VOA News By Dora Mekouar Months before coronavirus fears swept the United States, business was already slow at Mediterranean Breeze, a family-owned Greek restaurant in suburban Washington, D.C. Owner and primary chef Terry Kasotakis, along with general manager Paul Johnson, were optimistic the bottom line would improve once the weather got warmer. “We all were weathering the storm […]readmore
VOA News By Associated Press LAS VEGAS – The Las Vegas airport was running Thursday with reduced operations after an air traffic controller tested positive for the new coronavirus, temporarily closing the airport’s control tower, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Airplanes coming into McCarran International Airport were being guided by by other nearby air traffic controllers, […]readmore
VOA News By Margaret Besheer NEW YORK – New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo warned Thursday that misinformation and fear related to the coronavirus are in many ways “more dangerous than the virus.” “We now have misinformation and fear and panic which is as contagious or more contagious than the virus,” the governor told reporters. “We have to deal […]readmore
VOA News By Aline Barros WASHINGTON – U.S. immigration courts are either closed or drastically curtailing operations, in the latest of a series of moves by the Trump administration affecting immigrants to the United States during the COVID-19 crisis. After repeated requests from the immigration judge’s union, the Justice Department on Wednesday ordered 10 immigration […]readmore
VOA News By Kane Farabaugh OTTAWA, ILLINOIS – After living in the United States for 15 years, and less than a year after becoming a U.S. citizen, my British-born wife, Joanne, was planning to cast her first ballot in a U.S. election — the March 17 Illinois primary. Usually, an exciting time for any family. She […]readmore
VOA News By Ken Bredemeier WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump contended Wednesday that he “always treated” the global coronavirus pandemic “very seriously,” but his public statements until recent days contradict his claim. Trump, on Twitter, said he has “done a very good job from the beginning, including my very early decision to close the ‘borders’ […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Trinity Repertory Company announces that based on the recommendations and policies of local and federal officials and their own commitment to the health and well-being of their community, Trinity Rep has made the difficult decision to cancel performances of their upcoming productions Sweat and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. All performances of A Tale of Two […]readmore
BOSTON – Out of an abundance of caution due to the spread of COVID-19 in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office are suspending enforcement of the requirements for retailers to accept beverage containers that have a deposit effective immediately until further notice or until the current state of emergency is […]readmore
v WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) is calling on Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian to immediately stop reporting negative ratings during the coronavirus pandemic. “The health risks of the virus will pass but medical bills, missed rent, car notes as well as late credit card and mortgage payments threaten the economic well-being of hundreds […]readmore
PAWTUCKET – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) is pushing for substantial relief for the tourism industry as Congress grapples with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. “One of every ten jobs in this country is tied to the travel and tourism industry. We look forward to working with you on a long-term recovery package […]readmore
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