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Appellate Division to hear redistricting arguments

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:47 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- While Congressional elections took place this past November, some argue the maps used for those elections should be redrawn. On Thursday, the Appellate Division will hear those arguments. The maps used in the 2022 elections  were redrawn by a court appointed special master after the redistricting commission and state legislature couldn’t agree on district lines. Initially, that map was intended to only be used for 2022, but Albany County Supreme Court Judge, Peter Lynch ruled its use for the entire decade.  NYS Court of Appeals takes up redistricting case "That decision, is now being appealed," said Jeff Wice, adjunct professor and senior fellow at NY Law School. The court document claims the Supreme Court, had an “overly pessimistic outlook” on the commission. It also points to a separate case in Manhattan where a state judge ruled that the IRC had to redraw new assembly maps which were finalized in April and signed into law by the Governor. "We have seen t...

SPD: Saugerties man arrested with loaded handgun

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:47 GMT

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Saugerties man was arrested early Tuesday morning for alleged criminal possession of a weapon. Aiden Becnel, 21, faces multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Around 4 a.m., Saugerties Police say Becnel was found to be in possession of a loaded 9mm handgun with a loaded 17-round magazine. He was processed at Saugerties Police Headquarters and was arraigned in the Town of Saugerties Justice Court.Charges:Second-degree criminal possession of a weaponThird-degree criminal possession of a weapon Pittsfield FD responds to Parker St. structure fire Becnel was released on his own recognizance and is scheduled to reappear in court on Wednesday. Police are still investigating this incident, and charges are pending.

McDonald's to offer purple shakes with meals on Grimace's birthday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:47 GMT

CHICAGO - McDonald's mascot Grimace celebrates a birthday next week, and the special occasion comes with a first-time treat for customers. On June 12, fans can order a Grimace Birthday Meal. Each meal comes with a limited-edition purple shake, inspired by Grimace's iconic color. The meal also comes with a choice of a Big Mac sandwich or ten-piece McNugget box and an order of fries. Missouri governor denies clemency for man facing execution today The purple shake is a first-time menu item and will only be available through the meal. Customers can order the birthday meal on June 12 and it will be available at participating McDonald's restaurants while supplies last, according to a news release from the company. "We know birthdays with McDonald's hold a special place in our fans' hearts. Now, we're inviting everyone to create new birthday memories with us... this time, in honor of their fuzzy purple bestie," said McDonald's in a news release. Close Thanks for ...

Seven St. Louis-area companies named in 2023 Fortune 500 list

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Fortune 500, an annual list published by Fortune Magazine, ranks 500 of the largest United States corporations by total revenue from the latest fiscal year.Fortune released its 69th annual Fortune 500 list on Monday, naming seven companies based in the St. Louis area. Among the regional companies recognized around St. Louis include:Centene (25)Emerson Electric (207)Reinsurance Group of America (257)Edward Jones (333)Graybar Electric (378)Olin (410)Ameren (480) Missouri governor denies clemency for man facing execution today Centene, Reinsurance Group of America, Graybar Electric and Ameren also jumped in their rankings from last year, according to Forbes. Six of the seven St. Louis-based companies mentioned in the report had a positive change in profits percentage last year. Overall, the revenue threshold for 2022 Fortune 500 list was $7.2 billion, up 13% from last year. In total, Fortune 500 companies represent two-thirds of the U.S. gross domestic product. Clos...

Colorado snubbed by this year’s James Beard Awards

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:47 GMT

Colorado came up empty-handed at the 2023 James Beard  Awards.The “Oscars” of the food industry’s live ceremony took place at the Lyric Opera of Chicago on June 5, and no Colorado restaurant or chef was among the 23 winners that the foundation awarded. That wasn’t unexpected, though since Chef Michael Diaz de Leon of BRUTØ, 1801 Blake St., was the only Colorado nominee this year.De Leon was in the running for the best chef in the Mountain Region, which includes Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah and Wyoming. It was awarded to Chef Kris Komori with KIN in Boise, Idaho.Colorado is usually a strong contender for the James Beard Awards.When the foundation announced semifinalists in January, Colorado boasted 13 nominations, some of them in nationally competitive categories such as outstanding restaurateur, outstanding chef and best new restaurant. De Leon was the only one to advance.In 2022, Colorado swept the best chef in the Mountain Region category with five finali...

Collapse of major dam in southern Ukraine triggers emergency as Moscow and Kyiv trade blame

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:47 GMT

By VASILISA STEPANENKO and SUSIE BLANN (Associated Press)KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) — A major dam in southern Ukraine collapsed Tuesday, triggering floods, endangering crops in the country’s breadbasket and threatening drinking water supplies as both sides in the war scrambled to evacuate residents and blamed each other for the destruction.Ukraine accused Russian forces of blowing up the Kakhovka dam and hydroelectric power station on the Dnieper River in an area that Moscow has controlled for over a year, while Russian officials blamed Ukrainian bombardment in the contested area. It was not possible to verify the claims.The environmental and social consequences quickly became clear as homes, streets and businesses flooded downstream and emergency crews began evacuations; officials monitored water for cooling systems at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant; and authorities expressed concern about supplies of drinking water to the south in Crimea, which Russia illegally annexed in 2...

PGA, Europe tours to merge with Saudi-backed LIV Golf, ending litigation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:47 GMT

The most disruptive year in golf ended Tuesday when the PGA Tour and European tour agreed to a merger with Saudi Arabia's golf interests, creating a commercial operation designed to unify professional golf around the world.As part of the deal, the sides are dropping all lawsuits involving LIV Golf against each other effective immediately.Still to be determined is how players like Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson, who defected to Saudi-funded LIV Golf for nine-figure bonuses, can rejoin the PGA Tour after this year.Also unclear was what form the LIV Golf League would take in 2024. Commissioner Jay Monahan said in a memo to players that a thorough evaluation would determine how to integrate team golf into the game. Koepka gets another major win at PGA, LIV gets a major champion The agreement combines the Public Investment Fund's golf-related commercial businesses and rights — including LIV Golf — with those of the PGA and European tours. The new entity has not been named.“They wer...

Pursuit suspect crashes, ends up on lawn of San Gabriel apartment complex

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:47 GMT

A reckless driving suspect crashed onto the front lawn of an apartment complex in San Gabriel after a brief pursuit Tuesday morning.The chase began around 4:15 a.m. and lasted less than five minutes, San Gabriel Police Department Sgt. Logan said.The driver crashed into a parked vehicle and ended up on the lawn of an apartment building near the intersection of Live Oak Street and San Marino Avenue. Video showed the parked vehicle with major damage to its front end while the pickup truck involved in the pursuit had damage to the driver's side and a broken windshield. Police found a male driver still inside the vehicle when they arrived. Video showed the unidentified driver was given a sobriety test at the scene and taken into custody.No further details about the crash were immediately available. No one appeared to be injured as a result of the incident.

The Historic Cheese Store Of Beverly Hills Gets Bigger and Better in July

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:47 GMT

The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills, an LA institution and one of the most historic cheese stores in the country, is officially relocating and expanding to a new, 5,000-square-foot space, just a few blocks away on Santa Monica Boulevard, after 50 years at its original Beverly Drive location.  In addition to more cheeses than the 600 already in stock and specialty products, the new location will, for the first time ever, offer a take-away menu featuring an array of sandwiches, salads and sides, as well as an expanded section that’s exclusively dedicated to Domenico’s Foods, owner Dominick DiBartolomeo’s, imported Italian specialty foods brand, which was launched at the pungent little shop years ago with the debut of homemade, sun-dried tomatoes.  Expect fresh pastas, sauces, spreads, tapenades and other items prepared fresh on-site on display in the mezzanine section of the expansive space designed by noted architect Nicolò Bini.“When I acquired The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills from ...

California economy falls to 5th best in US on this scorecard

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:47 GMT

”Survey says” looks at various rankings and scorecards judging geographic locations while noting these grades are best seen as a mix of artful interpretation and data.Buzz: California has the nation’s fifth-best economy on one scorecard, but that lofty grade dropped by two spots in a year.Source: My trusty spreadsheet reviewed WalletHub’s annual look at state-by-state economic achievement. The financial advice website assembled 28 economic and demographic metrics into three equally weighted slices of business performance: economic activity (stats on output and business formation), economic health (a mesh of jobs, income and affordability), and innovation potential (technology-related trends).ToplineFinishing ahead of California on this 2023 scorecard was No. 1 Washington, then Utah, Massachusetts and Colorado. The worst economy was in West Virginia, then Louisiana, Alaska, Mississippi and Hawaii.And California’s big rivals? Texas was No. 9 and Florida was 13th.Deta...