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Emily Barnes

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Culture and Changing Neighborhoods Reporter at Gannett

Consumer Advocate Reporter, USA TODAY Network New York | Syracuse University ‘21 | Binghamton University ‘20

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  • 3 days ago | the-leader.com | Emily Barnes

    New York's weather is finally getting warmer and with the amount of rain the state has accumulated in recent weeks, it may be the perfect time for a waterfall hike. While Niagara Falls might be what first comes to mind, there are several other smaller and possibly less known wonders scattered throughout the state that are worth a day trip. Here's a list of 14 places to check out throughout the state.

  • 5 days ago | eu.poughkeepsiejournal.com | Emily Barnes

    New York consumers are one step closer to having stronger protections against deceptive and abusive business practices. The Fostering Affordability and Integrity through Reasonable Business Practices, or FAIR Business Practices Act, which aims to protect consumers and small businesses from unfair, deceptive and abusive practices, was passed by both the Senate and Assembly before the end of the legislative session and is now awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul's signature.

  • 1 week ago | yahoo.com | Marcia Greenwood |Emily Barnes

    Food costs edged up 0.3% in May, according to a report issued June 11 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Overall, food prices are 2.9% higher than they were a year ago. And food-at-home (grocery) prices are 3.8% higher, the bureau reported. The Democrat and Chronicle has been keeping tabs on the prices of a selection of staple items from four area stores. Below are the prices we checked on June 17.

  • 1 week ago | yahoo.com | Emily Barnes

    While consistent rainfall has dampened New York in recent weeks and months, the official start of the summer season is thankfully ushering in some more seasonal weather. Temperatures are expected to rise into the 90s throughout the state after the summer solstice on June 20, according to National Weather Service forecasts. Here's what to know about this year's summer solstice. The Summer 100: Summer means farmers markets, street fairs.

  • 1 week ago | yahoo.com | Emily Barnes

    New Yorkers can now file online complaints about New York State Department of Motor Vehicles-regulated businesses, such as repair shops, auto dealers and inspection stations. Over 470 customers benefited from actions taken by the DMV against repair shops and auto dealers last year, according to the state DMV, which amounted to refunds or vehicle repairs valued at almost $1.5 million.

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24 Feb 25

RT @nyguild: READY TO WALK: Our members at six @Gannett newspapers in New York and New Jersey have had enough and voted by 95% to walk off…

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17 Jun 24

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17 Jun 24

RT @rocnewsguild: NEWS: This morning our members unanimously ratified a new two-year contract, our first since 2019. It comes after more th…