ATLANTA — Whether they jostled through brick-and-mortar stores or toggled between tabs and virtual carts, holiday shoppers were eager to participate in Black Friday this year. Both in-store and online retail sales increased year-over-year unadjusted for inflation, according to Mastercard's SpendingPulse insights, which noted that apparel, jewelry and restaurant categories saw considerable spikes. In-store sales
NEW YORK — Honda is recalling select 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles due to a missing piece in the front seat belt pretensioners, which could increase injury risks during a crash. According to notices published by Honda and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration earlier this week, the pretensioners — which tighten seat belts in
WASHINGTON — As war and winter collide, a top adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledged during a recent visit to Washington that the days ahead "will be tough" as his country battles Russia while U.S. support from Congress hangs in the balance. President Joe Biden's nearly $106 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and
PLAINS, Ga. — In spring 1955, Rosalynn Carter was doing what she had sworn to avoid when she married an ambitious Naval officer: keeping house and raising children in the same tiny town where they grew up. Then Jimmy Carter called for help from his family's peanut farming warehouse. The future U.S. president couldn't manage
NEW YORK — Marty Krofft, a TV producer known for imaginative children's shows such as "H.R. Pufnstuf" and primetime hits including "Donny & Marie" in the 1970s, has died in Los Angeles, his publicist said. Krofft was 86. He died Saturday of kidney failure, publicist Harlan Boll said. Krofft and his brother Sid Krofft were
SCHENECTADY — SUNY Schenectady County Community College has officially rolled out a pair of mobile-learning units that will provide those in the advanced manufacturing and health care industries an opportunity to advance their skill set without having to travel to campus. College officials believe the two 44-foot long mobile training labs will expand the college’s
SCHENECTADY — The Schenectady Fire Department is seeking to bolster its recruitment efforts with the proposed creation of a firefighter trainee position that would allow the agency to broaden its pool of candidates. Under the proposal, which is pending city council approval, the fire department would lower its age requirement for hiring from 21 years
SCHENECTADY — The Schenectady County unemployment rate rose to 3.5% in October, below the statewide average but above the 2.7% the county recorded in October 2022. According to statistics from the state Department of Labor (DOL), the county’s unemployment rate increased from 3.2% in September to 3.5% last month, with the numbers not seasonally adjusted.
SCHENECTADY — After a decade of trying to bring a grocery store to downtown Schenectady, the Electric City Co-op has rebranded as it continues to grow its membership and search for a storefront location. Now the Electric City Community Grocery, the organization has been touring various sites in recent months, including a location on lower
