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New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal Resigning to Join SEC
New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal will resign from his post in order to join the Securities and Exchange Commission as its Director of the Division of Enforcement, officials announced Tuesday. Grewal will start his new SEC position effective July 26. Grewal has served as the Garden State’s attorney general since January 2018 when he was appointed by Gov. Phil...
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‘Do I Look Dead to You?' NY Woman, 95, Reimbursed After Death Report Flub Money Mess
Ann Mazze is a spunky 95-year-old woman who resides in Levittown — as she has for more than 50 years. However, an unexpected Nassau County mistake put her in a financial bind until the county legislature stepped in to help. The Nassau County Department of Assessment mistakenly reported due to a clerical error that Mazze had died, causing her to…
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Worst Idea? Elevator Pitch? Ban What? Top Moments From NYC Democratic Mayoral Debate
Eight Democrats seeking the nomination for mayor of New York City took to the stage last week in the final official Democratic primary debate co-hosted by WNBC-TV, Telemundo 47/WNJU-TV, POLITICO, Citizens Budget Commission, and New York Urban League. The participants were Eric Adams, Kathryn Garcia, Maya Wiley, Andrew Yang, Scott Stringer, Ray McGuire, Shaun Donovan and Dianne Morales. Below are…
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‘Do I Look Dead to You?': NY Woman, 95, in Financial Bind After County Flubbed Death Report
Ann Mazze is a spunky 95-year-old woman who resides in Levittown — as she has for more than 50 years. However, an unexpected Nassau County mistake has put her in a financial bind. Recently, the Nassau County Department of Assessment mistakenly reported due to a clerical error that Mazze had died, causing her to lose her Enhanced STAR for low-income seniors,…
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What to Know About Your COVID-19 Vaccine Card (and What to Do if You Lose It)
As more people get fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the CDC-issued vaccination card has become a prized possession. But what should you do with this modest-looking white card? Could it be your golden ticket to travel and events? And what do you do if you lose it? Here are some of the most frequently asked questions.
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Cuomo Eyes Rapid Tests as Key to Faster Reopenings of Offices, Entertainment & More
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expanding on his plans Tuesday for a safe and smart reopening of New York before vaccination hits critical mass, which he says could be nearly another year out. The state — and the vibrant city — can’t wait that long. There may be a way to boost the struggling economy without waiting for that point, Cuomo…
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‘Something Special': Project Breaks Ground at Long-Abandoned Historic NJ Mansion
The Krueger-Scott Mansion, a massive building rich in history sits atop a small hill on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard near Newark’s busy downtown area, will finally get a makeover after sitting vacant for decades. Thursday marked the groundbreaking of the redevelopment of the historic landmark that will turn the mansion into an innovative vehicle toward economic and...
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‘For Me, It's Only a Giant': Eli Manning Bids Farewell After 16 Years
“It’s an honor to have played here, and only here, for 16 years.” That was the central theme New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning wanted to get across during the press conference he held Friday to formally announce his retirement after 16 years with the Super Bowl-winning team. The event kicked off with a video highlighting Manning’s career and accomplishments — both...
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NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill to Step Down and Be Replaced by Dermot Shea
NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill is expected to announce his departure on Monday afternoon, with Chief of Detectives Dermot Shea set to replace him.
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‘True Hero': Thousands Mourn Firefighter Who Died Trying to Save Others
Thousands of colleagues, friends and family gathered Friday to remember the young firefighter who fell to his death from a bridge in Brooklyn while trying to reach victims of a car crash last weekend.
