economy

Connections: Debating the extra $600 in federal weekly unemployment benefits

The extra $600 in federal weekly unemployment benefits received by millions of Americans is set to expire on July 31. In a survey by FiveThirtyEight,...
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Wed, 07/22/2020 - 10:39am
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WATCH: Live Forum - Restarting the economy

It's our live forum on restarting the economy during a pandemic. Industry leaders and local business owners to answer your questions about the...
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Thu, 05/21/2020 - 5:11pm
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Business Report: Economic recovery could be a while

In the latest WXXI Business Report, it looks like the economic downturn could last a bit. A Cornell University economics professor says that it may take...
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Mon, 05/11/2020 - 6:41am
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Connections: Discussing the state of the economy during this stage of the pandemic

Why is the stock market booming when the economy is crashing? Our guests explore the seeming disconnect between Wall Street and Main Street. We also...
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Fri, 05/01/2020 - 10:23am
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Connections: Congressman Tom Reed on strategies for reopening the economy

Congressman Tom Reed joins us to discuss his ideas for reopening the economy during the pandemic. He also offers feedback to listeners who are looking...
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Wed, 04/22/2020 - 10:14am
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Business group calls on state officials to accelerate upstate reopening

An upstate business organization is calling on state officials to accelerate plans for reopening some businesses where appropriate. Unshackle Upstate...
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Mon, 04/20/2020 - 1:08pm
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Connections: How the pandemic is impacting millennials' economic future

The pandemic has hit the millennial generation with its second economic crisis. Even before the pandemic, 62 percent of millennials report living...
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Mon, 04/20/2020 - 10:58am
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Lift Bridge Book Shop in Brockport says it is in danger of closing

At a time when independent bookstores are reportedly thriving nationally, one of Monroe County's few remaining indie shops is struggling to stay open....
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Tue, 02/25/2020 - 11:55am
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Your support is being used wisely

April marks the beginning of spring and the scheduled end of the New York State budget process.  Both could benefit from more sunshine.
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Congress may delay the DTV Transition date

As I write this month’s letter, it appears that the new President and Congress may delay the planned end of analog television broadcasting scheduled for February 17. This is in large part a response to the federal government running out of coupons to help over-the-air television viewers purchase digital converter boxes. It’s a problem that needs to be addressed. It is also a reaction to finding out how important free over-the-air television is to so many people in the country, especially in rural areas and the inner city. We’ll continue to provide the latest information about the transition on television, radio and online, especially since the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) selected WXXI to help lead the community education effort about the transition to digital TV. You can read more about the FCC contract we were awarded on this highlight page or on page 5 of the February Guide (PDF).
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