Supreme Court Rules Against Permanent Residency for TPS Immigrants
A unanimous Supreme Court has ruled that thousands of people living in the U.S. for humanitarian reasons can’t apply to be permanent residents. Justice Elena Kagan wrote the opinion of the court on Monday that federal immigration
New Statistics Show How Bad Gun Violence is in the U.S.
In reports from the Gun Violence Archive, so far this year there have been nearly 19,000 gun violence deaths and just over 16,000 gun injuries in the United States. The first five months of U.S. gun violence
A Mega Concert Planned in Central Park in August to Celebrate NYC’s Re-Opening from Covid19 Shutdowns
New York, NY (77WABC)-To celebrate New York City’s re-opening as the Covid19 viral pandemic wanes, NYC Mayor Bill DeBlasio announced this morning that a free Mega Concert is planned for NYC’s Central Park this summer. DeBlasio
Gov. Cuomo Attempts to Clarify Mask Mandates in Schools
New York (77WABC) – Governor Andrew Cuomo held a press conference on Monday where he tried to clarify the CDC’s guidelines on mask wearing in schools, saying there is no mandate for kids who are outside on
The FDA Green-Lights a New Drug to Treat Alzheimer’s
New York, NY (77WABC)-Despite controversy over its effectiveness, the Food and Drug Administration has green-lighted the first treatment for Alzheimer’s patients in two decades. The surprise decision came after the agency’s independent advisers said the treatment hadn’t
Manchin Will Not Vote For Election Law Overhaul, Says Will Divide Country Even More
New York (77WABC) – Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia says he will not vote for the largest overhaul of U.S. election law, casting doubt a path forward in election voting reform. A key vote in
An Attempted Rape in Midtown Manhattan; The Suspect Caught on Video is at Large
New York, NY (77WABC)-A suspect is at large after allegedly trying to rape a woman in broad daylight in front of 28 East 33rd St. in Midtown around 7 am Saturday morning. The 27-year-old woman was walking
Jeff Bezos Heading Into Space Aboard Blue Origin
New York, NY (77WABC/AP)-Talk about travel plans over the summer months. Jeff Bezos has announced he will be heading into space on July 20th aboard Blue Origin’s first human space flight next month. In an Instagram post
Video; Police Release Images of a Subway Attack Suspect
Queens, NY (77WABC)-A 31-year old man was standing on the southbound “Q” train with his bicycle when a man approached suddenly kicking the man’s bike. The two men became involved in a verbal dispute with the suspect