That mystery charge on your restaurant bill has a name — and diners are fed up with it

Jasmine Rodriguez

Bureau Chief · Syracuse, NY

Jasmine has over 15 years of journalism experience, starting her career at the Syracuse Post-Standard after graduating from Syracuse University. Her insightful leadership has guided reporting teams through several major local stories, earning her awards for investigative journalism. Jasmine is committed to highlighting underreported issues within the community while fostering a culture of transparency.