Thursday, December 31, 2020
After a year like no other, New York's Times Square empties out on New Year's Eve
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Only a handful of invited guests, including health care workers and others from the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, will gather on Thursday evening in New York's Times Square to witness the dropping of the New Year's Eve ball, marking the end of a sobering 2020 and a hopeful start to 2021.
Thank God it's 2021! Year of the pandemic ends with the ball drop in an deserted Times Square, a very small fireworks display and Bill de Blasio dancing with wife Chirlane as millions of Americans are forced to stay home
Hello 2021, and goodbye 2020! The year of the COVID-19 pandemic has officially ended with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio dropping the ball in an eerily empty Times Square as millions of Americans watched the annual event from home.
‘A massive effort’: Mayor de Blasio aims to get 1M New Yorkers vaccinated for COVID by end of January
Mayor de Blasio made a bold New Year’s resolution.
He’s aiming to have 1 million New Yorkers vaccinated for COVID by the end of the month — a move that would translate into the city significantly stepping up its vaccination operation.
A New Year's like no other – how 2021 was welcomed in around the world
Fireworks soared into the sky above the Sydney Opera House, but the harbour below was a deserted ghost town, a fittingly creepy send-off for a year that will not be missed.
And while some Australian state capitals enjoyed restricted displays,
‘We must be remembered’: Trump uses New Year’s video to take credit for Covid vaccines amid criticism
Donald Trump used a New Year’s Eve video posted on Twitter to take credit for the coronavirus vaccines being injected in arms across the country, saying of his administration “we have to be remembered”.
“By early next year, the vaccine will be available to every American.
HAPPY NEW YEAR'S EVE! WORLD SAYS A LONG-AWAITED 'GOODBYE' TO 2020
CANBERRA, Australia -- This New Year's Eve is being celebrated like no other in most of the world, with pandemic restrictions limiting crowds and many bidding farewell to a year they'd prefer to forget.
As the clock struck
The Latest: Tens of thousands on Vegas strip despite warning
LAS VEGAS — Tens of thousands of people were walking on the casino-lined Las Vegas Strip on New Year’s Eve by early evening despite a plea from Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak that people reconsider their plans to go out and celebrate.
NYC Restaurants Can Now Use Their Sidewalks for Selling Food and Takeout
In a minor win for restaurateurs this week, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that restaurants and bars can now use a portion of their sidewalk space to accept takeout orders and sell pre-packaged food items as part of the city’s ongoing Open Storefronts program.
Preparing for 2021: What New York Employers Can Expect in the New Year
2021 is here, and with the new year comes changes for New York employers seeking to ensure full compliance with newly effective laws, or changes to the law, throughout the State. Employers are well-advised to review the changes for the new year, summarized below.
First priority: Long Island hospitals say they are vaccinating as fast as they can
Hospitals on Long Island next week plan to administer the second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to people who received it in mid-December, as they continue to give the first dose to high-risk health care workers, EMS workers, urgent care center employees and others on the priority list.
HAPPY NEW YEAR: 21 BIG STORIES TO WATCH IN 2021
As we wind down an eventful 2020 (and look back on some of our top stories of the year), Brooklyn Paper is also looking ahead at some of the biggest stories to watch in 2021.
Here they are, in no particular order
Coronavirus Update New York City: Mayor de Blasio announces vaccines goal, Day of Remembrance for NYC
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio Thursday revealed one resolution he has for the New Year, and announced a Day of Remembrance for New Yorkers who lost their lives due to COVID.
He said NYC's goal is to vaccinate 1 million people by the end of January.
NYC MTA’s contactless fare system completes rollout, will phase out MetroCard in 2023
On the last day of 2020, New York City’s Metro Transit Authority announced that it has finished its roll out of contactless payment systems. With the addition of a final stop in Brooklyn, every MTA subway station and bus in the five boroughs now sports the OMNY “Tap and Go” system.
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NYC will vaccinate 1 million in city in January: Mayor Bill de Blasio
An ambitious goal of vaccinating 1 million New York City residents with the COVID-19 vaccine in January was set Thursday by Mayor Bill de Blasio, who noted that meeting the target would require outside cooperation and the city dramatically increasing
How To Get Rid Of Your Christmas Tree In NYC
NEW YORK CITY — New year, new start: It's time to move that Christmas tree before it covers the floor with its dry needles.
New Yorkers can dump Christmas trees on the curb between Jan. 4 and Jan. 15
New York Is Bringing Up the Absolute Rear on Trash Pickup
For a moment last week, the city felt almost like itself again as pedestrians were blessed with one normalcy of a New York winter: the competing — and usually conflicting — interests of snow removal and trash pickup. But a clearer
New York's Empire State Trail is complete. Now you can bike or hike from NYC to Buffalo.
ALBANY – New York has finished work on the final connections for the Empire State Trail, a 750-mile collection of new and existing paths that will allow for direct hiking or biking from New York City to the Canadian border and Albany to Buffalo.
NYC teen arrested in connection to bike gang calls allegation ‘bulls–t’
The 15-year-old Queens boy arrested as part of the roving bike gang that trashed two cars in Manhattan said Thursday that the allegations against him are “bulls–t,” insisting that he has an alibi — and that he doesn’t even own a bike.
Video captures moment cyclists attack car in NYC
A group of bicyclists was caught on camera in New York City attacking an SUV stopped in an intersection, smashing its hood, stomping on the windshield and punching the side windows -- while the terrified driver sat inside with his mother.
How to watch the Times Square Ball Drop on New Year’s Eve online and on TV
How to watch the ball drop in a year that’s dropped the ball.
Times Square will be unfortunately closed to the public tonight over coronavirus concerns, marking the first time the locale’s been empty on New Year’s Eve since 1907.
New Year's Eve Street and Subway Closures Around Times Square (But Don't Go Anyway)
Don't go to Times Square for the New Year's Eve ball drop this year -- there's a pandemic, there are rules about crowds, and it's supposed to rain anyway.
But on the off chance you have some essential reason
World takes in muted New Year’s Eve under Covid shadow
In Sydney the fireworks soared into the sky above the Opera House, but the harbour below was empty. In New York, Times Square was mostly deserted. No light show illuminated Beijing from the top of the TV tower.
Covid pandemic dampens New Year celebrations around the world
Fireworks displays and other public gatherings have been cancelled from Sydney to New York.
Festivities are being particularly muted in Europe, amid fears over a new more contagious strain of the disease .
How to Watch Times Square New Year’s Eve 2021 Free Online
Times Square in New York City will be closed to the public this New Year’s Eve — but you’ll be able to live-stream the festivities, including the famous 2021 ball drop and musical performances, for free.
Live Updates: New Year's Eve celebrations kick off around the world amid coronavirus pandemic
Times Square in New York City was missing its usual enormous New Year's Eve crowd on Thursday night as the coronavirus pandemic continued to disrupt life -- but the traditional ball drop at midnight to welcome the new year was still expected.
New Year's Eve Livestream 2021: Watch Times Square Ball Drop Online and on TV
For many, the end of 2020 will be a welcome sight, and although there won't be thousands of revelers lining the streets of New York's Times Square, the show must go on and people at home can still tune in for the festivities.
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Moderna in talks with South Korea to supply about 40 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine
(Reuters) - Moderna Inc said on Tuesday it was in discussions with the South Korean government to potentially provide 40 million or more doses of its COVID-19 vaccine.
TIMES SQUARE NEW YEAR'S EVE
Every year as the clock nears midnight on December 31, the eyes of the world turn once more to the dazzling lights and bustling energy of Times Square. Anticipation runs high. New Year's Eve at the symbolic center of New York City has become more than just a celebration — it's a global tradition.
How NYC reimagined its New Year’s Eve celebration for the pandemic
Jamie Medeiros spent the last day of 2019 working behind the scenes at one of the world’s most iconic street parties.
She and dozens of her colleagues from Planet Fitness erected a stage in Times Square to market their gym to the throngs of revelers gathered to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
New Year's Eve Quiz questions and answers perfect to enjoy virtually with family and friends
We won't be able to head out to bars and clubs this New Year's Eve.
We are going to have to think of other ways to bring the new year in while we are stuck at home due to restrictions.
People Across The Globe Come Together To Celebrate New York's First Ever Virtual New Year's Eve
NEW YORK, Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Organizers of the famed New Year's Eve Ball Drop Celebration are bringing the world's biggest party right to your home, live and direct from the crossroads of the world, Times Square. Jamestown, owner of One Times Square
New York City, NY Coronavirus Updates & News For December 29
NEW YORK CITY — Lawmakers in 2020 unleashed a flurry of fast-acting legislation to fight the coronavirus pandemic and keep New York City afloat. But between survival measures they also passed laws that will shape the city for years to come
What’s Open Closed New Year’s Day 2021 In NYC
NEW YORK CITY — Even if you don’t partake in alcohol, 2020 is likely to leave a hangover. Luckily, the first day of 2021 looks to be low key.
Just like other years, New Year’s Day will be a good time to sleep in and cozy up because there’s no much open.
Dermot Shea says witnesses afraid to come forward in Davell Gardner case
Witnesses to the stray-bullet slaying of Brooklyn baby Davell Gardner may be afraid to come forward for fear of retribution by those involved, NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea said Tuesday.
NYPD cops face delayed COVID-19 vaccine rollout over supply chain issues
NYPD cops will not begin receiving the coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday as previously scheduled, according to Commissioner Dermot Shea — with a detectives’ union memo citing issues
Frozen humpback whale buried on New Jersey beach
It was a whale of a problem.
A 31-foot-long, 15-ton humpback whale washed ashore on a New Jersey beach on Christmas Day — but authorities couldn’t cart it away or cut up the giant mammal because it was frozen solid.
NYC hits another grim COVID milestone with 25,000 deaths
New York City has surpassed more than 25,000 deaths linked to the coronavirus, officials announced Monday.
The city Health Department reports that 25,008 deaths were confirmed or likely cases of COVID-19
Man arrested in slaying of 16-year-old boy outside Bronx deli
A gunman was arrested Monday and charged with the caught-on-camera killing of 16-year-old James Solano outside a Bronx deli — even admitting to cops that he had the murder weapon on him, police said Tuesday.
NYPD to upgrade charges against woman who falsely accused Keyon Harrold Jr. of phone theft
The NYPD said Tuesday it plans to upgrade charges it will bring against a woman who falsely accused a 14-year-old black boy of stealing her cellphone, then allegedly attacked him during a disturbing caught-on-camera encounter at a Manhattan hotel.
Sicko threatens 19-year-old woman with knife and rapes her in Brooklyn
A sicko raped a 19-year-old woman after threatening her with a knife on a Brooklyn street and dragging her into a nearby apartment building early Monday, police said.
The woman was walking near East New
De Blasio says attack on Keyon Harrold Jr. is ‘racism plain and simple’
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday said the viral incident in which a woman falsely accused a black 14-year-old boy of stealing her cellphone was “Racism. Plain and simple.”
The mayor’s comments came as Manhattan
12-year-old upstate NY girl scares off naked home intruder
A 12-year-old upstate New York girl woke up to find a strange naked man inside her bedroom last week — and fearlessly confronted the intruder, scaring him off, police said.
The brave kid yelled at the creep to leave
Manhattan appeals court blocks Cuomo’s limits on religious gatherings
The federal appeals court in Manhattan on Monday struck down New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s pandemic-related executive order setting capacity limits at houses of worship –because it “discriminates against religion on its face.”
Georgia Sens. Loeffler, Perdue back Trump’s $2,000 stimulus check push
The Republicans running in the two critical Georgia runoffs that will decide control of the Senate have come out in support of President Trump’s push to increase stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000, they announced Tuesday.
Israeli man reportedly dies of heart attack hours after getting COVID vaccine
A 75-year-old man was lucky enough to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Israel, only to die a few hours later from a heart attack that officials believe is unrelated to the shot.
The unidentified man got the Pfizer shot at 8:30 a.m. Monday,
Mom-to-be conceives a third baby — while pregnant with twins
Oh, baby, baby — oops, she did it again!
A mom-to-be has conceived a third child — a little over a week after learning she was pregnant with twins.
It’s a rare case of superfetation, when a separate egg is fertilized
Efficiency Win! All The Major Fried Chicken Chains Have Collectively Agreed To Start Selling Fried Pelican Instead Of Chicken Because They Can Just Find Pelicans For Free Outside
Some of the biggest names in fast food just announced a brilliant new plan aimed at maintaining profitability while keeping prices low: All the major fried chicken chains in the U.S. have collectively agreed to start selling fried pelican instead of chicken because they can just find pelicans for free outside.
Kamala Harris receives COVID-19 vaccine, urges trust in minority communities
TheGrio was on the ground as the vice president-elect emphasized that vaccine is about saving lives, saying, “I trust the scientists and it’s the scientists who created and approve the vaccine.
“I urge everyone when it’s your turn to get vaccinated,
Fate of $2,000 stimulus checks in doubt as Senate leader McConnell blocks immediate action
All eyes are the U.S. Senate after the House passed two contentious measures that force Republicans into a difficult position, including whether to back President Donald Trump's call to increase stimulus checks for Americans to $2,000 despite long-held objections to increased government spending.
New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and prediction
The surprising Cleveland Cavaliers (3-0) host the New York Knicks (1-2) Tuesday for a 7 p.m. ET tip-off at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. Below, we analyze the Knicks-Cavaliers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.
New England Patriots tabbed as home favorite vs. New York Jets in Week 17
The New York Jets (2-13) visit the New England Patriots (6-9) in a Week 17 game kicking off Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Here's a look at the early Jets-Patriots betting odds and lines at BetMGM Sportsbook. The Jets won their second straight game
Milwaukee Bucks at New York Knicks odds, picks and prediction
The Milwaukee Bucks (1-1) visit the New York Knicks (0-2) Sunday at Madison Square Garden for a 7:30 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Bucks-Knicks NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.Bucks at Knicks
LIVE UPDATES: Possible 'fraudulent' vaccine distribution prompts New York probe
New York police and the state's Department of Health are investigating Parcare Community Health Network saying it may have "fraudulently" used Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine. Parcare "may have fraudulently obtained COVID-19 vaccine,
Deli worker in NYC punches customer following complaint about sandwich: report
Are we sure the customer didn’t order a knuckle sandwich?
A deli worker in New York City reportedly clocked a customer on Saturday morning following a dispute over his sandwich order, police said.
Ali Zubaidi, 26, was arrested
Cuomo vows coronavirus vaccine fraud crackdown, warns of $1M fines and revoked licenses
New York health providers who fraudulently obtain or distribute coronavirus vaccines will now risk fines of up to $1 million and revocation of their state licenses, Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned.
His announcement comes as state police
New law bars NYC evictions, foreclosures through May 1
A new state law will bar tenant evictions and foreclosures on small property owners through May 1 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The state Senate and Assembly are both expected to pass the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure
Protests, riots that gripped America in 2020
Protests and riots ravaged parts of the nation in the days, weeks and months following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Floyd, 46, died on May 25 after a White Minneapolis police officer was seen on video holding his
Cocaine hidden in tomato paste can found at NYC airport, feds say
A traveler who arrived at a New York City airport on Saturday had bigger plans than making pasta.
He was caught with cocaine inside a can of tomato paste, authorities said.
Keiter Elian Rijo Morales, a citizen of the Dominican Republic, arrived at John F.
Jeffrey Epstein's last cellmate dies from coronavirus, reports say
The last man known to have shared a jail cell with the late Jeffrey Epstein reportedly has died from the coronavirus.
Efrain Reyes, 51, was found dead on Nov. 27 inside his mother’s apartment in New York City, police confirmed to the New York Daily News.
Trump to hold rally in Georgia on eve of Senate runoff elections
President Trump and the Republican National Committee said Sunday that the president will be holding a rally in Dalton, Georgia, on January 4, the night before the state's crucial Senate runoff election. Republicans need to hold onto at least one
How the coronavirus pandemic is changing New Year's Eve celebrations across the world
The coronavirus pandemic has made 2020 a year that no one will ever forget, and many people are ready to move on.
With a number of vaccines already seeing distribution, people are looking ahead to 2021 and a return to normalcy at some point in the new year.
NYC video captures the moments before Cuomo staffer is attacked with cinderblock
Video shows a homeless man creeping up on a female staffer for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo moments before he allegedly bashed her over the head with a cinderblock near a New York City construction site.
The victim, 51-year-old Lisa Cavanaugh
Cuomo staffer hit in head with cinder block during random NYC attack
A staffer in New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s midtown office was bashed in the head with a cinder block by a random man as she walked down a Manhattan street on Christmas Eve, police and sources said.
An unhinged creep
Miami mayor urges Wall Street firms to leave NYC for friendlier city
Miami's Republican mayor said Thursday he hopes to draw some of the big financial firms from Wall Street down to Biscayne Boulevard, as a relief from the high tax burdens and other restrictions of New York.
Mayor Francis X. Suarez told
NYC vaccine scandal under criminal investigation, leaves hundreds in limbo for second dose
For one New York-based single mother of young children, who suffers from respiratory problems, Christmas came early when she learned through word-of-mouth that – despite conflicting information as to who was eligible
New round of Trump clemency benefits Manafort, other allies
President Donald Trump pardoned more than two dozen people, including former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law, in the latest wave of clemency to benefit longtime associates and supporters.
Croatia earthquake: 6.2-magnitude tremor causes damage south-east of Zagreb
Initial reports said the quake caused widespread damage, collapsing roofs and building facades in the town of Petrinja.
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković said he was travelling to the region and tweeted the country has "mobilised
Monday, December 28, 2020
Nicole Malliotakis
Nicole Malliotakis born November 11, 1980 is an American politician and U.S. Representative-elect for New York's 11th congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, she represents part of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn and East Shore,
Sunday, December 27, 2020
Andrew Yang is running for mayor of New York City
Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang has filed paperwork to run for mayor of New York. NBC 4 New York first reported the news, citing confirmation from the city’s Campaign Finance Board. Yang will be running to replace current New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio
Wars, Instability Pose Vaccine Challenges in Poor Nations
Arifullah Khan had just administered another polio vaccine when the gunfire blasted from the nearby hills.
“It happened so suddenly. There was so much gunfire it felt like an explosion,” he said, recalling details of the attack five years ago in
No Other Case Like This': 3-Year-Old in Missouri Had Stroke After COVID Diagnosis, Doctors Say
Doctors in Missouri said a 3-year-old boy experienced a stroke after he tested positive for COVID-19, in what they called a possible example of the neurological effects associated with the coronavirus pandemic.
The toddler, Colt Parris, tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies and hours later lost the
NY Hospitalizations Cross 7K, NYC Positivity Hits 7% as Officials Brace for Post-Holiday Spike
Hospitalizations in New York rose above 7,000 for the first time in months as the winter wave of the coronavirus continues its grip on the tri-state and the rest of the country.
The number of New Yorkers admitted to the hospital for COVID-19 hit 7,138 after creeping
Pilot, 17, Survives Small Plane Crash in Hudson Valley
A 17-year-old pilot walked away, unharmed, from a plane crash in New York's Hudson Valley, officials confirmed Sunday.
The FAA says the Cessna 172 aircraft had engine trouble and crashed in Millbrook, roughly one mile from the Sky Acres Airport.
Giants No Match For Motivated Ravens, Fall To 5-10
BALTIMORE — A very difficult football season for the Baltimore Ravens took a positive turn during a wonderful afternoon that started in exceptional fashion and ended with an ideal combination of events.
Lamar Jackson directed four scoring drives during the decisive first half, and the surging Ravens beat the New York Giants
CBS2 Weather Headlines: Below Freezing, Even Colder Outside NYC Tonight; Upper 40s Monday
NEW YORK — It was still on the chilly side Sunday, but with bright skies and less wind, it sure was beautiful.
Expect a few more clouds overnight, with temperatures bottoming out around freezing in New York City, with 20s in the suburbs, so bundle up!
DeWine and Whitmer on fighting "common enemy" during pandemic
Washington — In the 10 months the coronavirus has spread across the United States, governors have come together to fight a "common enemy," leaning on one another to navigate the pandemic, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said as they reflected on the challenges they faced addressing the extraordinary public-health crisis.
Unemployment benefits expire ahead of Trump's signature on government funding bill
Jobless benefits for millions of Americans lapsed on Sunday before President Trump signed the COVID-19 economic relief package and accompanying $1.4 trillion spending bill to fund the government. Congress passed the bill December 21 after weeks of negotiations that included members of Mr. Trump's own administration.
Nashville bombing suspect's remains found at scene of the blast, FBI confirms
The FBI said on Sunday that the human remains found at the scene of a massive Christmas Day explosion in Nashville match suspect Anthony Quinn Warner, 63. Earlier Sunday, authorities officially named Warner as a person of interest in the case, one day after searching his home in Antioch, Tennessee.
Group Of 6 Wanted In Suspected Hate Crime, Attack On Woman Not Wearing Mask On Subway, NYPD Says
NEW YORK — Police released new surveillance pictures Sunday of suspects wanted in a hate crime investigation after a woman was allegedly attacked for not wearing a mask on the subway.
The suspects allegedly made
Trump signs coronavirus relief bill, still pushes for $2,000 stimulus checks
President Trump on Sunday signed the coronavirus relief package that will boost unemployment benefits and avert a government shutdown, while he also continued to push for $2,000 stimulus checks instead of the $600 checks in the bill.
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Trump signs stimulus bill granting most Americans $600 in pandemic aid
President Donald Trump signed the stimulus bill into law late Sunday, averting a government shutdown Tuesday, three people familiar with his plans said Sunday evening. His decision to back down and sign the
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite - 12 Tasks of Christmas All Steps and Rewards
Christmas has officially arrived and gamers have no shortage of in-game events to help entertain themselves over the holiday break. Mobile gamers who have been working through Pokemon GO's holiday event
Consumers still want to get outdoors as temperatures plunge
PORTLAND, MAINE -- Over the summer, people looking to get out of the house snapped up boats, bicycles and patio furniture, figuring they were safer socializing and being active outdoors than inside. Now that temperatures are dropping,
Despite corona vaccine, 2021 brings little hope for shopping malls
Even as the retail sector is gradually picking up aided by pent-up demand and festival offers, retailers still expect recovery to stretch across 2021. Many in the industry fear the scenario could compel mall tenants to ask for
Early Vaccine Doubters Now Show a Willingness to Roll Up Their Sleeves
Ever since the race to develop a coronavirus vaccine began last spring, upbeat announcements were stalked by ominous polls: No matter how encouraging the news, growing numbers of people said they would refuse to get the shot.
Sales of sex toys have boomed during lockdown – and people are getting kinkier than ever, according to Ann Summers data
People have been buying more sex toys during 2020 – and the products are kinkier than before, too, with more people buying BDSM and high-tech equipment.
Online sales of sex toys in the UK more than doubled when the country
Saturday, December 26, 2020
Holiday sales tick up as shoppers invest in their homes
NEW YORK -- Retail sales increased a modest 3% during a longer holiday season this year, as homebound shoppers spent more on furnishing and food but less on clothing and jewelry, according to figures released Saturday by a firm
U.S. holiday retail sales rise 3% as online shopping booms- Mastercard report
Dec 26 (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales rose 3% during this year's expanded holiday shopping season from Oct. 11 to Dec. 24, a report by Mastercard Inc said on Saturday, powered by a pandemic-driven shift toward online shopping.
Anwar Hadid is 'anti vax' and admits he won't get the COVID-19 vaccine as 'bodies do way more than we think'
He's from a famous family and found a touch of his own stardom through modeling.
And Anwar Hadid admitted that he won't get the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available to his specific tier of young adults without pre-exisiting
All right for some! Revellers in Tier 2 Liverpool and York brave the stormy weather to head out for some Boxing Day drinks
Revellers in Tier 2 cities flocked to bars to make the most of Boxing Day while millions remain in tough lockdown restrictions.
Hardy revellers in Liverpool and York braved freezing temperatures and even the mutant
Jennifer Lopez dons Dior hat as she boards private plane to hometown NYC for New Year's Rockin' Eve
She rang in Christmas with family.
But Jennifer Lopez was back in work mode by Boxing Day, hopping aboard a private jet to get to her native New York City for a New Year's broadcast.
The 51-year-old wore a comfortable
Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness pack on the PDA as they hit the beach for an icy swim in The Hamptons
They've been married for 24 years, but the romantic spark between Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness is still very much alight.
So it was no surprise to see Hugh, 50, packing on the PDA with his 65-year-old spouse as
New York investigates healthcare provider that 'fraudulently obtained 2,800 doses of Moderna vaccine and gave them to the public before healthcare workers'
A health care provider in New York is being investigated after being accused of 'fraudulently' obtaining COVID-19 vaccines and distributing them to members of the public.
In a statement released Saturday, the state Department of Health
The unstoppable rise of the Chinese dragon: China will overtake the US and become the world's biggest economy by 2028, report says
China will overtake the United States to become the world's biggest economy in 2028, five years earlier than previously estimated due to the contrasting recoveries of the two countries from the COVID-19 pandemic, a think tank
Former Chinese finance minister Lou Jiwei attacks regulators for ‘failure’ to act over risk
China’s former finance minister Lou Jiwei has criticised the country’s financial regulators, saying they had ignored systemic risks.In a speech made at the China Wealth Management 50 Forum in Shenzhen on Sunday,
How to watch Alex Trebek's final 'Jeopardy!' episodes
Starting in January, fans of the famed quiz show "Jeopardy!" will be able to see the final episodes hosted by Alex Trebek. The beloved host died on Nov. 8 after battling pancreatic cancer. Trebek hosted the show for 37 seasons.
The New York Times Hasn’t Heard About China’s Vaccines
That is the implication of a major piece on how the coronavirus vaccines are leading to greater worldwide inequality, since the rich countries have reserved the vast majority of the 2021 supplies of vaccines of the leading
Everything coming and leaving Netflix in January 2021
WASHINGTON — With the start of the new year comes a whole slate of new movies and shows that'll be available for streaming to help us all get through these winter months.
Unfortunately, by the time 2021 rolls around
Pop Culture in (ugh) 2020, from the bizarre to the sublime
And now, for our annual look at the year in pop culture…. Oh, wait. This was 2020. The year everything stopped cold.
Well, not really. Truth is, people turned to culture of all kinds in 2020 — highbrow and lowbrow
Buffalo snowfall sets a new daily record
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Western New York's Christmas present this year was a White Christmas, and then some.
After a lull in the snowfall during the majority of Christmas Day, lake effect snow developed
Coronavirus Updates: Pandemic Jobless Benefits May Expire Today As NY Remains In Throes Of COVID-19 Resurgence
This is our daily update of breaking COVID-19 news for Saturday, December 26th, 2020. Previous daily updates can be found here, and up-to-date statistics are here.
New York City is in Phase 4 of reopening
A Growing Number of Countries Find Cases of the New Virus Variant
Japan, France, Spain, Sweden and Canada are the latest countries to discover infections with the potentially more transmissible variant first reported in Britain. Surveys show a clear majority of Americans
New York State Probes Possibly Fraudulently Obtained Vaccines
A health care provider in New York may have fraudulently obtained Covid-19 vaccines and diverted them to members of the public in violation of priority guidelines, the state government said on Saturday.
7 WAYS TO DISPLAY YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS
A new year. It’s a clean slate. A fresh start that usually comes with a list of goals we strive to do better in the new year. Instead of tossing those resolutions out the window after a few weeks, your turned them into something you’d actually
25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN – ADVENT FUN
24 years ago we began our annual family tradition of counting down the days till Christmas with what we call “The 25 Days of Christmas”
Each December we begin counting down the days until Christmas by doing daily holiday activities.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday signed into law New
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday signed into law New York’s Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2020, a bill that aims to increase civic engagement by streamlining and improving voter registration at multiple state agencies in New York.
Boston Doctor Has Severe Allergic Reaction to Moderna COVID Vaccine: NYT
A doctor in Boston with a shellfish allergy developed a severe allergic reaction after receiving Moderna's coronavirus vaccine on Thursday, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing the doctor. Dr. Hossein Sadrzadeh
Some New York hospital staff cut the line for COVID-19 vaccine: report
A New York City hospital apologized to staff after revealing that some workers had received access to the coronavirus vaccine despite being in low-risk categories, according to a report from The New York Times.
In an email
Homes Divided: Vaccinated Health Workers Chart a New Normal
On the morning of Dec. 16, the threat of a Virginia snowstorm canceled school for 7-year-old Alain Bell. He instead spent the morning scribbling a scowling face in black marker onto his father’s newly vaccinated upper arm.
Turkey and Brazil Say Chinese Vaccine Effective, With Sparse Supporting Data
Turkish officials announced Thursday that a vaccine from the Chinese company Sinovac has an efficacy rate of 91.25 percent, but the finding was based on preliminary results from a small clinical trial and none of the data was published in a journal or posted online.
Biden on working with Senate Republicans: 'I'll never publicly embarrass them'
President-elect Joe Biden expressed optimism that he will be able to work with Republicans because of his years working alongside them, despite a sharply divided Congress.
“My leverage is, every senior Republican knows
Poll finds Andrew Yang favored for New York City mayor
Former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang is currently among the favorites in the 2021 New York City mayoral race even as the businessman has yet to officially announce his candidacy, according to a poll released Monday
Opinions & observations: Rapid COVID-19 tests can be useful. But there are far too few to put a dent in the pandemic.
Since September, the Food and Drug Administration has approved seven COVID-19 tests that yield results in 30 minutes or less, offering hope for vast improvements in test accessibility and efficiency throughout the U.S. Most
Around Brooklyn: Fire truck crashes into Gravesend storefront
An FDNY fire truck, rushing to a fire, collided with another car, then smashed into a storefront on Sunday night, according to police. Five firefighters were taken to NYU Lutheran Medical Center and listed in stable condition
NYC mayor: Sheriff to enforce quarantine for UK travelers
New York City will send sheriff’s deputies to the homes or hotel rooms of all travelers coming from the United Kingdom to ensure they comply with the city’s two-week COVID-19 quarantine requirement, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday.
Enormous Challenges Await Next Occupant Of Gracie Mansion As New Yorkers Turn Attention To Mayoral Race
NEW YORK – With 2020 almost over, the New York political calendar turns to the mayor’s race and thoughts of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s successor.
While there’s no shortage of candidates, the next occupant of Gracie Mansion will
New York Giants at Baltimore Ravens odds, picks and prediction
As hard as it is to believe, the New York Giants (5-9) have a clearer path to the playoffs than the Baltimore Ravens (9-5) when they meet at 1 p.m. ET Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium. Below, we preview the Giants-Ravens betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.
New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers odds, picks and prediction
The New York Knicks visit the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse for a 7 p.m. ET tip-off Wednesday. Below, we analyze the Knicks-Pacers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.Odds via BetMGM
With COVID-19 precautions, New York City destinations are open for a new kind of holiday
The holidays have come to New York City amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
While some traditions, including the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular featuring the Rockettes, have been canceled, others like the Rockefeller
New York, again, leads nation in population decline. And it could now lose two House seats.
ALBANY — The Big Apple continues to get smaller.
New York's population continued to decline more than any state in the nation, new figures released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau show.
The Empire State's population fell
Clymer Students Make ‘Gingerbread Structures’
CLYMER — Fifth and sixth grade students of the Clymer Central School District make learning about science and math look good — and probably taste good as well.
For the third year in a row, science teacher Ray Shrout
Schumer Wants Access To The Vaccine Across All Of New York State
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-New York, said about $800 million dollars for Upstate New York and New York state, separate from New York City, is on the way to help ensure the coronavirus vaccine and other coronavirus care efforts
Duke women end basketball season amid COVID-19
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — The Duke women’s basketball team ended its season Friday amid the coronavirus pandemic.
“The student-athletes on the Duke women’s basketball team have made the difficult decision to conclude their
New York state logs nearly 7,000 hospitalizations, 122 deaths on 300th day of the pandemic
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Governor Cuomo announced the latest numbers of the COVID-19 on Christmas Day. Today also marks the 300th day of the pandemic.
Here’s a quick list of the numbers as provided by the governor’s office
Boston doctor has severe allergic reaction to Moderna COVID vaccine - New York Times
Dr. Hossein Sadrzadeh, a geriatric oncology fellow at Boston Medical Center, said he had a severe reaction almost immediately after being vaccinated, feeling dizzy and with a racing heart, the NYT reported.It is the first severe reaction
Family members and workers try to boost holiday spirits at long-term care homes
TORONTO -- Holiday cheer is desperately needed at many long-term care homes ravaged by COVID-19, with the grief of losing neighbours made worse by being separated from family this season.
Families and workers
Police: Man steals mini-snow plow, crashes into New York Target
BAY SHORE, N.Y. -- A Long Island man has been arrested after a Christmas morning crime spree that gave new meaning to the term doorbuster.
It happened shortly before 2 a.m., Suffolk County police said, when Justin Shuffle
Day 300 of COVID-19 in New York State
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today updated New Yorkers on the state's progress on day 300 of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
"New York made it through Thanksgiving better than most places, so as we celebrate Christmas
Holiday twins: Identical girls born to Massena couple on Christmas Day
POTSDAM — The north country’s first Christmas Day babies arrived Friday afternoon — a set of twins born to a Massena couple at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.
Ginelle Gardner and Darian Hines welcomed Imani Selma-Rose Hines
New York to begin registering eligible voters automatically
New York state is going to begin registering its eligible voters automatically.
On Tuesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced he has signed the New York Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2020, which will help to automatically
New York State Minimum Wage and Overtime-Exempt Salary Levels Will Increase for Employees Working Outside of New York City on December 31, 2020
The New York State minimum wage rates and minimum overtime-exempt salary levels for employees working outside of New York City will increase on December 31, 2020. New York State employers with employees working
Monday, December 21, 2020
Discover Hilfiger's new Tommy Jeans Drop Shop platform
Tommy Hilfiger is launching its new 'Tommy's Drop Shop' creative platform offering three microcapsules co-designed by three creatives–Jonny Banger (@sportsbanger), Mago Dovjenko (@iammago) and Toby Evans (@zome.work)–each one expressing his own passion for specific creative areas.
On opens first flagship store
Last week, the Swiss running brand On launched its first global store 'On NYC' in New York City, more precisely at 363 Lafayette Street in Manhattan's NoHo district. It carries both the running shoe range and apparel for men and women. At the center of the 160 sqm store is the so-called Magic Wall
Facebook adds carts to WhatsApp to make shopping easier
WhatsApp said on Tuesday it is adding a new shopping feature to its app as the Facebook-owned instant messaging service looks to court more merchants and invite a larger portion of its 2 billion user base to shop.The instant messaging platform, where business accounts already process messages
A covid-19-themed shop in New York is thriving
Last year New Yorkers might have found a pair of headphones or perhaps some woolly socks in their Christmas stockings. Some lucky ducks might have found tickets to a Broadway show. This year’s most popular stocking-stuffer may
Protecting Online Holiday Shopping this Season
With the holiday shopping season settling in, eCommerce growth has continued to skyrocket. In November, the U.S. Department of Commerce reports an almost 37% increase in quarterly retail e-commerce sales, when compared to the previous year. However, with growth come challenges, including a concurrent
Christmas shopping this season may be 'make or break' for many businesses
After a shocking year for retail during the coronavirus pandemic, the National Retail Association says this festive season is "make or break" for many businesses.Australians are expected to spend more than $52 billion this Christmas — a 5 percent increase on last year
Nice cool night for Christmas caroling and shopping
Railyard Park Waxahachie sponsored a special evening at its new venue, just south of the downtown area, in partnership with Waxahachie Bible Church (WBC) on Thursday evening, Dec. 17. It was a crisp and cool night, perfect for everyone to get into the Christmas holiday spirit.
Roundabout is the Go-To for Guilt Free Holiday Shopping
Every holiday season I restart the same pattern of procrastination. In November I tell myself that I’m not going to bother with Christmas decorations but when December rolls around and my Instagram feed is
Tatas to add bigbasket, CCD arm to shopping cart by December-end
The Tata Group is set to close in on two acquisitions — those of Alibaba-backed bigbasket and Cafe Coffee Day’s (CCD) vending machine business — by December 31.
Tata Sons’ board is also expected to take stock of the other initiatives
Last minute shoppers turn to the Millcreek Mall for in-person shopping
Many people are saying that with delays in online shipping, they have turned to in-person shopping for their holiday gifts.
We spoke to some people shopping at the Millcreek Mall who were looking for some last minute gifts.
Main Street Wisconsin website takes local shopping online, statewide
Got holiday shopping left to do? Want to buy local, but not sure which local business might have what you need? You’re in good company, and you might be in luck.
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation set out to
German MPs propose online shopping tax to save city centers
The German Bundestag is considering a financial package tax for online purchases in order to support retailers who have been pushed out of business due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The proposed tax, which has spurred an outcry on the part of German trade
Fake delivery notices imitating Amazon, UPS, FedEx surge during biggest online shopping season ever
Online shopping is in the midst of its biggest season ever, with Amazon reporting third-party sales of $4.8 billion in the days after Thanksgiving, up 60% from last year. Now, hackers are sending out fake shipping notification links to capitalize on the surge.
The fraudulent delivery messages appear
REVIEW: 'Bridgerton' boasts Julie Andrews and costumes but drops off from there
Julie Andrews’ voice – as the series’ narrator – is the bait to get you into “Bridgerton,” a new costume drama on Netflix.
The series, however, is more talk than action and that’s where it isn’t quite in the same league as “The Great,”
'Masked Dancer' brings a whole new guessing game to TV
“The Masked Dancer” – a spinoff of “The Masked Singer” – isn’t going to be as much of an impossible guessing game as it might seem.
“I can tell immediately who has had some training because they are doing technical steps that only
100 best movies of 2020, according to audiences
When the coronavirus pandemic hit the United States in early 2020, movie theaters were among the first places to close. In many states, including New York, they have yet to reopen. With many national chains reporting devastating losses quarter after quarter—the country’s three largest
Get to know all 5 of AP's Breakthrough Entertainers of 2020
Making a breakthrough in pop culture during any year is hard. Doing it during a global pandemic is an entirely different thing.
This year's five Associated Press' Breakthrough Entertainers of the Year managed
Mining City History: In 1911, Butte had no shortage of shopping options
Hennessy’s, Symons, and Connell’s, Butte’s largest department stores, typically all ran full-page ads in the run-up to Christmas in 1911. Each also appears to have generated new original artwork every day of the season, at least in December.
People rush to shops before lockdown starts in Wales
First Minister Mark Drakeford confirmed that Wales will go into lockdown from midnight as it enters level four.
Mr Drakeford said all non-essential shops, gyms and hospitality must close at the end of trading today.
Even In The Time Of COVID, Last Weekend Of Shopping Before Christmas Is Busy
CHICAGO (CBS) — For retailers, the Saturday before Christmas is called Super Saturday, so how does it look during the pandemic?
CBS 2’s Jeremy Ross has the surprising economic impact of the day, and equally surprising shopping scenes around the area.
Timaru Artisan Farmers' Market to open for Christmas shopping
The Timaru Artisan Farmers’ Market has gone from strength to strength since rebranding and moving to a new location, so will hold a twilight Christmas market to end a successful year.
With 74 stalls, mostly from South Canterbury, anyone who has left their
Google now lets you virtually try on makeup using AR, shop from influencer videos
If you’ve ever used a Snapchat or Instagram filter, you know that one of the popular use cases for AR (augmented reality) is to change up your appearance with virtual makeup — like a different shade of lipstick or eyeshadow, for example. Today, Google
Kylie Jenner slammed by animal rights activists while shopping in LA for Christmas
Keeping up with the Kardashians star Kylie Jenner is often seen wearing fur coats and has received a lot of backlash for the same. On Saturday, December 19, she was seen in LA as she had headed out for some Christmas shopping. A few animal rights activists got to know that
Here's the 'Good News' in Central Georgia: December 14-20
MACON, Ga. — 1. 'This is the season to give': Central Georgia group to pay off layaways for less fortunate families
A group in Central Georgia called Layaway Santa is doing it's part to make sure less fortunate children across the region have a Merry Christmas.
Central Georgia economist breaks down shopping trends
MACON, Ga. — Holiday shopping is at its peak, and Dr. Steve Morse, dean of the School of Business at Middle Georgia State University, says there's a clear trend for 2020.
"I think COVID-19 and the pandemic had a large impact on online spending,
With coronavirus spreading in L.A. County supermarkets, here are some tips for shopping safely
With coronavirus spreading in L.A. County supermarkets, here are some tips for shopping safely.Dr. Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, Los Angeles County chief medical officer, recommended consolidating trips to businesses,
15 online retailers to shop for unique holiday gifts
Choosing the perfect gift can be challenging, and the multitude of options available online can be more overwhelming than helpful. While big retailers like Amazon and Target have plenty of interesting finds,
Online shopping: Great for bargains, terrible for the environment
If you worry about all the waste generated by the annual rush of holiday shopping and gift giving, it’s nothing compared to the mountains of discarded packaging that comes from a single event in China.
On Nov. 11 each year, the world’s biggest
Walmart to pilot test livestreamed video shopping on TikTok
Walmart and TikTok announced this morning they will be partnering on the first pilot test of a new shoppable product experience on TikTok’s social video app. Walmart, as you may recall, had planned to invest in TikTok when the
Shopping is coming to Instagram Reels globally, turning the whole app into a catalog
Instagram is covering its app with shopping content. Today, the company announced that shopping is rolling out to Reels, its TikTok copycat product, around the world. It announced a test of this feature in October. Businesses and creators will be able to tag products
Nova Scotia Talent Trust honours creative community with $44,000 in awards and scholarships
Dozens of the province’s gifted artists and creators were recognized with special awards and scholarships by the Nova Scotia Talent Trust this week. Created 76 years ago in support of world-famous contralto Portia White, the Talent Trust
Budget-friendly shopping tips the week before Christmas
Christmas shopping is different this year for a lot of reasons, but there are tried and true strategies to keep within a budget you can afford. feel so behind this year. Usually I’ve got my Christmas shopping done by now because I always have to be careful
ComplexLand Made Virtual Shopping a Reality
Is the ComplexLand a glimpse into the future of commerce?
The concept began as a pivot to give Complex Networks’ loyalists and consumers a chance to experience ComplexCon — albeit virtually — so the media company sought to cook up a unique experience that
Despite increase in online shopping, Central Ohio retailers see busy weekend
Despite more people shopping online this year due to the pandemic, Central Ohio retailers saw a busy weekend just before Christmas.
"Had to pick up some stuff for my niece and nephew, wrapping supplies, stuff like that,
Mandy Moore Opens Up About Her Pregnancy Struggles
The "This Is Us" actress, who is expecting her first child with husband Taylor Goldsmith, is dealing with some not-so-pleasant pregnancy woes. Get the details.
2020 in Review: Vote for The Celebrity Baby News You Can’t Stop Thinking About
Yes, 2020 was a painful year, but through it all, pop culture had our back. From the TV shows that kept us company to the songs that kept us sane to the social media trends that kept us laughing and the celebs who kept us guessing, it was the multi-faceted
Celebrity Pandemic Pregnancies: Emma Roberts, Morgan Stewart & More
Hilary Duff, Ashley Tisdale, Mandy Moore, oh my! Here are all the stars who have announced that they're expecting amid the ongoing 2020 pandemic. Watch!
Bachelor Alum Arie Luyendyk and Lauren Burnham Are Expecting Their Second Baby
Luyendyk and Lauren Burnham's family is expanding.
The couple, who met on Arie's season of The Bachelor in 2017, revealed their big baby news to the world on Instagram on Dec. 19.
See Khloe Kardashian & BFF Malika Haqq's LOL-Worthy Baby Shower KUWTK Bonus Scene
A brand new season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians premieres in 2021, but in the meantime, E! is bringing you a bonus scene that's sure to make the wait less boring.
In the never-before-seen clip, Khloe Kardashian,
Gabourey Sidibe Shares Photo of Fiancé Brandon Frankel's Naked Proposal
Now that's a precious proposal!
In November, Gabourey Sidibe revealed that she was engaged to boyfriend Brandon Frankel. The Oscar-nominated Precious actress shared a few photos of her ring and he posted a pic of a bed covered in rose petals and balloons spelling out, "Will You Marry Me."
Mom creates alphabet poster to help parents, teachers talk to kids about racism
A mother has designed a poster in hopes that it will help parents and teachers educate their children about racism.
Taimani Reed of Portland, Oregon, is a photographer, brand designer and
How to make Edd Kimber’s caramelized white chocolate linzers
“One Tin Bakes” author and pastry chef Edd Kimber joined "Good Morning America" with a delicious holiday dessert for our 12 days of Christmas cookies.
"The Great British Bake Off" winner's sweet treat is a ginger sandwich cookie filled with
Mom's viral work station for kids is the perfect homeschooling hack
A Kentucky mom has created a DIY solution to keep her kids focused and inspired as they dive into remote learning amid the pandemic. Angelina Harper, a special education teacher from Louisville, crafted work
College students help working moms stay in the workforce with virtual tutoring
Alana Achtekirchen is a single mom of two elementary school-aged kids living in San Francisco. She's been doing her best to get through the day-to-day challenges of living through the COVID-19 pandemic, the recent wildfires and heat waves, multiple
Millions of Americans race to finish last-minute Christmas shopping
The National Retail Federation expects over 150 million Americans will shop for presents this last weekend before Christmas.
The Best Last Minute Stocking Stuffers That’ll Still Feel Special
Stocking stuffers have long been associated with after thought gifts — a toothbrush, a pack of unexciting socks, or a pack of chocolates shaped like Santa Claus. And while those classics will always be welcome in stockings or not, there are an endless
Stylish Sweaters, Cardigans And Jackets To Wear For Your Christmas Photo And All Season Long
Shopping in 2020 has become more intentional and purpose driven. It has also become dependent on what’s available online. As a child of the 80s and 90s, my idea of holiday shopping was an entire week spent going around malls and retail
Do you still have Christmas shopping to do? The Orioles need a shortstop, but probably won’t get him before the holiday.
There are now 102 days remaining until the next scheduled Orioles game. With anonymous owners being quoted last week about possibly shortening next season depending on COVID vaccine distribution, we cannot take for granted that the game will happen on that date,
Sunday, December 20, 2020
Stimulus payment update: Congress finalizes agreement on $1 trillion Coronavirus relief bill
Washington DC. -- Top Capitol Hill decision makers sealed a deal Sunday on an approximately $1 trillion Coronavirus related economic relief package, finally delivering long-overdue help to businesses and individuals and providing financing to deliver covid vaccines to a nation eager for them.
The agreement, announced by Senate leaders, would establish a temporary $300 per week supplemental unemployment benefits and $600 direct stimulus payments to most Americans, along with a new round of subsidies for hard-hit businesses and money for schools, health care providers and renters facing eviction.
Specific items expected in the relief bill include:
$284 billion for the small business loan program Paycheck Protection Program
$25 billion in rental assistance
$600 direct payments per adult and child
$300 enhanced jobless benefits
$13 billion in enhanced Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits
$82 billion for colleges, schools, and for other educational institutions
The Coronavirus aid bill also ends the practice of surprise medical assistance billing
The House was expected to vote on the lawmaking on Monday, said a spokesperson for House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Democrat Maryland. The House would pass a one-day stopgap spending bill to stop a government shutdown at midnight Sunday. The Senate was likely to vote on Monday, too. legislators were eager to leave Washington and close out a deafening year for Americans.
"There will be another key rescue package for the peoples of United States," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Republican Kentucky, said in announcing the agreement for a relief bill that would total almost $900 billion. "It's packed with targeted policies to help struggling peoples of America who have already waited too long for relief packages."
The final agreement is the largest financing measure yet. It amalgamate Coronavirus relief with a $1.4 trillion government-wide funding plan and lots of other unrelated measures on taxes, healthcare, infrastructure and education financing.
While Schumer said Democrats would have wanted more financing,
Passage is nearing as coronavirus cases and deaths rising and evidence piles up that the American economy is struggling.
Late-breaking decisions would limit the $300 per week bonus jobless benefits - one half the supplemental federal unemployment benefit provided under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act in March - to 10 weeks instead of 16 weeks as before. The direct $600 stimulus check to most peoples is also half the March payment, subject to the same income limits in which a person's payment begins to phase out after $75,000.
President Donald Trump is supportive, specifically of the push for providing more direct payments. "GET IT DONE," he said in a tweet on the Twitter late Saturday.
It would be the first significant legislative response to the pandemic since the $1.8 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act passed virtually unanimously in March.
The lawmaking was held up by months of disorder, posturing and bad faith. But talks turned important last week as legislators on both sides finally faced the time limit of acting before leaving form Washington for Christmas holidays India home sides.
A development came late Saturday in a fight over Fed. emergency powers that was resolved by the Senate's upper Democrat, Chuck Schumer of New York, and conservative Republican Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania. That led to a final round of negotiations on other major properties.
It would be the first significant legislative response to the pandemic since the $1.8 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act passed virtually unanimously in March.
The lawmaking was held up by months of disorder, posturing and bad faith. But talks turned important last week as legislators on both sides finally faced the time limit of acting before leaving form Washington for Christmas holidays India home sides.
A development came late Saturday in a fight over Fed. emergency powers that was resolved by the Senate's upper Democrat, Chuck Schumer of New York, and conservative Republican Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania. That led to a final round of negotiations on other major properties.
Legislators had hoped to pass that bill this weekend and avoid the need for a stopgap spending bill, but progress slowed Saturday as Pat Toomey pressed for the inclusion of a provision to close down the Federal Reserve Bank financial resources. Democrats and the White House said it was too broad mind worded and would have trussed the hands of the incoming Joe Biden's administration, but Republicans rallied to Pat Toomey's position.
Late-breaking decisions would limit $300 per week bonus unemployment benefits - one half the supplemental federal jobless benefit provided under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act in March - to 10 weeks instead of 16 weeks as before. The direct $600 stimulus payment to most people would be half the March payment, subject to the same income limits in which an individual's payment begins to phase out after $75,000.
After the announcement, Schumer and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, democratic California, announced additional details, including $25 billion in living rental assistance, $15 billion for stage, theaters and other live venues, $82 billion for local schools, colleges, universities, and other education faculties and $10 billion for child care support.
The statetwide appropriations bill would fund agencies through i am ok look on lookpplpooo projects. Another addition would extend a batch of soon-to-expire tax breaks, including one for craft brewers, wineries, distillers, small and mid-size businesses.
The end-of-session at Capitol Hill's rush also promised relief for victims of shockingly steep surprise medical bills, a phenomenon that often occurs when providers drop out of insurance companies networks alll over country.
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