newyorkpost--2020-04-30--Ranting Illinois stripper carrying 18 knives live-streams arrest outside USS Intrepid

A stripper from Illinois drove to New York City in search of the USNS Comfort — but wound up getting arrested Wednesday outside the USS Intrepid for carrying 18 knives in her car , law enforcement sources said .
Jessica Prim — whose stage name is Nikita Steele — used Facebook to live-stream her 1:30 p.m. arrest outside the famed-carrier docked at Pier 86 .
Ship security called police after they spotted Prim , 37 , acting erratically inside her car , sources said .
“ I was watching the press conferences with Donald Trump on TV .
I felt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Prim told authorities from inside the car .
“ I felt like I was supposed to come to Comfort and get some help because I felt like I was the coronavirus.
” In the footage , Prim can be heard telling Secret Service agents she intended to go to the USNS Comfort , which departs New York Thursday .
The Secret Service was there because the agency had put out an alert on Prim after she posted threatening messages about Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton on Facebook earlier Wednesday , sources said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ video , kept repeating that she was “ scared ” as authorities tried to calm her down .
She eventually exited her car and was detained by a Secret Service member , the footage shows .
“ They ’ re putting me in handcuffs , you guys , ” Prim says into the camera .
Several minutes later , an NYPD cop car arrives into the frame .
Prim was questioned then let go by the Secret Service and taken to Mount Sinai West for evaluation , sources said .
Cops charged her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weapon .

A stripper from Illinois drove to New York City in search of the USNS Comfort — but wound up getting arrested Wednesday outside the USS Intrepid for carrying 18 knives in her car, law enforcement sources said.
Jessica Prim — whose stage name is Nikita Steele — used Facebook to livestream her 1:30 p.m. arrest outside the famed carrier docked at Pier 86.
Ship security called police after they spotted Prim, 37, acting erratically inside her car, sources said.
“I was watching the press conferences with Donald Trump on TV. I felt like he was talking to me,” Prim told authorities from inside the car.
“I felt like I was supposed to come to Comfort and get some help because I felt like I was the coronavirus.”
In the footage, Prim can be heard telling Secret Service agents she intended to go to the USNS Comfort, which departs New York Thursday.
The Secret Service was there because the agency had put out an alert on Prim after she posted threatening messages about Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton on Facebook earlier Wednesday, sources said.
Prim, often crying in the video, kept repeating that she was “scared” as authorities tried to calm her down.
She eventually exited her car and was detained by a Secret Service member, the footage shows.
“They’re putting me in handcuffs, you guys,” Prim says into the camera.
Several minutes later, an NYPD cop car arrives in the frame.
Prim was questioned, then let go by the Secret Service and taken to Mount Sinai West for evaluation, sources said. Cops charged her with several counts of criminal possession of weapons.


newyorkpost--2020-04-30--Four Amish children killed in tragic horse and buggy accident in Kentucky

Four Amish children were killed during a tragic horse and buggy accident in Kentucky Thursday , reports said .
A @ @ @ @ @ traveling over a stream with an adult at around 5 p.m. when the horse lost @ @ @ @ @ suddenly overturned , sending the kids plunging into the water below , according to Kentucky @ @ @ @ @ witness said that she arrived at the scene with her boyfriend , who helped others @ @ @ @ @ the water .
“ It was devastating , ” the witness , Missi Mosley , @ @ @ @ @ The waters are so swift , and the rain was pouring down .
It was @ @ @ @ @ After the crash , one adult was able to make it to the bank safely @ @ @ @ @ dead while the search continued for the others .
Kentucky State Police later told the @ @ @ @ @ other children had been found dead .
The search for the fifth , and last @ @ @ @ @ the night .

Four Amish children were killed during a tragic horse and buggy accident in Kentucky Thursday, reports said.
A total of five children were traveling over a stream with an adult at around 5 p.m. when the horse lost its footing and the buggy suddenly overturned, sending the kids plunging into the water below, according to Kentucky’s WKYT-TV.
A witness said that she arrived at the scene with her boyfriend, who helped others pull the horse out of the water.
“It was devastating,” the witness, Missi Mosley, told the network. “The waters are so swift, and the rain was pouring down. It was just a somber feeling.”
After the crash, one adult was able to make it to the bank safely. One child was found dead while the search continued for the others.
Kentucky State Police later told the network that three of the other children had been found dead.
The search for the fifth, and last remaining child, continued through the night.


newyorkpost--2020-04-30--Trump: ‘I don’t believe polls’ that show Biden leading presidential race

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump told Reuters on Wednesday he does not believe opinion polls that show his likely Democratic presidential opponent , Joe Biden , leading in the 2020 race for the White House .
During an interview in the Oval Office , the Republican president said he did not expect the election to be a referendum on his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and added he was surprised the former vice president was doing well .
“ I don ’ t believe the polls , ” Trump said .
“ I believe the people of this country are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think that they will put a man in who ’ s incompetent.
” Trump has criticized Biden ’ s decades-long record as a U.S. senator and as President Barack Obama ’ s vice president .
“ And I don ’ t mean incompetent because of a condition that he ’ s got now .
I mean he ’ s incompetent for 30 years .
Everything he ever did was bad .
His foreign policy was a disaster , ” Trump said .
Polls conducted this week by Reuters/Ipsos about a general election matchup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said they would back Biden in the Nov. 3 election , while 40 % said they would support Trump .
More critical for Trump , a recent poll by Reuters/Ipsos of the three key battleground states of Michigan , Wisconsin and Pennsylvania had Biden with a 45 % -39 % edge over the president .
Trump ’ s victories in those states in the 2016 election helped propel him to the White House .
Trump closely questioned his campaign manager , Brad Parscale , and other political advisers after they showed him poll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Biden , according to a source familiar with the matter .
The president was told he was behind Biden in many key battleground states and would have lost the Electoral College if the election had taken place in April .
Trump , in a tweet early on Thursday , said he supported Parscale .
Trump told Reuters he did not view the election as a test of how he did with the pandemic .
“ No , I don ’ t think so .
I think it ’ s a referendum on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ I think it ’ s going to be a referendum on all the things we ’ ve done and certainly this will be a part of it , but we ’ ve done a great job.
” Biden has criticized Trump ’ s handling of the coronavirus outbreak .
Asked if he would debate Biden in the autumn , Trump responded : “ Of course.
” The president has sought to stir up discord in Democratic Party ranks about Senator Bernie Sanders , who dropped out of the Democratic presidential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The president has suggested that if fellow progressive Senator Elizabeth Warren had dropped out of the Democratic contest earlier , Sanders would have prevailed over Biden .
“ He should never have won the primary , ever in a million years , because those votes were taken away .
They were taken away from Bernie Sanders .
And I think I ’ m going to get a lot of Bernie Sanders voters , ” Trump said .
Trump has sought to make the case to Sanders ’ supporters that their preferred candidate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that still lingers from 2016 when former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton beat Sanders for the nomination before losing to Trump in the general election .

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump told Reuters on Wednesday he does not believe opinion polls that show his likely Democratic presidential opponent, Joe Biden, leading in the 2020 race for the White House.
During an interview in the Oval Office, the Republican president said he did not expect the election to be a referendum on his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and added he was surprised the former vice president was doing well.
“I don’t believe the polls,” Trump said. “I believe the people of this country are smart. And I don’t think that they will put a man in who’s incompetent.”
Trump has criticized Biden’s decades-long record as a U.S. senator and as President Barack Obama’s vice president.
“And I don’t mean incompetent because of a condition that he’s got now. I mean he’s incompetent for 30 years. Everything he ever did was bad. His foreign policy was a disaster,” Trump said.
Polls conducted this week by Reuters/Ipsos about a general election matchup showed that 44% of registered voters said they would back Biden in the Nov. 3 election, while 40% said they would support Trump.
More critical for Trump, a recent poll by Reuters/Ipsos of the three key battleground states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania had Biden with a 45%-39% edge over the president. Trump’s victories in those states in the 2016 election helped propel him to the White House.
Trump closely questioned his campaign manager, Brad Parscale, and other political advisers after they showed him poll numbers showing him losing the re-election race to Biden, according to a source familiar with the matter.
The president was told he was behind Biden in many key battleground states and would have lost the Electoral College if the election had taken place in April.
Trump, in a tweet early on Thursday, said he supported Parscale.
Trump told Reuters he did not view the election as a test of how he did with the pandemic.
“No, I don’t think so. I think it’s a referendum on a lot of things,” Trump said. “I think it’s going to be a referendum on all the things we’ve done and certainly this will be a part of it, but we’ve done a great job.”
Biden has criticized Trump’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak.
Asked if he would debate Biden in the autumn, Trump responded: “Of course.”
The president has sought to stir up discord in Democratic Party ranks about Senator Bernie Sanders, who dropped out of the Democratic presidential race and endorsed Biden earlier this month.
The president has suggested that if fellow progressive Senator Elizabeth Warren had dropped out of the Democratic contest earlier, Sanders would have prevailed over Biden.
“He should never have won the primary, ever in a million years, because those votes were taken away. They were taken away from Bernie Sanders. And I think I’m going to get a lot of Bernie Sanders voters,” Trump said.
Trump has sought to make the case to Sanders’ supporters that their preferred candidate was treated unfairly, building on resentment that still lingers from 2016 when former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton beat Sanders for the nomination before losing to Trump in the general election.


newyorkpost--2020-04-30--Netflix to create anthology series about social distancing

It ’ s something that we are familiar with nowadays : social distancing .
From Zoom to Facetime , to Skype , we have adapted to the new way of life that the coronavirus pandemic has thrust upon us .
But how would one do this for a movie ?
That is where Jenji Kohan , creator of “ Orange Is The New Black , ” comes in .
Along with producers Tara Herrmann , Hilary Weisman Graham and Blake McCormick , Kohan plans to bring a new anthology series called “ Social Distance ” to Netflix .
“ Our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and in this new , bizarre , bewildering reality we are all experiencing , we feel passionate about finding connection as we all remain at a distance , ” the producers said in a statement to CNN .
“ We ’ ve been inspired to create an anthology series that tells stories about the current moment we are living through — the unique , personal , deeply human stories that illustrate how we are living apart , together.
” While a series like this would normally require meeting in person with writers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ none of that is happening .
Instead , meetings will be conducted over the web .
“ Writers never physically meet during the writing process .
Our director , Diego Velasco , directs our talent remotely .
Our showrunner , Hilary Weisman Graham , runs production from her living room , ” the statement continued .
“ Through a broad spectrum of tales and moments , some seismic and some mundane , we hope to capture a moment in time .
And we hope that ‘ Social Distance ’ will help people feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ date has been given yet by Netflix or Jenji Kohan .

It’s something that we are familiar with nowadays: social distancing.
From Zoom to Facetime, to Skype, we have adapted to the new way of life that the coronavirus pandemic has thrust upon us. But how would one do this for a movie? That is where Jenji Kohan, creator of “Orange Is The New Black,” comes in.
Along with producers Tara Herrmann, Hilary Weisman Graham and Blake McCormick, Kohan plans to bring a new anthology series called “Social Distance” to Netflix.
“Our job as storytellers is to reflect reality, and in this new, bizarre, bewildering reality we are all experiencing, we feel passionate about finding connection as we all remain at a distance,” the producers said in a statement to CNN.
“We’ve been inspired to create an anthology series that tells stories about the current moment we are living through — the unique, personal, deeply human stories that illustrate how we are living apart, together.”
While a series like this would normally require meeting in person with writers, producers, actors and directors — none of that is happening. Instead, meetings will be conducted over the web.
“Writers never physically meet during the writing process. Our director, Diego Velasco, directs our talent remotely. Our showrunner, Hilary Weisman Graham, runs production from her living room,” the statement continued.
“Through a broad spectrum of tales and moments, some seismic and some mundane, we hope to capture a moment in time. And we hope that ‘Social Distance’ will help people feel closer to one another.”
No release date has been given yet by Netflix or Jenji Kohan.


newyorkpost--2020-04-30--Over 70 percent of tested inmates in federal prisons have coronavirus

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WASHINGTON — Michael Fleming never got to say goodbye to his father .
He didn ’ t know his dad was fading away on a ventilator , diagnosed with coronavirus at the federal prison where he was serving time for a drug charge .
His father , also named Michael , was held at FCI Terminal Island in Los Angeles and died April 19 .
At least half the population there has tested positive , the largest known hot spot in the federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the family received of the father ’ s illness was the day he died , from a prison chaplain asking if the body should be cremated and where the ashes should be sent .
“ They just left us all in the dark , ” Fleming said in an interview with The Associated Press .
“ We had to find out from the news what the actual cause of death was .
It was kind of screwed up.
” The response from the federal Bureau of Prisons to the growing coronavirus crisis in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lawmakers about whether the agency is doing enough to ensure the safety of the nearly 150,000 inmates serving time in federal facilities .
And even though officials have stressed infection and death rates inside prisons are lower compared with outside , new figures provided by the Bureau of Prisons show that out of 2,700 tests systemwide , nearly 2,000 have come back positive , strongly suggesting there are far more COVID-19 cases left uncovered .
At the same time , the Bureau of Prisons communication policies are leaving families in the dark about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The 59-year-old Fleming had been serving a 20-year sentence on a drug conspiracy charge .
The Bureau of Prisons never notified Fleming ’ s family that he was taken to a hospital or when his condition declined .
“ Not having the opportunity to say goodbye — that would ’ ve been invaluable , ” the younger Fleming said .
“ We will never have that chance.
” Under Bureau of Prisons policy , the agency is supposed to “ promptly ” notify the family of inmates who have serious illnesses .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ family wasn ’ t initially notified , has “ discretion when making notifications , ” according to a spokeswoman .
Prisons officials say they are doing the best they can under dire circumstances and following guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .
“ We are doing the right things to manage our population and to keep them as safe as possible at this time when we can ’ t provide that assurance to our average American free public that everyone is safe and secure right now with this pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a senior adviser at the Bureau of Prisons who previously ran the agency twice .
As of Wednesday , 31 inmates , including Fleming , had died of the coronavirus at federal correctional facilities since late March .
About 600 have recovered .
Prison officials have daily calls with CDC officials , and CDC teams have visited several correctional facilities .
As part of the plan to slow the spread of the coronavirus , officials have limited inmate movement , set up tents to increase bed space , isolated inmates at some prisons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Justice Department obtained 20 ventilators for use at hospitals housing federal prisoners , Dr. Jeffrey Allen , the bureau ’ s medical director , said in an interview .
In the last week , the Bureau of Prisons has obtained more than 5,000 test kits and now has 20 rapid testing machines deployed at hot spot prisons to increase testing numbers , Allen said .
He insisted that testing was in line with current CDC guidance and that officials are working daily to discover new strategies to slow the spread of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet unknown about how to limit its transmission in a correctional environment , and that ’ s why we ’ re collaborating with the CDC to try to identify that sort of data that can inform our management strategies going forward , ” he said .
But at the Metropolitan Detention Center , a federal lockup in New York City housing 1,700 inmates , there were only nine nasal swab test kits late last month , according to a lawsuit filed on behalf of hundreds of inmates there .
Just one inmate has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Bureau of Prisons statistics .
Deirdre D. von Dornum , attorney-in-charge of the Federal Defenders of New York in Brooklyn , said there was a reason .
“ They are not testing anyone , ” she said .
At the Metropolitan Correctional Center , the New York City jail where Jeffrey Epstein killed himself , inmate Guillermo Zegarra-Martinez told his attorney in an email that his cellmate tested positive for the coronavirus and was put in isolation for more than two weeks .
But Zegarra-Martinez was not tested even though he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during nights while experiencing pain throughout his body in the week before his cellmate was taken out and the week after , the inmate wrote .
The sick inmate was taken out of the cell only “ because he was coughing on the face of the guy ” who took his temperature , Zegarra-Martinez said , according to his lawyer , Sabrina Shroff .
Advocates and even prison guards have been calling for reforms to head off outbreaks in a prison system plagued for years by violence , misconduct and staffing shortages .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Staff are sent around the country to pick up shifts , and union officials say the shortages are still so severe that officers are sometimes working 24 hours in a row .
At a prison in Elkton , Ohio , where seven inmates have died , the governor called in the National Guard to help supplement medical staff .
Officers worry that the protective equipment they ’ ve been given isn ’ t adequate to protect them from daily contact with inmates , especially at facilities where dozens have tested positive .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prisons is prepared with ample amount of personal protective equipment and supplies , including soap and disinfectant .
“ We are creating and making the masks for the staff , as well as the shields and hand sanitizer and all kinds of things , ” she said .

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WASHINGTON — Michael Fleming never got to say goodbye to his father. He didn’t know his dad was fading away on a ventilator, diagnosed with coronavirus at the federal prison where he was serving time for a drug charge.
His father, also named Michael, was held at FCI Terminal Island in Los Angeles and died April 19. At least half the population there has tested positive, the largest known hot spot in the federal prison system. But the first word the family received of the father’s illness was the day he died, from a prison chaplain asking if the body should be cremated and where the ashes should be sent.
“They just left us all in the dark,” Fleming said in an interview with The Associated Press. “We had to find out from the news what the actual cause of death was. It was kind of screwed up.”
The response from the federal Bureau of Prisons to the growing coronavirus crisis in prisons has raised alarm among advocates and lawmakers about whether the agency is doing enough to ensure the safety of the nearly 150,000 inmates serving time in federal facilities.
And even though officials have stressed infection and death rates inside prisons are lower compared with outside, new figures provided by the Bureau of Prisons show that out of 2,700 tests systemwide, nearly 2,000 have come back positive, strongly suggesting there are far more COVID-19 cases left uncovered.
At the same time, the Bureau of Prisons communication policies are leaving families in the dark about their loved ones’ potentially life-threatening condition.
The 59-year-old Fleming had been serving a 20-year sentence on a drug conspiracy charge. The Bureau of Prisons never notified Fleming’s family that he was taken to a hospital or when his condition declined.
“Not having the opportunity to say goodbye — that would’ve been invaluable,” the younger Fleming said. “We will never have that chance.”
Under Bureau of Prisons policy, the agency is supposed to “promptly” notify the family of inmates who have serious illnesses. But the agency, which confirmed the family wasn’t initially notified, has “discretion when making notifications,” according to a spokeswoman.
Prisons officials say they are doing the best they can under dire circumstances and following guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“We are doing the right things to manage our population and to keep them as safe as possible at this time when we can’t provide that assurance to our average American free public that everyone is safe and secure right now with this pandemic,” said Kathy Hawk Sawyer, a senior adviser at the Bureau of Prisons who previously ran the agency twice.
As of Wednesday, 31 inmates, including Fleming, had died of the coronavirus at federal correctional facilities since late March. About 600 have recovered.
Prison officials have daily calls with CDC officials, and CDC teams have visited several correctional facilities. As part of the plan to slow the spread of the coronavirus, officials have limited inmate movement, set up tents to increase bed space, isolated inmates at some prisons and identified others for possible home confinement.
The Justice Department obtained 20 ventilators for use at hospitals housing federal prisoners, Dr. Jeffrey Allen, the bureau’s medical director, said in an interview.
In the last week, the Bureau of Prisons has obtained more than 5,000 test kits and now has 20 rapid testing machines deployed at hot spot prisons to increase testing numbers, Allen said.
He insisted that testing was in line with current CDC guidance and that officials are working daily to discover new strategies to slow the spread of the virus.
“A lot is yet unknown about how to limit its transmission in a correctional environment, and that’s why we’re collaborating with the CDC to try to identify that sort of data that can inform our management strategies going forward,” he said.
But at the Metropolitan Detention Center, a federal lockup in New York City housing 1,700 inmates, there were only nine nasal swab test kits late last month, according to a lawsuit filed on behalf of hundreds of inmates there. Just one inmate has been confirmed with coronavirus there, according to Bureau of Prisons statistics.
Deirdre D. von Dornum, attorney-in-charge of the Federal Defenders of New York in Brooklyn, said there was a reason.
“They are not testing anyone,” she said.
At the Metropolitan Correctional Center, the New York City jail where Jeffrey Epstein killed himself, inmate Guillermo Zegarra-Martinez told his attorney in an email that his cellmate tested positive for the coronavirus and was put in isolation for more than two weeks.
But Zegarra-Martinez was not tested even though he was shaking in his cell with a fever during nights while experiencing pain throughout his body in the week before his cellmate was taken out and the week after, the inmate wrote.
The sick inmate was taken out of the cell only “because he was coughing on the face of the guy” who took his temperature, Zegarra-Martinez said, according to his lawyer, Sabrina Shroff.
Advocates and even prison guards have been calling for reforms to head off outbreaks in a prison system plagued for years by violence, misconduct and staffing shortages. Nearly 350 staff members have tested positive.
Staff are sent around the country to pick up shifts, and union officials say the shortages are still so severe that officers are sometimes working 24 hours in a row. At a prison in Elkton, Ohio, where seven inmates have died, the governor called in the National Guard to help supplement medical staff.
Officers worry that the protective equipment they’ve been given isn’t adequate to protect them from daily contact with inmates, especially at facilities where dozens have tested positive.
But Hawk Sawyer said the Bureau of Prisons is prepared with ample amount of personal protective equipment and supplies, including soap and disinfectant.
“We are creating and making the masks for the staff, as well as the shields and hand sanitizer and all kinds of things,” she said.


newyorkpost--2020-04-30--Former US Olympic gymnastics coach Maggie Haney suspended for 8 years

Former U.S. Olympic coach Maggie Haney has been suspended for eight years by USA Gymnastics for verbal and emotional abuse of athletes .
The decision came after two months of hearings that included Olympic champion Laurie Hernandez testifying against her longtime coach and world champion Riley McCusker writing a letter critical of Haney .
“ The independent hearing panel — comprised of three members of the gymnastics community , including an attorney , a club owner , and a former national team athlete — found that Ms. Haney violated the USA Gymnastics Code of Ethical Conduct , Safe Sport Policy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gymnastics said in the statement .
Haney is suspended from membership and any coaching of USA Gymnastics athletes or in member clubs for eight years , effective immediately , followed by a two-year probationary period .
After the suspension concludes , USA Gymnastics said Haney may reapply for membership after submitting proof of completing certain specified Safe Sport courses.
” “ The ruling is regrettable but in no way surprising considering the heavy-handed nature of the investigative and hearing process , ” Russell Prince , Haney ’ s attorney , told the Southern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no fundamental fairness to the manner in which these matters are resolved .
Clearly , I would anticipate an arbitration.
” The 42-year-old Haney coached Hernandez and McCusker at MG Elite Gymnastics in Monmouth Junction , New Jersey .

Former US Olympic coach Maggie Haney has been suspended for eight years by USA Gymnastics for verbal and emotional abuse of athletes.
USA Gymnastics confirmed the penalty in a statement Wednesday.
The decision came after two months of hearings that included Olympic champion Laurie Hernandez testifying against her longtime coach and world champion Riley McCusker writing a letter critical of Haney.
“The independent hearing panel — comprised of three members of the gymnastics community, including an attorney, a club owner, and a former national team athlete — found that Ms. Haney violated the USA Gymnastics Code of Ethical Conduct, Safe Sport Policy, and other policies,” USA Gymnastics said in the statement.
Haney is suspended from membership and any coaching of USA Gymnastics athletes or in member clubs for eight years, effective immediately, followed by a two-year probationary period. After the suspension concludes, USA Gymnastics said, Haney may reapply for membership after submitting proof of completing certain specified “Safe Sport courses.”
“The ruling is regrettable but in no way surprising considering the heavy-handed nature of the investigative and hearing process,” Russell Prince, Haney’s attorney, told the Southern California News Group. “There is no fundamental fairness to the manner in which these matters are resolved. Clearly, I would anticipate an arbitration.”
The 42-year-old Haney coached Hernandez and McCusker at MG Elite Gymnastics in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey.


newyorkpost--2020-04-30--Visualization shows how droplets from one cough can infect an entire airplane

The coronavirus pandemic has brought air travel to an unprecedented standstill — wreaking all sorts of havoc and putting countless jobs at risk — but a new visualization is unlikely to make people eager to fly the friendly skies again soon .
The motion graphic produced by Purdue University researchers shows the aftermath of a single cough on an airplane , with tiny invisible droplets dispersing throughout the cabin , possibly infecting a large number of fellow passengers .
According to the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) , air travel is down 95 percent from normal levels .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , will people feel confident enough to get back on airplanes in the wake of COVID-19 ?
It ’ s an open question .
Passenger cabins have always posed a risk for transmission of all kinds of germs , thanks to the close proximity , many multi-touch surfaces and a lack of fresh air .
Boeing has been experimenting with bathrooms that can sanitize themselves and kill 99.9 percent of germs and pathogens in mere seconds , according to the company .
But most airlines were not planning for a major global pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your airplanes , you try to defer the problems to the future , ” Qingyan Chen , a Purdue University engineering professor who helped lead a major FAA-funded research project on disease transmission aboard aircraft and has received research funding from Boeing , told The Washington Post .
“ Today we found that the future is actually 2020.
” Breakthroughs are possible , however .
Ultraviolet lights that promise to destroy viruses without hurting humans are being tested by Columbia University scientists , who say the lights would be effective in airplane cabins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ As we speak , there are 100 hairless mice being exposed for 15 months , ” David J. Brenner , director of Columbia ’ s Center for Radiological Research , explained to The Post .
The mice apparently live under the lights for eight hours a day and get eye and skin tests every couple of weeks , and after eight months the researchers have found no damage , “ which is encouraging , ” he said .
For the study , Chen worked with Boeing engineers to determine whether changing an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the risk of contracting SARS , used as a stand-in for other dangerous viruses that might emerge .
Researchers found that passengers sitting with a SARS patient in a seven-row section of a Boeing 767 would have a one-in-three chance of getting sick from a 5-hour flight .
On a shorter 737 flight , the risk was one in five .
But they also discovered that changing the ventilation system — for example , by having airflow into the cabin from near the floor rather than from above — would cut the risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s worth noting that the Purdue study assumed the virus that caused SARS could stay airborne for long periods , which is different from what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) says is typically occurring with the novel coronavirus .
Still , it remains to be seen how far the struggling airline industry — which has received billions in stimulus funds — will go .
Boeing recently announced a plan to lay off 16,000 workers , and a survey from the International Air Transportation Association , which represents carriers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recent passengers said they may wait at least six months after the outbreak is contained to travel again .
“ It ’ s very hard for the industry to change … It ’ s not like a flip of a switch , ” added Chen , pointing to the expense of developing new features and getting them certified by the FAA .
But those high costs also underscore the key role for government , he said .
“ Regulation is very important .
If you regulate that , then they will have to @ @ @ @

The coronavirus pandemic has brought air travel to an unprecedented standstill — wreaking all sorts of havoc and putting countless jobs at risk — but a new visualization is unlikely to make people eager to fly the friendly skies again soon.
The motion graphic produced by Purdue University researchers shows the aftermath of a single cough on an airplane, with tiny invisible droplets dispersing throughout the cabin, possibly infecting a large number of fellow passengers.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), air travel is down 95 percent from normal levels. As states and countries begin to slowly reopen, will people feel confident enough to get back on airplanes in the wake of COVID-19?
It’s an open question. Passenger cabins have always posed a risk for transmission of all kinds of germs, thanks to the close proximity, many multi-touch surfaces and a lack of fresh air.
Boeing has been experimenting with bathrooms that can sanitize themselves and kill 99.9 percent of germs and pathogens in mere seconds, according to the company. But most airlines were not planning for a major global pandemic.
“When you can easily sell your airplanes, you try to defer the problems to the future,” Qingyan Chen, a Purdue University engineering professor who helped lead a major FAA-funded research project on disease transmission aboard aircraft and has received research funding from Boeing, told The Washington Post. “Today we found that the future is actually 2020.”
Breakthroughs are possible, however.
Ultraviolet lights that promise to destroy viruses without hurting humans are being tested by Columbia University scientists, who say the lights would be effective in airplane cabins, airports, hospitals and schools.
“As we speak, there are 100 hairless mice being exposed for 15 months,” David J. Brenner, director of Columbia’s Center for Radiological Research, explained to The Post. The mice apparently live under the lights for eight hours a day and get eye and skin tests every couple of weeks, and after eight months the researchers have found no damage, “which is encouraging,” he said.
For the study, Chen worked with Boeing engineers to determine whether changing an airplane’s ventilation system would affect the risk of contracting SARS, used as a stand-in for other dangerous viruses that might emerge.
Researchers found that passengers sitting with a SARS patient in a seven-row section of a Boeing 767 would have a one-in-three chance of getting sick from a 5-hour flight. On a shorter 737 flight, the risk was one in five. But they also discovered that changing the ventilation system — for example, by having airflow into the cabin from near the floor rather than from above — would cut the risk by half or more.
It’s worth noting that the Purdue study assumed the virus that caused SARS could stay airborne for long periods, which is different from what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says is typically occurring with the novel coronavirus.
Still, it remains to be seen how far the struggling airline industry — which has received billions in stimulus funds — will go.
Boeing recently announced a plan to lay off 16,000 workers, and a survey from the International Air Transportation Association, which represents carriers worldwide, found that 40 percent of recent passengers said they may wait at least six months after the outbreak is contained to travel again.
“It’s very hard for the industry to change … It’s not like a flip of a switch,” added Chen, pointing to the expense of developing new features and getting them certified by the FAA. But those high costs also underscore the key role for government, he said.
“Regulation is very important. If you regulate that, then they will have to do something.”


newyorkpost--2020-04-30--How this strip club turned takeout into a burlesque experience amid coronavirus

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An Oregon strip club has launched a drive-thru burlesque show featuring exotic dancers for people who order food during the coronavirus pandemic.
Lucky Devil Lounge owner Shon Boulden told The Post that the concept — called ‘Food to Go-Go’ — was launched by the venue after their new food delivery venture, “Boober Eats,” received a cease-and-desist letter from Uber.
The home delivery service, now called “Boobers Delivery” on Lucky Devil’s website, served food delivered to customer’s doors by strippers wearing nipple pasties.
The “Food to Go-Go” experience, however, operates like a typical private dance would, Boulden told The Post.
“The dancers are making money. Everyone that comes through is super stoked and videotaping and throwing money and just being super cool. It’s exciting when there’s a carload of people happy to see these girls dance,” Boulden told The Post.
For $30, a customer gains access to the drive-thru pole dance show where food, typical pub fare, is delivered while the customer enjoys a show. The access is typically good for one song — but the customer can pay for another as they would a private dance.
Food prices remain the same as before the COVID-19 crisis.
“If it’s busy, there’s car, car, car, car, it’s good for one song. But if it’s slower, and there’s fewer cars, we’ll do another song or let people who are tipping well enjoy the show longer,” Boulden said.
“We’ve had a lot of people go through like three times in one night,” Boulden said.
On its website, the lounge posts a schedule of which dancers are available to take customers their food or dance in the show.
The club will offer three teams of go-go dancers on a night, with two of the teams working at one time — one on each stage. The teams rotate so the girls can rest between dances.
The club has had plenty of new customers — many of whom just order food.
“We actually have people come through just to pick up food if we’re the only place still open,” Boulden said.
“We’ve even had off-duty police officers roll through. Everybody has been applauding us.”


newyorkpost--2020-04-30--California to close all beaches after crowds ignore social distancing rules

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California will reportedly close all beaches and state parks beginning Friday after swells of beachgoers fled to the shore last weekend in defiance of social distancing rules .
The state ’ s governor , Gavin Newsom , will formally announce the decision Thursday , according to a memo outlining the move obtained by FOX 11 .
“ After well-publicized media coverage of overcrowded beaches this past weekend , in violation of Governor Newson ’ s shelter in place order , the governor will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state parks in California will be closed , effective Friday , May 1 , ” said the notification , which was sent out to all California police chiefs on Wednesday .
Newsom on Monday blasted the beachgoers , singling out those who flocked to Huntington Beach and Newport Beach in Orange County .
“ This virus doesn ’ t take the weekends off , this virus doesn ’ t go home because it ’ s a beautiful sunny day around our coasts , ” the governor said .
Photos swirled online last weekend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be flouting the social distancing rules as temperatures soared into the 80s on Friday .
One image shows a group of at least five young women within six feet of each other on Huntington Beach .
Others show sunbathers sitting so close their towels touch .
On the north side of the beach , bikers , dogs and stroller-pushing couples swarmed the boardwalk , according to photos .
Many were without masks .

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California will reportedly close all beaches and state parks beginning Friday after swells of beachgoers fled to the shore last weekend in defiance of social distancing rules.
The state’s governor, Gavin Newsom, will formally announce the decision Thursday, according to a memo outlining the move obtained by FOX 11.
“After well-publicized media coverage of overcrowded beaches this past weekend, in violation of Governor Newson’s shelter in place order, the governor will be announcing tomorrow that beaches and all state parks in California will be closed, effective Friday, May 1,” said the notification, which was sent out to all California police chiefs on Wednesday.
Newsom on Monday blasted the beachgoers, singling out those who flocked to Huntington Beach and Newport Beach in Orange County.
“This virus doesn’t take the weekends off, this virus doesn’t go home because it’s a beautiful sunny day around our coasts,” the governor said.
Photos swirled online last weekend of the coastal crowds who appeared to be flouting the social distancing rules as temperatures soared into the 80s on Friday.
One image shows a group of at least five young women within six feet of each other on Huntington Beach. Others show sunbathers sitting so close, their towels touch.
On the north side of the beach, bikers, dogs and stroller-pushing couples swarmed the boardwalk, according to photos. Many were without masks.


newyorkpost--2020-04-30--Adam Gase opens up on new Jets, Sam Darnold and AFC East

Jets coach Adam Gase is excited about the new toys general manager Joe Douglas got him during the draft .
Gase was a guest on “ Gang ’ s All Here , ” The Post ’ s Jets podcast on Wednesday .
He spoke about many different topics from Sam Darnold to the AFC East .
Gase was particularly excited about the team ’ s top two draft picks — Louisville tackle Mekhi Becton and Baylor wide receiver Denzel Mims .
“ I think he ’ s a guy that can help us both in the run game and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Becton , who is 6-foot-7 , 364 pounds .
“ When you ’ ve got a guy that size … when you meet him , that ’ s the first thing you notice , you just go , ‘ Wow , this is a very big human being.
’ I loved the first meeting we had with him at the combine .
“ Before all this stuff was shut down , we got to sit down in Indy and go through some film with him .
One of the first plays [ offensive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had on , it was a run play and he ’ s pushing this guy .
I mean , they ’ re 20 yards down the field .
He might have given him a little late shove there … and Frank was kind of like , ‘ a pretty good finish but a little late here.
’ He goes , ‘ Well , he should have thought about going down.
’ I was like , ‘ I like this guy.
’ This guy has something to him .
This guy has some nastiness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ type of guy you want to be around.
” Gase said he believes Becton , who spent three years at Louisville , will only get better .
“ The thing that is really encouraging for us is we know there ’ s room for growth , ” Gase said .
“ We know there ’ s things we can do to help him improve .
He ’ s the type of kid that wants to improve .
He wants to get better .
He knows that he ’ s not at the top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a player that ’ s hungry and he ’ s a high draft pick , you know that he wants to be better than what he is , that ’ s something you get excited about as a coach.
” Mims should give the Jets ’ passing game a jolt .
He ran a blazing 40-time of 4.38 at the combine after having a productive college career with 28 touchdowns .
“ For a big guy and a guy with the speed he has , his body control is unbelievable , ” Gase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to back-shoulder throws or throws that are thrown inside and he has to go over the top of a guy , he really does an outstanding job of lining himself up and making some really tough catches.
” Submit your Jets questions to be answered in an upcoming mailbag Gase said Mims has areas to improve upon but he feels it won ’ t take long .
“ I know there ’ s some things that he absolutely wants to work on and we ’ re going to have that opportunity hopefully sooner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I really think that his skill set is something that ’ s unique when you find a guy that can run that fast , he ’ s that big , he does have good hands , he ’ s able to make some really tough catches .
It ’ s always going to be about just keep improving , be consistent .
“ It ’ s going to be about finding what routes fit him out of the gate with us .
Sometimes there ’ s more there than what you realize @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where you see the routes he ’ s doing for them .
There ’ s always more .
It ’ s just that he hasn ’ t had the opportunity to do it yet .
Just by watching him , seeing the routes he ran at Baylor , I think we ’ re going to be able to find some different ways to use him than what he ’ s done in college.
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Jets coach Adam Gase is excited about the new toys general manager Joe Douglas got him during the draft.
Gase was a guest on “Gang’s All Here,” The Post’s Jets podcast on Wednesday. He spoke about many different topics from Sam Darnold to the AFC East. Gase was particularly excited about the team’s top two draft picks — Louisville tackle Mekhi Becton and Baylor wide receiver Denzel Mims.
“I think he’s a guy that can help us both in the run game and the passing game,” Gase said of Becton, who is 6-foot-7, 364 pounds. “When you’ve got a guy that size … when you meet him, that’s the first thing you notice, you just go, ‘Wow, this is a very big human being.’ I loved the first meeting we had with him at the combine.
“Before all this stuff was shut down, we got to sit down in Indy and go through some film with him. One of the first plays [offensive line coach] Frank [Pollack] had on, it was a run play and he’s pushing this guy. I mean, they’re 20 yards down the field. He might have given him a little late shove there … and Frank was kind of like, ‘a pretty good finish but a little late here.’ He goes, ‘Well, he should have thought about going down.’ I was like, ‘I like this guy.’ This guy has something to him. This guy has some nastiness to him. He’s the type of guy you want to be around.”
Gase said he believes Becton, who spent three years at Louisville, will only get better.
“The thing that is really encouraging for us is we know there’s room for growth,” Gase said. “We know there’s things we can do to help him improve. He’s the type of kid that wants to improve. He wants to get better. He knows that he’s not at the top of his game. Anytime you have a player that’s hungry and he’s a high draft pick, you know that he wants to be better than what he is, that’s something you get excited about as a coach.”
Mims should give the Jets’ passing game a jolt. He ran a blazing 40-time of 4.38 at the combine after having a productive college career with 28 touchdowns.
“For a big guy and a guy with the speed he has, his body control is unbelievable,” Gase said. “His ability to adjust to back-shoulder throws or throws that are thrown inside and he has to go over the top of a guy, he really does an outstanding job of lining himself up and making some really tough catches.”
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Gase said Mims has areas to improve upon but he feels it won’t take long.
“I know there’s some things that he absolutely wants to work on and we’re going to have that opportunity hopefully sooner than later,” Gase said. “I really think that his skill set is something that’s unique when you find a guy that can run that fast, he’s that big, he does have good hands, he’s able to make some really tough catches. It’s always going to be about just keep improving, be consistent.
“It’s going to be about finding what routes fit him out of the gate with us. Sometimes there’s more there than what you realize when a guy comes from a system where you see the routes he’s doing for them. There’s always more. It’s just that he hasn’t had the opportunity to do it yet. Just by watching him, seeing the routes he ran at Baylor, I think we’re going to be able to find some different ways to use him than what he’s done in college.”
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newyorkpost--2020-04-30--Son, father and mother all die of coronavirus within weeks of each other

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A frontline coronavirus worker in Florida and his parents , who were about to celebrate their 50th anniversary , all died of the disease within weeks of each other , reports said .
Mario Mayorga Jr. — who worked for a service that cleaned Mt .
Sinai Medical Center in Miami — was diagnosed with COVID-19 in mid-March and his parents and sister tested positive about a week later , according to NBC Miami .
His father , Mario Mayorga , 72 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Esperanza Mayorga , also 72 , succumbed to the virus nine days later .
Mario Jr. died Sunday .
Daughter Violeta Mayorga , 45 , also caught the bug , and is recovering at the family ’ s Miami home , quarantined from her young son , family members said .
“ They all lived together so her entire world has been flipped upside down at this point , ” said cousin Marcela Lastre , adding that the family doesn ’ t know where Mario Jr. was infected .
The elderly couple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jr. was hospitalized with severe symptoms that required bypass surgery and a ventilator , Lastre told ABC News .
But their tests all came back negative — the first time .
They then got retested , and were positive for the virus and had to be hospitalized , said Lastre .
“ It was about three to five days from one person showing symptoms to the next one , ” Lastre added .
“ We thought they would all show symptoms at the same time.
” Everyone but Violeta ’ s condition declined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t sure if Mario Jr. was ever told that his parents had died before his own passing .
“ Between the ventilator and the sedatives , I don ’ t know how much he was aware of in the last few weeks , ” she said .
The family had immigrated to the US from Nicaragua in the 1980s .
Mario Sr. had worked in a funeral home and Esperanza toiled as a nanny for many years before becoming a homemaker , according to Lastre .
“ They were grateful to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she said .
“ This has been a family who has been together for so long and built so much together .
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A frontline coronavirus worker in Florida and his parents, who were about to celebrate their 50th anniversary, all died of the disease within weeks of each other, reports said.
Mario Mayorga Jr. — who worked for a service that cleaned Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Miami — was diagnosed with COVID-19 in mid-March and his parents and sister tested positive about a week later, according to NBC Miami.
His father, Mario Mayorga, 72, died on April 10. The mother, Esperanza Mayorga, also 72, succumbed to the virus nine days later. Mario Jr. died Sunday.
Daughter Violeta Mayorga, 45, also caught the bug, and is recovering at the family’s Miami home, quarantined from her young son, family members said.
“They all lived together so her entire world has been flipped upside down at this point,” said cousin Marcela Lastre, adding that the family doesn’t know where Mario Jr. was infected.
The elderly couple and their daughter were tested after Mario Jr. was hospitalized with severe symptoms that required bypass surgery and a ventilator, Lastre told ABC News.
But their tests all came back negative — the first time.
They then got retested, and were positive for the virus and had to be hospitalized, said Lastre.
“It was about three to five days from one person showing symptoms to the next one,” Lastre added. “We thought they would all show symptoms at the same time.”
Everyone but Violeta’s condition declined so quickly that Lastre said she wasn’t sure if Mario Jr. was ever told that his parents had died before his own passing.
“Between the ventilator and the sedatives, I don’t know how much he was aware of in the last few weeks,” she said.
The family had immigrated to the US from Nicaragua in the 1980s. Mario Sr. had worked in a funeral home and Esperanza toiled as a nanny for many years before becoming a homemaker, according to Lastre.
“They were grateful to be here and become US citizens,” she said. “This has been a family who has been together for so long and built so much together.”


newyorkpost--2020-04-29--Scientists discover fossil of massive rodent-like animal called ‘crazy beast’

Scientists have discovered a remarkably intact ancient fossil of a bizarre new mammal species in Madagascar .
The remains are the first near-complete fossil of the badger-esque creature named “ Adalatherium hui , ” or “ crazy beast , ” that roamed the southern supercontinent of Gondwana 66 million years ago , according to a new study published Wednesday in Nature journal .
Even with the findings , scientists still can ’ t parse crazy beast ’ s anatomy and aren ’ t even sure how the animal walked .
The creature is also oddly large for a mammal of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than the mostly rodent-sized mammals of the Mesozoic era .
“ Its many uniquely bizarre features defied explanation in terms of relationships to other mammals .
In this sense , it was a ‘ crazy beast , ' ” said Denver Museum of Nature and Science paleontologist David Krause , the lead author of the study published .
There are some clues to its behavior .
Adalatherium was a plant-eater , with rodent-like teeth to gnaw on roots and other vegetation .
It was probably a skilled digger that could have excavated burrows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long claws on its back feet .
But the creature ’ s gait has baffled researchers .
Its smaller front legs were placed beneath its body like other mammals , but its back legs fan out more akin to a reptile , meaning it likely sauntered like a lizard with its spine swaying side to side .
Gondwana , Earth ’ s southern supercontinent that included Africa , South America , India , Australia and Antarctica , was full of hazards for crazy beast ; it was likely preyed upon by dinosaurs , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ belongs to a mysterious mammal group called gondwanatherians that lived for tens of millions of years before dying about 45 million years without any living relatives .
“ We suspect some of this bizarreness might be due to evolution in isolation on an island , ” said New York Institute of Technology paleontologist and study co-author Simone Hoffmann .
“ Figuring out how Adalatherium might have moved or eaten with basically no modern analog is one of the most intriguing parts of this project , ” Hoffmann added .

Scientists have discovered a remarkably intact ancient fossil of a bizarre new mammal species in Madagascar.
The remains are the first near-complete fossil of the badger-esque creature named “Adalatherium hui,” or “crazy beast,” that roamed the southern supercontinent of Gondwana 66 million years ago, according to a new study published Wednesday in Nature journal.
Even with the findings, scientists still can’t parse crazy beast’s anatomy and aren’t even sure how the animal walked. The creature is also oddly large for a mammal of its time — about 100 times bigger than the mostly rodent-sized mammals of the Mesozoic era.
“Its many uniquely bizarre features defied explanation in terms of relationships to other mammals. In this sense, it was a ‘crazy beast,'” said Denver Museum of Nature and Science paleontologist David Krause, the lead author of the study published.
There are some clues to its behavior. Adalatherium was a plant-eater, with rodent-like teeth to gnaw on roots and other vegetation. It was probably a skilled digger that could have excavated burrows thanks to its powerful hind legs and long claws on its back feet.
But the creature’s gait has baffled researchers. Its smaller front legs were placed beneath its body like other mammals, but its back legs fan out more akin to a reptile, meaning it likely sauntered like a lizard with its spine swaying side to side.
Gondwana, Earth’s southern supercontinent that included Africa, South America, India, Australia and Antarctica, was full of hazards for crazy beast; it was likely preyed upon by dinosaurs, crocodiles and massive snakes.
The creature belongs to a mysterious mammal group called gondwanatherians that lived for tens of millions of years before dying about 45 million years without any living relatives.
“We suspect some of this bizarreness might be due to evolution in isolation on an island,” said New York Institute of Technology paleontologist and study co-author Simone Hoffmann.
“Figuring out how Adalatherium might have moved or eaten with basically no modern analog is one of the most intriguing parts of this project,” Hoffmann added.
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newyorkpost--2020-04-29--These New Yorkers fleeing coronavirus vow they’ll never return

Wendy Silverstein never thought she ’ d leave New York City for good .
The 58-year-old design publicist has called her beloved East Village apartment home for 30 years .
But then COVID-19 threatened her husband , John Crellin , a 71-year-old retired architect with a chronic health condition .
So on March 18 , as the specter of the coronavirus loomed , she scoured their East Fourth Street apartment for enough clothes and supplies to last roughly a year .
A few days later , they drove 2½ hours north to Canaan , NY , a tiny town in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a veterinarian .
For now , Silverstein and Crellin have been able to stay rent-free in a red-sided house owned by a friend ’ s friend .
But they plan to stay longer — because one thing that ’ s become clear as they settle into life outside the city is that they ’ re probably not coming back .
Even if it ’ s deemed safe to return , they ’ ve become disillusioned .
“ I don ’ t love New York now more than ever .
That ’ s the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Silverstein says .
“ Do I in the future rent out my apartment in the city ?
A lot of work I could do remotely .
Where do I want to live ?
” Many Gothamites have fled the five boroughs for safer havens — from vacation homes in the Hamptons to parents ’ basements in the Midwest — until the coronavirus risks pass .
But now diehard New Yorkers , some of whom had never even considered leaving the city before , are thinking about staying away for the long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who left her Greenwich Village apartment with her husband Paul , a 36-year-old ad sales exec , and their 16-month-old son Nolan , on March 12 , with just one day ’ s notice .
The couple had received an initial offer for their Manhattan pad just days prior , but didn ’ t have a set idea as to what came after .
They were going to rent a larger apartment in the city for a year or two before deciding where to move , but the threat of COVID-19 convinced them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ellises took up temporary residence in Stephanie ’ s mother ’ s house in Marlboro , NJ .
“ Now we have no idea if or when we ’ ll go back to the city , ” says Stephanie , a 33-year-old former teacher .
“ If we decide not to go back to the city , we also have no idea where we would go.
” They are working with an advisor to figure out their next stop ; top choices include staying nearby in Jersey or possibly decamping to the West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ largest moving company , Dumbo Moving + Storage , reported that moves were up 11 percent this March compared with last , “ which is unusual because people don ’ t typically move this time of year , ” says CEO and founder Lior Rachmany .
“ The peak moving season begins in May , which is why this increase in moves is strictly due to COVID-19 , ” adds Rachmany , who is seeing many folks leaving the Upper West Side and West Harlem for less dense outposts both near ( Staten @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Connecticut ) and far ( Massachusetts , and Washington DC ) .
Real estate investor Ed Teig , 40 , didn ’ t hesitate to leave his Midtown East apartment on April 1 to rent a house in Larchmont , NY , on five days ’ notice .
“ It was nearly impossible to avoid contact with people [ in the city ] during the pandemic , ” says Teig .
“ We have two young kids , and we found it very difficult to take them outside and not be near @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 8,000 a month in Westchester , which Teig estimates is about 25 percent more than usual rates .
Like Silverstein and Crellin , and the Ellises , the Teigs don ’ t intend to return to the city .
They bought a plot of land in nearby Rye Brook , NY , and are currently building a house ; it could be ready as soon as this summer .
Other worried urbanites are attempting to secure rentals north , west and east of the city , but inventory is proving insufficient to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dying to rent something , trying to convince sellers to rent short-term , but they don ’ t want to infect their houses , ” says Stan Kay , an agent with Keller Williams in Short Hills , NJ .
Rentals usually make up about 5 to 10 percent of his business , he adds , but lately , roughly 40 percent of inbound inquiries are for rentals .
Concerned about the coronavirus ’ rapid spread in a dense metropolis , Nick Farina , a 32-year-old quantum computing CEO , took action .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 31 , their Havanese pup Rocco , and their friend with preexisting conditions , Dave Ferguson , 58 , left Crown Heights on March 13 for a rental house in Litchfield County , Conn .
They were able to secure a large home for close to the same monthly rate they were paying for their 700-square-foot apartment and signed a 45-day lease in less than one day .
( They ’ ve since signed on for six additional months . )
The crew takes walks in a nearby forest preserve , while Rocco @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fireplace .
Farina , who compares the space they have in Connecticut to “ Versailles , ” even built a squash court in the basement .
He adds , “ We like it so much out here that we are planning to rent a house in this area full-time now , regardless of when New York City calms down.
” ( They would rent out their Brooklyn apartment . )
Real estate brokers — and in some cases even local officials — are urging homeowners to accommodate the surge in interest .
Lack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ willing to look beyond the standard commuter distance for longer-term rentals , particularly as remote work is likely to be the norm for the foreseeable future .
The Catskills town of Woodstock , NY , for example , has 400 short-term rentals .
Town supervisor Bill McKenna is encouraging residents to offer months-long opportunities to accommodate desperate city folks .
Agents around the region are also converting vacant homes listed for sale into rentals .
Those who can ’ t rent , though , buy : Some ex-New Yorkers have taken the plunge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including Greenwich , Conn. — when rentals weren ’ t available .
( Low interest rates , around 3½ percent , help . )
“ This is usually the time of year that people get moving on their [ suburban ] town search , ” says Alison Bernstein , founder of Suburban Jungle , a real estate advisory and tech platform that helps families transition out of urban hubs .
“ But in the last month , we have seen an unprecedented surge .
We are close to a 40 percent increase from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They feel stuck.
” On March 13 , Katherine King bid farewell to her tight-knit community on the Upper East Side to relocate with her husband and their three sons to a long-term rental house on the north shore of Long Island .
They were able to secure a perch in Lloyd Harbor , where she grew up , because they started looking a few days ahead of the bigger exodus at the end of the March and into April .
While King misses the city , she ’ s also contemplating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more permanently .
“ I don ’ t know that I ’ ll return full-time to the city again , ” says King , 49 , a cultural coach .
“ I want to stay in the moment and take everything step by step .
”

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Wendy Silverstein never thought she’d leave New York City for good. The 58-year-old design publicist has called her beloved East Village apartment home for 30 years.
But then COVID-19 threatened her husband, John Crellin, a 71-year-old retired architect with a chronic health condition. So on March 18, as the specter of the coronavirus loomed, she scoured their East Fourth Street apartment for enough clothes and supplies to last roughly a year. A few days later, they drove 2½ hours north to Canaan, NY, a tiny town in Columbia County where her stepdaughter works as a veterinarian.
For now, Silverstein and Crellin have been able to stay rent-free in a red-sided house owned by a friend’s friend. But they plan to stay longer — because one thing that’s become clear as they settle into life outside the city is that they’re probably not coming back. Even if it’s deemed safe to return, they’ve become disillusioned.
“I don’t love New York now more than ever. That’s the first time I ever felt that way,” Silverstein says. “Do I in the future rent out my apartment in the city? A lot of work I could do remotely. Where do I want to live?”
Many Gothamites have fled the five boroughs for safer havens — from vacation homes in the Hamptons to parents’ basements in the Midwest — until the coronavirus risks pass. But now diehard New Yorkers, some of whom had never even considered leaving the city before, are thinking about staying away for the long haul.
Take stay-at-home-mom Stephanie Ellis, who left her Greenwich Village apartment with her husband, Paul, a 36-year-old ad sales exec, and their 16-month-old son, Nolan, on March 12, with just one day’s notice. The couple had received an initial offer for their Manhattan pad just days prior, but didn’t have a set idea as to what came after. They were going to rent a larger apartment in the city for a year or two before deciding where to move, but the threat of COVID-19 convinced them to beat a hasty retreat.
The Ellises took up temporary residence in Stephanie’s mother’s house in Marlboro, NJ. “Now we have no idea if or when we’ll go back to the city,” says Stephanie, a 33-year-old former teacher. “If we decide not to go back to the city, we also have no idea where we would go.” They are working with an adviser to figure out their next stop; top choices include staying nearby in Jersey or possibly decamping to the West Coast.
New York City’s largest moving company, Dumbo Moving + Storage, reported that moves were up 11 percent this March compared with last, “which is unusual because people don’t typically move this time of year,” says CEO and founder Lior Rachmany. “The peak moving season begins in May, which is why this increase in moves is strictly due to COVID-19,” adds Rachmany, who is seeing many folks leaving the Upper West Side and West Harlem for less dense outposts both near (Staten Island, Long Island, New Jersey and Connecticut) and far (Massachusetts and Washington, DC).
Real estate investor Ed Teig, 40, didn’t hesitate to leave his Midtown East apartment on April 1 to rent a house in Larchmont, NY, on five days’ notice. “It was nearly impossible to avoid contact with people [in the city] during the pandemic,” says Teig. “We have two young kids, and we found it very difficult to take them outside and not be near other families.” They’re paying $8,000 a month in Westchester, which Teig estimates is about 25 percent more than usual rates.
Like Silverstein and Crellin, and the Ellises, the Teigs don’t intend to return to the city. They bought a plot of land in nearby Rye Brook, NY, and are building a house; it could be ready as soon as this summer.
Other worried urbanites are attempting to secure rentals north, west and east of the city, but inventory is proving insufficient to meet pandemic-fueled demand.
“People are dying to rent something, trying to convince sellers to rent short-term, but they don’t want to infect their houses,” says Stan Kay, an agent with Keller Williams in Short Hills, NJ. Rentals usually make up about 5 to 10 percent of his business, he adds, but lately, roughly 40 percent of inbound inquiries are for rentals.
Concerned about the coronavirus’ rapid spread in a dense metropolis, Nick Farina, a 32-year-old quantum computing CEO, took action. He, his wife, Hannah Parnes, 31, their Havanese pup, Rocco, and their friend with pre-existing conditions, Dave Ferguson, 58, left Crown Heights on March 13 for a rental house in Litchfield County, Conn. They were able to secure a large home for close to the same monthly rate they were paying for their 700-square-foot apartment and signed a 45-day lease in less than one day. (They’ve since signed on for six additional months.)
This is usually the time of year that people get moving on their [suburban] town search. … But in the last month, we have seen an unprecedented surge. We are close to a 40 percent increase from last year. People are very nervous. They feel stuck. - Alison Bernstein, founder of real estate advisory platform Suburban Jungle
The crew takes walks in a nearby forest preserve, while Rocco loves basking in the warmth of the fireplace. Farina, who compares the space they have in Connecticut to “Versailles,” even built a squash court in the basement. He adds, “We like it so much out here that we are planning to rent a house in this area full-time now, regardless of when New York City calms down.” (They would rent out their Brooklyn apartment.)
Real estate brokers — and in some cases even local officials — are urging homeowners to accommodate the surge in interest.
Lack of supply is why coronavirus escapees are willing to look beyond the standard commuter distance for longer-term rentals, particularly as remote work is likely to be the norm for the foreseeable future. The Catskills town of Woodstock, NY, for example, has 400 short-term rentals. Town supervisor Bill McKenna is encouraging residents to offer months-long opportunities to accommodate desperate city folks. Agents around the region are also converting vacant homes listed for sale into rentals.
Those who can’t rent, though, buy: Some ex-New Yorkers have taken the plunge and bought properties in tristate-area suburbs — including Greenwich, Conn. — when rentals weren’t available. (Low interest rates, around 3½ percent, help.)
“This is usually the time of year that people get moving on their [suburban] town search,” says Alison Bernstein, founder of Suburban Jungle, a real estate advisory and tech platform that helps families transition out of urban hubs. “But in the last month, we have seen an unprecedented surge. We are close to a 40 percent increase from last year. People are very nervous. They feel stuck.”
On March 13, Katherine King bade farewell to her tight-knit community on the Upper East Side to relocate with her husband and their three sons to a long-term rental house on the north shore of Long Island. They were able to secure a perch in Lloyd Harbor, where she grew up, because they started looking a few days ahead of the bigger exodus at the end of the March and into April. While King misses the city, she’s also contemplating what life out East could look like more permanently.
“I don’t know that I’ll return full-time to the city again,” says King, 49, a cultural coach. “I want to stay in the moment and take everything step by step.”


newyorkpost--2020-04-30--Socialite Marjorie Gubelmann DJs via Instagram for celeb pals

Click to email this to a friend ( Opens in new window ) Click to share on Twitter ( Opens @ @ @ @ @ to share on Facebook ( Opens in new window ) Socialite and DJ Marjorie “ @ @ @ @ @ off an Instagram Live “ quarantine residency ” on Saturday , returning Wednesday with Dori @ @ @ @ @ .
The DJ wore gold Dolce & Gabbana headphones and performed in front of Gracie @ @ @ @ @ champagne and martini emojis .
A setlist included Dolly Parton ’ s “ 9 to @ @ @ @ @ by Jenna Bush Hager , before the “ Today ” host called it a night @ @ @ @ @ virtually were George Wayne , Hamish Bowles , Rachel Roy , Estelle , Tamara Mellon @ @ @ @

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Socialite and DJ Marjorie “Mad Marj” Gubelmann kicked off an Instagram Live “quarantine residency” on Saturday, returning Wednesday with Dori Cooperman as her hype woman.
The DJ wore gold Dolce & Gabbana headphones and performed in front of Gracie wallpaper as her followers posted champagne and martini emojis. A setlist included Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5,” as requested by Jenna Bush Hager, before the “Today” host called it a night at 8:59 p.m.
Also there virtually were George Wayne, Hamish Bowles, Rachel Roy, Estelle, Tamara Mellon and Jill Martin.


newyorkpost--2020-04-30--Giants’ Joe Judge is now effusively praising Daniel Jones

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By Joe Judge’s early standards, this was a mountain of praise.
It became a running joke during his first four months as coach of the Giants that Judge had not mentioned any player by name in his first dozen or so interviews. He broke the seal on his lips after the first round of the draft by referencing Daniel Jones, and now he finally offered some real insight into the second-year quarterback.
“I love working with this guy every day,” Judge said Thursday on CBS Sports Radio’s “Tiki and Tierney” program. “He has a fire that burns in him. He brings other guys along with him. He knows what you are going to teach before you teach it in terms of being prepared on material. He sets the tone for the room.”
The Giants are in their second week of virtual coach-player meetings, the first opportunity Judge has had to talk Xs and Os with players. True to his word from the start, Judge said he would not comment on individual players until he began coaching them.
“I’m very excited about working with Daniel,” Judge said. “I love his toughness and competitiveness. Those shine through right away.
“I want to be fair to Daniel right now and let him have the opportunity to learn the offense he’s working in right now, that he’s never taken a snap in. And let him progress at his rate and develop his career over the course of time that’s going to go ahead and meet the expectations we set internally.”
Judge and Jones met in January, before the NFL shut down all 32 team facilities due to the coronavirus. Jones returned home to Charlotte, N.C.
“We had a lot of conversations,” Judge said. “Sitting down with him and talking about his philosophy and where we want to go and what his goals are in his career, I’m glad he’s on our team. Let’s put it that way.”
Other highlights of the interview included:
Judge has been impressed with how players studied playbooks and film received this month. He is excited by the youth and developmental opportunities with the roster.
“The thing that has flashed out so far is there a lot of guys working hard and demonstrating that they know the material,” he said, “and they are ready on a day-to-day basis with their teammates to communicate and they’ve mastered the installs put in front of them already. You can’t lead if you can’t be effective at your job.”
Judge also discussed the fact Bill Belichick’s disciples typically have not fared well as NFL head coaches, often because they try to replicate Belichick’s hard-line style before building his résumé.
“I’m going to be myself. I’m not going to try to be anybody else,” said Judge, who also worked under Nick Saban. “If I try to be anybody else, it’s going to be disingenuous and it’s going to fail. If you lie to the team, you lose them right away.”
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“As far as imitating somebody else, that’s never been my style. Probably one of the [reasons] I’ve gotten along with the coaches I’ve worked with in the past is my personality, while it meshed, was opposite in a lot of ways to the way they presented things to the team and we kind of complemented each other.”
Judge, who was raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia, said he loves competing in hostile environments. What will the first trip home to Eagles territory be like?
“I’ve got a brother and cousins who will be the first ones [in the stands] throwing batteries,” Judge said.
The Giants signed two undrafted rookies — outside linebacker Dana Levine (Temple) and tight end John Rysen (Simon Fraser, Canada) — and cut defensive lineman Kevin Wilkins to get to the roster maximum of 90 players.


newyorkpost--2020-04-30--New Jersey woman allegedly spits on cop, yells she has coronavirus

A New Jersey woman faces charges after allegedly spitting on a cop and yelling she had tested positive for the coronavirus .
Jenna Richardson , 24 , of West Deptford , was under arrest and being placed in the back of a patrol car when she spat on one of the officers Wednesday afternoon , the West Deptford Police Department said .
Police had found Richardson engaged in a “ disturbance between two females ” around 3:05 p.m. when they placed her under arrest , the department said .
Richardson was transported to the hospital for evaluation and before being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She was charged with aggravated assault on a police officer , terroristic threats and disorderly conduct .
The officer was treated at a hospital and later released , the department said .
She is not the first New Jerseyan to behave as such .
NJ.com has reported at least four other residents face similar accusations of spitting or coughing on officers while claiming to be infected .
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Phil Murphy has taken the time to call out the residents during his coronavirus briefing .
“ There are knuckleheads out there .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ behavior , ” Murphy said late last month .

A New Jersey woman faces charges after allegedly spitting on a cop and yelling she had tested positive for the coronavirus.
Jenna Richardson, 24, of West Deptford, was under arrest and being placed in the back of a patrol car when she spat on one of the officers Wednesday afternoon, the West Deptford Police Department said.
Police had found Richardson engaged in a “disturbance between two females” around 3:05 p.m. when they placed her under arrest, the department said.
Richardson was transported to the hospital for evaluation and before being lodged in the Salem County Correctional facility. She was charged with aggravated assault on a police officer, terroristic threats and disorderly conduct.
The officer was treated at a hospital and later released, the department said.
She is not the first New Jerseyan to behave as such. NJ.com has reported at least four other residents face similar accusations of spitting or coughing on officers while claiming to be infected.
Gov. Phil Murphy has taken the time to call out the residents during his coronavirus briefing.
“There are knuckleheads out there. We see them and we are enforcing behavior,” Murphy said late last month.


newyorkpost--2020-04-30--NHL discussing delayed start to 2020-21 season because of coronavirus

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The coronavirus will not only affect the schedule for the current NHL season, but possibility 2020-21 also.
Commissioner Gary Bettman said during an NHL Network interview Thursday that beginning next season as late as December is being discussed as the league continues working on a plan to finish the current campaign that was halted by COVID-19.
“We have a great deal of flexibility in terms of when we can start,” Bettman said in the interview. “There’s no magic for next season of starting in October as we traditionally do. If we have to start in November or December, that’s something that will be under consideration. We’re going to try to make good, prudent, careful judgments. This isn’t a race to be first back.”
The league is currently on the second stage of its “return to play” plan. It said earlier this week that it plans to reopen some of its team training facilities as early as mid-May in areas where stay-at-home and social-distancing restrictions are looking favorably. The Post’s Larry Brooks reported that Phase 2 would not begin until at least May 15.
Nevertheless, Bettman stressed there is no firm timetable or dates for the league’s reopening plans at this time because the health and well-being of the players are what “we’re focused on.”
“Our health concerns for the players really fit into two categories: One is obviously COVID-19, and two, whatever we’re going to do, we don’t want them playing games until they’re back in game shape,” Bettman said. “We don’t want anybody getting injured.”
The NHL’s quarantine period has been extended indefinitely and will be re-evaluated next week. If informal workouts are allowed to begin in mid-to-late May, it could allow for play to resume in late June or early July and the Stanley Cup being awarded in late September. That scenario could trigger the start of the following season being delayed.
“We’d like to be able to get our training facilities open,” Bettman said. “We’d like our guys to be able to work themselves back into shape. But this is something we’re going to continue to evaluate on a day-to-day basis.”


newyorkpost--2020-04-30--Pat Kiernan officiates couple’s wedding ceremony via Zoom on NY1

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A couple @ @ @ @ @ anchor Pat Kiernan on Zoom Thursday live on NY1 .
Kiernan — who on April @ @ @ @ @ officiate weddings — wed Department of Sanitation worker Julie Raskin and lawyer Matthew Haicken with @ @ @ @ @ Roger Clark , Annika Pergament and Jamie Stelter playing virtual witnesses .
Even City Council @ @ @ @ @ over Twitter , saying “ Love … We might have to celebrate it a little @ @ @ @ @ ’ s still a beautiful , moving experience.
” The couple ’ s dog served @ @ @ @ @ said their parents are elderly and her father is sick with cancer , and a @ @ @ @ @ stress away and makes it something fun to celebrate .
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Mazel tov! A couple in lockdown were married by anchor Pat Kiernan on Zoom Thursday live on NY1.
Kiernan — who on April 20 tweeted an offer to officiate weddings — wed Department of Sanitation worker Julie Raskin and lawyer Matthew Haicken with the network’s staffers Roger Clark, Annika Pergament and Jamie Stelter playing virtual witnesses.
Even City Council Speaker Corey Johnson chimed in over Twitter, saying “Love … We might have to celebrate it a little differently now, but it’s still a beautiful, moving experience.”
The couple’s dog served as ring bearer. Raskin said their parents are elderly and her father is sick with cancer, and a Zoom wedding “takes the stress away and makes it something fun to celebrate.”


newyorkpost--2020-04-30--7 Mother’s Day 2020 gifts you can buy on Amazon

Did you forget Mother ’ s Day is coming up on May 10th ?
If so , don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ still time to find that perfect gift for mom .
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And when it comes to Mother ’ s Day , the retailer is @ @ @ @ @ search for a variety of standout gifts .
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But if you order soon , there are numerous options that will get to @ @ @ @ @ regular or rushed shipping .
And we ’ ve rounded up a few of our @ @ @ @ @ from Amazon to give you a little gifting inspiration .

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Sure, Mother’s Day is filled with flowers, tea and unique kitchen gadgets she’ll love. But, if you want the full-throttle of unique Mother’s Day gifts to show your appreciation, you’ve come to the right place.
Here at New York Post Shopping, we’re here to corral our favorite products we reviewed and top-tier items we’ve researched into a one-stop edit of the best of the best — on Amazon.
Amazon, otherwise known as the retailer that sells everything (literally, everything), has a slew of best-selling products and hidden gems on its page. Whether you’re on the market for that new skincare essential for mom or a quality cookware set, Bezos never lets anything fall through the cracks.
For all your shopping — mom, wife, grandma, aunt, sister and any mother in your life who you hold dear — we put together the 25 best Mother’s Day gifts on Amazon you can shop well before the big holiday. It’s not just any gift guide, it’s the hot-button list we recommend IRL.
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We’re starting off with a bang (or rather, a blow-out). We love Revlon’s best-selling One-Step Volumizer so much, we wrote a full review on it. Not only is it well-priced at under $40, but it helps achieve a salon-like look from the comfort of your own home.
Amazon
Listen up, y’all — cuz this is it. Olaplex’s massively followed shampoo and conditioner just had a reformulation and is back and better than ever (also, it’s one of our favorite shampoos we tried). For a treat mom wouldn’t splurge on herself, this is a great bundle.
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If you consider your mom to be a bit of a book lover (who can’t stop listening to the top audible books), a modern Kindle Paperwhite will serve her well. It’s one of our favorite e-readers and smart home devices, too.
4. Lulu Candles Espresso Bean Vegan Candle, $18, original price: $20
Amazon
After burning many candles in our home, there’s no other than Lulu Candles. We can’t believe how affordable they are (number one) and how this Espresso Bean scent makes your space smell like a rich-aromatic coffeehouse (number two). Go buy it (and thank us later).
Amazon
It’s never too late to hop on the UGG train. Specifically, its Fluff Yeah Slide Slipper deserve all the acclaim in the world, much ado to their smooth-walking feel and breathable design. Oh, and did we mention they come in a limitless amount of colors?
6. Kendra Scott Elle Drop Earrings, $63, original price: $70
Amazon
As one of our favorite brands for affordable fine jewelry, Kendra Scott wins the award for Cutest Earrings Ever. Pick up a pair for mom (and yourself, why don’t ‘cha), and you’ll be feeling put-together and supremely styled. Plus, these hanging ones come in a few different hues.
7. iRobot Roomba 692 Robot Vacuum, $199, original price: $300
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Not to be dramatic, but robot vacuums changed our lives (read our vacuum review for more). As a consistent Amazon best-seller, we couldn’t resist adding the iconic iRobot Roomba 692 to our list of What to Get Mom. It also pairs with an app, so she can cook or paint her nails while the house is becoming spick and span (how great is that)?
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If the mother you know is into pilates or is all about fitness, Bala Bangles are one of the buzziest essentials to snag right now. Available in a slew of colors, these wrist and ankle weights can elevate your workouts (perhaps with a rowing machine or a treadmill) and can even be worn while folding laundry for some extra toning.
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If we had a dollar for every time we used our Nespresso Vertuo Plus — well, we’d be rich. Yes, this machine is worth all the attention it’s been given, especially when you buy this bundle that comes with the popular Aeroccino Milk Frother for truly elevated lattes.
Amazon
As one of our favorite work totes our readers love to buy, this classic carry-all has a snazzy tassel for decoration, petite gold hardware for accessorizing and a wide capacity that can fit your laptop. It comes in four other natural colors, too.
Amazon
Feeling sentimental this Mother’s Day? If words are mom’s love language, she’ll appreciate this heartfelt flip-through of fill-in pages full of memories and gratitude. You can’t put a price on happiness this Mother’s Day, though $10 is sweet enough.
12. Swomog Silk Satin Pajamas, $22 to $30
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Gift the mother-figure in your life a luxe pajama set she’ll wear all year round. This soft cream never goes out of style, with the black detailing giving it a Bloomingdale’s or Saks Fifth Avenue lean.
Amazon
For the mom who appreciates all things practical, the Oral-B 1000 CrossAction is one of the best dentist-recommended electric toothbrushes we rounded up. Coming in black and white, it helps remove 300% more plaque for that fresh, professional feel.
Amazon
Again, not to be dramatic but Drybar’s High Tops Self-Grip Rollers have completely transformed how we style our hair. They’re heatless (like those TikTok-famous curlers) and give your hair unmatched volume and shape. Buy now, thank us later.
15. Tahari Fleece Bathrobe, $19 to $32
Amazon
We’re impressed that a name like Tahari has a less-than-$35 plush robe that’s perfect for stepping out of your shower with or getting ready in. It also comes in gray and is the perfect staple for mom she’ll love for years.
For more options, check out our guide to the best robes.
Amazon
There’s no surprise Cosori’s Air Fryer is one of Amazon’s best-sellers (and, one of our favorite air fryers of the year). Clad with a recipe book, it’s simple to use and looks pretty on your counter — all while cooking up some fabulous eats.
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If mom loves to entertain, this all-in-one bamboo cheese board is the way to go. For all things charcuterie, it’s second to none, and can even double as a cutting board for a quick slice and dice. Not to mention, it comes with knives and a slot to store nuts.
Amazon
Ok, real talk — isn’t this floral gardening tool set the cutest thing you’ve ever seen? Whether mom is an advanced gardener or just sharpening her green thumb, it’s one of the best gardening tools you can snag for just $30.
19. Fitbit Charge 5 Fitness Tracker, $140, original price: $180
Amazon
Sleek and petite on your wrist is the best-selling Fitbit Charge 5, a premium, GPS-backed device that helps monitor your heart rate, calories burned and other health numbers for you to meet all your workout goals. Aside from a blood pressure monitor, it’s one of our most practical health gadgets to add to your cart.
Amazon
There’s nothing like fresh basil and herbs hitting your dish (or, perhaps your Always Pan). With the Click and Grow Smart Garden 3, you can have fresh greens without worrying about the weather outside. It’s easy to maintain and we wrote a full review on it.
Amazon
If there’s anything our readers love shopping for, it’s retinol. But, not just any retinol — the best creams and serums we rounded up.
Across the skincare realm, Paula’s Choice is a clear-cut, top-tier option. Its 1% Retinol Treatment Cream is a lovely gift for mom who wants to craft a full-blown skincare routine.
Amazon
When in doubt, you can’t go wrong with UGG’s plush blanket. Not only is it one of our favorite throws, but we’ve gifted it so many times because it’s just as practical as it is beautiful.
Amazon
Switch things up this Mother’s Day with a lovely centerpiece the mom in your life can showcase atop her kitchen or dining room table. This five-rowed mason jars decor piece comes with pre-filled, artificial hydrangeas (a lovely faux plant) with a farmhouse touch Chip & Joanna would be proud of.
Amazon
If quality knives are on mom’s wishlist this year, Cuisinart has a fabulous 15-piece set (with a storage block) that’s so awesome, we want it ourselves. The creamy white look is too chic to pass up, with each knife (and pair of scissors!) coming with a sharp, effective edge. The best part? It’s currently $60 off!
25. Lenox French Perle Bouquet Vase, $30, original price: $50
Amazon
Lenox: a household name we love, especially for dinnerware sets. For $30, its French Perle Bouquet Vase is the move, giving us regal, “Bridgerton” energy we can’t help but tap into. Plus, it comes in a fluted vase for an even taller shape.
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newyorkpost--2020-04-30--Distillery turns stale beer into whiskey amid coronavirus pandemic

There ’ s no use crying over stale beer .
Due to the coronavirus pandemic , bars , restaurants and venues across the country have had to close dining and showrooms .
As a result , a lot of beer that likely would have been sold has been left to go stale .
Fortunately , some distilleries have figured out a way to make sure this stale beer doesn ’ t go to waste .
WhistlePig , a farmhouse distillery , is using stale beer to brew whiskey , Bloomberg reports .
According to the news outlet , the distillery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a day .
The distillery explained to Bloomberg that even after beer goes stale , it ’ s still fermented grain .
Since that ’ s a key ingredient for whiskey , the beer is still useable , just not in the way it was originally intended .
The craft beer industry has struggled since the coronavirus outbreak hit , forcing lockdown orders across the country .
While people can still order drinks to go , on-premise consumption has basically collapsed .
The result is that warehouses have suddenly found themselves stuck with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go .
“ We are tentatively calling the project the ‘ Great Beer Rescue , ’ ” Jeff Kozak explained to Bloomberg .
“ And we ’ ve already had significant interest from brewers and distributors.
” It turns out that beer companies are reportedly willing to donate the stale beer free of cost .
Shipping the excess liquid to the distillery is apparently cheaper than dealing with the waste fees that dumping the stale beer would cost .
Another benefit is that getting rid of the kegs frees up space in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are much more popular these days .
“ Our route to market has obviously been affected by Covid , but unlike whiskey , beer never gets better with age , ” Emily Harrison , WhistlePig ’ s distillery manager , explained to Bloomberg .
“ It is the least we can do to help out our friends in the industry and ensure they can continue to brew the freshest beers possible .
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There’s no use crying over stale beer.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, bars, restaurants and venues across the country have had to close dining and showrooms. As a result, a lot of beer that likely would have been sold has been left to go stale.
Fortunately, some distilleries have figured out a way to make sure this stale beer doesn’t go to waste.
WhistlePig, a farmhouse distillery, is using stale beer to brew whiskey, Bloomberg reports. According to the news outlet, the distillery is receiving 6,500 gallons of stale beer a day.
The distillery explained to Bloomberg that even after beer goes stale, it’s still fermented grain. Since that’s a key ingredient for whiskey, the beer is still useable, just not in the way it was originally intended.
The craft beer industry has struggled since the coronavirus outbreak hit, forcing lockdown orders across the country. While people can still order drinks to go, on-premise consumption has basically collapsed. The result is that warehouses have suddenly found themselves stuck with hundreds of thousands of kegs with nowhere to go.
“We are tentatively calling the project the ‘Great Beer Rescue,’” Jeff Kozak explained to Bloomberg. “And we’ve already had significant interest from brewers and distributors.”
It turns out that beer companies are reportedly willing to donate the stale beer free of cost. Shipping the excess liquid to the distillery is apparently cheaper than dealing with the waste fees that dumping the stale beer would cost. Another benefit is that getting rid of the kegs frees up space in warehouses for cans and bottles, which are much more popular these days.
“Our route to market has obviously been affected by Covid, but unlike whiskey, beer never gets better with age,” Emily Harrison, WhistlePig’s distillery manager, explained to Bloomberg. “It is the least we can do to help out our friends in the industry and ensure they can continue to brew the freshest beers possible.”


newyorkpost--2020-04-30--Florida weatherman’s dog interrupts forecast in the most adorable way

The forecast was ruff for a Florida weatherman whose hungry dog sabotaged his live report by hopping up on his @ @ @ @ @ computer .
FOX WTVT ’ s meteorologist Paul Dellegatto was filming the segment at his @ @ @ @ @ his adorable golden retriever , Brody , jumped up to beg for snacks , according @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not gon na move because he just whacked the computer with his head @ @ @ @ @ verbalize the forecast OK ?
” Dellegatto says in the footage , trying his best @ @ @ @ @ wasn ’ t very smart , ” he scolds , wagging a finger at the @ @ @ @ @ up onto his lap .
As he finishes the forecast — “ clouds overnight tonight @ @ @ @ @ out a big rude yawn .
The four-legged saboteur then disappears off camera , only @ @ @ @ @ into the final shot .
Observers quickly took to social media , calling the report @ @

The forecast was ruff for a Florida weatherman whose hungry dog sabotaged his live report by hopping up on his lap and knocking into his computer.
FOX WTVT’s meteorologist Paul Dellegatto was filming the segment at his home near Tampa Bay when his adorable golden retriever, Brody, jumped up to beg for snacks, according to orlandoweekly.com.
“The map’s not gonna move because he just whacked the computer with his head, so let me just verbalize the forecast, OK?” Dellegatto says in the footage, trying his best to continue.
“That wasn’t very smart,” he scolds, wagging a finger at the pooch, who then climbs up onto his lap.
As he finishes the forecast — “clouds overnight tonight” — the pup lets out a big, rude yawn.
The four-legged saboteur then disappears off camera, only to stick his furry head into the final shot.
“Oh boy,” Dellegatto groans. “That’s not good.”
Observers quickly took to social media, calling the report un-fur-gettable.