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Travel News & Notes for Wednesday, January 12, 2022

January 12, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Here is a look at some of the travel-related headlines for Wednesday, January 12, 2022.

Mets to retire Keith Hernandez’s No. 17 in July

January 11, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

The New York Mets will retire Keith Hernandez’s No. 17 during a ceremony before a July game against the Miami Marlins.

New Jersey bill would require new hotel owners to continue employing workers

January 10, 2022 The Center Square

The New Jersey Assembly Appropriations Committee advanced legislation that requires new hotel owners to continue to employ workers for at least 90 days without reducing their wages or benefits.

Key West police identify two suspects who damaged Southernmost Point Buoy

January 7, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Key West police have obtained warrants for two miscreants they say set fire to a Christmas tree at the Southernmost Point Buoy, damaging the venerable landmark.

Police say 17 die on New Zealand roads during the holiday period

January 4, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

New Zealand police say 17 people died on the country’s roads during the holidays, which ran from 4 p.m. on Dec. 24 until 6 a.m. on Jan. 5. The number of fatalities is up from the 11 deaths during last year’s holiday.

Airlines struggle with more cancellations as omicron leads to staffing shortages

January 3, 2022 The Center Square

Nearly 2,000 flights within, into or out of the U.S. were canceled as of 8 a.m. eastern Monday, according to the tracking site FlightAware, as the airline industry’s ongoing staffing and other issues during the holiday travel season continued.

Two miscreants set fire to famous Key West buoy

January 1, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Key West police are looking for two miscreants who set fire to and damaged the famous Southernmost Point Buoy.

New Zealand Police say they are pleased with New Year’s Eve celebrations

December 31, 2021 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

New Zealand Police say they are are pleased with the behaviour of revellers across the country following a busy New Year’s Eve.

Atlanta area officials panic and cancel events, citing omicron COVID variant

December 29, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Atlanta has canceled its New Year’s Eve Peach Drop as officials panic over the number of COVID-19 cases and specifically the Omicron variant of the virus.

Amid the celebrations, the holiday season can be difficult for some

December 29, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The Christmas and New Year’s period is certainly a time for celebrating. But for many struggling with addition, it can be a difficult time.