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Aug 8, 20232 min read
NYGOP Ready to Rumble
In a controversial move, New York lawmakers recently approved a significant pay raise of $32,000 for themselves, making them the...
Jul 24, 20232 min read
‘Restore New York Communities Initiative’ Brings $20.55 Million to Finger Lakes Region
The Restore New York Communities Initiative (Restore NY) announced by New York Governor Kathy Hochul brings $20.55 million in project...
Jul 7, 20232 min read
NYS Now Stopping Mandatory Overtime for its Nurses
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) has officially enforced an update to the Labor Law aimed at curbing mandatory overtime...
May 31, 20232 min read
Wholesale Company to Pay $100,000 for Price Gouging Lysol Products
Nearly 1,500 New Yorkers who reported high prices to the Attorney General’s Office will receive reimbursement through money recovered...
May 24, 20232 min read
NAACP Issues Travel Advisory Against Florida
The NAACP has issued a travel advisory asking Black Americans not to visit the state of Florida, citing Governor Ron DeSantis'...
May 23, 20232 min read
Legendary Syracuse Football Player, Jim Brown has Died
Pro Football player, Civil Rights Activist and Actor, Jim Brown died Thursday. Brown, a Syracuse University graduate and legendary...
May 3, 20232 min read
Senator Cooney Appointed Chair of New Senate Subcommittee on Cannabis
Senator Jeremy Cooney (D-Rochester) was named chairman of a new Senate Subcommittee on Cannabis on Monday, April 24. NYS Senate Majority...
Apr 17, 20231 min read
Nearly $117 Million Allocated to Help NYS Businesses in Community Development Financial Institutions
Many small businesses and microenterprises in low and moderate-income communities across New York State hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic may...
Apr 10, 20233 min read
NYS’s Division of Consumer Protection Wants to Protect Renter's From Getting Scammed
In 2022, the FBI received 11,727 real estate/rental scam related complaints with losses of over $396 million, an 86% increase compared to...
Apr 3, 20232 min read
Doula Directory Established in New York State
A statewide Community Doula Directory has been established in New York state as part of a larger legislative effort to combat New York’s...
Mar 13, 20232 min read
Spirit Airlines Will Provide New Nonstop Flights From Rochester to Myrtle Beach
Spirit Airlines will provide the first nonstop ROC to MYR flights, continuing their commitment to the Rochester market. Monroe County...
Feb 14, 20234 min read
NYS Wants to Protect Consumers, Provide Tips on Saving Money on Groceries
For this week’s “Tuesday Tips,” the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection (NYSDCP) has rolled out a five-part...
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