SpaceX Returns 4 Astronauts to Earth in Rare Night Splashdown
SpaceX safely returned four astronauts from the International Space Station on Sunday, making the first U.S. crew splashdown in darkness since the Apollo 8 moonshot.
TSA Extends Mask Use Through September 13th
The Transportation Security Administration has extended the face mask requirement for individuals across all transportation networks throughout the United States, including at airports, onboard commercial aircraft, on over-the-road buses, and on commuter bus and rail systems through September 13th.
US Begins Final Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan After 20 Years
The United States began the final phase of withdrawing its military forces from Afghanistan on Saturday. The May 1 date was set by President Biden as the official start of a final withdrawal of US forces that will end by Sept. 11.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced New York City can expand its indoor dining capacity to 75% beginning May 7. New York City’s gyms and fitness centers will be able to expand to 50% capacity the week after, beginning May 15.
NYC reopening: Indoor dining expands to 75% capacity May 7; gyms increase capacity May 15
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced New York City can expand its indoor dining capacity to 75% beginning May 7. New York City’s gyms and fitness centers will be able to expand to 50% capacity the week after, beginning May 15.
Police Warn As Grandparent Bail Scam Takes a New Twist
In a new twist to the old grandparent scam, police are warning that the scammer may tell you that someone will come to your door to pick up cash needed to bail your grandchild out of jail. Once you hand it over, your money is gone. But you might get more calls to send money by wire transfer or through the mail.
ENDED: US President Biden To Address Congress
The President of the United States, President Joseph Biden, will address a Joint Session of Congress at the United States Capitol on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 9:00pm EDT. Watch it Live here on CrownHeights.info.
USPS Admits to Spying on Americans’ Social Media Posts
The US Postal Service admitted Wednesday to spying on Americans’ social media posts — including ones made by right-wing protest groups, according to a report.
Curfew on Bars and Restaurants in New York to be Lifted
A midnight curfew on bars and restaurants in New York will be lifted on a staggered schedule in May, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday.
CDC Amends Guidelines To Drop Outdoor Mask Use For The Vaccinated
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased its guidelines Tuesday on the wearing of masks outdoors, saying fully vaccinated Americans don’t need to cover their faces anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers.
Act on Robocalls or Else, FCC Warns Phone Companies
The Federal Communications Commission will require phone companies to act aggressively against robocalls – or else.
New York will lose a seat in the House of Representatives based on numbers released Monday by the Census Bureau. It’s not yet clear which part of New York caused the loss of a seat in the House.
New York to Lose One Seat in House of Representatives Based on Census
New York will lose a seat in the House of Representatives based on numbers released Monday by the Census Bureau. It’s not yet clear which part of New York caused the loss of a seat in the House.
John Kerry, US Senator from Massachusetts, speaks in 2005.
Iran Foreign Minister Reveals John Kerry Kept in Touch About Israeli Covert Operations
Iran’s foreign minister revealed in a leaked recording that former Secretary of State John Kerry told him about covert Israeli attacks on Iranian interests in Syria during the Trump administration.
Supreme Court to Hear New York Case on Carrying Handguns in Public
The US Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear an appeal in a New York case over the right to carry a firearm in public for self-defense. Following recent mass shootings in Indiana, Georgia, Colorado and California, the justices said they will review a lower-court ruling that upheld New York’s strict gun permit law.
Republicans Demand CDC Director Explain Why Children Have to Wear Masks
Thirty-two Republican lawmakers sent a letter to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky asking how the agency reached their determination that children over two years old have to wear masks.
With CDC OK, New York Resumes Use of J&J Vaccine
With a green light from federal health officials, many states resumed use of the one-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine on Saturday. The move came swiftly after U.S. health officials said Friday evening that they were lifting an 11-day pause on vaccinations using the J&J vaccine.
Quebec Court Upholds Law Banning Yarmulkes And Other Religious Symbols In The Workplace
A top Quebec court mostly upheld a provincial law banning Jews and other religious minorities who work in public from wearing religious symbols such as yarmulkes, crucifixes and hijabs in their places of employ.
French Policewoman Fatally Stabbed Near Paris
A man screaming, “Allahu Akbar!” fatally stabbed a French female cop in the throat at a police station near the famed Rambouillet Chateau about an hour outside center-city Paris, authorities said Friday.
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