Category: Finger Lakes

Equal Pay Day was this week, and a new report finds the wage gap between men and women is closing. The Institute for Women’s Policy Research data show full-time working women made 84 cents for every dollar paid to men in 2022. Weekly earnings in 2023 were at almost 87 cents for full-time working women. For all workers,…

New Yorkers gained access to a free online tax filing program, Direct File, introduced by the Internal Revenue Service on Tuesday, as part of a pilot in 12 states. Aimed at simplifying the tax return process, Direct File is expected to cater to approximately 19 million taxpayers nationwide, covering about one-third of all federal tax…

The ACC Tournament is here, and Syracuse (20-11, 11-9 ACC) is set to take on NC State (18-14, 10-11 ACC) in the second round tonight at Capital One Arena, with tipoff set for 7 p.m. Syracuse, who had a first-round bye, won four of five to close the regular season but most recently fell 90-75…

The r/wine sub-reddit is a place where professional and amateur wine connoisseurs share knowledge, experiences and tips. On Tuesday, a member of the group with the username Impressive-Cold6855 asked for advice based close to our home here in the FLX. Posts from the winecommunity on Reddit This post prompted several replies. You can check out…

TikTok, the widely-used social media platform under the ownership of China-based ByteDance, faces mounting pressure from U.S. lawmakers over concerns regarding data security and foreign influence. The Republican-controlled House of Representatives is set to vote on a bill that would mandate TikTok’s divestment from ByteDance or impose a nationwide ban. The House Committee on Energy…

In a recent CNBC interview, former President Donald Trump suggested that cuts to Social Security and Medicare might be necessary, immediately sending his campaign into a scramble to clarify his statements. Trump’s comments were quickly capitalized on by President Joe Biden, who assured voters he would protect these crucial entitlement programs. During the interview, Trump…

With tax season underway approaches, Americans may encounter a prompt to contribute to the Presidential Election Campaign Fund. Here’s a breakdown of what this specific fund is and the implications for taxpayers. What is the Presidential Election Campaign Fund? Established in 1976, the Presidential Election Campaign Fund (PECF) is a federal program designed to provide…

Mortgage rates are moving. As homeowners and prospective buyers kept a close eye on the market, mortgage rates experienced a slight decline ahead of a crucial inflation report. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 7.08% from 7.17% last week, marking a momentary pause in the steady climb of borrowing costs. Meanwhile, the 15-year…

An electronic system for filing returns directly to the IRS is now available for taxpayers from 12 selected states. The new system, called Direct File, is a free online tool. Taxpayers in the 12 selected states who have basic W-2s and claim a standard deduction may be eligible to use this tool. This tool creates a…

On Kenny’s 2 Pennies this week, Kenny Haas tackles more basketball questions as Syracuse gears up for the ACC Tournament this week. Kenny knows the Orange will be dancing come Sunday, but will it be in the big dance or NIT? Next, he turns his attention to the local basketball scene as Lyons is moving… MoreKENNY’S…