Tsunami Advisory Issued for West Coast After Eruption of Undersea Volcano
A tsunami advisory has been issued for parts of Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington after an undersea volcano erupted in the Tonga Islands.
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Beware The Scammers, Gift Card Scam Making A Comeback
If a friend asks for a favor, you do it, no questions asked. Right? Time to rethink that policy. In this new con, a scammer poses as a friend asking for a simple favor. The email is so convincing that BBB staff almost fell for it.
13 Individuals Arrested For $100 Million Healthcare Fraud, Money Laundering, And Bribery Scheme In NY and NJ
Two indictments charge thirteen people, including an NYPD police officer, doctors, an attorney, and others, with healthcare fraud, money laundering, bribery, and other offenses in one of the largest No-Fault automobile insurance fraud takedowns in history.
Governor Hochul Announces Plan to Address Truck and Bus Driver Shortage
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a plan to help address a critical shortage of truck and bus drivers by significantly expanding the availability of road tests for Commercial Driver License (CDL) applicants.
CapitalOne and Wells Fargo Follow Bank Of America, Change or Eliminate Fees
A move by Bank of America to reduce Overdraft fees has triggered other banks to follow suit, with CapitalOne and Wells Fargo already announcing changes.
All SNAP Households to Receive the Maximum Level of Food Benefits For January
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that all New Yorkers enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for January.
Bank of America Slashes Overdraft Fees to $10
Bank of America customers can now give a small sigh of relief as the major banking giant announced that it will be slashing overdraft fees to just $10.
Italy Bans Unvaccinated From Public Transit, Hotels, Outdoor Dining
Italy on Monday barred the unvaccinated from a host of everyday activities, including hotels, restaurants and even public transportation unless able to prove they recently recovered from infection.
Plans Announced To Mandate Boosters For New York Healthcare Workers, As Well As Other Booster Recommendations
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced new guidance recommending booster doses for all New Yorkers ages 12 and older, as well as her plans to mandate boosters for healthcare workers.
Lebanon Situation Worsens, Complete Blackout In Beirut
Protesters in Beirut, irate over lingering blackouts of up to 20 hours a day, breached an electricity substation and tampered with the equipment, according to a report from the AFP. The result was further disturbances, causing a complete blackout.
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Under New Legislation, Illegal NYC Apartments Could Become Legal, and The City More Densely Populated
Governor Hochul will take major steps in recently announced legislation that would help construct new housing and increase density in appropriate urban areas.
Attorney General James Warns of Cyberattacks Targeting Consumers Reusing Passwords for Online Accounts
New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued a consumer alert warning New Yorkers of cyberattacks targeting consumers that use the same username and password on more than one website or app.
New $1 Billion ‘ConnectALL’ Initiative to Bring Affordable Broadband to Millions of New Yorkers
Governor Hochul announced the $1 billion ConnectALL initiative — the largest ever investment in New York’s 21st century infrastructure — as part of her 2022 State of the State.
Governor Hochul Announces Direct Payments to Healthcare Workers as Part of $10 Billion Healthcare Plan
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a $10 billion multi-year investment in healthcare, the largest in State history, to rebuild and grow the healthcare workforce and strengthen the healthcare system as part of the 2022 State of the State.
Governor Hochul Delivers 2022 State of the State Address
Governor Kathy Hochul today delivered her 2022 State of the State Address, outlining her plan for a New Era for New York. Governor Hochul outlined nine key components of her agenda.
Powerball Jackpot Grows to $610 Million After No Winners in Last Draw
The next Powerball jackpot on Wednesday will be worth an estimated $610 million – a top-10 jackpot in Powerball’s history – after no one matched all six numbers in the last draw.
New York Surpasses 10K COVID-19 Hospitalizations, More Than Last Year’s Peak
New York now has more COVID-19 hospitalizations than it did at any point in 2021, including last year’s winter surge.
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