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All Target locations are hosting a car seat trade-in event, so you can exchange your old seat, and get a new one at a discount.

The company operates 300 stores nationwide, and the decision to close 20% of them has been made as the pandemic has pushed more consumers to avoid in-person shopping and to strictly shop online.

Unfortunately for many in central New York, Victoria's Secret is continuing to shrink their store count.

Back in May, the retailer filed for bankruptcy protection as a result of the pandemic and the result it had on their sales.

The raise will boost wages to between $13-$19 an hour, depending on location, for 425,000 digital and stocking store associates.

In a statement, it emphasized a push toward online shopping and a pull away physical in-store experiences.

The retailer made the announcement in a holiday season overview, where the company touted its strong performance during November and December — including “tremendous” growth in same-day services.

Shipping delays from the Capital Region to California are still being experienced as packages from November 2020 sit idle in facilities all over the country. The United States Postal Service claims delays are due to unprecedented volume increases and limited employee availability due to COVID-19.

Two 11-year-old girls from Rome are spreading Christmas cheer, while showing kids everywhere how to realize their dreams.

The New York State Police are warning consumers about an expected uptick in the number of packages stolen by "porch pirates", a crime not uncommon in the Utica-Rome area.

Is another toilet paper shortage looming? As COVID cases in New York spike, grocery stores are instituting limits on the purchase of certain essentials.

If you're a member at BJ's Wholesale Club in Utica, you can get yourself a free turkey in time for Thanksgiving.