Israel to Ban Travel to US, Canada Over Omicron Variant
Israeli ministers on Monday agreed to ban travel to the United States, Canada and eight other countries amid the rapid, global spread of the omicron variant.
Manchin A ‘No’ Vote on Biden’s Build Back Better Spending Plan
Sen. Joe Manchin, a critical vote in the narrowly divided Senate, dealt a stunning blow to President Biden’s $2 trillion Build Back Better social spending plan with his announcement that he is a “no” vote on the package.
Court Allows Biden Employer Vaccine Mandate to Take Effect
A federal appeals court panel on Friday allowed President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for larger private employers to move ahead.
$145 Million Awarded to 21 Developments Across New York to Provide Affordable Homes, Including One In Crown Heights
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $145 million has been awarded to create or preserve 1,178 affordable homes in 21 separate developments across New York.
Former Defense Contractor Arrested for Attempting To Send Classified Information To Russia
A South Dakota man was arrested last night in Lead, South Dakota, on criminal charges related to his alleged espionage attempts.
This Massive Security Flaw has the Internet Freaked Out
Security pros say it’s one of the worst computer vulnerabilities they’ve ever seen. They say state-backed Chinese and Iranian hackers and rogue cryptocurrency miners have already seized on it.
See Where New York State Stands With Marijuana Dispensaries and Consumption Sites
Marijuana use in New York State is now legal, and the question of whether towns will allow dispensaries or consumption sites are becoming clear, one town at a time.
Amtrak Drops Vax Mandate for Employees, Won’t Have to Cut Service
Amtrak is suspending its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees — and now doesn’t anticipate needing to slash service next year, the transit agency announced Tuesday.
Senate Democrats Approve Increasing Debt Ceiling by $2.5T, House to Follow
All 50 Senate Democrats voted Tuesday to raise the federal government’s borrowing limit by $2.5 trillion, a move that would allow Washington to avoid the possibility of an unprecedented default until 2023 at the earliest.
New York State Awards Energy Contest To Israeli Company
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the winner of the New York-Israel Smart Energy Innovation Challenge, a competitive award with a value of $1 million that enables New York State to partner with an Israeli company to develop an innovative energy technology that helps New York advance its clean energy agenda.
Coca-Cola Announces Recalls For Specific Batches
Coca-Cola Recalls Coca-Cola and Sprite12-oz Cans Due to the Potential Presence of Foreign Matter
Governor Hochul Announces Plan to Build World-Class $9.5 Billion International Terminal at JFK Airport
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has reached a revised agreement with The New Terminal One (NTO) – a consortium of financial sponsors – to build a 2.4 million square foot state-of-the-art new international terminal that will anchor the south side of John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Justices Won’t Block Vaccine Mandate for NY Health Workers
The Supreme Court refused Monday to halt a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for health care workers in New York that does not offer an exemption for religious reasons.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis addresses the leadership group at the All Leadership Meeting held Feb. 5th.
Colorado Governor Declares COVID-19 Emergency ‘Over’ Despite Omicron
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, a Democrat, declared in a new interview that the COVID-19 emergency is “over” and that he won’t be implementing another statewide mask mandate in response to the spread of the omicron variant.
New York Indoor Mask Mandate Goes Into Effect Monday
A new mask mandate, announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday, applies to both patrons and staff at businesses and will be in effect from Monday to Jan. 15, after which the state will reevaluate.
Help My Parents While My Dad Focuses On Healing
My name is Sara, and on behalf of my siblings, I am fundraising money to help my parents cover costs while my father recovers from a horrific accident.
Governor Hochul Signs Package of Legislation to Protect Credit and Gift Card Holders
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a package of legislation to protect consumers from exploitative credit and gift card practices in New York. The legislation protects credit card holders by creating a grace period for the use of reward points after the closing of an account, and prohibiting fees and expiration dates.
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