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Biden invokes Defense Production Act for formula shortage
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has invoked the Defense Production Act to speed production of infant formula and has authorized flights to import supply from overseas. He is facing mounting political pressure over a domestic shortage caused by the safety-related closure of the country’s largest formula manufacturing plant. The Defense Production Act order requires…
After Buffalo massacre, NY governor seeks action on guns
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is touting a package of executive orders and gun control bills in the aftermath of a racist attack on a Buffalo supermarket. The Democrat’s executive orders would require state police to seek court orders to keep guns away from people who might pose a threat to…
Buffalo shooter plotted for months: Authorities
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The white shooter accused of killing 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket wrote as far back as November about a live-streamed attack on African Americans. Entries from his diary also indicate he practiced shooting from his car and traveled for hours from his home in Maine two months ago to…
White House moves to ease shortage of baby formula
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is taking steps to ease a nationwide shortage of baby formula. Among the measures announced by the Biden administration include reopening the largest domestic manufacturer of baby formula and increasing the level of imported formula. The Abbott Nutrition plant has been closed since February because of contamination issues. Before…
Press secretary hopes her rise helps kids ‘dream bigger’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s new spokesperson, Karine Jean-Pierre, says she hopes kids will “dream big and dream bigger” because she’s now the White House press secretary. Jean-Pierre is the first Black woman and first LGBTQ person in the job. It’s one of the highest-profile positions in the U.S. government. Jean-Pierre was born on…
Court expert draws more GOP-friendly New York political maps
NEW YORK (AP) — A court-appointed expert released a draft of new congressional maps for New York that are more favorable to Republicans than the original gerrymandered political maps drawn by Democrats. The draft maps released Monday would help the GOP by creating five districts that lean Republican and at least four other districts where…
Health Officials urge masks & testing as COVID-19 cases surge
East Farmingdale, NY- New York City health officials are urging New Yorkers, ages 2 and older, to wear masks in all indoor public settings as the city approaches “high risk” COVID-19 alert status. New York City has been averaging around 3,600 reported new cases of COVID-19 per day over the past week. On Long Island…
Islanders tap Lane Lambert as teams new head coach
(AP)- The New York Islanders have hired longtime Barry Trotz assistant and right-hand man Lane Lambert to succeed him as coach. It’s Lambert’s first head coaching job in the NHL. Trotz was fired last week after the Islanders missed the playoffs for the first time in his four seasons behind the bench. Photo: FILE –…
EPA hosts free event “You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure”
East Farmingdale, NY- The EPA is hosting a free webinar for schools called, “You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure”. This free virtual event will b open to the public and will discuss and inform participants on cost effective ways to reduce airborne pollutants inside schools. You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure, Thursday, May…
Health Officials urge precautions as COVID-19 cases rise in New York
East Farmingdale, NY- The New York State Department of Health on Friday urged all New Yorkers to take “common sense precautions” to protect against COVID-19 after the Centers for Disease Control elevated the threat level for for several counties in the state. The DOH now recommends that all New Yorkers wear masks indoor public spaces,…
PD: Threat made against JCC of the Greater Five Towns
Lawrence, NY- Police in Nassau County say a 911 threat was made on Sunday, against members of the JCC of the Greater Five Towns. Officials say the call came in just before 6pm and that the police used various resources to search the property at 140 Central Avenue in Lawrence. No evidence of any credible…
Buffalo shooting latest example of targeted racial violence
(AP)- The shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, is the latest example of something that’s been part of U.S. history since the beginning: targeted racial violence. Authorities say the suspected gunman, who is white, specifically targeted a predominantly Black neighborhood. They say he shot 11 Black people and two white people at the…