Clearly, computer time is over. My battery is now empty, which tells me that it's time to go do something else. #deadbattery #wegmans
https://virginiamercury.com/2026/02/24/bill-that-would-undo-legal-standing-to-sue-against-developments-kicked-to-next-year-for-further-workshopping/ “We have nothing against the need to create affordable housing,” she said. “But beyond that, you’ve got to think about the other aspects of it. And I think that is what he may have missed at first.” #VALeg #litigation #zoning #housing #Virginia #NAACP #Wegmans
Bill that would make it harder to sue against developments tabled for further workshopping • Virginia Mercury

“The bill itself was to try and limit the abilities of vexatious NIMBYs,” Simon said, a reference to the term “not in my backyard,” which is used to describe people who oppose developments. “That’s the sort of bad action we’re trying to stop.”

Virginia Mercury

Wegmans, the grocery store chain, has admitted to using real-time biometric scanning at some of its New York City stores.

It won't say one way or the other whether it collects this data in its stores near Philadelphia.

One more thing to think about when deciding where to get groceries before the storm Saturday night.

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Is Wegmans collecting shoppers’ biometric data at its Philly-area stores? The company won’t say.

The Rochester-based grocery chain says it uses facial recognition surveillance in a handful of states, but wouldn't confirm whether its suburban Philadelphia stores are on the list.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Retailers Secretively Using #FaceRecognition to Spot “Persons of Interest” — Including For the Government

The grocery store chain #Wegmans , among other retailers, is using face recognition on its customers — and scanning their faces for resemblance not only to accused #shoplifters but also to people whose photos have been submitted to the company by law enforcement.
#personofinterest #privacy #facialrecognition #biometrics #security

https://www.aclu.org/news/privacy-technology/retailers-secretively-using-face-recognition

Retailers Secretively Using Face Recognition to Spot “Persons of Interest” — Including For the Government | ACLU

Are Wegmans and other retailers participating in the Trump war on immigrants?

American Civil Liberties Union

Not just #Wegmans: More #NYC retailers using #FacialRecognition as tech outpaces law

https://gothamist.com/news/not-just-wegmans-more-nyc-retailers-using-facial-recognition-as-tech-outpaces-law

As the software becomes more common, so too are questions about consumer privacy and business ethics.

Not just Wegmans: More NYC retailers using facial recognition as tech outpaces law

As the software becomes more common, so too are questions about consumer privacy and business ethics.

Gothamist

NYC Wegmans is collecting and storing shoppers’ facial, eye, and voice biometrics just for entering the store.

https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-wegmans-is-storing-biometric-data-on-shoppers-eyes-voices-and-faces

#nyc #wegmans #biometric #data #privacy #surveillance
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NYC Wegmans is storing biometric data on shoppers' eyes, voices and faces

The supermarket chain says it’s a move to ensure shopper safety. Surveillance experts warn of privacy risks.

Gothamist