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Rich Products Completes Redesigned Customer Innovation Center in Buffalo
Global food company Rich Products announced the completion of its redesigned Customer Innovation Center at its global headquarters in Buffalo. This $3.2 million investment transforms space to create immersive customer experiences. The center features new technology and studios, strengthening Buffalo's role as an innovation hub.
Minister discusses port digitalization and decarbonization with PANYNJ
The Minister of Sustainable Transport and Mobility met with the Director of Sustainability at PANYNJ in New York. Discussions covered collaboration on port digitalization and decarbonization efforts. Topics included electric power supply for vessels and sharing experiences on digital ports.
HRA Job Fair in Manhattan Brings Over 20 Employers
The HRA Business Link is hosting a job fair in Manhattan on September 30th, bringing together over 20 employers. Separately, the city has listings for City Laborer positions paying $331.92 daily without requiring studies or experience.
Food Bank for NYC Secures $6M to Expand Hunts Point Distribution Center
The Food Bank for New York City is receiving $6 million in federal funding to expand and modernize its Hunts Point Food Distribution Center in the Bronx. This investment supports the city's largest hunger-relief logistics hub as demand grows amid potential cuts to food assistance funding.
Using SNAP Benefits for Groceries Through DoorDash
SNAP recipients can use their EBT card on DoorDash to buy eligible groceries from participating stores. However, users must pay separately for delivery fees and service charges. The program has seen growth in both users and participating stores.
Queens Condo Prices Show Inverted Relationship: Small Units Cost More Per Square Foot
A report found that condo prices in Queens followed an inverted path in September 2026. Condos under 500 square feet cost $1,075 per square foot, significantly more than those over 2,500 square feet at just $305 per square foot.
Social Security Payment Moves Up to Friday the 2nd for Some Recipients
Some Social Security recipients will receive their October payment on Friday the 2nd instead of the usual day. This adjustment occurs because the scheduled date of October 3rd falls on a Saturday. The agency advises checking one's usual pay date for details.
DoorDash to Pay $131.5 Million Over Underpaid Delivery Workers in NYC
DoorDash will pay $131.5 million to settle claims of underpaying delivery workers in New York City. The settlement, described as the largest worker settlement in city history, also mandates a new monitoring system for compliance. Most funds will go to over 260,000 affected workers.
Jackson Heights Post highlights local community and public-safety updates
Recent neighborhood updates mention a Queens business networking event in Jackson Heights and a federal sentencing tied to a 2019 subway-platform killing in the neighborhood. The roundup also notes hate-crime prevention outreach involving local and city groups.
NYC budget deal leaves out promised NYPD headcount boost
New York City leaders reached a roughly $125 billion budget agreement that did not include the NYPD staffing expansion previously expected. The deal followed pressure from activists opposing the increase.
New York City Will Offer Transit Discounts to 340,000 More Riders
City leaders are expected to expand Fair Fares eligibility to more low-income New Yorkers, raising the number of people who can receive half-price subway, bus, and paratransit rides. The change would increase program participation to about 1.3 million later this year.
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