Years of budget cuts and staffing shortages have left New York City’s Health Department too cornered to contain a sharp rise in local tuberculosis cases, a bombshell new report says.Tuberculosis is the world’s deadliest infectious disease, and there have been approximately 500 active cases of tuberculosis in New York so far in 2023.According to “internal preliminary data”, this is an increase of around 20% compared to the same period last year. reported by PoliticoThis makes 2023 the worst year for tuberculosis infections in a decade.“This is definitely a more dramatic resurgence than we...…Years of budget cuts and staffing shortages have left New York City’s Health Department too cornered to contain a sharp rise in local tuberculosis cases, a bombshell new report says.Tuberculosis is the world’s deadliest infectious disease, and there have been approximately 500 active cases of tuberculosis in New York so far in 2023.According to “internal preliminary data”, this is an increase of around 20% compared to the same period last year. reported by PoliticoThis makes 2023 the worst year for tuberculosis infections in a decade.“This is definitely a more dramatic resurgence than we...WW…

UPDATE (MAY 4, 2021) — Due to popular demand, a second show has been added for “Dave Chappelle and Friends” at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.The first show featuring the internationally-recognized comedian will be on Friday, July 2. The second show will be the next day, on Saturday, July 3, at 8 p.m. Tickets for the recently added show go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 7 at 10 a.m. PT at . ***ORIGINAL STORY***Dave Chappelle and Friends will be the first headliner to perform at the MGM Grand Garden Arena since the property reopened following...…UPDATE (MAY 4, 2021) — Due to popular demand, a second show has been added for “Dave Chappelle and Friends” at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.The first show featuring the internationally-recognized comedian will be on Friday, July 2. The second show will be the next day, on Saturday, July 3, at 8 p.m. Tickets for the recently added show go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 7 at 10 a.m. PT at . ***ORIGINAL STORY***Dave Chappelle and Friends will be the first headliner to perform at the MGM Grand Garden Arena since the property reopened following...WW…

Posted: Mar 18, 2021 / 06:38 AM PDTUpdated: Mar 18, 2021 / 07:10 AM PDTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The pandemic put the brakes on in-person services at many places around the Las Vegas valley, including the Vegas PBS Special Needs Resource Library.The library reopened this week with more than 14,000 educational resources for people with special needs including autism, blindness and deafness.It’s open to parents, caregivers, and teachers of special needs students and offers instructional material.There is no cost to families and anyone across the state of Nevada can use the library. Amid the...…Posted: Mar 18, 2021 / 06:38 AM PDTUpdated: Mar 18, 2021 / 07:10 AM PDTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The pandemic put the brakes on in-person services at many places around the Las Vegas valley, including the Vegas PBS Special Needs Resource Library.The library reopened this week with more than 14,000 educational resources for people with special needs including autism, blindness and deafness.It’s open to parents, caregivers, and teachers of special needs students and offers instructional material.There is no cost to families and anyone across the state of Nevada can use the library. Amid the...WW…

Posted: Feb 10, 2021 / 09:46 AM PSTUpdated: Feb 10, 2021 / 09:46 AM PSTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Las Vegas man is facing a charge of open and gross lewdness after he allegedly exposed himself while picking up a birthday cake. This is the second time the man has been arrested for a similar incident in the past two months.According to the arrest report, Douglas Farra exposed himself on Jan. 19, 2021 to a female employee at a local bakery.Farra’s wife ordered the cake and Farra was sent to pick it up. The arrest report said When he entered the business, he had his genitals exposed. Surveillance...…Posted: Feb 10, 2021 / 09:46 AM PSTUpdated: Feb 10, 2021 / 09:46 AM PSTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Las Vegas man is facing a charge of open and gross lewdness after he allegedly exposed himself while picking up a birthday cake. This is the second time the man has been arrested for a similar incident in the past two months.According to the arrest report, Douglas Farra exposed himself on Jan. 19, 2021 to a female employee at a local bakery.Farra’s wife ordered the cake and Farra was sent to pick it up. The arrest report said When he entered the business, he had his genitals exposed. Surveillance...WW…

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — One of the world’s richest men, casino mogul and GOP power broker Sheldon Adelson has died.Adelson went on medical leave last week to resume his fight against non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He died Monday night from complications related to his treatment, from the Las Vegas Sands Corporation.Adelson, the founder and CEO of the Las Vegas Sands corporation which owns the Venetian and Palazzo, was 87.“Sheldon was the love of my life. He was my partner in romance, philanthropy, political activism and enterprise. He was my soulmate,” said Dr. Miriam Adelson in a statement. The couple...…LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — One of the world’s richest men, casino mogul and GOP power broker Sheldon Adelson has died.Adelson went on medical leave last week to resume his fight against non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He died Monday night from complications related to his treatment, from the Las Vegas Sands Corporation.Adelson, the founder and CEO of the Las Vegas Sands corporation which owns the Venetian and Palazzo, was 87.“Sheldon was the love of my life. He was my partner in romance, philanthropy, political activism and enterprise. He was my soulmate,” said Dr. Miriam Adelson in a statement. The couple...WW…

Posted: Dec 16, 2020 / 09:47 AM PSTUpdated: Dec 16, 2020 / 06:02 PM PSTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The driver of a box truck that killed five bicyclists and injured three others last week is facing DUI charges after methamphetamine was found in his system, according to Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson.The I-Team has learned that Jordan Alexander Barson, 45, fell asleep and had meth in his system when he veered off into the bike lane.According to Wolfson, “He chose to ingest methamphetamine and drive under its influence, which could have caused him to fall asleep at the wheel.”“That’s a...…Posted: Dec 16, 2020 / 09:47 AM PSTUpdated: Dec 16, 2020 / 06:02 PM PSTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The driver of a box truck that killed five bicyclists and injured three others last week is facing DUI charges after methamphetamine was found in his system, according to Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson.The I-Team has learned that Jordan Alexander Barson, 45, fell asleep and had meth in his system when he veered off into the bike lane.According to Wolfson, “He chose to ingest methamphetamine and drive under its influence, which could have caused him to fall asleep at the wheel.”“That’s a...WW…

Posted: Dec 2, 2020 / 06:30 PM PSTUpdated: Dec 2, 2020 / 06:35 PM PSTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Amazon announced Wednesday it plans to construct eight more buildings in Nevada to support customer fulfillment and delivery operations.The sites are expected to create more than 2,000 full-time and part-time jobs with a minimum $15 per hour wage, according to a news release from the company.“This is welcome news for the entire state of Nevada,” said Governor Steve Sisolak. “Amazon continues to make investments to support local communities and has become a lifeline for those in our state who have...…Posted: Dec 2, 2020 / 06:30 PM PSTUpdated: Dec 2, 2020 / 06:35 PM PSTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Amazon announced Wednesday it plans to construct eight more buildings in Nevada to support customer fulfillment and delivery operations.The sites are expected to create more than 2,000 full-time and part-time jobs with a minimum $15 per hour wage, according to a news release from the company.“This is welcome news for the entire state of Nevada,” said Governor Steve Sisolak. “Amazon continues to make investments to support local communities and has become a lifeline for those in our state who have...WW…

Posted: Nov 19, 2020 / 05:04 PM PSTUpdated: Nov 19, 2020 / 05:04 PM PSTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A woman who admitted to taking drugs and drinking prior to a crash that killed two teen girls over the summer was sentenced Thursday. Ebone Whitaker, 38, received a stipulated sentence of 10-25 years.Whitaker agreed to a plea deal in September and pleaded guilty to one count of DUI resulting in death and one count of reckless driving.Whitaker lost control of her SUV and struck Citlali Mora and Nelly Amaya-Ramirez, both 19, as they were crossing the street at Maryland Parkway and Katie Avenue.✕× Close Ad…Posted: Nov 19, 2020 / 05:04 PM PSTUpdated: Nov 19, 2020 / 05:04 PM PSTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A woman who admitted to taking drugs and drinking prior to a crash that killed two teen girls over the summer was sentenced Thursday. Ebone Whitaker, 38, received a stipulated sentence of 10-25 years.Whitaker agreed to a plea deal in September and pleaded guilty to one count of DUI resulting in death and one count of reckless driving.Whitaker lost control of her SUV and struck Citlali Mora and Nelly Amaya-Ramirez, both 19, as they were crossing the street at Maryland Parkway and Katie Avenue.✕× Close AdWW…

Posted: Oct 19, 2020 / 05:21 AM PDTUpdated: Oct 19, 2020 / 05:21 AM PDTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Police are investigating another fight on the Las Vegas Strip that led to a shooting.The incident happened just before 1 a.m. near Planet Hollywood. According to Metro Police, two men got into a fight on the pedestrian bridge and one of the men fired a shot.Investigators say no one was injured. The two men were arrested and a third fled from the area but was caught a few hours later.Last Monday, police investigated another shooting near Planet Hollywood.In that case, Metro Police say one man was shot...…Posted: Oct 19, 2020 / 05:21 AM PDTUpdated: Oct 19, 2020 / 05:21 AM PDTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Police are investigating another fight on the Las Vegas Strip that led to a shooting.The incident happened just before 1 a.m. near Planet Hollywood. According to Metro Police, two men got into a fight on the pedestrian bridge and one of the men fired a shot.Investigators say no one was injured. The two men were arrested and a third fled from the area but was caught a few hours later.Last Monday, police investigated another shooting near Planet Hollywood.In that case, Metro Police say one man was shot...WW…

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The DUI Strike Team, which was formed a few years ago, made a milestone late Wednesday night.They made their 2,000th arrest.The team is a joint union between Nevada Highway Patrol and Metro Police who have been working to keep local roads safe.Last year, when the team reached 1,000 arrests, the spokesperson for Nevada’s Department of Public Safety said the makes about 100 arrests a month.“One of the things that we really want to get to the community; ‘it’s not just happening on the Strip or in the Resort Corridor,” Bennett said. “These are happening in their...…LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The DUI Strike Team, which was formed a few years ago, made a milestone late Wednesday night.They made their 2,000th arrest.The team is a joint union between Nevada Highway Patrol and Metro Police who have been working to keep local roads safe.Last year, when the team reached 1,000 arrests, the spokesperson for Nevada’s Department of Public Safety said the makes about 100 arrests a month.“One of the things that we really want to get to the community; ‘it’s not just happening on the Strip or in the Resort Corridor,” Bennett said. “These are happening in their...WW…