US Sets Grim COVID Record With More Than 1 Million Daily Cases
The US hit a grim COVID-19 milestone Monday – with more than 1 million cases diagnosed as the highly contagious Omicron variant rages across the country.
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Governor Hochul Announces Plan to Institute Term Limits and Outside Income Ban for Statewide Elected Officials
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a plan to institute term limits for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General and Comptroller as the first proposal of the 2022 State of the State.
Federal Government Reverses Decision To Stop Monoclonal Antibody Distribution
A decision by the federal government to stop the distribution of monoclonal antibodies has been reversed, according to government sources, allowing states to continue receiving allocations of the lifesaving medication.
New York State Grant and Assistance List
As New York State continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, there are a lot of grants and financial assistance programs available. Here is a list of those programs that many may be unaware that they are eligible.
Midwife and Birthing Centers Just Became More Accessible In New York State
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the signing of legislation which ensures regulations governing the licensing, establishment, and operation of midwifery birth centers are consistent with the Midwifery Practice Act, and making the centers more accessible throughout the state.
Twitter Permanently Suspends Greene’s Account Over COVID-19 Misinformation
Twitter said on Sunday it permanently suspended the personal account of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) over the social media platform’s COVID-19 misinformation policy.
Army Spc. Angel Laureano holds a vial of the COVID-19 vaccine, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., Dec. 14, 2020. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)
Federal Vaccine Mandate Blocked For Head Start Program In 24 States, Does Not Include NY
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced a victory against President Joe Biden’s federal vaccine mandate as a federal court granted Alabama’s motion to block the order that seeks to require Head Start program employees and volunteers to vaccinate against COVID.
First Powerball Drawing of 2022 Features $500M Jackpot
With a jackpot of $500 million, New Yorkers are gearing up for the first Powerball® drawing of 2022 in hopes that the new year will a remarkable one.
IRS Reminds Thieves, Drug Dealers to Report Their Illegal Income
Steal any property or deal any drugs this year? Well, the IRS wants it reported as taxable income.
Quebec Locks Down Again, Shutting Schools, Shuls, and Setting A Curfew
The Quebec government has announced the provinces closure yet again, locking down schools, shuls, and setting a curfew over the spread of the most recent strain of COVID-19.
New York Jury Holds Drug Firm Teva Liable In Opioid Crisis
A jury held Teva Pharmaceuticals responsible Thursday for contributing to the opioid crisis, delivering a verdict in a sweeping lawsuit filed by New York state, the state attorney general said.
Tesla Recalls Nearly 500,000 US Vehicles Over Safety Issues
Tesla has recalled nearly 500,000 U.S.-based vehicles due to safety concerns.
Private Schools Serving Special Needs To See Boost in Funding
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced plans to include a historic $240 million increase in investment for approved private schools serving children with disabilities in her upcoming 2022-2023 Executive Budget.
Powerball Jackpot Grows to $441 Million
The estimated jackpot for Wednesday’s Powerball lottery drawing reached the $441 million mark — the third-highest amount of 2021. The cash value of the jackpot stands at $317.5 million, according to Powerball.com.
CDC Drastically Drops Estimate of Omicron Cases in US
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has drastically reduced its estimate of Omicron cases in the US, saying the variant accounted for about 59 percent of COVID-19 infections as of this weekend — a massive drop from the 73 percent previously reported.
Governor Announces Availability of $90 Million in Federal Emergency Home Heating Aid
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a substantial year-over-year increase in available emergency home heating aid—with more than $90 million in federal funding available.
REPORT: New York Among Top States People Moved Away From in 2021
New York is among the most moved from states, according to a new report from Move.org.
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