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
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