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New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Zelle, claiming it failed to adopt basic security measures, enabling over $1 billion in fraud. The lawsuit says Zelle and its parent company ignored risks and customer complaints. Zelle denies responsibility, saying most fraud starts with users being tricked, and calls the lawsuit a political stunt. The banks […]
Federal authorities have charged three Rochester men — Lamarious Bradley, Lucius Bradley, and Chad Brown — in a mail theft and check fraud scheme dating back to January 2023. The suspects allegedly stole mail from USPS blue collection boxes, altered checks, and cashed them before banks caught the fraud. Surveillance, a GPS tracker, and a […]
Starting in the 2025–26 school year, all Webster Central School District students will receive one free breakfast and one free lunch daily, regardless of family income. A la carte items will still cost extra. Families are encouraged to complete the Household Income Eligibility form to unlock additional benefits like exam fee waivers, internet discounts, dual […]
New York will issue one-time inflation refund checks of $150–$400 starting mid-October to over 8 million residents. To qualify, you must file a 2023 tax return by October 15, not be claimed as a dependent, and meet income limits (e.g., under $150K for single filers). Free tax help is available through the CASH Program for […]
Preliminary state testing in New York shows about 50% proficiency among students in grades 3–8 for math and ELA. Susan Steron, Director at Sylvan Learning, says there’s been modest improvement since the pandemic but emphasizes the continued gap in learning. She urges parental involvement, especially with growing use of AI and tech in schools. Teachers […]
Basketball Hall of Famer Allen Iverson is launching a book tour this October for his memoir Misunderstood. The tour will span New York, New Jersey, D.C., and Louisiana. The memoir delves into Iverson’s rise from poverty to basketball stardom, including his complex relationships, off-court controversies, and enduring efforts to uplift those around him. Iverson’s legacy […]
Filmmaker Peter Daulton is documenting the history of America’s few remaining trolley parks, including Rochester’s Seabreeze, which began as a trolley destination in 1879 and is now the fourth-oldest amusement park in the U.S. Daulton, known for his work on Return of the Jedi and Back to the Future, is filming one trolley park a […]
Sleep isn’t coming easily these days. Neither is calm. And for thousands of young adults in China, the solution isn’t therapy, exercise, or even melatonin—it’s adult-sized pacifiers. And for a lot of people, that’s enough to click “buy.” According to South China Morning Post, some shops are selling thousands of them every month. Many users claim […]
Congressman Joe Morelle met with seniors at Valley Manor to discuss threats to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. He warned that a proposed budget bill could cut food aid for 3 million Americans, end health coverage for 15 million, and force over 500 nursing homes to close. Morelle stressed the critical role these programs play […]
Rochester’s Pathways to Peace team, in partnership with Walking for Rochester, is hosting weekly cleanups and free barbecues to promote violence prevention services and connect with the community. Cleanups are scheduled for Wednesdays (Aug. 13, 20, 27) and barbecues for Thursdays (Aug. 14, 21, 28) from 5–7 p.m. at various city locations. Events will include […]
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