De Blasio Says Voluntary Phase for Vaccinations “Is Over”
New York (77WABC) – Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday that the “voluntary phase is over” in the effort to administer COVID-19 vaccinations to city workers, stressing possible vaccine mandates. “We can keep doing those things, I’m
CDC Reverses Course on Indoor Masks in Some Parts of U.S.
New York (AP/77WABC) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reversed course Tuesday on some masking guidelines, recommending that even vaccinated people return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the coronavirus is
Retired Conservative US Sen. Mike Enzi Dies of Accident Related Injuries
GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP/77WABC) — A former spokesperson for retired Sen. Mike Enzi (R) of Wyoming says the retired Senator has died at the age of 77 of injuries sustained in a bicycle accident last Friday. Sen. Enzi,
16 Injured 5 Missing in an Explosion at a German Chemical Hub
BERLIN (AP) — An explosion at an industrial park for chemical companies has shaken the German city of Leverkusen, sending a large black cloud rising into the air. Sixteen people were injured and five remain missing. Germany’s
NYPD Captures Man Suspected in 3 Violent Hate Crime Incidents
Queens, NY (77WABC) — A week after NYPD officers released a photo of a man — accused of harassing Muslim women in Queens — detectives have arrested the person they believe is responsible. On Monday evening on
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Department of Veterans Affairs mandates COVID-19 vaccine for medical employees
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs announced on Monday that it will mandate COVID-19 vaccines for healthcare personnel. The VA secretary said in an announcement the mandate applies to Title 38 VA healthcare personnel, such as physicians,
President Biden says US combat mission in Iraq will conclude by end of year
President Joe Biden said at the White House on Monday alongside Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi that the United States’ combat mission in Iraq will be over by the end of this year. Biden told reporters in
A Suspect at Large in a Violent Attempted Robbery in Brooklyn
(Brooklyn, NY)-Police have released a photo and video in hopes the public can help them identify a suspect who violently robbed a 50-year-old woman inside a 7th Avenue location. Late at night on Thursday, July 15th, police
A $10,000 Reward Offered for Information Leading to an Arrest in a Subway Mugging which Left a Woman in Critical Condition
New York, NY (77WABC)-A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a suspect who left a woman in critical condition during an attempted mugging at the Canal Street subway station on July