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White House sending out COVID-19 tests and N95 masks
WASHINGTON (AP) — If you logged on yesterday to the government website to get free COVID-19 tests, this isn’t news: the Biden administration site is already running. It was up yesterday, a day before it was to go live. White House press secretary Jen Psaki (SAK’-ee) says the early launch was “beta testing” with limited…
AT&T, Verizon to delay 5G rollout near airports
UNDATED (AP) — If you live near a major airport you might have to go without 5G service for the time being. AT&T and Verizon say they will postpone launching their new 5G wireless service near some airports — because of aviation concerns. The nation’s largest airlines fear the service could interfere with aircraft technology…
Rudy Giuliani among Trump allies subpoenaed by Jan. 6 panel
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection has subpoenaed Rudy Giuliani and other members of Donald Trump’s legal team who filed bogus legal challenges to the 2020 election that fueled the lie that race had been stolen from the former president. The panel is demanding information and testimony from Giuliani, Jenna…
New York AG says Trump’s company misled banks, tax officials
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York attorney general’s office says its civil investigation has uncovered evidence that former President Donald Trump’s company used “fraudulent or misleading” asset valuations to get loans and tax benefits. In a court filing late Tuesday, Attorney General Letitia James’ office said evidence showed that the Trump Organization routinely misrepresented…
NYC mayor says even he doesn’t feel safe on subway system
NEW YORK (AP) — A high-profile killing at New York City’s busiest subway station has injected fresh unease into the perception of whether the subway system is safe. Mayor Eric Adams made a point of taking the subway to City Hall on his first day to work on Jan. 1. He had announced plans to…
NY budget would boost school aid, offer tax relief
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York would boost state school aid, provide sweeping property tax relief and deliver bonuses to healthcare workers over the next year if lawmakers pass a $216.3 billion budget outlined by Gov. Kathy Hochul Tuesday. Hochul is proposing a 3.1% spending increase in taxpayer dollars for her 2022 proposed budget, which…
Ex-NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio won’t run for governor
NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will not run for governor. On Tuesday, he ended months of speculation by announcing he would not enter the Democratic primary in which Gov. Kathy Hochul already has a commanding start, having locked up endorsements and fundraising. De Blasio left office at the…
Israel study: 4th vaccine shows limited results with omicron
JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli hospital says preliminary research indicates a fourth dose of the coronavirus vaccine provides only limited defense against the omicron variant that’s raging around the world. Sheba Hospital says the additional dose has boosted people’s levels of antibodies, but not prevented them from being infected with the latest variant. Dr. Gili…
State Police investigate crash that killed a 4-year-old girl from Riverhead
(Riverhead, NY)- Officials say a 4-year-old Riverhead girl has died from injuries received in a crash that happened last week with her mother behind the wheel. New York State Police say Gracelyn Perowski’s mom, Amy Wesolowski, 34, of Riverhead was driving a 2005 Toyota Rav 4 on January 13, 2022 when she collided with a…
Sinema, Manchin slammed as Senate begins voting bill debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are returning to Washington under intense pressure to pass voting legislation in the face of stark criticism from civil rights leaders. The Senate is set to launch debate Tuesday after civil rights leaders implored them to change the rules and break a Republican-led filibuster that has stalled the voting bill. Attention…
New report finds pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations up 900% on Long Island
East Farmingdale, NY- Pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations on Long Island have increased 900% according to a new report from the New York State Department of Health. The full report is available here. Photo: FILE – Six-year-old Eric Aviles receives the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine from pharmacist Sylvia Uong at a pediatric vaccine clinic for children ages 5…
Winter storm whipping East Coast with snow, thunderstorms
NEW YORK (AP) — A dangerous winter storm is whipping the East Coast with significant snowfall, strong thunderstorms and blustery winds Monday. Forecasters estimate a foot of snow will fall in parts of New England, New York state, Ohio and Pennsylvania through Tuesday morning. New York City is expected to be spared most of the…