Emily Barnes

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'No Kings' protests planned across NY on June 14: See locations and map

2 weeks ago | democratandchronicle.com | Emily Barnes

Over 90 "No Kings" protests are planned for Saturday, June 14, across New York state as millions across the country are expected to take part in a "nationwide day of defiance."The band of protests is expected to amount to the largest single-day mobilization since Trump returned to office, No Kings organizers say. Here's what to know. 'No Kings' protest planned for Saturday: What are the protests about?
ALDI summer price cuts: Hundreds of products discounted at popular chain

2 weeks ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Emily Barnes

ALDI shoppers are in for some summer savings as the company announced it's lowering the prices of more than 400 products across all of its stores. The Germany-based discount grocery chain, which plans to open 225 more stores in the U.S. this year, said its price cuts – lasting through Labor Day — will likely save shoppers about $100 million — similar to the amount of money shoppers collectively saved with its reductions last year and more than the $60 million saved in 2023, USA TODAY reported.
New York air quality report: Which areas have the cleanest air?

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Emily Barnes

Smoke from Canadian wildfires in recent years may have had an impact on New York's air quality, according to a recently released report by the American Lung Association. The nonprofit health organization's 2025 "State of the Air" report looks at two of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) dangerous outdoor air pollutants listed in the Clean Air Act — fine particulate matter and ozone — at the county and city level.
Scammers are texting New Yorkers posing as the DMV: What to look for

1 month ago | poughkeepsiejournal.com | Emily Barnes

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is warning residents that scammers posing as the department are trying to get their hands on your personal information. "These scammers flood phones with these texts, hoping to trick unsuspecting New Yorkers into handing over their personal information," DMV commissioner Mark J. F. Schroeder said. "DMV will not send you texts asking for your personal information."Here's what to know. What is a phishing text?
Apple settles $95M Siri privacy case: See if you’re eligible for a payment

1 month ago | lohud.com | Emily Barnes

You may be eligible to receive a payment through a recent $95 million class action lawsuit if you've owned at least one Apple device since 2014. The lawsuit, Lopez v. Apple Inc., was filed in a California federal court in 2021 by users who allege their private conversations were being recorded by their Apple devices after unintentionally activating Siri, USA TODAY reported.
When will you get your NY inflation rebate check?

1 month ago | lohud.com | Emily Barnes

New Yorkers will receive their one-time inflation refund checks of up to $400 starting later this fall. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced more details about the first-time action last week as 8.2 million New York taxpayers will benefit from the checks made possible through the recently agreed upon fiscal year 2026 budget. “Starting in October, over 8 million New Yorkers will get an inflation refund because it's simple — this is your money and we're putting it back in your pockets,” Hochul said.
New laws in NY to make it easier to cancel subscriptions, boost privacy protections

1 month ago | democratandchronicle.com | Emily Barnes

New York consumers will soon be able to more easily cancel their online subscriptions and have better data privacy protections from "Buy Now, Pay Later" lenders under legislation included in the state's 2026 budget and signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul last week. "This budget is all about affordability — lowering costs and helping New Yorkers with the rising cost of living," Hochul said. "But our tax cuts, credits and rebates won't be much help if bad actors are able to scam or mislead New Yorkers.
What happens if you miss the REAL ID deadline in NY? What to know

1 month ago | pressconnects.com | Sunshyne Lynch |Emily Barnes

A REAL ID is now required for domestic flights and entry to certain federal facilities. Alternative identification, such as a passport or Enhanced license, is acceptable in place of a REAL ID. Applicants can still apply for REAL ID at their local DMV, even after the May 7 deadline. The deadline to get a REAL ID was May 7, but what happens if you didn't get one?
Walmart Supercenter in Horseheads will be remodeled. What changes will be made?

2 months ago | stargazette.com | Jeff Smith |Emily Barnes

Upgrades will be made this year at the Horseheads Walmart Supercenter off County Route 64. Remodeled stores will feature big, bold signage, exciting new displays and more of what customers are looking for through expanded departments. More than 20 Walmart locations in New York State will be remodeled. The Walmart Supercenter in the Southern Tier Crossing shopping plaza in Horseheads is in line for some upgrades.
Walmart Supercenter in Horseheads will be remodeled. What changes will be made?

2 months ago | the-leader.com | Jeff Smith |Emily Barnes

Upgrades will be made this year at the Horseheads Walmart Supercenter off County Route 64. Remodeled stores will feature big, bold signage, exciting new displays and more of what customers are looking for through expanded departments. More than 20 Walmart locations in New York State will be remodeled. The Walmart Supercenter in the Southern Tier Crossing shopping plaza in Horseheads is in line for some upgrades.