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NEW BEDFORD (CBS) — The former acting fire chief in New Bedford has been fired after video showed him lifting heavy items despite being on injured leave from work, Mayor Jon Mitchell announced. Mitchell said the surveillance video showed Paul Coderre, Jr. lifting a 176-pound barbeque smoker grill from the bed of his pickup truck last summer. READ MORE: Major Winter Snow Storm With Blizzard Conditions Possible Saturday Coderre had been out on leave since August 2020, claiming several work-related injuries. He was paid more than $208,000 during that time. READ MORE: David Mugar, Creator Of July 4th Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, Dies At 82 The mayor said Coderre took advantage of city taxpayers and betrayed the trust of the firefighters who served under him. He said an independent medical examiner concluded that Coderre had been “untruthful” and “putting on an act” after examining the video evidence. “New Bedford residents expect and deserve a Fire Department whose … [Read more...] about Ex-New Bedford Acting Fire Chief Fired For Lying; Mayor Says Video Showed Him Lifting 176-Pound Grill While On Injured Leave

Members of New York State’s independent redistricting commission traded angry accusations over an impasse ahead of a Tuesday deadline to submit new U.S. House district maps, likely handing Democrats in the legislature an opportunity to cement a massive advantage in the decade ahead. The bipartisan commission has been working since last year to come up with new map lines. Earlier this month, the Democratic-controlled legislature rejected proposals from both Democratic and Republican commissioners to draw new lines. After two weeks back at the drawing board, commissioners said Monday they were unable to reach an agreement. Commissioners sent out separate statements blaming the other party for its intransigence. ADVERTISEMENT “We have negotiated with our Republican colleagues in good faith for two years to achieve a single consensus plan. At every step, they have refused to agree to a compromise,” Democratic commissioners said in their statement. “Republicans are intentionally … [Read more...] about New York redistricting panel surrenders over impasse

MOUNT EPHRAIM, N.J. (CBS) — New Jersey State Police have identified the man who was found dead in his car on Interstate 76 in Mount Ephraim Borough on Monday night as Louis E. Ciccanti Jr. Police say he died due to a fatal gunshot wound, not the crash. Troopers responded to the crash on Monday around 10:30 p.m. and found Ciccanti Jr. dead in a black 2004 Mercedes Benz 500. READ MORE: Philadelphia Weather: Confidence Growing Major Storm Could Bring Significant Impacts To Delaware Valley This Weekend On Tuesday, investigators said Ciccanti Jr. succumbed to his injuries and his vehicle went off the road, where it struck a traffic barrier. READ MORE: Philadelphia Police: Germantown Shooting Leaves 20-Year-Old-Man Injured The incident is currently under investigation. MORE NEWS: WATCH LIVE: Philadelphia Flyers To Hold Mid-Season Review Press Conference Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Tip Line … [Read more...] about Man Found Dead Inside Car On I-76 Died From Gunshot Wound Before Crash, New Jersey State Police Confirm

New York City will not investigate Elio's, the popular Italian restaurant on the city's Upper East Side that allowed former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) to dine inside last week, despite the fact that the restaurant did not ask for her proof of vaccination , The New York Times reported . The city requires proof of vaccination for people wishing to enter arenas, restaurants and theaters, among other indoor venues. However, a spokesperson for the city told the newspaper on Tuesday that COVID-19 protocol violations are only pursued by many agencies if they are witnessed by a city inspector. ADVERTISEMENT The owner of Elio’s, Anne Isaak, told the Times that “I am trying to show some empathy for the one employee who may have been lax for whatever reason,” noting that the restaurant's COVID-19 protocol would not be changing as a result of the incident. The popular Italian restaurant last week allowed the former Alaska governor to dine inside without asking to check … [Read more...] about New York City won’t investigate restaurant that admitted Palin without asking for vaccination proof

President Biden Joe Biden Deputy AG: DOJ investigating fake Trump electors On The Money — Vaccine-or-test mandate for businesses nixed Warner tests positive for breakthrough COVID-19 case MORE will travel to New York City next Thursday to meet with newly elected Mayor Eric Adams (D) and discuss efforts to combat gun crime. According to the White House, Biden and Adams will "discuss the Administration’s comprehensive strategy to combat gun crime, which includes historic levels of funding for cities and states to put more cops on the beat and invest in community violence prevention and intervention programs." Earlier this week, Adams, a former police officer, released his plan to end gun violence in New York, having promised during his campaign to deploy more police officers and reduce the amount of guns coming into the city. ADVERTISEMENT As part of his "Blueprint to End Gun Violence," Adams announced the deployment of more officers in key … [Read more...] about Biden to meet with New York mayor on gun crime

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — New York City public schools will have new rules for COVID isolation and quarantine time starting Monday. The Department of Education said Wednesday students and staff who test positive will have to isolate for five days, instead of 10. READ MORE: NYC Mourning NYPD Officers Wilbert Mora, Jason Rivera After Deadly Ambush In Harlem They can return if they do not have a fever for 24 hours, without using medication, and they must wear a mask in class for five days. READ MORE: President Biden To Meet With Mayor Adams In New York City About Gun Violence Prevention Unvaccinated students exposed to COVID must quarantine for at least five days, instead of 10, and wear a mask for five days in school. MORE NEWS: First Alert Snowstorm Forecast: Nor'easter Could Bring Heavy Snowfall, Powerful Winds This Weekend CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Complete COVID Vaccine Coverage Vaccination Sites In New York City | Call 877-VAX-4NYC Track NYC … [Read more...] about New York City Schools Announce New COVID Isolation Rules Starting Next Week

MOUNT EPHRAIM, N.J. (CBS) — New Jersey State Police have identified the man who was found dead in his car on Interstate 76 in Mount Ephraim Borough on Monday night as Louis E. Ciccanti Jr. Police say he died due to a fatal gunshot wound, not the crash. Ciccanti Jr. worked at SEPTA as a rail vehicle electronic equipment maintainer. SEPTA says they’ve been in contact with NJ State Police about the incident. READ MORE: Philadelphia Weather: Winter Storm Could Produce Enough Snow To Crack City’s Top 20 Snow Days Troopers responded to the crash on Monday around 10:30 p.m. and found Ciccanti Jr. dead in a black 2004 Mercedes Benz 500. READ MORE: Eagles 3-Time Pro Bowler Brandon Brooks Announces Retirement On Tuesday, investigators said Ciccanti Jr. succumbed to his injuries and his vehicle went off the road, where it struck a traffic barrier. The incident is currently under investigation. MORE NEWS: Philadelphia Man Charged With Murder For Allegedly Killing Aunt … [Read more...] about SEPTA Employee Found Dead Inside Car On I-76 Died From Gunshot Wound Before Crash, New Jersey State Police Confirm

CONCORD, N.H. (CBS) – New Hampshire has secured one million rapid COVID tests that will be made available for purchase at state liquor stores. The Executive Council voted Wednesday morning to authorize the purchase. The tests will be made available for purchase inside liquor stores “at cost” for around $13. “I think this is a huge opportunity for the state in terms of accessing tests at any of our liquor stores across the state,” Gov. Chris Sununu said. The tests should be hitting shelves in around two weeks. New Hampshire has already had two opportunities for residents to order free COVID tests online in recent months. … [Read more...] about New Hampshire To Sell COVID Tests In State Liquor Stores

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — The Giants are coming off a disastrous 4-13 season and have not sniffed the playoffs since 2016. They have lost at least 10 games in every season since. But, change is happening in East Rutherford. As CBS2’s Steve Overmyer reported Wednesday, Big Blue now has a new general manager and an eye on adapting to the times in the ultra-competitive NFL. READ MORE: Bills Offensive Coordinator Brian Daboll Gets Second Interview With Giants At the age of 42, Joe Schoen is now one of the youngest GMs in the league, and during his introductory press conference had a “pinch me” moment. “This is the New York Giants. I’m standing up here as the general manager,” Schoen said. He may be young, but he’s not inexperienced. Schoen has been in the NFL for 20 years, the last five as the assistant GM of the Buffalo Bills. He helped engineer a rebuild that got them to the playoffs in three seasons. Now he has to try to do that with the Giants, who have become … [Read more...] about Giants Introduce New GM Joe Schoen, Who Plans To Build Through The Draft And Embrace Analytics

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (CBS) — Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in King of Prussia officially opened on Wednesday. The new $289 million suburban pediatric hospital is now taking care of patients and providing emergency services. CHOP has satellite offices spread around the region. Now by popular demand from families, there’s also a new suburban hospital. READ MORE: Wyncote Man Sentenced To 2 Life Terms In July 2020 Murders Of Wife, Mother-In-Law The first patients are being treated at the new Middleman Family Pavilion. CHOP is spreading its wings, opening a second hospital in King of Prussia. “We are very excited, this has been a long time coming,” said Cara Rakow, associate chief of nursing officer at the Middleman Family Pavilion. In addition to the 52 private rooms, there’s an intensive care unit and the first dedicated pediatric emergency department in Montgomery County, close to where many patients live. A drive to the city is no longer necessary to get these … [Read more...] about Children’s Hospital Of Philadelphia Opens New Inpatient Hospital In King of Prussia