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CNN suspends Chris Cuomo for helping brother in scandal
NEW YORK (AP) — CNN says it is suspending anchor Chris Cuomo indefinitely pending a further review of documents revealing how he helped his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, when he was facing charges of sexual harassment. The network said transcripts released by New York’s attorney general revealed its anchor had a greater…
MLB might be heading into the 1st work stoppage since the 90’s
UNDATED (AP) — Major League Baseball appeared headed to its first work stoppage in 26 years after a pair of brief negotiating sessions Tuesday led to little or no progress. The sport’s five-year collective bargaining agreement expires at 11:59 p.m. EST Wednesday. Management is expected to follow with a lockout of the Major League Baseball…
How to book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment for kids ages 5-11
East Farmingdale, NY- Here are some helpful tips for parents and caregivers trying to book a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine appointment for newly eligible 5-11 year olds. This page will be updated as new information becomes available. National pharmacies like CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid Large pediatric groups are offering the vaccine. NY State run mass…
CDC calls for more booster shots as Omicron variant spreads
WASHINGTON (AP)— The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has broadened its recommendation for COVID-19 booster shots for all adults as the new omicron variant shows up in more countries. The agency had previously approved boosters for all adults, but only recommended them for those 50 years and older — or if they live in…
Governor, NYC health commissioner recommend masks indoors
NEW YORK (AP) — The governor and New York City’s health commissioner are urging people to wear masks in indoor public settings as scientists work to learn more about the newly identified omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday that the state won’t be “defenseless” if everyone wears masks indoors, gets…
US Rep. Tom Suozzi says he’s running for New York governor
NEW YORK (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi is joining a competitive primary race for New York governor that became wide open when Andrew Cuomo resigned. Suozzi told reporters at a virtual news conference Monday that he’s jumping into the 2022 race. The 59-year-old congressman from Long Island has said for months he’s been…
Feds ask ships to slow down to protect rare whales near Long Island
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have detected a rare species of whale southeast of New York City, and the federal government is using a voluntary protected zone to try to keep them safe. The whales are North Atlantic right whales. There are fewer than 350 of them left. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said…
Maxwell, Epstein were ‘partners in crime,’ prosecutor says
NEW YORK (AP) — A prosecutor says Ghislaine Maxwell and the late Jeffrey Epstein were partners in crime in the sexual abuse of teenage girls. Assistant U.S. Attorney Lara Pomerantz told the New York jury in opening statements Monday at Maxwell’s sex trafficking trial that she is accused of recruiting and grooming girls for the…
Mets get Scherzer
Mets get Scherzer UNDATED (AP) — The New York Mets have made a very big move toward rebuilding their starting rotation. A person familiar with the negotiations who tells The Associated Press that Max Scherzer has agreed to a three-year, $130 million contract with the Mets, subject to a successful physical. The $43.33 million average…
Merriam-Webster chooses vaccine as the 2021 word of the year
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s an omnipresent truth: Merriam-Webster has declared vaccine its 2021 word of the year. Peter Sokolowski, editor at large for the dictionary company, tells The Associated Press that lookups for the word vaccine increased 601% over 2020. Even more telling, searches on the Merriam-Webster website increased by 1,048% over 2019, before…
PD: Suspects sought in explosion
Babylon, NY- Did you hear a loud bang on Sunday morning? Some south shore Long Island residents reported they felt their home shake on Sunday morning around 11am and police in Suffolk, say that loud bang, was from a device that was detonated on Fox Island, a barrier island in the Great South Bay. Officials…
CDC details on Omicron variant
(AP) — You’ve probably heard a lot about the new coronavirus variant. But if you want to read about it, you can get the latest on what U.S. officials know about it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a new release on the omicron variant on its website — and some general hints…