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The 67-32 vote reflects widespread alarm about changes enacted two years ago to shore up the program's finances. In many cases the changes produced unexpected, sky-high insurance rates that are unaffordable for many homeowners in flood-prone areas.
Authorities say most of the knockoffs were manufactured overseas. They say once the makers learned the Broncos and Seahawks made the Super Bowl, they rushed to make the goods with the teams' logos. Then the goods were smuggled into the U.S. using overnight shipping.
Super Bowl security preparations have gotten a thumbs up from U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson.
Authorities on Long Island are warning homeowners about a pattern of burglaries targeting homes with safes inside. The crime pattern first appeared last summer but the numbers have now more than doubled.
A Simsbury-based medical marijuana cultivator is one of four producers selected Tuesday by the state to begin operations. Curaleaf is aiming to be ready to meet the demand by early summer.
An expert said leaving the hot and cold faucets dripping slightly will prevent the pressure from building and keep the pipe from bursting.
The NFL's biggest game of the season draws fans from around the world to its host city, but this year the game is in New Jersey, the forecast is frigid, and thousands of tickets are still available.
Wings Beachwear's mannequins in Miami sport flower tattoos like some of the women who shop there. The mannequins at American Apparel's downtown New York City store have pubic hair peeking through their lingerie.
In the 16 years he's been brokering Super Bowl hotel rooms on 14SB.com, Alan Bachand says this year has been the worst.
Four producers will operate facilities in West Haven, Portland, Simsbury and Watertown. The law was passed in 2012 and allows the use of marijuana for patients suffering from one of 11 specific debilitating illnesses whose doctors believe the treatment is appropriate.
The Air Force will be conducting a flyover over the Hudson River in the Bronx and southern Westchester at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday in preparation for Sunday's big game. Two F-16s, a Citation 550 aircraft and a UH-60 helicopter will take part in the exercise.
City Comptroller Scott Stringer wants the city's minimum wage raised to $11 an hour. The state minimum wage is $8.
Jeff Beck with the Council of Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey said the group's phones are usually ringing off the hook the day after the big game from people who realize they have a problem.
The U.S. Agriculture Department on Friday suspended slaughtering operations at Catelli Brothers in Shrewsbury after determining the video documented two instances of inhumane treatment of animals that were to be slaughtered.
The MTA in a statement said it's doing its best to coordinate with Access-A-Ride customers. Even though the cross streets are still open, the MTA said it has to coordinate drop-offs around frozen zones.
