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Social Security checks getting big boost as inflation rises
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of retirees on Social Security will get a 5.9% boost in benefits for 2022. The biggest cost-of-living adjustment in 39 years follows a burst in inflation as the economy struggles to shake off the drag of the coronavirus pandemic. The benefits increase amounts to $92 a month for the average retired…
Winter heating bills set to jump as inflation hits home
NEW YORK (AP) – With prices surging worldwide for heating oil, natural gas and other fuels, the U.S. government said Wednesday it expects households to see jumps of up to 54% for their heating bills from last winter. The sharpest increases are likely for homes that use propane, but others are also likely to see…
Islanders will start season with the 2nd longest road trip in NHL history
(AP)- The New York Islanders will start the season with 13 straight road games. That’s the second-longest road trip in NHL history and the longest to start a season. The NHL drew up the plan while construction of the team’s new home at UBS Arena is completed. Playing a few more games at Nassau Coliseum…
Aramco golf tour tee’s off this week in Old Westbury
East Farmingdale, NY- Round three of the Aramco Team Series ladies European golf tour will tee off this week from the Glen Oaks Club in Old Westbury, NY. All 28 teams, selected by a unique draft, including three pro golfers and one amateur will be competing for a $1 million dollar top prize. Some of…
Experts: Older Americans shouldn’t take daily aspirin to prevent heart attacks
UNDATED (AP) — Older adults without heart disease shouldn’t take daily aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke. That’s according to preliminary updated advice from an influential health guidelines group. The draft guidance was posted online Tuesday by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. It backtracks a bit from previous advice, but it…
Rail link to LaGuardia Airport put on hold after criticism
NEW YORK (AP) — A project to build a rail link connecting New York City to LaGuardia Airport has been put on hold. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said Tuesday it is pausing the project to consider alternatives. Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul had criticized the project, which was championed…
Openings set for Wednesday in trial of Giuliani associate
NEW YORK (AP) — A jury has been selected for the trial of Lev Parnas, a onetime associate of Rudy Giuliani who is accused along with a co-defendant of making illegal campaign contributions. Opening statements were set for Wednesday morning. U.S. prosecutors say Parnas ingratiated himself with influential Republicans through improper contributions. Those included a…
Religious vaccine exemption stays for NY health care workers
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that New York must continue to allow health care workers to seek exemptions from a statewide COVID-19 vaccine mandate on religious grounds as a lawsuit challenging the requirement proceeds. Judge David Hurd in Utica had issued a temporary restraining order a month ago after 17 doctors,…
Coroner: Gabby Petito strangled 3-4 weeks before body found
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A coroner in Wyoming says slain cross-country traveler Gabby Petito was strangled. The 22-year-old woman’s body was found last month near an undeveloped camping area in remote northern Wyoming along the border of Grand Teton National Park. Teton County Coroner Dr. Brent Blue said in a news conference Tuesday he was…
US to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration says the United States will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All international visitors will need to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. Vehicle, rail and ferry travel between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico has been largely…
Nets won’t play Irving until he meets vaccine requirement
UNDATED (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets have announced that All-Star guard Kyrie Irving will not play or practice with the team until he can be a full participant, ending the idea that he would play in only road games. Under a New York mandate, professional athletes playing for a team in the city have to…
Police say this man stole over $700 in clothing from Macy’s in Lake Grove
Lake Grove, NY- Suffolk County Police say are searching to find a man who allegedly stole over $700 dollars in clothing from Macy’s at the Smithaven Mall. Officials say the man entered the mall on February 19, 2021 around 5:15pm and the items stolen are valued at approximately $780 dollars. Anyone with information on the…