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democratandchronicle. com > story > news > 07/01/2026 > new-york-ranks-third-most-expensive-for-child-care > 90756457007

New York child care costs are among the highest

1+ hour, 31+ min ago  (304+ words) New York is the third most expensive state in the nation for child care, with costs consuming nearly half of a single parent's median income, according to a new Wallet Hub report. As the cost of living continues to rise…...

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democratandchronicle. com > story > news > 06/04/2026 > nissan-refund-checks-new-york-settlement > 90400470007

Nissan to pay refunds to New York drivers overcharged

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (424+ words) Nissan customers in New York who were overcharged when buying their leased vehicles may be eligible for refunds under a new agreement announced by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The agreement expands restitution beyond the dealerships already targeted in…...

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democratandchronicle. com > story > grocery > stores > 04/15/2026 > your-grocery-bill-is-rising-food-packages-shrinking > 89532623007

Your grocery bill is rising. Your food packages are shrinking

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (704+ words) Your grocery bill keeps getting bigger, but you may not have noticed that simultaneously, some food packages are getting smaller. A new analysis by Investors Observer tracked the prices and package sizes of America's most popular grocery brands from 2020 to…...

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democratandchronicle. com > story > grocery > stores > 04/09/2026 > gas-prices-are-changing-how-americans-buy-groceries > 89530342007

How rising gas prices are changing grocery shopping

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (473+ words) As the Iran war continues to drive gas prices higher, consumers are cutting back on grocery spending, according to new data from Snipp, a loyalty and promotions technology company. Its March survey of 1, 000 U. S. adults found that 66. 4% have changed their spending…...

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democratandchronicle. com > story > grocery > stores > 04/06/2026 > high-gas-prices-changing-grocery-shopping-habits > 89483533007

High gas prices are changing how Americans buy groceries. Here's how

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (83+ words) Democrat and Chronicle High gas prices are changing how Americans buy groceries. Here's how As the Iran war continues to drive gas prices higher, consumers are cutting back on grocery spending, according to new data from Snipp, a loyalty and…...

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democratandchronicle. com > story > grocery > stores > 03/27/2026 > easter-candy-prices-up-67-percent-since-2020 > 89348366007

Easter candy prices have surged 67% since 2020. Here's what it means for shoppers

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (113+ words) Democrat and Chronicle Easter candy prices have surged 67% since 2020. Here's what it means for shoppers Gradual annual increases and shrinkflation are to blame. If Easter candy is on your grocery list, expect to pay more this year " again " according to…...

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democratandchronicle. com > story > grocery > stores > 02/16/2026 > grocery-costs-by-state-new-york-ranking > 88659290007

These states spend the most on groceries. Where does NY rank?

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (594+ words) You've certainly noticed the difference at the supermarket each week. The price tag on a weekly grocery store trip has surged in recent years. But how big of a bite are groceries taking from your household's monthly budget? According to…...

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democratandchronicle. com > story > news > politics > 12/31/2025 > inside-nys-affordability-crisis-what-new-yorkers-want-from-albany > 87586284007

Inside NY's affordability crisis. What New Yorkers want from Albany

6+ mon, 1+ day ago  (126+ words) Aron Reina opened a letter from RG&E in December to discover another hit to the family budget. Rochester Gas and Electric was informing him his family's bills were set to jump by 20% in 2026, an added. .. Inside NY's affordability crisis....

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democratandchronicle. com > story > news > 10/03/2025 > ny-inflation-refund-checks-when-to-expect-yours > 86365971007

NY inflation refund checks are on the way. When you'll get yours

8+ mon, 4+ week ago  (151+ words) New Yorkers have started to receive one-time inflation refund checks. Possibly. According to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, you may qualify for a refund if you met all of the following criteria for the 2023 tax year:…...

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democratandchronicle. com > story > grocery > stores > 10/08/2025 > buffalo-ranks-among-u-s-cities-spending-the-most-on-groceries > 86580152007

Buffalo ranks among U. S. cities spending the most on groceries

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (370+ words) One upstate New York city spends some of the most on groceries, according to a recently released Wallet Hub study. Those living in Buffalo spend 2. 98% of their median monthly household income on groceries, putting them in the No. 7 spot in…...