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Lawmakers at odds over housing migrants at SUNY dorms

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:37 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)---In a recent letter to the Governor, Catalina Cruz and Johnathan Rivera, two Assembly Democrats call on Hochul to use all SUNY dorms Statewide to provide shelter for migrants during the summer months. "We are looking at about 50,000 dormitory units that can house about 100,000 people for the next couple of months," said Assemblymember Cruz.Cruz said this would help in the meantime while a permanent solution is found. However, Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt has a different opinion. His conference recently introduced a bill that would prevent SUNY from housing migrants."Anyway you slice it, this is going to be disruptive to campus life," said Ortt. "There are summer programs, there are summer programs, there are summer classes, there are students who do not leave these colleges in the summer time. It’s not as if these campuses are completely a ghost town."Instead, he would like migrants to be housed at convention centers in New York City— similar to what happen...

NYSP: Vehicle theft suspect arrested in Cobleskill

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:37 GMT

COBLESKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) --A 31-year-old Schoharie man is in custody following investigations into a report of an unwanted guest at a residence in Cobleskill. Police located the suspect, Roger S. Clark Jr. inside the home, which violated an active stay-away order of protection. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police determined that Clark Jr. had stolen the vehicle that was parked on the driveway. Police say he had reportedly stolen the vehicle from a nearby business and operated it while impaired. The vehicle owner was unaware of the theft. Police notified the owner and returned the vehicle to them.Clark Jr. was charged with Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, Criminal Contempt in the First Degree, Driving While Impaired by Drugs, and other Vehicle and Traffic Law offenses. He was transported to the Schoharie County Correctional Facility to await arraignment.

State Police arrest Troy man for menacing with a box cutter

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:37 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Troy man has been arrested by State Police for threatening to harm someone with a box cutter. Lawrence Sharp, 38, has been charged with second-degree menacing. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On May 25 at 8:46 a.m., Troopers responded to the median of State Route 7 in Colonie, following the report of an altercation. The investigation determined that Sharp got into a verbal disagreement with a person unknown to him. During the dispute, Sharp allegedly brandished and threatened to use a box cutter to hurt the victim. State Police say that no one was injured during the quarrel, and that Sharp left the area as law enforcement arrived. Montgomery County police implement new dispatch technology Sharp later surrendered himself to SP Latham, where he was processed. He was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Colonie Town Court on June 7 and released.

Director: Lake Luzerne library will not ban books

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:37 GMT

LAKE LUZERNE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - At Rockwell Falls Public Library, the last several weeks have been contentious. A drag storytime hour planned for April drew protests from members of the community at a library board meeting. The situation came to the point that the event was postponed entirely, its future uncertain. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! This month, a new spotlight shines on the small town library. At its most recent meeting, the library board discussed what book bans would mean for the community. Not every member stood on the same side of the issue."When you take an oath of office at a library board, you swear to protect the First Amendment," said Rockwell Falls Public Library Director Courtney Keir on Thursday. "What I can't get my head around is how you turn around, in the same conversation, and ask for a list of every book purchased by the library in the last year."At last week's board meeting, discussion of a re...

Push to sell wine in grocery stores

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:37 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- For some, it's the convenience of a one-stop-shop. Grabbing celebratory flowers, balloons, chocolates and wine all in the same location could save shoppers an extra trip. A recent Siena Poll shows the majority of New Yorkers support allowing the sale of wine in grocery stores. New York is one of ten states that does not allow the practice, but new legislation could change that. What hours can I buy alcohol in the Capital Region? Nelson Eusebio with the National Supermarket Association said wine in grocery stores (also known as WIG) should have happened a long time ago, "It’s been a long fight, a struggle with the New York State Liquor Authorities. They allow us to sell beer, so why not wine? And that’s what we’re asking for." Eusebio said the ban in New York is ironic considering the Finger Lakes and Long Island are the states largest wine making regions, "What a better way to support your local product than to sell wine?"He also said this would be good for...

NYSP launches investigation into Mayfield death

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:37 GMT

MAYFIELD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Investigations are ongoing into a death in Mayfield on Wednesday afternoon. Police say they received a report of an unresponsive man pinned under a mower in Kennyetto Creek. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Responding officers freed the man, identified as Eugene F. Stevens Jr., 79, of Charlton. Stevens Jr. was brought on land and police immediately began life-saving measures. He was transported to the hospital and later declared deceased. The cause of death has not yet been determined.

Erin Harkes performing at all-female comedy series in Saratoga

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:37 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs is hosting their monthly "Women Aren’t Funny" comedy series. This month's performance is scheduled for June 7, and will feature comedian Erin Harkes. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Harkes, a local comedy and music phenom, has been performing standup since 2012. She is consistently voted one of the area's best comedians, and has performed across the country and alongside national comics such as Demetri Martin and Jeff Dye. Universal Preservation Hall was constructed in 1871 and was originally used as a Methodist church. Nowadays, the venue, located at 25 Washington St, Saratoga Springs, NY, is used for a variety of events and gatherings. Lineup announced for Guilderland summer concert series Tickets to this event can be purchased here.

St. Louis firefighter accused of stealing wallet from teen crash victim

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A St. Louis firefighter is accused of stealing a wallet from a teenager following a hit-and-run crash earlier this year that claimed the lives of four people.The crash happened just after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 28, at the intersection of South Grand Boulevard and Forest Park Parkway, located in Midtown.According to police, a 2004 Chevy Impala was driving southbound on South Grand, ran a stoplight, went into the northbound lanes, and struck a 2021 Chevy Tahoe in the intersection. The SUV drove off the South Grand overpass onto Forest Park Parkway. The Tahoe landed upside down.There were eight people in the Tahoe. One woman and three men died in the crash. They were later identified as Richard Boyd, 19; Bryanna Dentman-Johnson, 18; Corntrail McKinley, 20; and Anthony Robinson, 19. The surviving victims were taken to the hospital and eventually released.Police claim the driver of the Chevy Impala, identified as Cedric Dixon, fled the scene but was later ...

Gorman plays hero as Cardinals split series, win 2-1 over Reds

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:37 GMT

CINCINNATI (AP) — Nolan Gorman hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning and scored on a wild pitch, helping the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 on Thursday for their 13th win in 18 games.Miles Mikolas (3-1) won his third straight decision, allowing five hits over seven scoreless innings, which matched his season high. He struck out five and walked none.Giovany Gallegos gave up a two-out RBI single to Stuart Fairchild in the ninth before striking out Luke Maile for his fifth save in six chances.St. Louis (23-29), which has rebounded after a 10-24 start, gave All-Stars Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado and Willson Contreras the afternoon off and still gained a split of the four-game series. RELATED - Adam Wainwright earns another win, closing in on 200 career victories Cincinnati, last in the NL Central at 21-29, has lost seven of 10.Tommy Edman, a switch-hitter, batted from the right side against Reds right-hander Luke Weaver. Edman grounded out in the second an...

South Adams County fire chief on leave, an interim chief is named

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:37 GMT

The South Adams County Fire Department chief is on leave and an interim chief has been named.South Adams County Fire Chief Kevin Vincel (South Adams County Fire Department)Fire Chief Kevin Vincel “is out on leave” and Deputy Chief Ken Koger is named to serve as interim fire chief, according to 1:50 p.m. Thursday tweet from the fire department.The tweet describes the announcement as an “Administration Update.”“South Adams County Fire will have no further comments at this time,” it stated.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Insurance, building codes, helicopters: Colorado’s 11 new laws to protect residents from wildfires Crime and Public Safety | Denver firefighters battle heavy blaze in storage building west of downtown Vincel, a longtime member of the department with almost three decades of experience, worked his way up through the ranks over the years, starting as a firefighter and working other posts i...