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.
Hundreds More Flights Canceled Over COVID-Driven Staffing Issues
At least 760 more flights were canceled across the US on Monday morning as the holiday travel chaos sparked by COVID-driven shortages and delays continued.
U.S. Pauses Allocation of Regeneron, Lilly COVID-19 Antibodies
The U.S. government has paused the distribution of COVID-19 antibody treatments from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN.O) and Eli Lilly (LLY.N), saying the therapies were unlikely to be effective against the Omicron coronavirus variant.
US Passport Fee Increase by $20 Starting Monday
Traveling will soon be a bit more pricey for Americans who needs to apply for or renew their passports. Starting on Monday, Dec. 27, a US passport book fee will shoot up by $20 for all customers.
New Space Telescope Blasted Off To Search The Galaxies
The world’s largest and most complex space science observatory will now begin six months of commissioning in space.
Flight Cancellations Drag on as Airlines Short-Staffed Amid COVID Spike
Airlines continued to cancel hundreds of flights Saturday as staffing issues tied toCOVID-19 disrupted holiday celebrations during one of the busiest travel times of the year.
New York Department of Health Warns of Rise in Child COVID Hospitalizations
The New York State Department of Health warned of an increase in children hospitalized with COVID-19, in a notice sent to doctors on Christmas Eve.
Hochul Issues New COVID Quarantine Guidance for Health Care, Critical Workers
As New York continues to fight the surge in COVID cases, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced new guidance for health care and critical workforce employees returning to work after a COVID diagnosis.
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