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Forget inflation, New York residents plan on coughing up an insane amount of money this Valentine's Day.

Finally, a good reason for New York to come dead last in a national roundup!

Student loan repayments resume in October and that has economists worried about how that will damage the economy.

New York State attempts to balance clean energy goals with concerns over affordability as gas and electric rate hikes loom in 2023.

Big business AND no buffering!

Should employers be worried?

This could help an estimated 200,000 workers per Upstate county.

So, what's going on with the Crossgates Best Buy?  Anyone? I haven't driven by Crossgates yet to check it out.  I initially read a headline by the Times Union made it dramatically sound like Best Buy is closed for good.  And look, who knows- with all the events of 2020 and economic circumstances- it very well may happen eventually (as much as I hate to say that about any store)...

As of today, New Yorkers can apply for assistance under a new rent relief program. 2020 has not been the easiest year, for anyone. Financially, it's been a year of extreme difficulty for many.  However, $100 million in federal funds have been set aside to help those with rental assistance that were impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic...

So people are leaving New York.  That's not news.  But, some lawmakers are now trying to figure out why. I almost did a survey to see what you would say, but instead I figured you could comment and let me know since I'm writing about this...

I will gladly take $100,000 (and hopefully all the free tacos I can get). I'm usually impressed with Taco Bell late night on a Friday or Saturday, after hitting the drive-through on Wolf Road.  But to be honest, this most recent news article I caught is pretty impressive as well...

It’s not even 2020 yet and the Capital Region has already seen one major change happen for the new year. To the surprise of many, a major cab company in the Troy area has closed it’s business.  After over 70 years in business, Black & White Taxi of Troy has shut down.  ...