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.
13 Individuals Arrested For $100 Million Healthcare Fraud, Money Laundering, And Bribery Scheme In NY and NJ
Two indictments charge thirteen people, including an NYPD police officer, doctors, an attorney, and others, with healthcare fraud, money laundering, bribery, and other offenses in one of the largest No-Fault automobile insurance fraud takedowns in history.
Governor Hochul Announces Plan to Address Truck and Bus Driver Shortage
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a plan to help address a critical shortage of truck and bus drivers by significantly expanding the availability of road tests for Commercial Driver License (CDL) applicants.
CapitalOne and Wells Fargo Follow Bank Of America, Change or Eliminate Fees
A move by Bank of America to reduce Overdraft fees has triggered other banks to follow suit, with CapitalOne and Wells Fargo already announcing changes.
All SNAP Households to Receive the Maximum Level of Food Benefits For January
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that all New Yorkers enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for January.
Bank of America Slashes Overdraft Fees to $10
Bank of America customers can now give a small sigh of relief as the major banking giant announced that it will be slashing overdraft fees to just $10.
Italy Bans Unvaccinated From Public Transit, Hotels, Outdoor Dining
Italy on Monday barred the unvaccinated from a host of everyday activities, including hotels, restaurants and even public transportation unless able to prove they recently recovered from infection.
Plans Announced To Mandate Boosters For New York Healthcare Workers, As Well As Other Booster Recommendations
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced new guidance recommending booster doses for all New Yorkers ages 12 and older, as well as her plans to mandate boosters for healthcare workers.
Lebanon Situation Worsens, Complete Blackout In Beirut
Protesters in Beirut, irate over lingering blackouts of up to 20 hours a day, breached an electricity substation and tampered with the equipment, according to a report from the AFP. The result was further disturbances, causing a complete blackout.
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