Unemployment Identity Theft On The Rise, and How To Protect Yourself
A large-scale scam involving phony unemployment benefits claims has been making headlines across the country. This is what it is, and how to protect yourself.
FDA Panel OK’s Johnson & Johnson Single-Dose COVID-19 Vaccine
A panel of expert advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration on Friday recommended that the agency approve the use of Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose COVID-19 vaccine — clearing a path for the shot to be rolled out across the country.
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1.5 Million New Yorkers Have Been Fully Vaccinated
Governor Cuomo announced today 1,554,103 New Yorkers are now fully vaccinated with a second dose.
House Passes $1.9 Trillion Biden COVID-19 Bill Decried by Some as Bloated
House Democrats early Saturday narrowly approved President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus bill, overcoming Republican opposition and accusations of waste in the “emergency” package.
US Attacks Iranian-Backed Militia in Syria
The United States on Thursday carried out an air strike in Syria against a structure belonging to Iranian-backed militia, two officials told the Reuters news agency.
Hadar Hatorah Announces Raffle Winners
Hadar Hatorah has announced the winners of its 22nd Annual Purim Raffle. Congratulations to the winners!
USPS Unveils New Sleek Looking Mail Trucks
The US Postal Service on Tuesday unveiled a modern replacement for the iconic Grumman LLV mail truck that has been in use since the late 1980s.
Indiana House Votes to Eliminate The Need For License to Carry a Handgun in State
The Indiana House voted Monday to eliminate the license to carry a handgun in the state — an apparent victory, at least temporary, for supporters of Second Amendment gun rights.
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Visitation to Resume Friday at New York Nursing Homes
New York state has announced guidelines for the resumption of visitation at nursing homes, which will take effect Friday.
WATCH: The Amazing Moments Of the Mars Perseverance Landing
Watch the heart stopping and amazing moments as the Perseverance Rover Successfully lands on Mars. With it you can see the Mars in high definition color for the first time.
Gov. Phil Murphy Officially Legalizes Weed in New Jersey
Following three years of failed legislative attempts, tax negotiations and protracted legal battles, Gov. Phil Murphy signed three bills Monday that legalize up to six ounces of recreational pot in the Garden State.
Italian Ambassador to the Congo Killed in Terror Attack
Italian Ambassador to the Congo Luca Attanasio was killed in a terrorist attack on a United Nations convoy, the Italian Foreign Ministry said Monday.
Boeing Issues Suspension for Over 100 Aircraft Following Debris-Dropping Incident
Boeing has suspended operations for over 100 of its 777 aircraft after a United Airlines flight dropped engine debris over a neighborhood in Broomfield, Colorado, before landing safely at at Denver International Airport.
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New York State Single-Day COVID-19 Positivity Rate Drops Below 3 Percent for First Time Since November 23
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today updated New Yorkers on the state’s progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The statewide positivity rate, now at 2.99 percent, dropped below 3 percent for the first time since November 23.
United Airlines Jet Engine Bursts Into Flames Midair Over Denver, Drops Debris Into Yard
The starboard engine of a United Airlines passenger jet burst into flames over Denver on Saturday — forcing an emergency landing and causing a huge piece of engine casing to land on a suburban front yard.
US Deports Nazi Concentration Camp Guard to Germany
On Saturday, a Tennessee resident with German citizenship was removed to Germany for participating in Nazi-sponsored acts of persecution while serving as an armed guard at a Nazi concentration camp in 1945.
LIVE at 8:30PM: A Night of Remembrance
As Purim approaches, we’re marking close to one year since Covid-19 burst into our lives and changed the world as we know it. As this first “anniversary” comes around, we are coming together to remember, give thanks, and learn how to move forward.
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