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It’s official! Just hours before he is to resign, Governor Andrew Cuomo officially entered a letter of resignation with state officials.
WATCH LIVE at 12:00PM: Governor Andrew Cuomo Farewell Address
Watch Live at 12:00pm as Governor Andrew Cuomo addresses New Yorkers as he prepares to leave office.
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FDA Gives Full Approval to Pfizer COVID Vaccine
The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, a milestone that may help lift public confidence in the shots as the nation battles the most contagious coronavirus mutant yet.
Flooding Still A Threat as Weakened Henri Meanders Over NY, NJ
The slow-rolling system named Henri it taking its time drenching the Northeast with rain, lingering early Monday atop a region made swampy by the storm’s relentless downpour.
LIVE UPDATES: Henri Downgraded To Tropical Storm, Makes Landfall
As Hurricane Henri approaches landfall on Long Island in New York, we will be keeping our readers appraised on the latest news on the massive storm.
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Requiring Banks to Take Actions to Prevent Overdraft Fees
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation requiring banks to take several actions that prevent overdraft fees. The legislation requires banking institutions that maintain checking accounts to pay checks in the order they are received.
State Department Hit by Cyber Attack Amid Afghan Evacuation
The US State Department was hit with a new cyber attack in recent weeks, Fox News reported Saturday — as diplomats’ efforts to evacuate Americans and refugees from Afghanistan become ever more desperate.
Governor Cuomo today declared a State of Emergency for many New York State counties as Hurricane Henri threatens to make landfall in Long Island on Sunday afternoon.
State Of Emergency Declared As Hurricane Henri Set to Make Landfall On Long Island
Governor Cuomo today declared a State of Emergency for many New York State counties as Hurricane Henri threatens to make landfall in Long Island on Sunday afternoon.
Biden Cancels $5.8 Billion in Student Loan Debt for the Disabled
President Joe Biden will cancel more than $5.8 billion in federal student loan debt for over 323,000 borrowers with permanent disabilities in the single largest cancellation of debt in his presidency.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh announced on Thursday that the enhanced unemployment benefits put in place to help during the COVID-19 pandemic will expire on Sept. 6th.
Biden Admin Won’t Seek Enhanced Unemployment Past Labor Day
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh announced on Thursday that the enhanced unemployment benefits put in place to help during the COVID-19 pandemic will expire on Sept. 6th.
Restaurant Owners Sue NYC to Block Vaccine Mandate Rules
A group of New York City restaurants is asking a judge to block the city’s latest effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Thunderstorms Expected As Tropical Storm Fred Makes Its Way Up The Coast
A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been announced by the National Weather Service for southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York Wednesday.
TSA Mask Rule for Airline Passengers Extends into January
Federal officials are extending into January a requirement that people on airline flights and public transportation wear face masks, a rule intended to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Biden Freezes Afghan Currency Reserves in Bid to Cut off Taliban Cash
The Biden administration has frozen billions of dollars in Afghan currency reserves and other assets held in US bank accounts following the Taliban reconquest of that country’s government, a report said Tuesday.
Haitian officials raised the death toll from a deadly weekend earthquake by more than 500 on Tuesday after Tropical Storm Grace forced a temporary halt to search and rescue efforts, a delay that fed growing anger and frustration among thousands who were left homeless.
Death Toll from Haiti’s Weekend Earthquake Rises to 1,941
Haitian officials raised the death toll from a deadly weekend earthquake by more than 500 on Tuesday after Tropical Storm Grace forced a temporary halt to search and rescue efforts, a delay that fed growing anger and frustration among thousands who were left homeless.
T-Mobile Confirms Data Breach, Says It’s Investigating Scope
T-Mobile says it is investigating a leak of its data after someone took to an online forum offering to sell the personal information of cellphone users.
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New York Holds Second Slot in Country For Assisted Funeral Costs
New York State beat out almost all the other US states in a recent release by FEMA outlining the number of those assisted with funeral-related costs for deaths occurring on or after Jan. 20, 2020.
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