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Internet Providers Must Now Be More Transparent About Fees, Pricing, FCC Says

NEW YORK (AP) — Much like nutritional labels on food products, “broadband labels” for internet packages will soon tell you just what is going into the pricing of your service, thanks to new rules adopted by the Federal Communications Commission this week. “If you’ve ever shopped for home or mobile internet, you can understand how hard it can be to understand what you’re actually paying for,” said Jon Donenberg, Deputy Director of the White House National Economic Council, on a call with reporters. “The broadband nutrition label is a tool that can help consumers make ...

If You’re Retired Or About To Retire, Think Carefully About Your Tax Strategy

NEW YORK (AP) — Coming up with the best tax strategy in retirement can be much trickier than it seems, and tax pros agree it’s a time when people need to be especially careful to look at their entire financial picture before deciding on things like 401(k) withdrawal amounts and timing, or when to begin taking Social Security. “It’s the biggest change in life other than death. Don’t be so quick about deciding when to take Social Security benefits or 401 benefits. Talk to a tax professional before you make these decisions to avoid surprises. It may save you a lot in tax ...

LA. Lawmakers Reject Minimum Wage Raise, LGBTQ+ Protection In The Workplace

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Measures failed in a House committe Thursday that would have gradually increased Louisiana’s $7.25 an hour minimum wage and make discriminating against LGBTQ people in the workforce illegal. The outcome of the two bills was unsurprising, after similar legislation succumbed in recent years to the same fate. Proponents were disheartened, maintaining that the measures would have improved life for some in the state. Louisiana is one of five states that technically has not adopted a minimum wage and as such the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour applies. ...

A Break With Benefits

During the warm spring and summer months, groups of Jamestown Engine Plant employees step away from the engine assembly line and into the Giving Garden. Crisp zucchini, zesty peppers and tangy onions are just a few of the vegetables growing in the Giving’ Garden’s 16 vegetable beds. ...

The Chautauqua Center Welcomes Podiatrist, Establishes Podiatry Program

DUNKIRK - Patients in need of foot and ankle care now have access to treatment at The Chautauqua Center with the addition of Dr. Mohammad Khan. Khan will spearhead the creation of a comprehensive podiatry program at TCC’s Dunkirk location. He is a second-generation podiatrist with expertise in treating a wide range of foot and ankle conditions across all age groups. His services will include diabetic foot care, fungal toenail treatment, ingrown toenail care, pain management for conditions like plantar fasciitis, arthritis, and tendonitis, wound care and limb salvage, orthotics, skin ...