COVID-19: Vaccine Rivalry? Comparisons Between Moderna, Pfizer Doses Can Get Heated COVID-19: Vaccine Rivalry? Comparisons Between Moderna, Pfizer Doses Can Get Heated
Covid-19: Vaccine Rivalry? Comparisons Between Moderna, Pfizer Doses Can Get Heated Are you Team Moderna or Team Pfizer? A good-natured rivalry has been brewing between those receiving the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine versus the Pfizer vaccine as more doses have been made available to the majority of the public. Since Americans began receiving their initial doses of the two-shot Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, photos of vaccination cards and celebratory videos of successful shots have flooded social media, with some on both sides taking playful jabs at the other in the process. Related story - COVID:19: COVID-19: Brand-New Study Compares Side Effects Of Pfizer, Moderna Va…
State Police Warn Parents Amid Investigation Of Teens Being Sexually Targeted Online State Police Warn Parents Amid Investigation Of Teens Being Sexually Targeted Online
State Police Warn Parents Amid Investigation Of Teens Being Sexually Targeted Online Predators in New York have been utilizing social media to bilk teen victims into sending sexually explicit photos that are then used to blackmail parents, police are cautioning. An alert was issued by New York State Police following multiple cases of teens being targeted by criminals while online, including one incident that led to a teenager committing suicide. Police said that the suspects have been locating teen victims on social media, where they befriend them and gain their trust. Once trust is established, investigators said that the suspects ask for photos or video of the teen, “usua…
NY Man Accused Of Filming Sexual Misconduct With Dog NY Man Accused Of Filming Sexual Misconduct With Dog
NY Man Accused Of Filming Sexual Misconduct With Dog A 21-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly sexually abusing his girlfriend’s family dog, filming it, and then sharing it on social media, the SPCA announced. Long Island resident Matteo Chirello, of Ridge in Suffolk County, was arrested this week and charged with animal cruelty and sexual misconduct with an animal on Monday, April 5 after a Suffolk County SPCA investigation into claims he forcibly pushed a dog’s nose into his anus while videotaping it. Suffolk County SPCA Chief Roy Gross said that SPCA Officers received a videotape showing a man apparently grabbing a dog by the neck …
Former Teacher, Elected Official In Area Sentenced For Trying To Set Up Teen Sex Meeting Former Teacher, Elected Official In Area Sentenced For Trying To Set Up Teen Sex Meeting
Former Teacher, Elected Official In Area Sentenced For Trying To Set Up Teen Sex Meeting A former elected official and substitute teacher who once unsuccessfully ran for mayor of an area village will spend years behind bars after being sentenced for attempting to entice an underaged former student to engage in sexual activity. Putnam County resident Charles Hustis III, a former educator and village board member in Cold Spring, has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to the attempted receipt of child pornography from a former student. United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Audrey Strauss said that between Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, and …
AGs From 12 States Request Social Media Companies Block Anti-Vaxxers AGs From 12 States Request Social Media Companies Block Anti-Vaxxers
AGs From 12 States Request Social Media Companies Block Anti-Vaxxers Attorneys general from a dozen states are calling for social media companies to block anti-vaxxers.   The coalition of 12 attorneys general are calling on Facebook and Twitter to "take stronger measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 vaccine disinformation being spread by "anti-vaxxers" on their social media platforms" as stated in a public letter to the CEOs. The letter cites a report by the Center for Countering Digital Hate1, stating that “anti-vaxxer” accounts on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter reach more than 59 million followers. The letter specifically asks the CE…
Fairfield County HS Students Made NCAA-Type Bracket To Rank Girls, Principals Say Fairfield County HS Students Made NCAA-Type Bracket To Rank Girls, Principals Say
Fairfield County HS Students Made Ncaa-type Bracket To Rank Girls, Principals Say March Madness got a little more maddening for some Connecticut educators in Fairfield County. Students at Fairfield Ludlowe and Fairfield Warde high schools are in hot water after allegedly collaborating to create an NCAA basketball tournament-like bracket to allow participants to “vote” on their female classmates. The brackets reportedly included the names of girls at both schools on the lines where teams would be listed on a traditional bracket, allowing students to vote. The bracket was then posted on social media, school officials said. Brackets were first posted on Instagram and inclu…
Scam Alert Issued For 'Update Your Contact Info' Fake DMV Emails, Texts Scam Alert Issued For 'Update Your Contact Info' Fake DMV Emails, Texts
Scam Alert Issued For 'Update Your Contact Info' Fake DMV Emails, Texts The New York State DMV is warning drivers it has seen an increase in scammers pretending to be the department in an attempt to commit identity theft.  These attempts often include logos, images, and content copied from the legitimate New York State DMV website (or another government site) to make their fraudulent communication appear realistic. Phishing can also be in the form of phone solicitations, fraudulent social media accounts, or websites.  "We encourage you to remain vigilant and to use caution to protect your data," the department said. "Remember that if the message does not feel…
Study Finds Early-Warning Signs You're Getting Dumped - And When You'll Be Over It Study Finds Early-Warning Signs You're Getting Dumped - And When You'll Be Over It
Study Finds Early-Warning Signs You're Getting Dumped - And When You'll Be Over It Breakups don’t just come out of nowhere according to new research that says an impending breakup can be spotted up to three months before “the talk” occurs. A University of Texas study examined social media posts to come to this conclusion. The research, published in the “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America,” says that by studying the language left behind on social media, researchers were able to identify language “markers” that signify a breakup is forthcoming. THE SIGNS Scientists identified two shifts in a person's social media presence that …
Area Native Faces Expanded Set Of Charges For Role In Capitol Riot Area Native Faces Expanded Set Of Charges For Role In Capitol Riot
Area Native Faces Expanded Set Of Charges For Role In Capitol Riot An area man who was among those who stormed the United States Capitol during the deadly pro-Trump riots in Washington, D.C. last month is facing new charges for his role in the insurrection. Edward Jacob Lang, a native of Narrowsburg in Sullivan County who was arrested in Newburgh on Jan. 16 for participating in the riots and posting photos on social media has been charged with additional crimes, including assaulting police officers with dangerous weapons. Original story - Hudson Valley Man Charged In Connection To Alleged Role In Deadly Capitol Riot Investigators tracked down Lang after …
Northern Westchester Man Indicted For Fatally Stabbing One Teen, Injuring Another, DA Says Northern Westchester Man Indicted For Fatally Stabbing One Teen, Injuring Another, DA Says
Northern Westchester Man Indicted For Fatally Stabbing One Teen, Injuring Another, DA Says A Northern Westchester man is facing charges after allegedly stabbing two teenagers, one of whom died during a fight that started on social media, the District Attorney’s Office announced. Peekskill resident Matthew Torres was indicted for manslaughter and assault for his role in the violent stabbing of two 18-year-old teens during a fight late last year. Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah said that a dispute that started through social media involving several people led to them making a plan to fight in-person on Nov. 28 last year. The nature of the initial argument between …
Hudson Valley Resident Charged For Role In Capitol Riot Hudson Valley Resident Charged For Role In Capitol Riot
Hudson Valley Resident Charged For Role In Capitol Riot A Hudson Valley man who was photographed shirtless during the riots at the United States Capitol is facing charges after being identified through social media, where authorities say he boasted about breaching the building during the deadly pro-Trump riots on Wednesday, Jan. 6. New City resident Christopher M. Kelly was charged this week in US District Court for the District of Columbia with obstruction of congressional proceedings, aiding and abetting, unlawful entry, and violent entry or disorderly conduct. An FBI joint terrorism agent was directed to Kelly’s Facebook page on Saturday, Jan…
Cuomo Denies Ex-Aide's Allegations Of Sexual Harassment Cuomo Denies Ex-Aide's Allegations Of Sexual Harassment
Cuomo Denies Ex-Aide's Allegations Of Sexual Harassment New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has vehemently denied sexual harassment allegations made by a former staff member. Related story - Ex-Aide Now Says Cuomo 'Sexually Harassed Me For Years,' Adding 'Many Saw It, And Watched’ Last week, Lindsey Boylan, a candidate for 2021 Manhattan Borough President, and former Cuomo aide made allegations against her ex-boss, calling his administration “the most toxic team environment.” Over the weekend, she doubled down, alleging that Cuomo also sexually harassed her for several years while his top aides watched the abuse. "Yes, @NYGovCuomo sexually harassed…