These New U.S. Travel Restrictions Begin Today
Beginning Monday, travelers heading to the U.S. will be required to show evidence of a negative test for the virus within one day of boarding their flight instead of three days prior.
Economy Adds 210K Jobs in November, Well Short of Expectations
The U.S. economy added 210,000 jobs in November, far below economists’ expectations, while the unemployment rate plunged 0.4 percentage points to 4.2%, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department.
FEMA Extends Disaster Assistance Deadline for Ida Victims in NY
Some New Yorkers impacted by Hurricane Ida now have until January to apply for assistance from the federal government, FEMA announced Friday.
Senate Passes Stopgap Funding Bill, Averts Government Shutdown
Congress managed to avert a government shutdown just one day ahead of deadline, sending a bill to keep federal agencies funded through mid-February to President Biden’s desk on Thursday evening in a 69-28 vote.
Hundreds of NYC Dept. of Correction Workers Face Suspension Over Vaccine Mandate
New York City’s troubled jail system is facing the suspension of hundreds of corrections officers for failing to meet a Tuesday deadline to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
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)
First US Case of Omicron COVID Variant Confirmed in California
The first US case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant was found Wednesday in California, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Federal Judge Blocks Biden’s National Vaccine Mandate for Health-Care Workers
A federal judge blocked a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers set to kick in next week, the latest legal blow to the Biden administration’s new rules.
Mayor Bill de Blasio holds a media availability at City Hall. Monday. (Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office)
NYC Enacts New Vaccine Mandate for Childcare Employees
New York City will require the more than 100,000 employees of childcare and early intervention programs be vaccinated by December 20, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced at his press conference on Monday.
Survey: 210 Million Packages Were Stolen From Americans This Year
A recent survey found that a staggering 210 million packages vanished from porches across the US over the past 12 months.
Tannersville Receives $10 Million Grant To Revitalize Its Downtown
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Tannersville will receive $10 million in funding as the second Capital Region winner of the fifth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative.
New COVID Variant Detected in South Africa Prompts Travel Bans
A new coronavirus variant detected in South Africa appears to be rapidly mutating and spreading among younger patients, officials announced on Thursday.
First Snowfall of The Season Heading To New York
Break out the shovels and salt, the first snow of the season is heading to New York, sort of.
Fighting Gas Prices, US to Release 50 Million Barrels of Oil
President Joe Biden on Tuesday ordered a record 50 million barrels of oil released from America’s strategic reserve, aiming to bring down gasoline and other costs.
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)
Long Island ER Closes Due to Nurse Shortage Caused by COVID Vaccine Mandate
A shortage of nurses due to New York State’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate forced the closure of an emergency room in Nassau County on Monday, hospital officials said.
CDC Admits Having No Evidence of Naturally Immune People Infecting Others
The CDC has admitted it has no evidence of a person with natural immunity to SARS-CoV-2 infecting others.
Attorney General James Investigating Instagram’s Impact on Young People
New York Attorney General announced that she and a coalition of attorneys general from around the nation are investigating Meta Platforms, Inc. — formerly known as Facebook — for providing and promoting the social media platform Instagram to children and young adults despite knowing its dangers.
Drug overdose deaths in the US surged by nearly 30 percent over the previous year, according to preliminary data released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
US Surpasses ‘Staggering’ Milestone: 100,000 Drug Overdoses in 12-Month Span
Drug overdose deaths in the US surged by nearly 30 percent over the previous year, according to preliminary data released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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