STARTING TODAY: MTA to Issue Fines to Motorists Who Speed Through Work Zones
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that it will begin issuing fines for speeding in work zones starting on Sept. 22.
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Millions of New Yorkers Could Get Up to $500 Knocked Off Their Energy Bills This Winter — Check If You Qualify
As the colder months creep back in, New Yorkers are in line to score checks from the state’s Energy Affordability Program (EAP). The program offers financial relief to households who meet the income levels.
House Unanimously Votes to Eliminate 1-Cent Coin Permanently
Americans may soon no longer be able to offer a penny for their thoughts — because the 1-cent coin will be relegated to the ash heap of history.
New York Announces Date for Up to $200 Electricity Bill Rebate Checks
Gov. Hochul just announced that Gothamites will be seeing their promised electricity bill rebate checks later this month. The green was secured back in May from the Protecting Our Wallets Energy Rebate (POWER) program.
Apple Unveils iPhone Duo, Its First Foldable iPhone
Apple has officially entered the foldable smartphone market with the introduction of the iPhone Duo, a dramatically redesigned iPhone that opens into the largest display ever offered on an iPhone while retaining a compact, pocketable form when closed.
Trump Bans Import of Canadian Alcohol, Dairy and Motorcycles as Trade War Intensifies
President Trump on Tuesday signed orders banning the import of Canadian alcohol, dairy and motorcycles — retaliating hours after Ottawa imposed a 50% tariff on American clothing, cheese, metals and wood.
NY Residents Are Getting Electricity Bill Rebate Checks This Month
The green comes after Gov. Kathy Hochul factored an extra $1 billion into the state budget for millions of folks struggling with electricity costs. The one-time payments were secured back in May and will come from the Protecting Our Wallets Energy Rebate (POWER) program.
Justice Department Continues to Disrupt Hamas Terrorist Financing Schemes Through Seizures of Cryptocurrency and Internet Infrastructure
As part of the Department’s efforts, over $560,000 in cryptocurrency donations destined for Hamas were seized and its fundraising and recruitment communication platforms and websites were disrupted.
Weather Alert Issued For Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Tuesday through Thursday
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), potentially severe thunderstorms are expected to move through New York City on Tuesday and Thursday, with heavy downpours that could produce isolated to scattered flash flooding.
Trump Signs Order Renaming Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ in the United States
President Donald Trump said Thursday he is renaming Lake Ontario to be known as “Lake America” in the United States as he exacerbates his trade war with Canada.
US Halts All Visa Applications As The Administration Works To Fight Immigrant Welfare Use
As part of an effort to prevent immigrants who would require financial support during their stay from entering the United States, the State Department announced that all US visa applications from around the world will be suspended for the coming period.
Trump’s 50% Tariffs on $20B in Canadian Goods Take Effect After Last-Minute Talks Collapsed
A hefty new tariff on a wide range of products from Canada took effect early Saturday after last-minute negotiations to avert the duties collapsed.
US Debt Crosses $40Trillion After Doubling Under Trump, Biden — Sparking New Warnings of Fiscal Crisis
Total US debt has topped $40 trillion for the first time, the Treasury Department said Wednesday, drawing fresh warnings that a fiscal crisis is brewing as ballooning costs for social safety-net programs and interest payments far outstrip revenues held back by tax cuts.
Powerball Ticket Holder in Illinois Wins $1.04 Billion Jackpot
A Powerball player in Illinois won the $1.04 billion jackpot Wednesday night, the game’s largest grand prize of the year.
Powerball Edges Closer to $1 Billion — The Biggest of the Year
The Powerball jackpot edged closer to $1 billion, the largest prize of the year, after no one won Monday night’s lottery drawing.
Powerball Jackpot Swells Past $900 Million
The Powerball jackpot has swelled past $900 million, the eighth largest payout in history — but the odds show players are more likely to be struck by lightning twice win.
Powerball Climbs to $786 Million
The Powerball jackpot climbed to $786 million after no players matched all six numbers in Monday night’s drawing. The prize now carries an estimated $786 million or $327.5 million in cash value, according to lottery officials.
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