Erie County EBT skimming cases prompt DSS action
Erie County Department of Social Services reports over 700 applications affected as EBT skimming thieves copy card data to drain SNAP and Temporary cash benefits. Victims are reissued benefits, while residents are advised to change PIN monthly, monitor accounts, and report theft at 888 328 6399 or connectEBT platforms.
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Erie County Department of Social Services
EBT
New York
Department of So
Cial Services
Connect Ebt.com
Connectebt
Younger Adults Hit Hardest by Money Scams, BBB Finds
BBB research shows people aged 18 to 24 lose more to scams than older groups. Employment scams comprise nearly 30 percent of reported cases in youth, with a median loss around 1,819 dollars. Wire transfers, checks, and cryptocurrency drive high losses in this age group.
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BBB Institute For Marketplace Trust
International Association of Better Business Bureaus’ Educational Foundation
BBB
Bbbmarketplacetrust.org
Watchdog group cites rising WNY utility costs tied to fracked gas
Food & Water Watch reports Western New York utility customers face higher bills, with NYSEG gas up 17 percent and RG&E gas up 34 percent from three years ago. The group urges passage of the NY HEAT Act to curb fossil fuel subsidies and cap energy costs for low and middle income families.
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Food & Water Watch
Washington D.C
New York
New York State Electric & Gas
Rochester Gas & Electric
Nyseg Gas
Rg&e
Alex Beauchamp
Northeast
Hochul
Foodandwaterwatch.org
Heritage Trail to close for hunting season
The Town of Lancaster will close Heritage Trail on Saturday, November 18 for safety. The trail re opens Tuesday, January 2, 2024. For questions, call Lancaster Parks Recreation and Forestry at 716-684-3320.
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Lancaster Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department
New York State launches bridge strike enforcement campaign
New York State Police will patrol known bridge hit areas and parkways through November 11 to deter oversized and over height vehicles from hitting bridges. In coordination with local law enforcement and inspectors, the effort aims to cut repeat incidents, with Gov. Kathy Hochul urging drivers to know their vehicle height and heed warnings. Since 2021 the state recorded 808 bridge strikes, while 2023 through early 2024 have shown a rising trend.
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Kathy Hochul
New York State Department of Transportation
Thruway Authority
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee
Nysdot
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