New York state is dropping its mask requirement on public transportation thanks in part to the availability of new booster shots targeting the most common strain of COVID-19. Masks will be encouraged but not required on buses and trains including... Read More
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The Town of Hempstead will be holding a Job Fair on Thursday, September 15 at the Freeport Recreation Center in Freeport. More than 65 employers are scheduled to attend, including: Altice USA Amazon Ametek Aerospace and... Read More
Commuting to and from New York City has had a pretty miserable reputation for decades now, but according to a new study, it’s not just bad, but one of the worst in the nation. According to a study from resume.io, an online resume building,... Read More
Snow days in New York City are a thing of the past, according to the schools chancellor. Bad weather will not cancel learning. Instead, New York City students will have to shift to remote learning. On “Snow days” or days when... Read More
Apple’s iPhone has pulled ahead of Google’s Android to control more than 50% of the US smartphone market for the first time ever, according to new data. The number of iPhones being used by Americans first pulled ahead of Android during... Read More
The study divided the total amount of money refunded by the IRS by the number of refunds given out to residents in each county. Approximately 75% of taxpayers in the U.S. receive a tax refund, and a recent study found the places where those tax... Read More
“Back-to-school” is here and to commemorate this time of year, many parents will be posting pictures on social media of their child holding a chalkboard or sign with details about their exciting first day back, including: – The... Read More
Apple’s latest security update was easy to miss. But security experts are warning that everyone should update any Apple device they have immediately. Apple said Wednesday that there are serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and... Read More
Extensions let you customize your browser and add powerful features. But not all extensions are helpful. Some track you across the internet, eat up your computer’s resources, and worse. How can you tell what’s safe? Google Chrome assigns a... Read More
Leaving your computer unlocked invites anyone to come along and snoop. If your laptop is stolen or lost, it could also land you in an awful spot. Lock yours with a robust and unique password. That means no repeats! Since you need to enter this... Read More
Spyware is malicious software that works quietly in the background, tracking almost everything you do. These sneaky downloads leave digital clues if you know what to look for. Task Manager on a Windows PC and Activity Monitor on a Mac can give you... Read More
Long Islanders are being asked to conserve water as the region deals with a severe drought. There has not been significant rainfall on Long Island in at least nine weeks. The Suffolk County Water Authority says the average homeowner uses between... Read More
The Big Ten Conference announced today that it has reached distribution agreements with CBS, FOX, NBC and NBCUniversal’s Peacock. The breadth of new partners, in addition to Big Ten Network (BTN) and FS1, will place conference football,... Read More
The United States Postal Service is going to raise rates during the holiday season. The planned price increases, which still need to be reviewed by the Postal Regulatory Commission, would begin on October 2 and last until January 22,... Read More
New York City will close its municipal-run COVID-19 vaccination sites for children younger than 5 years old next week, citing a recent decrease in demand and greater availability of the shots via pediatricians and other health providers. The... Read More