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US to release 50 million barrels of oil
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday ordered a record 50 million barrels of oil released from America’s strategic reserve, aiming to bring down gasoline and other costs, in coordination with other major energy consuming nations including India, the United Kingdom and China. The U.S. action is focused on helping Americans coping with higher…
New York Giants fire offensive coordinator Jason Garrett
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — In an effort to spark an anemic offense with the season teetering on the brink of fiasco, the New York Giants fired offensive coordinator Jason Garrett after a dreadful performance in a nationally televised game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Coach Joe Judge confirmed the dismissal of Garrett on Tuesday,…
3.5 million vehicles could hit the road for the holiday
The transit agency says recent traffic trends suggest an estimated 3.5 million vehicles could hit the road this week. The Port Authority estimates bridge and tunnel ridership will match pre-pandemic levels of volumes between New Jersey and New York In preparation for the surge, officials have suspended all lane closure for non-emergency construction through Thanksgiving…
Report finds “overwhelming evidence” that former Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed women
A report released yesterday says it found “overwhelming evidence” that former Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed women and that he ordered state workers to help produce his book on pandemic leadership during work hours. The report also says that Cuomo’s staff “substantially revised” a state health department report on COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes The…
Long Beach Emergency Care Facility temporarily closed due to staff shortages
Long Beach Emergency Care Facility operated by Mount Sinai South Nassau temporarily closed yesterday afternoon due to nursing staff shortages occurring as a result of the state vaccine mandate. Hospital officials say patients from the area in need of emergency care will be directed to the hospital’s main campus in Oceanside. An ambulance will be…
Parking problems at new arena
The Islanders opened the brand new UBS arena on Saturday but some Elmont residents say that the lack of on-site parking has created some major issue. In addition residents say that there was no traffic enforcement on Hempstead Turnpike before or after the game and believes officials should “take another look” at the flow of…
Car crashes into Taco Bell
A car drove into a Taco Bell in Islip early Sunday Morning, Officials say the incident happened just before 3:30 a.m. The driver fled the scene on foot before first responders arrived. There were three employees inside the building at the time, but nobody was injured. (source News 12)
New York COVID-19 cases on the rise
New York is continuing to see an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations for the month of November Last week Nearly 6,100 people a day tested positive for COVID-19 in New York State up 22% from the week before. That’s the highest seven-day average since mid-April. The latest federal data show more than two-thirds of…
New York City Mayor Elect wants Rep. Tom Suozzi for deputy mayor post
New York City Mayor Elect Eric Adams says he has spoken to Rep. Tom Suozzi about a deputy mayor in his administration. Suozzi, a former mayor of Glen Cove and county executive for Nassau County, has represented New York’s 3rd Congressional District since 2017. (source News 12)
PD: 20-year-old Long Island woman killed by her live in girlfriend
Riverhead, NY- A 20-year-old Riverhead woman was allegedly stabbed to death Thursday night by her live-in girlfriend. Police in Suffolk County say Riverhead Town Police, responded to 1142A East Main St. at 11:58 p.m. on November 18 for a call of a disturbance. When officers arrived, there was no one at the home and there…
Islanders to play 1st ever game at UBS Arena on Saturday
Elmont, NY- The New York Islander’s will play their first home game of the 2021-2022 season on Saturday at the new UBS arena at Belmont Park in Elmont. Saturday’s Islander home opener against the Calgary flames starts at 7pm. On Sunday the Islanders will play the Toronto Maple Leafs at UBS at 7:30pm. Photo: Construction…
US expands COVID boosters to all adults, final hurdle ahead
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has opened up COVID-19 booster shots to all adults, letting them choose another dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. The move expands the U.S. government’s booster campaign to shore up protection and get ahead of rising coronavirus cases that may worsen with the holidays. But…