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It might soon cost as much as $34.50 to drive into Manhattan
East Farmingdale, NY- The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Congestion Pricing plan could soon cost Long Island commuters who drive into Manhattan for work, as much as $34.50 per trip, that’s according to a report in Newsday, who indicates that drivers who use E-Z Pass and commute at off peak hours could see lower fares. The MTA…
Veterans health bill marks a personal victory for Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will sign veterans health care legislation on Wednesday that ends a long battle to expand benefits for people who served near burn pits. It’s a personal issue for Biden. His son Beau was a major in the Delaware Army National Guard, and he died of cancer after his service…
Veterans health bill marks a personal victory for Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will sign veterans health care legislation on Wednesday that ends a long battle to expand benefits for people who served near burn pits. It’s a personal issue for Biden. His son Beau was a major in the Delaware Army National Guard, and he died of cancer after his service…
Trump says he’s testifying Wednesday in NY investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump says he will be questioned under oath Wednesday in the New York attorney general’s long-running civil investigation into his dealings as a real estate mogul. Trump posted on his Truth Social account that he is in New York City for the deposition. The New York civil investigation is…
US will stretch monkeypox vaccine supply with smaller doses
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials have authorized a plan to stretch the nation’s limited supply of monkeypox vaccine by giving people just one-fifth the usual dose. In an announcement issued Tuesday, they cited research suggesting that the reduced amount is about as effective. The so-called dose-sparing approach also calls for administering the Jynneos vaccine…
US will stretch monkeypox vaccine supply with smaller doses
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials have authorized a plan to stretch the nation’s limited supply of monkeypox vaccine by giving people just one-fifth the usual dose. In an announcement issued Tuesday, they cited research suggesting that the reduced amount is about as effective. The so-called dose-sparing approach also calls for administering the Jynneos vaccine…
Serena’s Choice: Williams’ tough call resonates with women
NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams says she’s stepping away from tennis soon to focus on having a second child. And her lengthy explanation, in an essay for Vogue, is resonating with many women in sports and beyond, who say they can relate only too well to the trailblazing athlete’s words: “Something’s got to give.”…
Serena’s Choice: Williams’ tough call resonates with women
NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams says she’s stepping away from tennis soon to focus on having a second child. And her lengthy explanation, in an essay for Vogue, is resonating with many women in sports and beyond, who say they can relate only too well to the trailblazing athlete’s words: “Something’s got to give.”…
Police identify body found on shore
Update: The male victim has been identified as Keith Viagas, 63, of Noyac. Next of kin has been notified. Sag Harbor, NY- Police on the East End are asking for help to identify the man, who’s body was found Monday morning on the shoreline of Sag Harbor Cove. Southampton Town Police say the received a…
PD search for missing Long Island woman
Seaford, NY- Police on Long Island are asking for help in locating a missing Long Island woman. The Nassau County Police Department Missing Persons Squad say Trina Scannapieco, was last seen on Neptune Avenue. Police say Trina might be driving a blue Honda CRV with NY plates HNU 1950. Trina has been described as a…
PD search for missing Long Island woman
Update: Missing has been located Seaford, NY- Police on Long Island are asking for help in locating a missing Long Island woman. The Nassau County Police Department Missing Persons Squad say Trina Scannapieco, was last seen on Neptune Avenue. Police say Trina might be driving a blue Honda CRV with NY plates HNU 1950. Trina…
Major test of first possible Lyme vaccine in 20 years begins
(AP) — Researchers are seeking thousands of volunteers in the U.S. and Europe to test the first potential vaccine against Lyme disease in 20 years. The shot developed by Pfizer and French biotech Valneva aims to block Lyme spread while a tick is biting. The new study will test three initial doses between now and…