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Walmart must face lawsuit over deceptive pricing in stores
(Reuters) - Walmart must face a lawsuit claiming it often charges higher prices at the register than it posts on store shelves, costing consumers hundreds of millions of dollars a year, a federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday.
Western New York readies for Fourth of July celebrations on Wednesday
As many across the nation get set to enjoy Fourth of July celebrations on Thursday, many Western New York communities are readying to celebrate Independence Day the night before on Wednesday. Read more from WBEN:
Ex-Kansas stars Chalmers, Collins file class-action lawsuit vs. NCAA, others over March Madness
NEW YORK (AP) — Kansas stars Mario Chalmers and Sherron Collins are among 16 former men’s college basketball players who have sued the NCAA and multiple conferences, claiming they are profiting from the unauthorized use of their names, images and likenesses in promoting and monetizing the March Madness tournament.
Tompkins County man arrested for alleged $1 million Medicaid fraud
TOMPKINS COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — A Tompkins County man is facing multiple charges after allegedly using his company to steal more than $1 million from Medicaid. According to the New York State Attorney General’s Office, David Moore allegedly used his company ASAP 2 to steal from Medicaid through fake billing and an illegal kickback scheme. […]
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Outdated Law Under Fire: Push to End Subminimum Wage In New York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. ...
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 […]
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...
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