Finance
A recent study highlights Rochester, NY, as having one of the largest disparities between rent and wage increases in the nation. From 2022 to 2023, Rochester saw a 5.73% rise in median rent, while wages only grew by 3.17%. This imbalance places Rochester fifth on the list of cities where rent outpaced wage growth the […]
The Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse tech hub has been awarded a $40 million federal investment to support Upstate New York’s goal of becoming a leading semiconductor center. The “NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub” is one of 12 Tech Hub winners nationwide. This funding will be used to enhance workforce training programs at Monroe Community College, close supply chain […]
Americans firing up their grills for Fourth of July celebrations will likely pay more for some traditional barbecue staples this year. That’s largely due to inflationary pressures in the U.S. economy and supply shocks related to specific foods such as beef and lemons, according to agricultural economists. The average cookout for 10 people will cost $71.22 […]
Gloria Hallelujah Woods, known to the world as recording artist GloRilla, recently revealed that she became financially responsible after getting a great tip from the man who signed her, fellow Memphis native Yo Gotti. The Memphis rapper was on “The Shop” podcast with co-hosts Maverick Carter and Paul Rivera, discussing several things, including Machine Gun […]
In 2024, our approach to spending money reflects a significant shift towards a cashless society. This transition is a transformation in consumer behavior and business operations, and not just the mode of payment. At the center of this change is a simple observation: People tend to spend more when using cards as opposed to cash. […]
“SkeeYee” Rapper, Sexyy Red’s The Sexyy Red 4 President Tour, which will hit arenas across the U.S. to close out the summer. Big Sexyy — who previously leaned into the presidential theme with her In Sexyy We Trust project, which arrived via Rebel/Gamma in May — tapped Hunxho, Loe Shimmy and fellow St. Louis native BlakeIANA […]
The Monroe County Department of Social Services is reporting roughly 350 skimming incidents of Electronic Benefit Transfer cards in the month of June. According to Monroe County, the theft has resulted in accounts being compromised and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Temporary Assistance benefits being stolen. Card skimming, which is determined to be the cause […]
There’s a scam going around in which a fraudster claims to have accidentally sent money to your payment app and then asks you to return it. The problem is, the money they sent you may have come from a stolen credit card or hacked account. If you send the money back to the scammer, you […]
Billionaire philanthropist Tom Golisano has donated $50 million to the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) to establish the Golisano Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Institute. This is the largest single gift in the university’s history and Golisano’s most significant donation. The new institute will consolidate URMC’s programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental […]
$750,000 in state funding is coming to Rochester. Developed in 2015, the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative program works to lift families out of poverty in Monroe County. Minimum wage increases and greater access to affordable housing and mental health services are among the efforts made through the anti-poverty initiatives. Officials say the hope is to integrate […]