Consumer Investigation: California tax firm targets Rochester-area debtors with threatening letters
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – When you’re in debt, the letters and phone calls won’t stop coming. It may feel like the walls are closing in. That’s why the tactics used by a tax firm…
New York attorney weighs in on student loan debt relief plan
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Millions of Americans are wondering if their student loan debt will be eliminated or reduced as they wait for the final decision on the Student Loan…
SCOTUS decision on student loan forgiveness could have big impact
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The conservative majority in the Supreme Court will ultimately decide whether President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan moves forward.…
Experts, advocates question logic of using Micron to keep the I-81 viaduct standing
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Local and state leaders are predicting that hundreds of thousands of people will come to Central New York thanks to Micron. Those estimates factored into a…
Why Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns could face $17.5 million in fines
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns made a mistake that could cost him more than $17 million in fines, according to a 2 On Your Side investigation into his…
Breaking Up for Valentine’s Day
As Valentine’s season is in full swing, it may seem like everyone around you is engaging in romantic activities with their partner. However, for some, this time of year is a…
Hochul claims NYS Senate committee cannot block court pick Hector LaSalle
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the full state Senate must vote on the nomination of Hector LaSalle as New York’s top judge – regardless of what its Judiciary Committee decides – but…
The legality of Lee Zeldin’s claims to fire “weak” prosecutors, end cashless bail
Democrat Governor Kathy Hochul is squaring off with her opponent, Republican Lee Zeldin, and election day is just five days away. Zeldin is getting a lot of traction by boasting a…
Consumer Alert: A consumer called us when his car dealer wouldn’t honor his warranty. So we investigated.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. This Consumer Alert is all about warranties: who sells them, who honors them and how to read them. A viewer who bought a new Chevy Equinox in 2020 also bought a…
Legal “red tape” will be challenge for Syracuse family seeking answers after assault
Syracuse, N.Y. — Parents of the alleged victim say they don’t feel safe sending their son back to school unless they know he’ll be safe. They also want to know what…