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Pfizer seeks approval of boosters for its COVID-19 vaccine
UNDATED (AP) — Pfizer is asking U.S. regulators to allow boosters of its COVID-19 vaccine for those 18 or older. The request from the drug maker comes amid concern about increased spread of the coronavirus with holiday travel and gatherings. Older Americans and other groups particularly vulnerable to the virus have had access to a…
State offers a chance at free college as vaccine incentive to parents of 5-11 year olds
East Farmingdale, NY- New York State has a new COVID-19 vaccine incentive for parents and caregivers of 5-11 year old’s- it’s a chance at a free ride to college! State officials unveiled a plan called “Vaccinate, Educate, Graduate” and say that 50 scholarships will be given out eligible children who get their first Pfizer COVID-19…
LIPA and PSEG reach deal for new multi-year contract
East Farmingdale, NY- PSEG might be servicing Long Island for at least another four years. Newsday, says LIPA has reached an agreement with the New Jersey based electric company to renew the contract- even after the poor response to Tropical Storm Isias. The deal isn’t done yet, there is still time for the public to…
US-funded child care aid nearing reality with Biden bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Women — and some men — in Congress have been fighting for government child care assistance for almost 80 years. With President Joe Biden’s $1.85 trillion social services package, they are as close as they have ever been to winning. And it’s not just child care subsidies. Biden’s bill making its way…
No joke: Comedians, cannabis companies push pot legalization
NEW YORK (AP) — Big cannabis companies are backing a new, celebrity-infused campaign to enlist marijuana users to pressure Congress to legalize pot nationwide. The initiative launched Tuesday is spearheaded by the industry’s U.S. Cannabis Council and HeadCount, a voter registration group. Actor-comedians Seth Rogen and Sarah Silverman are among the celebrities backing the Cannabis…
NY, NJ, Conn. agree on dividing up federal transit aid
NEW YORK (AP) — After months of negotiations, New York and its two neighboring states have finally agreed on how to divide up billions in federal COVID-19 relief money aimed at public transit. Under the agreement, New York will receive about $10.8 billion, New Jersey will get about $2.6 billion and Connecticut will receive about…
New York picks 9 vendors for lucrative mobile sports betting
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s gaming commission has picked 9 operators to offer mobile sports betting, opening up what is anticipated to be a highly lucrative market. The operators include DraftKings, FanDuel Sportsbook, BallyBet, BetMGM, Rush Street Interactive, Caesars Sportsbook, Wynn Interactive, Resorts World and PointsBet. State officials estimated that allowing online betting could…
Congress mandates new car technology to stop drunken driving
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has created a new requirement for automakers: Find a high-tech way to keep drunken people from driving cars. It’s one of the mandates along with a burst of new spending aimed at improving auto safety in the $1 trillion infrastructure package that President Joe Biden is expected to sign soon. Under…
Off-duty officer who survived cancer dies in one-car crash
SELDEN, N.Y. (AP) — An off-duty Suffolk County police officer who survived cancer and months of grueling radiation and chemotherapy was killed in a one-car crash on Long Island. Police say Officer Vincent Pelliccio was driving northbound on Nicolls Road in Selden shortly after 12:30 a.m. Monday when he crashed his Jeep into a median.…
Bronx woman charged with pumpkin assault on train conductor
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (AP) — A Bronx woman is due to appear in court this week to face charges she punched a train conductor numerous times and hit her with a pumpkin. Alexis Adams was charged last month for the alleged attack on a MetroNorth train on Oct. 11. The Westchester County district attorney’s office…
Grenade found at MacArthur Airport
Islip, NY- Officials in Suffolk County say a grenade was found in a passengers luggage at Islip MacArthur Airport. Suffolk County Police say the grenade was discovered by a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screener in a passengers luggage on November 5 at approximately 3:45 p.m. Officials say the airport terminal was evacuated until officers determined…
Sergeant whose union office was raided loses vacation days
NEW YORK (AP) — The former head of New York City’s police sergeants union has been punished by his own department with a loss of 70 vacation days. The punishment for Ed Mullins was announced by the New York Police Department on Friday and amounts to almost $32,000 in lost pay. He had already filed…