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New York officials warn of lottery scam with phony check

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York officials are warning people about a lottery scam involving phony checks that appear to have been issued by the state.

PSC Investigates Consumer Data Breach at NYSEG, RG&E

ALBANY, N.Y. - The New York State Public Service Commission has announced that it will conduct a full and complete investigation into the unauthorized access to customer data announced Monday by New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E), subsidiaries of Iberdrola USA.

Cruise ship disaster may help lower cruise rates

(WKTV) - Cruise experts have said the cruise ship tragedy off the coast of Italy may be hurting the cruise industry slightly, business-wise, but it could also mean some deals on cruises for travelers.

Four businesses are finalists in Mohawk Valley EDGE competition

ROME, N.Y. (WKTV) - There are four finalists in the Mohawk EDGEccelerator Business Competition sponsored by NBT Bank. The winner will receive $20,000 cash and a loan of up to $50,000.

New logo, new pricing system, JCPenney has a new approach

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (WKTV) - JCPenney stores have launched a new logo,"Fair and Square pricing,"and marketing approach to make shopping simpler for customers.

Scare tactic or invasion of privacy in Burlington Coat Factory fitting rooms?

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - The signs inside the fitting rooms of the Burlington Coat Factory Store in North Utica's Riverside Center warn: "Fitting rooms may be monitored by same gender personnel." Everyone we asked took that to mean the same thing.

Price Chopper Supermarkets recall shredded taco cheese

Price Chopper Supermarkets is issuing a voluntary recall on its Coyote Joe's Shredded Taco Cheese 16 oz, UPC 41735-12509 with an expiration date of April 21, 2012 due to the possibility of shredded plastic fragments inside the packaging.

Verizon reverses on $2 fee for one-time payments

NEW YORK (AP) - After a customer backlash, Verizon Wireless is dropping a plan to start charging $2 for every payment subscribers make over the phone or online with their credit cards.

Wal-Mart and Price Chopper recall baby formula

(WKTV) - Some local stores are recalling baby formula due to the possibility that bacteria contaminated the product.

Verizon Wireless to charge $2 for one-time payment

NEW YORK (AP) - Verizon Wireless, the country's largest cellphone company, is introducing a $2 fee for every payment subscribers make over the phone or online with their credit cards.