New York state law limits employer access to employees’ social media logins
A new law went into effect last week in New York that limits what information employers or prospective employers can ask for when it comes to social media. The law largely governs…
Consumer Alert: Landmark settlement will change the homebuying process
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Big changes are coming to the homebuying process. That’s the topic of this Consumer Alert. The National Association of Realtors, NAR has agreed to a $418…
Independent contractors, gig workers could be reclassified under new ruling
A new Department of Labor rule that would reclassify millions of independent contractors is getting some pushback. The move is set to have a major impact on the “gig worker”…
St. Patrick’s Day weekend DWI patrol results
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Saint Patrick’s Day weekend has come to a close, which means we’re seeing results of increased DWI patrols. Troopers in the Rochester region…
Past Drug Use Remains a Problem for Security Clearances in 2024
Currently, 24 states have legalized or at least decriminalized recreational use of marijuana, while another 14 states have legalized or decriminalized it for medical reasons.…
Increased police patrolling this St. Patrick’s Day weekend
St. Patrick’s Day started as a religious observance, and has turned into a massive country-wide celebration of Irish culture, music, food and more. But, we must always remember…
Syracuse’s youth car theft issues demand community programs, parental involvement
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — It’s a thought that is running through many minds in the Syracuse area. Why do children keep stealing cars? Specifically, Kia and Hyundai’s Syracuse has…
Pentagon Leaker Jack Teixeira Accepted Plea Deal – Could Face 16 Years in Prison
Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira agreed to a plea deal on Monday that could see the 22-year-old sentenced up to 16 years in prison. According to the plea…
Air Force Employee Charged With Disclosing Classified Intelligence on a Dating Site
A civilian employee of the United States Air Force was charged with sharing classified information related to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war on a foreign online dating website,…
New amendment to NY Labor Law protects rights of employees’ social media
ALBANY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A new amendment to the New York Labor Law set to be put in effect March 12 will prohibit employers from requesting or requiring the login credentials of…