How the Summer EBT Program Will Help Struggling New York Families
New York State began accepting applications Monday for a new program designed to help families with school-aged children buy groceries this summer.
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Governor Hochul Signs Nation-Leading Legislation to Restrict Addictive Social Media Feeds and Protect Kids Online
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed nation-leading legislation to combat addictive social media feeds and protect kids online. The legislation establishes the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) For Kids Act to require social media companies to restrict addictive feeds on their platforms for users under 18.
Need To Renew Your Passport? An Online Portal is Now Open
The State Department has opened an online passport renewal portal, allowing a limited number of Americans to submit an application online.
New York State Launches Mobile ID App For Licenses and Permits
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has launched the New York Mobile ID, a highly secure digital version of a state-issued driver license, learner permit or ID on a smartphone.
Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Severe Storms Friday and Several Days of Extreme Heat Next Week
Governor Kathy Hochul today urged New Yorkers to prepare for severe weather Friday and several days of extreme heat and high humidity next week across the State.
Biggest News In Travel This Year, Spirit Increases Checked Baggage Weight Limit to 50lb
Budget airline Spirit, which sees hundreds of Jewish families daily booking cheap flights, has increased its weight limit for checked bags from 40lb to a much more reasonable 50lb, completely reinventing cheap air travel for the Jewish community.
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and His Foreign Minister Killed in Helicopter Crash
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hardliner seen as a potential successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed after his helicopter crashed in poor weather in mountains near the Azerbaijan border, officials and state media said on Monday.
New York EBT System Will Unavailable on May 19, 2024 As The State Moves to New Vendor
New York’s Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) system is expected to be unavailable on Sunday, May 19, 2024, between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. New York’s EBT system will be changing over to a new EBT vendor during this timeframe.
County Sues New York State Over Election Law
The County of Rockland and County Executive Ed Day are suing the State of New York for its Election Bill (S3505B/A4282B, Chapter 741), which demands local elections to occur only in even numbered years, while cutting terms down a year – a direct violation of our charter – and ultimately forcing local races to be overshadowed by State and Federal elections.
Traffic Alert: Road Closure Alert, April 22 – 26
As part of the Rockland County Highway Department’s Pascack Rd and Lawrence St Intersection Improvement project, North Pascack Rd in Nanuet will be closed in the southbound direction ONLY between the South Pascack Rd /Lawrence St intersection (at the one-way tunnel) and Smith Rd between the hours of 7:30 am and 4 pm to perform utility work.
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Traveling to Israel or Abroad? Ensure Proper Overseas Insurance
Chaim V’Chessed underscores the critical importance of obtaining suitable travelers insurance. This insurance provides essential coverage for any medical emergencies that may arise during your journey.
Mega Millions Winning Ticket Worth $1.13 Billion Sold in Neptune, NJ
One winning Mega Millions ticket – worth a whopping $1.13 billion – was sold at a ShopRite in Neptune, according to lottery officials.
Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $1.1 Billion
The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.1 billion after no one matched the game’s six numbers Friday night, continuing a stretch of more than three months without a big winner.
Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to $875M, the 6th Largest Jackpot in Game History
You are not a winner Saturday, but no one else is either after Friday’s Mega Millions drawing. The jackpot has grown to $875 million. It’s the sixth-largest jackpot in the game’s history.
Due to a Higher Wind Forecast Today, O&R Acquires a Total of 200 Mutual Aid Workers for Monday Mobilization
Due to a new forecast today predicting higher potentially damaging winds over the next two days, Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R) has acquired a total of 200 additional overhead line contractors in preparation for a Monday morning mobilization of the company’s emergency response team.
7th Heaven Chocolate Introduces Vegan Peanut Butter Cups, Challenging Reese’s
7th Heaven Chocolate, a brand revered for setting new benchmarks in the dairy-free confectionery landscape, is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of its innovative Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups.
New State Law Regarding Credit Card Surcharges In Effect
In honor of National Consumer Protection Week, County Executive Ed Day and Consumer Protection Director Kimberly Von Ronn encourage residents to be aware of a new law aimed at increasing the transparency of credit card transactions.
Five More People Arrested and Charged With EBT Skimming and Theft
This past week, at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, an indictment charging five people with fraud and aggravated identity theft for various ATM skimming-related crimes perpetrated between May 2022 and February 2023, was partially unsealed.
O&R Restoring Service to About 1,300 Customers Who Lost Power Today in Severe Windstorm
Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R) crews are repairing storm damage and restoring electric service to the remaining 1,300 customers who lost power last night and this morning when heavy winds and rain pummeled the region.
Two Defendants Charged with Stealing or Misusing $20 Million in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits
At the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, an indictment was unsealed charging Dawood Kassim and Dia Alqalisi with trafficking and stealing millions of dollars in benefits from SNAP. They carried out the fraud from a bodega in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood in Brooklyn which Kassim owned.
AT&T Offering $5 Credit for Cellphone Customers Affected by Outage
AT&T is compensating customers who were affected by the cellphone outage last week that left them without service for hours. Customers are getting $5 for the inconvenience, which has led to some criticism on social media.
AT&T, Other Cellular Providers See Significant Outages
A number of Americans are dealing with cellular outages on AT&T, Cricket Wireless, Verizon, T-Mobile and other service providers, according to data from Downdetector.
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