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The state of New York will debut its first cybersecurity strategy, including plans to modernize government networks, provide digital defenses at the county level and regulate critical infrastructure. The strategy, which Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to announce today, comes as an array of cyberattacks have battered New York, with the state’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services responding to 57 cyber incidents in 2022.

A Coinbase report series highlighting crypto innovation at the state level in the United States has recently published its fourth edition, which features New York. The report highlighted various milestones the state reached regarding crypto adoption. 

Rockaway Beach Park in Queens, New York, has been temporarily closed for swimming and surfing following an incident where a woman suffered an apparent shark bite. The closure comes as a precaution due to recent shark activity, according to NYC Parks. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. on Monday, prompting an immediate response from emergency personnel. The woman, who remains unidentified, sustained a serious leg injury consistent with a shark bite, the New York City Fire Department said. “All indications appear to be a shark bite,” the fire department said. She was transported to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center and is reported to be in stable condition. This occurrence follows a series of similar incidents in the region. Just a month ago, five non-life-threatening shark bites were reported off Long Island, raising concerns among local officials and beachgoers. In response, shark patrols were intensified to ensure safety. Experts recommend certain precautions for swimmers to minimize the risk of shark encounters. Swimming in groups, staying relatively close to the shore, and avoiding areas with bait fish are advised by Gavin Naylor, director of the Florida Program for Shark Research. Statistics reveal that the likelihood of a shark attack remains low. The Florida Museum of Natural History reported only 57 confirmed, unprovoked shark attacks worldwide last year, with 41 of them occurring in the United States. New York experienced eight nonfatal incidents.

Washington D.C. area closed early on Monday because of threatening weather as forecasters warned people across the eastern U.S. of possible tornadoes, damaging winds and large hailstones.

flash flooding, record heat and wildfires.Global News meteorologist Ross Hull said that the bullseye for the strongest storms will be over the northeastern U.S., with parts of New York state down to Kentucky in line for potentially damaging winds, hail, heavy downpours and isolated tornadoes.He said Ontario and Quebec are on the “northern periphery of this disturbance.”“Once again it looks like parts of eastern Ontario could see some strong storms Monday late afternoon to evening with the biggest threat being heavy rainfall,” Hull said in an email.“There are Rainfall Warnings in place from Ottawa south towards Kingston and east to areas north of Montreal where some downpours could deliver more than 50 mm of rain in a relatively short amount of time which could lead to localized flooding.”As the weather system moves east into the Maritimes, there will be the potential for heavy rain Tuesday night into early Wednesday, Hull said, and a special weather statement has been issued.Environment Canada says rainfall could exceed 50 millimetres over the northern half of New Brunswick and be up to 50 millimetres in some parts of Nova Scotia.Parts of Nova Scotia are still reeling from a torrential downpour that triggered floods July 22 and killed four people, while Halifax recently had storms and flooding this past Saturday.In an online bulletin, the U.S.

Pokemon Go Fest 2023 promises a rollercoaster of surprises, none more captivating than the formidable Mega Rayquaza. Let's delve into the strategy for trainers to attain this legendary Dragon. Mega Rayquaza's journey has been intricate, emerging initially in Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, dominating the competitive scene before being banned. Now, it's poised to make its mark in Pokemon Go.

Bill Cosby, the once-beloved comedian, is facing another round of sexual assault allegations as singer Morganne Picard filed a new lawsuit against him in New York on Friday. Picard claims that Cosby used his fame and influence to sexually abuse her, and the lawsuit also implicates other entities associated with the actor.

By Jonathan Stempel

Altina Schinasi, an extraordinary American artist, designer, and inventor, was born on August 4, 1907, in the bustling borough of Manhattan, New York. Her illustrious life was adorned with remarkable achievements in various creative fields, from art and film to entrepreneurship and design. Altina's legacy is best remembered for her iconic creation, the «Harlequin eyeglass frame,» affectionately known as cat-eye glasses. Beyond her design prowess, she was also the daughter of immigrant parents, leaving a lasting impact on her heritage. Let us delve into the fascinating life and achievements of this visionary trailblazer. Today, Google is celebrating Schinasi's 116th birthday with a Google Doodle.

By Sarah N. Lynch and Jacqueline Thomsen

Uber's surge pricing has once again come under scrutiny after CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, expressed his astonishment at the exorbitant fare charged to a journalist recently. During an interview with Wired editor Steven Levy, Khosrowshahi was taken aback when shown a receipt for a 4-km trip in Manhattan, New York, which amounted to a staggering $51.69, including the driver's tip. Khosrowshahi's reaction was one of surprise, exclaiming, «Oh my God.

A senior analyst with Goldman Sachs vanished over the weekend after attending a concert in New York City.

The Supreme Court last summer sought to clarify its expansive reading of the Second Amendment. Instead, it set off chaos. The decision in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v.

With the announcement of Reubens' death, he also shared in a statement, “Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years,” AP reported. “I have always felt a huge amount of love and respect from my friends, fans and supporters. I have loved you all so much and enjoyed making art for you.”

Canada has pleaded guilty to smuggling several Indian nationals from Canada into the US for profit. Simranjit 'Shally' Singh admitted to six counts of alien smuggling and three counts of conspiracy to commit alien smuggling during an appearance in Albany, New York on Friday. At the request of the US government, Singh was taken into custody on June 28, 2022, in Ontario, Canada. He was extradited from Canada to the US on March 30 this year, the US Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of New York stated in a release. From March of 2020 through March of 2021, Singh admitted to facilitating the smuggling of several Indian nationals from Canada into the US, via Cornwall Island and the Akwesasne Mohawk Indian Reservation in the St Lawrence River region.

Bloomberg, the figures are set to be disclosed in a filing on Monday, as per anonymous sources familiar with the matter. The significant amount of $40.2 million spent on legal costs by Donald Trump's political action committee, Save America, has led to the PAC requesting a refund of a $60 million contribution it previously made to another group supporting Trump. This development indicates a potential financial crisis for the campaign, as reported by The New York Times on Saturday.

Public Ventures President Lou Basenese discusses why Elon Musk rebranded Twitter as X on «Varney & Co.»

Hoping to stave off inflationary pressures on a diet staple, the Indian government is banning exports of non-Basmati white rice varieties

India announced that it was severely curtailing some rice exports to the rest of the world, triggering worry among the Indian diaspora in the United States that access to a food staple from home might soon be cut off. As in any crisis situation — think bottled water and toilet paper- some rushed to supermarkets to stock up, stacking carts with bags and bags of rice. In some places, lines formed outside some stores as panic buying ensued. But Rao, who lives near Syracuse, New York, was reassured when the proprietor of her Indian market sent out an email to customers to let them know there was no need to worry: There was an ample supply of rice. At least for now. An earlier than expected El Nino brought drier, warmer weather in some parts of Asia and is expected to harm rice production. But in some parts of India, where the monsoon season was especially brutal, flooding destroyed some crops, adding to production woes and rising prices.

By Brendan O'Brien

Mark Herman, a dog walker and recreational drug enthusiast in upper Manhattan, New York, came into possession of a dog, a painting and a story. The dog was Phillipe, a 17-year-old toy poodle that belonged to Herman's only client, an 87-year-old retired law professor named Isidore Silver. The painting, which belonged to Silver, may be a lost work by artist Chuck Close, whose canvases once sold for as much as $4.8 million.