Canadian Wildfires Causing Dangerous Air Quality In New York City
Department of Environmental Conservation officials say New York is experiencing the worst air quality since 2002 due to wildfires in Canada.
New Yorkers Warned of “Juice Jacking” Scams Using USB Charging Stations To Steal Data
For this week’s Tuesday’s Tips, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is warning New Yorkers of a potential scam called “juice jacking,” where thieves place hidden skimming units inside USB ports of public cellphone charging kiosks at airports, hotels and other public spaces to steal data.
Bug in Chase Bank Online Banking Causing Double Transactions, Fees
Customers of Chase’s online banking services were seeing double transactions, fees and/or payments in their accounts, with the situation not immediately being resolved as of late morning on Friday.
Money Stored in Venmo, CashApp, Paypal, and Other Payment Apps Could Be Vulnerable
Customers of Venmo, PayPal and CashApp should not store their money with those apps for the long term because the funds might not be safe during a crisis, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warned Thursday.
LIVE 8:00PM: Operation Survival – Juggling Caregiving and Parenting
Operation Survival has partnered with CrownHeights.info to present an important online event for the community titled “Juggling Caregiving and Parenting, Navigating the Challenges of the Sandwich Generation”.
Ford Announces Partnership With Tesla Allowing Ford Electric Vehicles To Use Tesla Fast-Chargers
Ford Motor Company said today it reached an agreement with Tesla Motors that will provide Ford electric vehicle customers access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada, doubling the number of fast-chargers available to Ford EV customers starting Spring 2024.
Earthquake Near NYC Shakes Parts of Westchester County and the Hudson Valley
An earthquake rated magnitude 2.2 on the Richter scale shook parts of Westchester County and the Hudson Valley Friday morning, waking some residents but doing no damage.
Jewish Communities in Commonwealth Welcome King Charles III
Amidst a resplendent display of British pomp and national pride, King Charles III ascended to the throne of England on Shabbat, and Jewish communities throughout the Commonwealth celebrated the coronation with special prayers for his welfare during Shabbat services, followed by expressions of goodwill for the new king.
Hochul Signs Change to New York State Bail Laws
Judges across New York State now have more control in setting bail for defendants awaiting trial. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the change into law Wednesday morning, along with the new state budget.
Buried in the Budget, New York to Require Gas-Free New Buildings
New York state is banning natural gas stoves and furnaces in most new buildings, a policy that’s part of a national movement aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Chaim V’Chessed: US Vaccination Requirement for Foreigners to End
Chaim V’Chessed has been enunciating the COVID rules and regulations for travel since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020. Now, what is perhaps the last remaining COVID travel regulation will be coming to an end.
US Regulator Seizes First Republic Bank, to Sell Assets to JP Morgan
United States regulators said on Monday First Republic Bank has been seized and a deal agreed to sell the bank to JPMorgan Chase & Co, in what is the third major U.S. institution to fail in two months.
Applications for Cooling Assistance Accepted Beginning May 1
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $15 million is available through the Home Energy Assistance Program to help vulnerable, low-income New Yorkers without air conditioning to stay cool during the heat of summer. Eligible households include someone who has a documented medical condition exacerbated by extreme heat, or households with young children, or older adults.
Biden, Harris Officially Announce 2024 Reelection Campaign
President Joe Biden formally announced his bid for re-election Tuesday, asking voters to give him another four years as America’s oldest president to help him “finish the job” despite plunging support.
Exodus Continues as More Than 10,000 New Yorkers Have Moved to Florida in 2023
Another disillusioned batch of more than 10,000 New Yorkers relinquished their driver’s licenses for the Florida version in the first quarter of 2023, extending an ongoing exodus into the Sunshine State.
Trump Indicted In New York Hush Money Case
Former President Trump was indicted on criminal charges in New York on Thursday for his role in organizing hush money payments made to an adult film star during his 2016 campaign.
Attorney General James Warns New Yorkers to be Cautious of Practices Targeting Jewish Communities Before Pesach
New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued a consumer alert urging New Yorkers to be cautious of potential discriminatory pricing practices at car washes in advance of Passover.
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