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Amid falling consumer sentiment and widespread affordability concerns, a new Bank of America Institute analysis found that nearly one in four households is living paycheck to paycheck. The good news is that the increase in those living paycheck to paycheck is slowing. But the data showed lower-income folks are falling further behind. Around 24% of households are now living […]
The United States Postal Service is hiring. This month, USPS will host job fairs in Henrietta, Canandaigua, and Batavia with representatives on-site available to answer questions. You can see a list of openings here. To apply, you must be 18 years or older and be willing to work weekends and holidays. City carrier assistants make $20.73 […]
The penny appears to have run out of luck. The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia pressed its last circulating penny on Wednesday, after President Trump earlier this year directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new one-cent coins, citing the rising cost of production. So, what will companies do if they’re short on change? Here’s what several major chains and retailers told […]
Concerns are mounting over the impact of the ongoing federal government shutdown on the Home Energy Assistance Program, which aids individuals in paying their home heating bills during winter. RG&E and NYSEG announced Monday a partnership with the New York State Department of Public Service to support customers by temporarily pausing the delay for HEAP […]
Veterans Day is Tuesday, and several organizations and businesses are hosting events and offering up discounts for past and present service members. The City of Rochester Public Market will be open from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the market’s token center for SNAP recipients will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rochester […]
Rochester’s Own & Edison Tech Grad Marquan Grimes Plays Football for the Mansfield Mountaineers and today they are playing in PSAC Football Championship Game at 1pm vs. Army. It’s 2025 Senior Day & Military Veterans Appreciation Game. You can watch the steam here starting at 12:45 p.m. Source: PSAC
Due to an ongoing federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits have been delayed and reduced in New York State and across the country starting in November 2025. Many local organizations in Rochester, including EE Pathways, are stepping up to provide free food and resources during this time of need. Event Details Date: Saturday, November 8th Time: 1:00 PM […]
Event: Jammin’ for Jamaica — Hurricane Melissa Relief Purpose: A special benefit event to support Hurricane Melissa Relief efforts for Jamaica. Dates: Friday, November 14 Saturday, November 15 Sunday, November 16 Location: Tropix 4775 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY How to Donate: Scan the QR code on the event poster or visit: 👉 www.rochesterjamaican.org
Councilmember Martin and VOCAL-NY announced an Emergency Family Support Grant designed to provide assistance to families impacted by the federal government’s failure to provide food assistance to families. Through this initiative, 25 families will each receive a one-time $200 grant for food and nutritional needs. The initiative aims to support families at risk of food […]
The government shutdown is now causing significant disruptions to air travel. The FAA says it will cut flights at some airports starting Friday. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says this is about seeing where delays are and working to relieve that pressure. Flight data shows there were nearly 4,000 domestic and international delays yesterday along with […]
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