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State of the Union

Suffolk NY
Politics
'GEORGE Rule' Revoking House Access For Ousted Members Proposed After SOTU Surprise: Report 'GEORGE Rule' Revoking House Access For Ousted Members Proposed After SOTU Surprise: Report
'George Rule' Revoking House Access For Ousted Members Proposed After Sotu Surprise: Report If you were baffled by former New York Congressman George Santos’ surprise appearance at the State of the Union address, you certainly weren’t alone. According to Google data, searches for the term “House floor privileges” spiked dramatically during President Biden’s national address Thursday night, March 7. The reason, no doubt, was Santos himself, who was all smiles seated in the House chamber while donning a rhinestone necklace and flashy silver shoes. His attendance understandably left many confused, given the 35-year-old Republican’s historic ouster from his 3rd District seat re…

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by Michael Mashburn
Nassau
Politics
'Sick Puppy': Embattled Nassau Rep George Santos Confronted By Mitt Romey At Capitol 'Sick Puppy': Embattled Nassau Rep George Santos Confronted By Mitt Romey At Capitol
'Sick Puppy': Embattled Nassau Rep George Santos Confronted By Mitt Romey At Capitol The chorus of voices calling for embattled New York Rep. George Santos' resignation has grown to include Utah Senator Mitt Romney, who didn’t hold back during a tense exchange between the two before the State of the Union address, NBC News reports. Romney, the Republican nominee for president in 2012, confronted Santos as he passed the freshman lawmaker after entering the House chamber ahead of President Biden’s joint address to Congress, according to the outlet.  The two were seen exchanging words before Romney walked away, leaving Santos looking noticeably annoyed. Romney later addressed…

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by Michael Mashburn
Tarrytown-SleepyHollow
Lifestyle
COVID-19: New One-Stop Site Launched For Info On Vaccines, Tests, Treatments, Masks COVID-19: New One-Stop Site Launched For Info On Vaccines, Tests, Treatments, Masks
Covid-19: New One-Stop Site Launched For Info On Vaccines, Tests, Treatments, Masks The federal government has set up a one-stop website for all things related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The White House has just launched COVID.gov, a website designed to consolidate information regarding everything from free high-quality masks and antiviral pills to vaccines, tests, and treatments. The launch of the website coincides with President Joe Biden’s promise in his “State of the Union” address, when he announced a “test-to treat program so people can get tested at a pharmacy, and if they're positive, receive antiviral pills on the spot at no cost.” Related story - COVID-1…

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by Zak Failla
Stamford
News
COVID-19: New Mask Guidance Coming Soon, CDC Director Says At White House Briefing COVID-19: New Mask Guidance Coming Soon, CDC Director Says At White House Briefing
Covid-19: New Mask Guidance Coming Soon, CDC Director Says At White House Briefing The “new normal” may start to look more like the “old normal” as federal health officials are expected to loosen up COVID-19 mask mandates across the country. Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced during a White House briefing on Wednesday, Feb. 16 that the agency will “soon put guidance in place” regarding mask-wearing. The announcement comes as the country continues to recover from the surge of Omicron cases that mounted over several months around the holiday season. Walensky said that the CDC will monitor certain metrics s…

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by Zak Failla
Nassau
News
Feds Seek NY's First Executions In 66 Years For MS-13 Gang Members Who Killed Two Teen Girls Feds Seek NY's First Executions In 66 Years For MS-13 Gang Members Who Killed Two Teen Girls
Feds Seek NY's First Executions In 66 Years For MS-13 Gang Members Who Killed Two Teen Girls Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty for a pair of alleged MS-13 gang members who are charged with murdering two Long Island teenagers. It is alleged that Jairo Saenz, 24, one of the leaders of MS-13's Brentwood chapter, killed Brentwood High School students Kayla Cuevas and Nisa Mickens in 2016, as well as several others following a disagreement with the teen girls. Over the summer, prosecutors also announced they would seek capital punishment for Saenz’s brother, 25-year-old Alexi Saenz, for his alleged role in the murders. It is alleged that Cuevas and Mickens were murdered w…

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by Zak Failla
Fairfield
Politics
Ex-CT Mayor Tim Stewart Resigns As Chamber Of Commerce President After Facebook Post Backlash Ex-CT Mayor Tim Stewart Resigns As Chamber Of Commerce President After Facebook Post Backlash
Ex-CT Mayor Tim Stewart Resigns As Chamber Of Commerce President After Facebook Post Backlash A former mayor in Connecticut has resigned as president of the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce after nearly days of backlash over an offensive Facebook post he made during the State of the Union address.During the nationally televised speech, former New Britain Mayor Tim Stewart made a sexist comment on a Facebook photo of female Democratic congresswomen who were in attendance at the speech wearing white “as a show of solidarity” in a tribute to women’s suffrage. Stewart posted under the photo, “(expletive) in heat." He was then immediately placed on administrative leave. …

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by Joe Lombardi
Lewisboro
Politics
Cuomo Slams Trump For 'His Assault On Abortion Rights' Cuomo Slams Trump For 'His Assault On Abortion Rights'
Cuomo Slams Trump For 'His Assault On Abortion Rights' After seeing his state’s abortion laws singled out during Tuesday’s State of the Union address, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo hit back at President Donald Trump, chastising him in a New York Times op-ed. "Lawmakers in New York cheered with delight upon passage of legislation that would allow a baby to be ripped from the mother's womb moments from birth," Trump said, referencing the Reproductive Health Act, which was signed into law last month. "These are living, feeling, beautiful babies who will never get the chance to share their love and dreams with the world.” The president also called on …

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by Zak Failla
Fairfield
Politics
Ex-Mayor In CT Under Fire For Facebook Post During State Of The Union Ex-Mayor In CT Under Fire For Facebook Post During State Of The Union
Ex-Mayor In CT Under Fire For Facebook Post During State Of The Union Tim Stewart, the former New Britain mayor and current president of the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce, is in hot water after making an inappropriate comment on social media during Tuesday’s State of the Union. During President Donald Trump’s address, Stewart made a sexist comment on a Facebook photo of female Democratic congresswomen who were in attendance at the speech wearing white “as a show of solidarity” in a tribute to women’s suffrage. In a comment under the photo, Stewart posted, “(expletive) in heat,” and the outcry against him has been swift and severe. He was immediately…

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by Zak Failla
Englewood
News
VIDEO: Trump Adviser Kellyanne Conway: I'm A Victim Of Sexual Assault VIDEO: Trump Adviser Kellyanne Conway: I'm A Victim Of Sexual Assault
Video: Trump Adviser Kellyanne Conway: I'm A Victim Of Sexual Assault Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway of Alpine revealed Sunday to Jake Tapper on CNN's "State of the Union" that she is a victim of sexual assault. While discussing the debate around Christine Blasey Ford and Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Conway said she felt empathetic for victims. "I don't expect Judge Kavanaugh or Jake Tapper or Jeff Flake or anybody to be held responsible for that," Conway said. "You have to be responsible for your own conduct." Tapper noted this was the first time he's heard Conway come forward with that information and apologized. He …

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by Cecilia Levine
Armonk
News
Lowey Will Bring Hudson Valley Dreamer To Trump's State Of Union Address Lowey Will Bring Hudson Valley Dreamer To Trump's State Of Union Address
Lowey Will Bring Hudson Valley Dreamer To Trump's State Of Union Address U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey, a Harrison Democrat who represents Westchester and Rockland counties, said she will bring Pearl River resident Hugo Alexander Acosta Mazariego, a so-called "Dreamer," as her guest at Tuesday’s first State of the Union address by President Trump. “I want to be clear: Dreamers are Americans,” Lowey said in a news statement. “They contribute to our economy, our communities, and our strength and stability as a nation. Hugo is no exception. When I read Hugo’s letter to my office, I was inspired by his life’s story, his courage to speak out, and his love for the Uni…

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by Jon Craig