Nassau County bill would allow cops to sue protestors

Nassau County bill would allow cops to sue protestors

A proposed law in Nassau County, Long Island would allow cops to sue protesters for harassment if they “seriously annoy” them while they’re on duty. The controversial measure, approved 12-6 by county lawmakers Monday, would allow first-responders to sue protesters and others who give them a hard time or threaten to cause them bodily harm, … Read more

Barack Obama reportedly changes birthday plans due to COVID-19 Delta surge

Barack Obama reportedly changes birthday plans due to COVID-19 Delta surge

The party’s over. Former President Barack Obama has cancelled his controversial 60th birthday bash in Martha’s Vineyard, citing the spread of the coronavirus’s Delta variant. “Due to the new spread of the Delta variant over the past week, the President and Mrs. Obama have decided to significantly scale back the event to include only family … Read more

Cuomo allies attempted to smear first ‘sex-harass’ accuser: AG report

Cuomo allies attempted to smear first 'sex-harass' accuser: AG report

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s underlings attempted to discredit and smear the first woman to publicly speak out about his alleged sexual misconduct, according to the explosive official report released Tuesday that found he violated state and federal law through widespread harassment. The report, commissioned by state Attorney General Letitia James and compiled by independent investigators, details … Read more

Greece tells residents to stay inside as wildfires cloud Athens skies

Greece tells residents to stay inside as wildfires cloud Athens skies

ATHENS – Greek authorities told people in Athens to stay indoors on Wednesday as a wildfire raging uncontrolled north of the city covered the sky in a thick cloud of smoke. More than 500 firefighters battled the blaze on the lower slopes of Mount Parnitha, on the city outskirts, assisted by nine helicopters, five aircraft, policy and the army in a densely vegetated area in … Read more