Blair reports on the latest Congressional activities, including the urgent deadline approaching for extending government funding and raising the debt ceiling. Oh, and there's that whole reconciliation vote too.

Alicia reports from Nassau County, where jury selection begins today for the trial of Kimberly Kessler. Kessler is accused of murdering co-worker Joleen Cummings.

Jared reports that the Biden administration is asking a federal appeals court to reinstate the OSHA vaccine mandate for companies with 100+ employees. The mandate was scheduled to take effect in January, but has been suspended indefinitely by a federal court while its constitutionality is reviewed. This suspension does NOT prevent private companies from instituting their own vaccine policies.

Jessica reports on Black Friday shopping from the Southside. While stores are busy, retailers advise that many of the best sales have already been available online in an effort to meet consumer demand and manage public safety in the pandemic. Small Business Saturday shopping happens tomorrow, and Cyber Monday is next week, as the peak retail season is underway.

Every week we spotlight weekend activities you might enjoy, and this extended holiday weekend is loaded! The JMN crew breaks it down! Kick off the holiday with the Pete's Bar block party at the beach, visit Deck the Chairs, we've got parades, arts markets, crafts, theatre shows, football, hockey, and more!

Lucia reports on how the "Miracle on the Hudson" led a local man's annual charity event.

Lucia reports on how the "Miracle on the Hudson" led a local man's annual charity event.

Jared reports on the President's decision to release 50 million barrels of our domestic oil reserve. Other nations have committed to making a similar agreement, in a global effort to combat inflation and rising fuel costs.

Blair reports on President Biden's latest efforts to address inflation.

Jared reports on the upcoming House vote on the Build Back Better bill, which is expected to pass the House on a party lines vote today despite Minority Leader McCarthy's delaying tactics. Passing the bill would advance it (back) to the Senate, where there are no guarantees it would pass.