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How New York residents can file 2023 taxes for free with new IRS tool – NBC New York
The Internal Revenue Service is rolling out its free electronic tax-filing system in 12 states, including New York, ahead of the 2023 tax-filing season. According to the agency, the in-house filing system will first be available in 12 states as it undergoes final testing before expanding it nationwide at a later date. “As our transformation efforts take hold, taxpayers will…
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Islanders fire coach Lane Lambert, replace him with Patrick Roy – NBC New York
The New York Islanders fired coach Lane Lambert and replaced him with Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy on Saturday, a stunning midseason change behind the bench for the disappointing former Eastern Conference playoff contenders. President of hockey operations and general manager Lou Lamoriello announced the move to dismiss Lambert and bring in Roy, who hasn’t coached in the NHL…
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Green Day performs surprise set in Rockefeller Center subway station with Jimmy Fallon – NBC New York
Commuters heading home Tuesday might have had the time of their lives, thanks to a surprise performance by Green Day right in the Rockefeller Center subway station. The sneaky set was part of a segment for “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” that had the late night host jamming out alongside the band. The taping took place in the upper…
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Trevor Bickford changes plea to guilty in Times Square machete attack – NBC New York
The Maine 20-year-old accused of trying to murder NYPD officers in a 2022 New Year’s Eve machete attack near Times Square changed his plea on several terror-related counts to guilty Thursday. Trevor Bickford was indicted a year ago on terror charges including attempted murder, assault and aggravated assault on a police officer, according to the Manhattan DA. He pleaded guilty…
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United Airlines inspections find loose bolts on several Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft after grounding – NBC New York
United Airlines has found loose bolts on door plugs of several Boeing 737 Max 9 planes during inspections. The Federal Aviation Administration on Saturday grounded dozens of 737 Max 9s after the panel blew out midflight on Alaska Flight 1282. Plane manufacturer Boeing earlier Monday said it sent instructions to airlines to conduct the inspections of the Max 9s in…
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Bus crash today on Thruway near Lake George results in injuries – NBC New York
Multiple people were hurt, at least one of them seriously, when their tour bus was involved in a rollover crash on a highway about an hour north of Albany, New York, Friday, according to the governor’s office. Gov. Kathy Hochul said the accident on I-87 between Warrensburg and Lake George happened early in the afternoon. It’s not clear what caused…
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Could it finally snow this weekend in NYC? – NBC New York
This weekend will bring the best chance of a significant storm so far this season, but right now, it’s not certain if the NYC metro area will see snow or rain. Currently, the best chance for snow is most likely north and west of New York City. The immediate metro area most likely have a mix of rain and snow…
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MTA police kill man in gunfire exchange, officials say – NBC New York
MTA police officers trying to arrest a man for allegedly groping a woman in Queens was shot and killed late Friday in an exchange of gunfire, according to law enforcement officials. The man reportedly assaulted a 19-year-old woman, who reported it to MTA officers near Jamaica Station around 10 p.m. MTA Chief of Police John Mueller said the woman told…
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Powerball jackpot reaches $700 million for Wednesday night drawing – NBC New York
The Powerball jackpot has risen to $700 million — making it the ninth-largest ever for the Powerball – ahead of Wednesday night’s drawing. The prize is now $700 million for the drawing on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023 — but that’s only for winners who choose to take their riches through an annuity, paid annually over 29 years. Nearly all winners…
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Snow in NYC? What’s the likelihood of a white Christmas this year? – NBC New York
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Maybe your wish will come true next year. But isn’t that good news for everyone running those last-minute holiday errands or traveling to see loved ones? And temps aren’t bad either. Beyond a drizzle here and there on Christmas Eve (Sunday), we should stay pretty dry until midweek next week. Conditions stay mild overnight heading…
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