Rev. Jesse Jackson and wife hospitalized with COVID-19 and “responding positively to treatment”
CHICAGO (AP/77WABC) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a famed civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, and his wife have been hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19, according to a statement Saturday. The Reverend’s family has now
Hurricane Henri prep tips for NYC residents
NEW YORK, NY (77ABC) – New York City Parks has closed their beaches from Sunday, August 22nd through Monday, August 23rd. Outdoor dining will be suspended on Sunday, August 22nd due Hurricane Henri headed for the New
Biden picks Rahm Emanuel to be ambassador to Japan
NEW YORK (77WABC) President Biden will be nominating Rahm Emanuel to be the ambassador to Japan. This, according to a White House statement. Rahm Emanuel, who was also a senior adviser to President Bill Clinton, said he
Oakland A’s pitcher Chris Bassitt released from hospital after suffering cheek fracture from line drive
The Oakland A’s announced that pitcher Chris Bassitt was released from the hospital with a cheek fracture after being hit in the face by a line drive. During the second inning of Oakland’s 9-0 loss to the
The Chief in Charge of Intelligence Before the Capitol Riot Back on the Job
WASHINGTON (AP) — Yogananda Pittman, who was the top Capitol Police intelligence official when thousands of pro-Trump rioters descended in January, is back in charge of intelligence. Pittman also served as the agency’s acting chief. Officials are
Nebraska’s head coach Scott Frost under investigation for NCAA violations
The NCAA is investigating Nebraska and head coach Scott Frost for alleged “improper use of analysts and consultants during practices and games.” The allegations against Nebraska and Frost date back 12 months; the program reportedly improperly used
A Man Placed in a Chokehold in Brooklyn and Robbed of Just $2
Brooklyn, NY (77WABC)-It was 6 am Tuesday when a 68-year-old man walking along Prospect Place in Brooklyn, was approached from behind, placed in a chokehold and pushed to the ground. Police say the suspect removed $2 from
White House prepared to begin rolling out COVID booster shots by the week of Sept. 20
The nation’s top health officials announced Wednesday that the Biden administration is prepared to begin rolling out booster shots for many Americans the week of Sept. 20th. Citing data that show the effectiveness of Pfizer and Moderna
President Biden says U.S. is committed to getting all Americans out of Afghanistan, willing to extend August 31 deadline for total withdrawal
President Joe Biden said the U.S. is committed to getting every American out of Afghanistan, even if it means potentially extending the mission beyond his Aug. 31 deadline for a total withdrawal. In an interview with ABC
Gov. Cuomo declares state of emergency for several NY counties due to Hurricane Henri
NEW YORK (77WABC) – Governor Cuomo has declared a state of emergency for the following counties: Suffolk, Nassau, NYC, Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Sullivan, Columbia, Delaware, Greene, Broome, Chenango, Otsego, Rensselaer, and Schoharie due to the
