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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 […]
Upstate Niagara Cooperative announced the closure of its Rochester dairy plant by the end of 2025, citing market shifts and declining demand for fresh milk. Nearly 100 employees will be impacted by the shutdown, with production shifting to other UNC facilities. CEO Kevin Ellis emphasized the difficult nature of the decision and pledged support for […]
Parents cited concerns over new tariffs as major sources of financial strain ahead of the new academic year, marking a double-digit increase in households going into debt compared to 2024. Back-to-school shopping is traditionally a significant annual expense, but this year’s costs have become more burdensome for U.S. parents. The rise comes amid heightened inflation […]
UnitedHealth Group is under federal scrutiny following allegations of unethical coding practices related to its Medicare Advantage (MA) program. The U.S. Department of Justice is conducting both civil and criminal investigations into whether the healthcare giant manipulated diagnosis data to secure inflated reimbursements. UnitedHealth, which serves over 8 million MA recipients, disclosed its cooperation in […]
The Urban League of Rochester has been named one of the 2025 winners of the Springboard Prize Competition, securing a $50,000 grant. The funds will support the group’s Development Series, a program designed to help women entrepreneurs grow sustainable businesses. The recognition adds to the Urban League’s ongoing efforts to empower local communities, especially underserved […]
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