3 months in 2026 bring 2 VA disability payments for veterans: Here’s whyThere are three months where scheduled payment dates fall on weekends or federal holidays.Staten Island Advance1d agoWhole story →JusticeSecurityva disability payment schedule
Randy White endorses Ken Paxton in closely watched Texas Senate raceHall of Famer Randy White endorsed Ken Paxton for Texas Senate, citing shared work on child safety and opioid awareness, as polls show a tight race with Democrat James Talarico.Staten Island Advance1d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmenttexas senate race
$90 payments coming this month to 20 million Americans: Who qualifies?The money will come from the Medicare Improvement Fund, which Congress created in 2008 with $2.2 billion.Staten Island Advance1d agoWhole story →EconomyHealthmedicare rebate payments
Off-duty NYPD detective stabbed in the Bronx Friday afternoonThe detective was stabbed several times, according to Mayor Zohran Mamdani.Staten Island Advance4d agoWhole story →JusticeZohran Mamdaninypd detective stabbing
Mayor Mamdani rolls up his sleeve for flu seasonMayor Zohran Mamdani received his annual flu shot as NYC's flu season gets underway.Staten Island Advance4d agoWhole story →HealthZohran Mamdaniflu season vaccination campaign
NYC Medicaid work requirements 2027: Here’s what you need to knowUp to 900,000 NYC Medicaid enrollees face coverage loss under new 2027 federal work requirements, prompting a citywide outreach and education effort.Staten Island Advance5d agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentmedicaid work requirements rollout
Federal health insurance premiums: 3 years of double-digit increasesFederal employees and retirees will see a 10.9% health insurance premium hike in 2027.Staten Island Advance5d agoWhole story →Healthfehb premium increase
Christa Gail Pike survives lethal injection as Tennessee governor halts executionsTennessee Gov. Bill Lee halted the one remaining execution for the rest of the year.Staten Island Advance5d agoWhole story →JusticeBill Leetennessee execution halt
Illinois woman billed $410 after leaving ER without treatmentAn Illinois woman left an ER after a long wait and no treatment, then received a $410 bill, raising questions about hospital billing.Staten Island Advance7d agoWhole story →Health
