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Amazon plans to automate much of its U.S. warehouse network, potentially replacing over 600,000 jobs by 2033, according to a New York Times report. The company expects to avoid hiring 160,000 workers by 2027, cutting costs by about $0.30 per item shipped. Internal documents show efforts to manage community backlash and reframe automation as “advanced […]
Even the joy of Halloween will cost more this year, with less chocolate than in years past. Expect more packages of tangy gummies, riding off a meteoric high last year. Your kid’s trick-or-treat bag may be filled with a lot of pumpkin-spice-filled-anything. And like last year, cocoa bean industry experts are expecting high price tags to […]
Compeer Rochester hosted the Compeer Mile: A Walk to End Loneliness, inviting the community to participate in a one-mile walk to support mental wellness through human connection. The inclusive route began in Rochester’s East End and concluded at Lila’s on South Union Street, offering participants incentives like discounted admission to The Strong Museum of Play […]
The Novel Affair, a book fair organized by RocOnlyEvents, took place at ARTISANworks and brought together local authors, readers, and vendors in a celebration of literature and creativity. With a $10 entry fee, attendees could meet writers, buy books, and explore booths offering everything from coffee and catering to book-themed merchandise like candles, stickers, and […]
A $3 million donation from Abby and Doug Bennett and the Sands Family Foundation has brought the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) halfway toward its goal of raising $6 million to offer permanent free admission. The endowment—named the Abby and Doug Bennett and Sands Family Foundation Free for All Endowment—aims to eliminate financial barriers to museum […]
Target announced it is cutting 1,800 corporate jobs, marking its first major layoffs in a decade, as it seeks to return to growth after four years of stagnant sales. The cuts, communicated in a memo from incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke, include about 1,000 layoffs and 800 positions that will remain unfilled, representing roughly 8% of […]
New York Attorney General Letitia James faces federal mortgage fraud charges over a 2020 Virginia home purchase, accused of misrepresenting it as a second residence to obtain better loan terms. She denies wrongdoing, calling the case a political attack pushed by Trump. The indictment followed the ouster of a U.S. attorney who resisted pressure to […]
Several New York City restaurants now use virtual cashiers—workers in the Philippines who appear on screens via Zoom—to greet customers and take orders. The $3-an-hour workers are employed by Happy Cashier, a startup helping restaurants cut costs amid high rents and inflation. The practice is legal but has sparked backlash from labor advocates who warn it could […]
The annual LIGHT[the]Hill: A Luminaria Celebration brought over 2,000 luminarias to Kershaw Park in Canandaigua, providing a moving tribute to lost loved ones. Hosted by Light Hill, a local comfort care home, the event encourages community members to purchase and decorate luminarias in memory of someone they’ve lost. The glowing display along Lake Canandaigua’s pathways […]
Turkeys aren’t known for flying but their prices are soaring ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. A September outlook report from the United States Agriculture Department estimates that wholesale prices for frozen turkeys will be $1.32 per pound this year, a 40% increase from 2024’s average of $0.94 per pound. The wholesale price is what retailers pay to buy […]
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