Attention Walmart customers. Say goodbye to brown bags. First, it was plastic. Now it’s paper. Walmart will be removing all bags from New York stores. Several Walmart locations have been spreading the word on social media. “As an... Read More
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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
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
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 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
Highlights: -Inflation happens when prices rise for essential goods and services in an economy. It can be caused by multiple factors, including surges in demand and supply chain issues. -Inflation reached decade highs in the last 12 months... Read More
We’ve all been there. You have that one neighbor that doesn’t maintain their yard or has an obnoxiously loud dog, or maybe they blast music and host parties until 3 in the morning. Whatever the annoying quirk of that neighbor may be, just know... Read More
Direct Plus Loans, aka parent PLUS loans, which allow parents to sign up for federal student debt on behalf of their child, can be a beast. They’re tied up in societal expectations (parents should take care of their child’s every need, and kids... Read More
A school district is a geographical area for the local administration of elementary or secondary schools. They are special entities that are tasked with education and are governed autonomously or by the local government. There are about 13,800... Read More
Join Ted Hicks as he moderates the #LNPShow that discusses today’s current events, social topics & raising kids in this current time. Tony D joins the podcast to talk about: Uvalde, Tx & Gun ReformU.S. no longer requiring... Read More
Summer vacations and outdoor adventures are closer than ever — making now a great time to invest in your home away from home. Purchasing a second residence is always a significant decision, especially if you intend to use it as a vacation home. Of... Read More
During the past 50 years in the U.S., the number of rich people has grown and gotten richer, the middle class has shrunk, and the percentage of Americans in the lower-income tier has gone up. That’s according to new analysis by Pew Research... Read More
Being a handy homeowner is never a bad thing. But spending your free time working on home repairs can mean missing out on important experiences with your family and friends — and possibly making pricey or dangerous mistakes. 1. Electrical... Read More