NY Removes Medical Debt From Credit Reports
Unpaid medical debt will no longer appear in New York residents’ credit reports under a bill signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday.
Perpetrators In Moving Scam That Threatened To Hold Items Hostage Until Extra Fees Paid Are Found Guilty In Court
Earlier today, a federal jury in Brooklyn convicted Kristy Mak and Andre Prince of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, the sole count of a superseding indictment, in connection with their participation in a fraudulent moving company scheme.
New Yorkers Don’t Need to Disclose Social Media Accounts to Carry A Firearm, Federal Court Rules
New Yorkers don’t have to give state officials a list of their social media accounts in order to apply for concealed carry permits, a federal appeals court ruled Friday, striking down portions of the Empire State’s 2022 gun law.
FBI New York Warns of Charity Fraud During Israel-Hamas Conflict
The New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, is warning the public that criminals are soliciting fake humanitarian donations during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
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IRS Penalty for Underpayments Soars to 8% — Nearly Triple What it was 2 Years Ago
The Internal Revenue Service penalty for tax underpayments has nearly tripled since 2021, putting gig economy workers and consultants at the largest risk of having to cough up big bucks to Uncle Sam.
USS Carney, Multiple Commercial Ships Attacked in the Red Sea
A US warship and multiple commercial vessels were attacked in the Red Sea on Sunday, the Pentagon said — a frightening development ratcheting up maritime tensions in the Middle East during the Israel-Hamas war.
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies at 100
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat with the thick glasses and gravelly voice who dominated foreign policy as the United States extricated itself from Vietnam and broke down barriers with China, died Wednesday, his consulting firm said. He was 100.
Google To Delete Some Accounts Starting This Week
Do you have a Google account you created solely as a place to receive all those emails about Cyber Monday deals? Or maybe an account you made years ago that you haven’t used since? If you don’t want to lose access to it, you’ll want to take action — fast.
Car Crashes and Explodes At US-Canadian Border, Killing Occupants and Being Investigated
A vehicle being passed through the US-Canadian at the Rainbow Bridge near Niagara Falls suddenly sped up and wrecked Wednesday afternoon, killing the cars two occupants.
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IRS Sets New Tax Brackets, Standard Deduction for 2024
The IRS on Thursday announced higher inflation adjustments for the 2024 tax year, potentially giving Americans a chance to increase their take-home pay next year.
Corporal Punishment Now Banned in All New York Schools
New York State just banned the use of corporal punishment in private schools and is now one of just a few states to outlaw the practice in all schools.
Governor Hochul Announces Launch of New Hotline and Online Form to Report Hate and Bias Incidents
Governor Kathy Hochul today, in conjunction with the New York State Division of Human Rights’ Hate and Bias Prevention Unit, announced the launch of a new telephone hotline and online form allowing New Yorkers to report hate and bias incidents directly to HBPU.
TIPS: Safely Donating in Response to the Israel-Gaza Crisis
Following the Israel-Gaza crisis in the news and want to help by donating to a charity? Scammers follow the news, too, and are at the ready. Just like in the wake of a natural disaster, scammers set up fake charities to take advantage of your generosity. Here’s how to avoid charity scams and make sure your donation counts.
Tezvet Hatzalah Israel, 200 Bulletproof Vests & Ballistic Helmets
Tezvet Hatzalah of Israel is in URGENT need. Needed IMMEDIATELY are 200 Bulletproof Vests and Ballistic Helmets!!
Hochul Heads to Israel for ‘Solidarity Mission’
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she was heading Israel Tuesday to show her “solidarity” with one of her biggest constituencies, a day before President Joe Biden planned to travel to the Jewish state and Jordan to meet with Israeli and Arab leadership.
Rite Aid Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Names New CEO
Major U.S. pharmacy chain Rite Aid said Sunday that it has filed for bankruptcy and obtained $3.45 billion in fresh financing as it carries out a restructuring plan while coping with falling sales and opioid-related lawsuits.
FBI Director Warns of Rise in Terror Threats Against Americans, Potential Copy-Cat Attacks on US Soil
The head of the FBI is ominously warning there is a rising number of terror threats against the US — and that the biggest concern involves potential lone wolves pulling off Hamas copy-cat attacks here.
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