An Albany man was killed yesterday after he was hit by a truck in Nanuet. Clarkstown Police say 44 year-old Khurram Shahzad was driving westbound on Prospect Street when the truck stalled. He put it in park, got out and asked his friend, who was following him in another car, to help him back the truck onto a side street. The truck rolled back into Shahzad, causing the fatal injuries. The friend remained on-scene. Clarkstown Police ask witnesses to contact them at 845-639-5800.
Healthcare Concerns Become Talking Point Following Killing of CEO in NYC Wednesday
Police were reportedly closing in on the whereabouts of the alleged gunman who fatally shot the CEO of UnitedHealthcare on Wednesday morning in the city. WRCR market analyst Connor Mahoney of Mahoney Asset Management says the shooting has put the spotlight on the American healthcare system itself…
UnitedHealthcare provides coverage for more than 49 million Americans and made more than $281 billion in revenue last year. It is the largest provider of Medicare Advantage plans in the U.S. and manages health insurance coverage for employers, and state- and federally-funded Medicaid programs. The Associated Press reported that two months ago, UnitedHealthcare was named along with Humana and CVS in a Senate report detailing how its denial rate for prior authorizations for some Medicare Advantage patients has surged in recent years.
Donate Toys to Less Fortunate Kids at Orangetown Town Hall
If you would like to donate a new toy to less fortunate children this holiday season, head over to Orangetown Town Hall and the Police Department, where Orangetown supervisor Teresa Kenny says…
The deadline is Wednesday, December 18th.
Holiday Shoppers Bailing on In-Store Retail, Do More Buying Online
Seasonal jobs may be off a little bit this year, as retail continues to be a drag on the economy. WRCR market analyst Ken Mahoney of Mahoney Asset Management says online shopping is still showing stunning growth…
NPR reported that Black Friday shoppers stayed home and spent more money online than ever before, a record $10.8 billion online, an increase of more than 10 percent over last year, according to Adobe Analytics. Stores suffered, as retail store tracker Sensormatic Solutions said in-store shopper traffic was down 8.2 percent from last year. Adobe Analytics told CNN Americans spent $13.3 billion on Cyber Monday, a 7.3 percent increase over last year.
Suffern Holiday Parade, Harmony Hall Victorian Holiday Event Among Things to Do This Weekend
The village of Suffern’s holiday parade kicks off on Saturday right in the heart of the business district. Ramapo supervisor Michael Specht says it’s a can’t-miss event…
That’s tomorrow night at 6:30. Then on Sunday you can go to the Jacob Sloat House in Sloatsburg for the Friends of Harmony Hall’s annual Victorian Holiday Event…
Harmony Hall president Andrea LaMantia says there’s also entertainment…
That’s at The Jacob Sloat House on Liberty Rock Road in Sloatsburg 1-5pm Sunday, Santa will be there from 1:30-2pm, for more information find this news article on our website and click the links, or visit FOHH.org.