Revel announced Tuesday that he will stop operating in New York City after an epidemic of accidents with his motorized scooters, including two that were fatal. “New York riders: Starting today, the New York service will be closed until further notice,” the electric moped company said in a tweet. “We …
Read More »Cuomo calls Chainsmokers’ Hamptons concert ‘illegal and reckless’
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday criticized a Hamptons concert by The Chainsmokers over the weekend, where revelers openly mocked the coronavirus social distancing rules by saying the state Health Department will launch an investigation into the matter. Online videos of the Southampton concert on Saturday show “egregious violations of social …
Read More »Shark of ‘significant size’ closes some LI beaches
A “significant size” shark was seen in Hempstead, LI, on Monday, causing local beaches to close, authorities said. The city tweeted an early afternoon alert saying: “A shark of significant size was seen off the coast of Lido West Beach. “The shark was spotted by a Hempstead city lifeguard on …
Read More »New Jersey gym owners arrested after repeatedly ignoring closing orders
Two New Jersey gym owners who have repeatedly reopened in defiance of the state’s coronavirus blockade have been arrested, police said Monday. The owners of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr – Ian Smith, 33, of Delanco Township, and Frank Trumbetti, 51, of Williamstown – were charged with contempt and violation of …
Read More »New York comedian remixes Governor Cuomo’s cookout requirement
This is in the Cuomo key. A comedian-musician took advantage of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s distinctive cadence by setting up one of his coronavirus press conferences. New York comedian Brooks Allison remixed Cuomo’s defense of his strict requirement for food with drinks on guitar, bass, and drums, with instruments reflecting the …
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