Con Edison Crews Mobilizing For Tonight’s Rain and Wind Storm
Con Edison is activating hundreds of contractor workers to augment company crews to restore any outages caused by the rain and windstorm expected to hit the region Tuesday evening.
Citi Bike is Set To Hike Prices Starting This Week
The bike-sharing company said it’s increasing prices “to support our growing operations and continued expansion.” The annual membership increases from $205 to $219.99 a year on Jan. 29, and other Citi Bike prices will increase starting on Thursday.
Powerball $842 Million Jackpot-Winning Ticket Sold In Michigan
A lucky Powerball ticketholder in Michigan won the estimated $842 million jackpot Monday night, according to the lottery’s website.
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $810 Million to Start 2024
A Powerball player (or players) could begin 2024 on a high note: the current jackpot has ballooned to an estimated $810 million ahead of the next drawing.
Changes Coming to US Postal Service Prices in 2024
Starting Jan. 21, 2024, the price for a First-Class Forever U.S. Postage Stamp will increase from 66 cents to 68 cents, according to the U.S. Postal Service.
UnitedHealth Insurance Will No Longer Cover Mount Sinai Hospital Services
Unless a last-minute deal is struck, one of the nation’s largest health insurance companies will no longer cover one of the city’s most prominent hospital networks.
Final Powerball Drawing of 2023 Could Net Possible Winner Almost $800 Million
The penultimate Powerball of 2023 had no jackpot winner Wednesday night, meaning the last drawing of 2023 could net a possible winner almost $800 million.
Governor Hochul Reminds New Yorkers of Upcoming Minimum Wage Increase
Beginning January 1, New York’s Minimum Wage Will Increase to $16-Per-Hour in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County and $15-Per Hour in the Rest of the State.
Powerball Jackpot Surges to Estimated $620M After No Winner in December 20 Drawing
The Powerball jackpot continues to rise after no tickets matched all six numbers Wednesday night to claim the $576 million grand prize.
New York State Lost Over 100,000 Residents in 2023: Census Bureau
New York is one of eight states that had a population decrease in 2023, according to data from the Census Bureau.
Powerball Jackpot Rises to Estimated $572M After No Winner in December 18 Drawing
The Powerball jackpot continues to rise after no tickets matched all six numbers Monday night to claim the $544 million grand prize.
NY Removes Medical Debt From Credit Reports
Unpaid medical debt will no longer appear in New York residents’ credit reports under a bill signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday.
Perpetrators In Moving Scam That Threatened To Hold Items Hostage Until Extra Fees Paid Are Found Guilty In Court
Earlier today, a federal jury in Brooklyn convicted Kristy Mak and Andre Prince of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, the sole count of a superseding indictment, in connection with their participation in a fraudulent moving company scheme.
New Yorkers Don’t Need to Disclose Social Media Accounts to Carry A Firearm, Federal Court Rules
New Yorkers don’t have to give state officials a list of their social media accounts in order to apply for concealed carry permits, a federal appeals court ruled Friday, striking down portions of the Empire State’s 2022 gun law.
FBI New York Warns of Charity Fraud During Israel-Hamas Conflict
The New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, is warning the public that criminals are soliciting fake humanitarian donations during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
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IRS Penalty for Underpayments Soars to 8% — Nearly Triple What it was 2 Years Ago
The Internal Revenue Service penalty for tax underpayments has nearly tripled since 2021, putting gig economy workers and consultants at the largest risk of having to cough up big bucks to Uncle Sam.
USS Carney, Multiple Commercial Ships Attacked in the Red Sea
A US warship and multiple commercial vessels were attacked in the Red Sea on Sunday, the Pentagon said — a frightening development ratcheting up maritime tensions in the Middle East during the Israel-Hamas war.
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