State of Emergency Declared For South New York Over Snow Storm
Effective at 8:00pm Friday night, a State of Emergency will be in effect for much of South New York as a major Blizzard moves into the area.
Huge Surge In Social Media Initiated Scams
Consumers in 2021 reported losing about $770 million to fraud initiated on social media—about one fourth of all reported fraud losses for the year and an 18-fold increase from 2017, according to the Federal Trade Commission’s latest Consumer Protection Data Spotlight.
An OSHA mandate that would have required 80 Million US workers to either Vaccinate or test has officially been withdrawn after receiving multiple failing grades in court rulings.
OSHA Officially Withdraws Vaccinate-or-Test Mandate
An OSHA mandate that would have required 80 Million US workers to either Vaccinate or test has officially been withdrawn after receiving multiple failing grades in court rulings.
Government Limits Use of Two Monoclonal Antibody Treatments, Leaves Another in Place
The Biden Administration has limited authorization for two Monoclonal Antibody treatments available for COVID-19, while leaving a third in place.
US Rule Change Requires Vaccination For All Non Citizens Entering the Country
Beginning on January 22, all non-U.S. individuals seeking to enter the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, and provide related proof of vaccination.
Governor Hochul Announces New Interstate Task Force on Illegal Guns
The Interstate Task Force on Illegal Guns will bring together law enforcement officials from nine northeastern states to tackle the urgent issue of illegal guns
US Citizens Warned Not to Travel To Russia As Ukraine Tensions Mount
The Us State Department has issued an alert warning US citizens against traveling to Russia, upgrading its travel warning Level 4, Do Not Travel.
NYS Legislation Signed Allowing Voting by Absentee Ballot Due Through 2022
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation to allow voting by absentee ballot due to the COVID-19 pandemic through 2022.
Texas Judge Blocks Biden Vaccine Mandate for Federal Workers
A Texas federal judge has blocked the Biden administration’s order for federal employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in the latest setback to the administration’s pandemic response.
Electric Vehicle Rebate Program Gets $12 Million
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $12 million added to the Drive Clean Rebate program to help consumers save up to $2,000 on the purchase of an electric vehicle.
Supreme Court Upholds Travel Mask Mandate
The Supreme Court has declined to pause a federal mask mandate put in place for travelers across the country, keeping it alive until at least March 18th.
Governor Hochul Announces Highlights of the 2023 Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul today, with Division of the Budget Director Robert F. Mujica Jr., outlined her Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Executive Budget.
Three Hizballah Members Sanctioned by the US Government
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned three Hizballah-linked financial facilitators and their Lebanon-based travel company, specifically, OFAC designated Adel Diab, Ali Mohamad Daoun, Jihad Salem Alame, and their company, Dar Al Salam for Travel & Tourism.
DeBlasio Announces He Will Not Be Running for Governor
Former New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio has announced that he will not be running of the office of New York State Governor, ending speculation that has been buzzing on a potential run.
Eviction Moratorium Ends In New York State
A moratorium on evictions in New York State ended Saturday, potentially opening the door for Landlords to begin eviction actions against their tenants.
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.
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.
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