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.
Delta, United Cancel Dozens of Flights Just Before Holiday Weekend
Two major airlines canceled flights the day before Christmas Eve, siting complications including inclement weather and the omicron variant of COVID-19.
Priorities: Legislation Signed By Hochul Bans Hotels Single Use Shampoo Bottles
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a legislative package that included eight different bills to protect New York State’s environment.
Hochul Signs Bundle of COVID-19 Legislation, Makes Fake Vaccination Cards A Felony
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed a package of legislation regarding New York’s response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, one of which makes fake vaccine cards a felony crime.
Consumer Prices Up 5.7% Over Past Year, Fastest in 39 Years
U.S. consumer prices rose 5.7% over the past year, the fastest pace in 39 years, as a surge in inflation confronts Americans with the holiday shopping season under way.
Congresswoman Carjacked at Gunpoint in Philadelphia
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon was carjacked at gunpoint Wednesday afternoon at a South Philadelphia park — as the city continues to see a surge in crime that has been downplayed by the far-left district attorney.
Vaccine Mandates Have Arrived, B&H To Require Employees To Be Vaccinated By The End of The Year
It’s New York City Law, and will soon also be required by the US government. Either way, employers have run out of time to stall in requiring their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Pfizer Pill Becomes 1st US-Authorized Home COVID Treatment
U.S. health regulators on Wednesday authorized the first pill against COVID-19, a Pfizer drug that Americans will be able to take at home to head off the worst effects of the virus.
Pause on Federal Student Loan Payments Extended Through May 1st
The Biden administration on Wednesday extended a student loan moratorium that has allowed millions of Americans to put off debt payments during the pandemic.
MyShliach West Coast Shluchim Winter Camp
The first day of the boys’ division of Tzeirei HaShluchim West Coast Winter Camp in partnership with MyShliach of Merkos 302 has gotten off to a great start!
Fresh Express Announces Recall On Select Product Over Contamination Concerns
Fresh Express is recalling certain varieties of its branded and private label salad products produced at the company’s Streamwood, Illinois facility because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
High School Regents Exams Cancelled over COVID Uptick
The January 2022 administration of the High School Regents Examination Program has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID–19 pandemic.
All SNAP Households to Receive Maximum Level of Food Benefits
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 December.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Christopher Stewart, a public affairs mass communication specialist assigned to 7th Army Training Command, takes photos at the forward area re-arming and refueling point during 12th Combat Aviation Brigades air assault operations for Exercise Swift Response, part of DEFENDER-Europe 21, on May 7, 2021 in Bezmer, Bulgaria. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Robert Fellingham)
US Army Releases Gallery of Army Moments for 2021
Take a look at these iconic and stunning photos captured by Army photographers throughout 2021.
Neo-Nazi Attacks Averted With Major Bust in Brazil
Investigative efforts by Brazilian authorities and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) resulted in the arrest of four individuals involved in online threats, hate crimes, and the planning of mass casualty events.
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