Month May 2020
Democrats Launch Investigation Into Trump Firing – Senate and House Democrats announced an investigation into President Trump’s firing of State Department Inspector Steve Linick. Trump announced the firing on Twitter late Friday night and sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy… Continue Reading →
Joe Biden’s campaign wouldn’t let reporters listen to a question-and-answer session during a virtual fundraiser with Wall Street donors on Thursday night, a break from its usual procedures and from the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee’s past pronouncements about promoting transparency…. Continue Reading →
President Donald Trump said Friday that he has deemed churches and other houses of worship “essential” and called on governors across the country to allow them to reopen this weekend… Read more » The post Trump Deems Churches ‘essential,’ Calls… Continue Reading →
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s mayor unveiled a new set of data thresholds Friday to help determine when to loosen restrictions imposed during the coronavirus pandemic, but his frequent political sparring partner, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, later said it… Continue Reading →
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday said he has deemed churches and other houses of worship “essential” and called on governors to allow them to reopen this weekend despite the threat of the coronavirus. “Today I’m identifying houses… Continue Reading →
President Trump on Friday announced that new Centers for Disease Control guidance will classify houses of worship as “essential,” as he called on governors to allow them to open “right now” after being closed during the coronavirus lockdowns. Trump announced… Continue Reading →
President Trump announced today that he is identifying houses of worship – churches, synagogues, and mosques – as essential places that provide essential services. “Some governors have deemed liquor stores and abortion clinics as essential, but have left out churches… Continue Reading →
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NEW YORK (AP) – Have you been missing something amid the lockdowns and stay-at-home orders? No, not human contact. Not even toilet paper. Robocalls. Industry experts say robocalls are way down — scam calls as well as nagging from your… Continue Reading →
Sen. Robert Singer and Assemblymen Sean Kean and Edward Thomson issued a joint statement urging Gov. Phil Murphy to reopen businesses. “We need to start reopening more businesses and services in New Jersey. The number of deaths, new cases, and… Continue Reading →
Two more regions of New York State might begin the gradual process of reopening starting next week, NY Governor Andrew Cuomo said Friday in his daily press conference. Long Island… Read more » The post Long Island, Mid-Hudson Regions On… Continue Reading →
Former vice president Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, suggested Friday that any black voter who is undecided between himself and President Donald Trump “ain’t black.” The remark came… Read more » The post Biden Says Black Voters Who… Continue Reading →
Restrictions on all youth activities have been lifted in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday. “Effective immediately, Florida will be lifting all restrictions on youth activities including summer camps and athletics,” Gov. DeSantis said during a news conference in Jacksonville…. Continue Reading →
New York City’s mayor unveiled a new set of data thresholds Friday to help determine when to loosen restrictions imposed during the coronavirus pandemic, but his frequent political sparring partner,… Read more » The post When Should NYC Reopen? Governor… Continue Reading →
Much of the country remains unlikely to venture out to bars, restaurants, theaters or gyms anytime soon, despite state and local officials across the country increasingly allowing businesses to reopen, according to a new survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center… Continue Reading →
The siyum at Daf A Week, planned to be an international event, with participants worldwide joining together, has been canceled due to the virus. However, as Rabbi Zacharia Adler, the indefatigable Director of Daf Hashavua explains, the Siyum will still… Continue Reading →
The siyum, planned to be an international event, with participants worldwide joining together, has been canceled due to the virus. However, as Rabbi Zacharia Adler, the indefatigable Director of Daf Hashavua explains, the Siyum will still go one, albeit in… Continue Reading →
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday he is lifting the limit on outdoor gatherings from 10 people to 25 and that Memorial Day cookouts can go forward if people… Read more » The post Murphy Boosts NJ’s Outdoor Gathering… Continue Reading →
ATLANTA (AP) — Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, had a testy exchange with a prominent black radio personality on Friday over his support among black voters and his potential running mate. Charlamagne Tha God pressed Biden on reports… Continue Reading →
Joe Biden defended his legislative record in an often contentious Friday morning interview with Charlamagne The God, the host of the popular radio show “The Breakfast Club,” and argued that his presidential campaign was doing enough to reach out to… Continue Reading →
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Lakewood Police Department is cancelling this year’s Night Out event – usually held on the first Tuesday of August. The Township also announced today the cancellation of the Independence Day fireworks event. “Even… Continue Reading →