Nassau County letting school districts decide on mask mandate, Hochul says don’t count on it
MINEOLA, NEW YORK -(77WABC)- Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is defying New York State’s masks mandate for school children. The newly elected Republican signing a series of executive orders Thursday, including one giving local school boards the
CBS Late Late Show host James Corden testing positive for COVID 19
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA-(77WABC) James Corden announced Thursday that he tested positive for COVID-19 and had to cancel tapings of “The Late Late Show” as he recovers. According to Page Six , Corden said “I just tested positive
Ahmaud Arbery’s killers sentenced to life without parole
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery were sentenced Friday to life in prison, with a judge denying any chance of parole for the father and son who armed themselves and
How do I know if I have a cold, the flu or COVID-19?
NEW YORK (77WABC/AP) How do I know if I have a cold, the flu or COVID-19? Experts say testing is the best way to determine what you have since symptoms of the illnesses can overlap. The viruses
Judge dismisses sole criminal charge against Andrew Cuomo
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – A judge on Friday dismissed the only criminal charge filed against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in connection with the sexual harassment allegations that drove him from office. The move had been
Episode Six: Dr. Nicole Saphier on the political confusion surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic
The sixth episode of Protecting America has Rita Cosby talking with Fox News medical contributor and author of “Panic Attack”, Dr. Nicole Saphier. Rita and Dr. Saphier discuss the confusion surrounding covid protocols, vaccinations, testing, and how
Former Mets Acting GM Zack Scott Acquitted of DUI Charges
NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York Mets acting general manager Zack Scott was acquitted Thursday of drunken-driving charges stemming from his arrest last August after he attended a fundraiser at team owner Steve Cohen’s house, his
Court Date for Cuomo After DA Asks Judge to Dismiss Charge
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was set to make a virtual appearance before an Albany judge Friday as prosecutors moved to dismiss the only criminal charge filed against the Democrat in connection
Chicago schools to shut for 3rd day amid debate with teachers union over COVID-19 protocols
Leaders of the nation’s third-largest school district canceled classes for a third consecutive day amid negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union over remote learning and other COVID-19 safety protocols. The teachers union voted this week to revert
President Biden speaks out on anniversary of January 6th U.S. capitol attack
During an address on Thursday to commemorate the anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol a year ago, President Joe Biden criticized former President Donald Trump, denouncing him for sowing a “web of lies”