive discounts, VIP perks, and styling tips from “thrift-fluencers.” The event coincides with National Thrift Shop Day and emphasizes the environmental and community impact of secondhand fashion. Proceeds […]
If you had a Capital One 360 savings account between Sept. 2019 and June 2025, you may be eligible to receive payment as part of a $425 million settlement. According to a notice filed in the United States federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, Capital One customers filed a class action lawsuit against the bank in 2024. Earlier this […]
Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken franchise continues its meteoric rise, with over 350 new locations in development. Originally launched in Las Vegas in 2018, the brand has become known for bold menu items and oversized portions like the “Big Aristotle.” Big Chicken is just one part of Shaq’s vast post-NBA empire, which includes investments in Auntie […]
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