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
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