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Amazon has won FAA approval to deliver packages by drone
The Federal Aviation Administration has granted Amazon approval to deliver packages by drones. Amazon said that the approval is an “important step,” but added that it is still testing and flying the drones. It did not say when it expected drones to make deliveries to customers. (Photo: AP Images)
Billy Joel, Amy Schumer and Jerry Seinfeld are asking Congress for funding for music venues
Billy Joel, Amy Schumer and Jerry Seinfeld are asking Congress for funding for music venues impact by the coronavirus They join 600 other musicians and comedians in a letter to Congress requesting federal assistance for independent music venues. The move is in support of the National Independent Venue Association, which says without financial help 90%…
NYC To Delay Schools Reopening
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced he has reached an agreement with the teachers’ union to delay the start of the school year. The opening will be Sept. 21 instead of Sept. 10, de Blasio said Tuesday at a press conference. The teachers union had said they would consider striking if health and…
A grocery store in Roosevelt was operating as a secret nightclub
A grocery store in Roosevelt that was operating as a secret nightclub is now facing criminal charges after multiple violations were found during crackdowns over establishments ignoring social distancing guidelines Officials said they found that the store, which is not permitted to serve alcohol, was operating as a nightclub. There were 24 people inside drinking…
Altercation at a Brentwood park led to 4 arrests and 2 injured police officers
An altercation involving police at a Brentwood park led to 4 arrests and 2 injured police officers Officers from multiple precincts responded to Ross Memorial Park in Brentwood around 9 p.m. Sunday after receiving a 911 call about a large group in the park. Police say when officers got there, they found a crowd of…
Stony Brook University has confirmed its first case of the coronavirus
Stony Brook University has confirmed its first case of the coronavirus during their fall semester. The school says the student lives on campus, but has only been taking online classes. They say the person has been asymptomatic. Stony Brook officials say they have already notified those who have come in contact with the student, and…
FDA could approve a coronavirus vaccine before the phase three trials are over
FDA commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn says the agency could approve a coronavirus vaccine before the phase three trials are over, but that the benefits would have to outweigh the risks. More than 6 million Americans have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, and more than 183,000 have died. As the virus…
Indoor dining in New York City will not be happening
Indoor dining in New York City will not be happening until a “huge step forward” is taken against the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday. “I pray for and expect a vaccine in the spring that will allow us all to get more back to normal,” he said. “I will absolutely tell you… we’re…
The Islanders beat Flyers
The Islanders beat Philadelphia Flyers Sunday 3-2. They now lead the best of 7 playoff series 3 games to 1. Game 5 is Tuesday at 7 p.m. a win would put the Islanders in the Eastern Conference Finals (Photo: AP Images)
The Yankees beat the Mets in both games of a doubleheader on Sunday
The Yankees beat the Mets in both games of a doubleheader yesterday winning game one 8 to 7 in extra innings, In the night cap the Yanks won 5 to 2 also in extra innings (Photo: AP Images)
Protesters held a rally in Hauppauge
Protesters held a rally outside of the Dennison Building in Hauppauge Sunday, calling for police accountability. They say they’re working to change the way police departments police and to advocate for a reallocation of some, but not all, law enforcement funding. Protesters say they want some of the money to go into social justice programs,…
Dix Hills pool closed
A pool in Dix Hills was closed Sunday due to one of the pool’s lifeguards tested ” positive,” for the coronavirus according to the Town of Huntington Parks and Recreation. Officials say the lifeguard last worked at the pool on Wednesday. They say the employee passes daily temperature screening and wore a mask while on…