Pentagon Cancels Plans to Purchase Iron Dome, Citing Integration Issues
The US Army has decided not to purchase any additional Israeli-made Iron Dome air-defense systems because it cannot integrate them into existing US systems.
A new bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter and co-sponsored by Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein seeks to amend the vehicle and traffic law so that drivers who owe unpaid fines will not face arbitrary license suspension.
New Bill Co-Sponsored By Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein to Eliminate Driver’s License Suspension Due To Unpaid Fines
A new bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter and co-sponsored by Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein seeks to amend the vehicle and traffic law so that drivers who owe unpaid fines will not face arbitrary license suspension.
Italy’s prime minister on Sunday ordered the complete lockdown of some 16 million people in the country’s coronavirus-plagued north — including the cities of Venice and Milan — in a draconian health measure expected to be approved by legislators later in the day.
Italian Leader Orders Lockdown of Venice and Milan as Coronavirus Spreads
Italy’s prime minister on Sunday ordered the complete lockdown of some 16 million people in the country’s coronavirus-plagued north — including the cities of Venice and Milan — in a draconian health measure expected to be approved by legislators later in the day.
Cuomo Declares State of Emergency in New York as State Coronavirus Cases Soar to 89
Gov. Cuomo declared a state of emergency Saturday to deal with the worsening coronavirus crisis, as the number of cases jumped to 12 in the Big Apple — including a Uber driver from Queens — and 89 across New York.
The Senate overwhelmingly approved a $8.3 billion coronavirus response package Thursday, sending the bill to President Trump for his signature.
Senate Approves $8.3 Billion Coronavirus Bill
The Senate overwhelmingly approved a $8.3 billion coronavirus response package Thursday, sending the bill to President Trump for his signature.
Elizabeth Warrens Bows Out of Presidential Race
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren announced that she was suspending her campaign for the presidency Thursday. Warren’s announcement follows her poor performance on ‘Super Tuesday’ earlier this week.
Mike Bloomberg Drops Out of 2020 Race, Endorses Biden
Money can’t buy you happiness, love or class, but billionaire Michael Bloomberg made a $600 million bet that it could buy him the Oval Office. He lost that bet, and has now endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden.
Coronavirus Recovery Rates Expected to be High, Health Experts Say
So here’s the good news about the coronavirus. The average healthy person who gets the virus might suffer a dry cough, fatigue and fever and be sidelined for a week or two, experts said Tuesday. But after that, they should be fine.
First Coronavirus Case Confirmed in New York State
A woman who recently traveled to Iran became the first person in New York State to be carrying the new Coronavirus. Two other cases of possible Coronavirus are presently being tested in New York City, according to Health officials.
Enforcement Delayed for New York State’s Plastic Bag Ban
The new law banning retail stores from distributing plastic bags takes effect this Sunday, but the state Department of Environmental Conservation agreed Friday to wait one month, until April 1, to enforce penalties against stores that do not comply.
US Signs Agreement With Taliban to Withdraw Troops From Afghanistan
The US and the Taliban have signed an agreement to end an 18-year war in Afghanistan. The agreement was signed in Doha by US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad and the Taliban’s chief negotiator and one of its founders, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar.
First US Coronavirus Death Reported in Washington State
A Washington State man in his 50’s is the first person in the United States to die from coronavirus, officials confirmed Saturday. President Trump identified the victim as a “high risk” patient and said during a news conference he had died overnight.
Smuggling Tunnel Dug by Hand Discovered at US-Mexico Border
An incomplete smuggling tunnel was discovered by authorities at the Arizona-Mexico border — the 126th underground pathway found by border agents in that area since 1990, officials said.
Governor Cuomo Launches “No Hate in Our State” Campaign
Earlier today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo launched the ‘No Hate in Our State’ campaign that includes a series of comprehensive proposals in the FY 2021 Budget to combat hate, division and anti-Semitism in New York State.
Appeals Court Rules Trump Administration Can Block Grants to Sanctuary Cities
The Trump administration can block federal grant money from New York City and several states that do not give US Immigration & Customs Enforcement access to jails, an appeals court ruled Wednesday.
Support for Bail Reform Nosedives in New York
Support for New York’s controversial bail reform is collapsing amid media reports of defendants being released and committing more crimes, a survey said Monday.
New York and New Jersey Lead The Country in Population Exodus
A new study finds that New York and New Jersey are losing more residents than any other states. New York topped the list, losing 307,190 residents, and New Jersey came in second with 97,124 residents moving out.
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