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Customers reporting issues finding Amazon gift cards in NY
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Are you not able to find an Amazon gift card in stores? You’re not alone. Customers are reporting trouble finding Amazon gift cards in New York. Wegmans told News 8 Amazon pulled its gift cards out of all Wegmans locations in New York State. News 8 reached out to Tops Friendly […]
Outdated Law Under Fire: Push to End Subminimum Wage In New York
As unfathomable and infuriating as this is, are you aware that there is an actual law that allows individuals with disabilities to be underpaid by their employers?. So many companies claim to be against discrimination in the workplace but speaking against it and putting action where words are are two very different things.
Hochul urged to reject $4B tax on managed care organizations
(The Center Square) – A coalition of New York business groups is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to reconsider a proposal setting a new tax on managed care organizations, which they say will drive up rates for employers and workers. In a letter to Hochul, the group calls on Hochul to hold New York employers "harmless" from any tax increase under the new Medicaid Investment Fund, which was included in the FY 2024-25 fiscal year budget. ...
State DEC offers hiking safety tips for summer trips
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is offering safety tips for summer hikers. New York State DEC Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar reminded visitors to the state’s outdoor spaces to focus on safety before heading out to outdoor adventures. As this summer’s recreational season is underway, the DEC is promoting public […]
4th of July and Weekend Forecast
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Partly to mostly cloudy for Wednesday night and very warm with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible mainly the first part of the evening, possibly impacting outdoor plans. High 88, low 70. The Fourth of July on Thursday will be mainly quiet and warm with high temperatures...
Woman with Ties Near Upstate NY is Missing, State Police ‘Concerned’
State Police in New York are hoping the public will assist in locating a missing woman who was last seen about two hours south of the immediate Capital Region. They expressed concern for her well-being after she made some disconcerting remarks before her disappearance. State Police say they're attempting to...
Big Money Winning Mega Millions Tickets Sold In New York
Two New Yorkers are waking up this morning a little bit richer. The New York State Lottery announced that there were two "Big Money" winning tickets sold in New York from last night's Mega Millions drawing. Each one of those tickets matched four out of five numbers and also had...
NYSP charges seven CBP union leaders in alleged scheme including three from NNY
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York State Police have arrested seven current and former U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers involved in an alleged Grand Larceny scheme. This includes three people from the Northern New York area. The following individuals arrested were executive board members of the National Treasury Employees Union Chapter 138, Champlain, New […]
Tornado Believed To Have Touched Western New York
Ahead of the weekend, there were early warnings of a possible chance of tornado to touch down in Western New York. Chances were slim because Buffalo, New York typically has a low likelihood of being impacted by tornadoes, according to Risk Factor. However, one woman in Western New York believes...
Hudson Valley Made Liquid Sunshine Is This Years Drink Of The Summer
Liquid sunshine is now available at fan favorite locations throughout the Hudson Valley. This business is more of a second home to New York state residents. It's a place where locals can get their favorite ice cream flavor and fill up on gas. They have over 350 shops in New...
Company With 600 New York Stores, Closing Nearly 300 Locations
It appears it's time to say farewell to another popular brand-name store in New York State. The closing announcements sadly don't stop in New York State. Supermarket Chain with 60 New York Locations Confirms Hudson Valley Closure. Last month, Hudson Valley Post reported a supermarket in the region was closing...
Health Alert: Chocolate Items From New York Supermarkets Recalled
On the heels of a massive ice cream recall, New Yorkers now have to watch out for chocolate sold at supermarkets. If you're interested in learning more about the massive ice cream recall, featuring 13 popular brands, CLICK HERE. Chocolate Chip Muffin Recall. Chocolate chip muffins sold at many New...
Upstate NY July 4 forecast: The heat and humidity return for an extended stay
Syracuse, N.Y. – After a week of dry days in the 70s, summer heat and humidity return today to Upstate New York. Temperatures will soar into the upper 80s starting this afternoon and continue every day through the weekend and into early next week, the National Weather Service predicts.
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