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A property tax hike for childcare grants? St. Paul City Council overrides mayoral veto of 2024 ballot question.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:21 GMT

When a coalition of childcare and early learning advocates asked the St. Paul City Council to fund childcare subsidies through public grants, the council opted to put a question on the 2024 ballot for voters to consider. Should the city raise property taxes each year for 10 years to help private providers serving low-income families?Alarmed by the prospect of locking in a decade of sizable annual property tax increases, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter promptly vetoed the council decision, which had been approved 5-2. On Wednesday afternoon, minutes before the same majority vote of the seven-member council overrode his veto, Carter delivered an impassioned presentation inside his downtown offices at St. Paul City Hall.If approved next year, a special levy would be structured to raise $2 million in the first year, $4 million in the second year, $6 million in the third and so forth, reaching $20 million by year 10. Standing between two whiteboards, dry erase marker in hand, the mayor laid...

Pittsfield rejects plan to spray Mosquitoes amid West Nile Virus concerns

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:21 GMT

PITTSFIELD, M.A. (NEWS10) — Despite mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile Virus in Pittsfield, a split city council vote opted not to resume spraying pesticides. Now local officials are looking for alternative methods to combat the insects.West Nile Virus detected in PittsfieldFor years Pittsfield sprayed for mosquitoes anually, but that was discontinued in 2021.Health Department Director Andy Cambi pointed to similar public health concerns as to why Tuesday’s nights vote may have failed.“I've heard environmental concerns for pollinators, also for their families, so I completely understand so a lot of that is having that open communication with our residents so they can voice their concerns, because there might be some facts that are not accurate, and we can just dive into those conversations” Cambi said. With spraying no longer on the table Cambi says Pittsfield is taking the approach of educating the public on what they can do to avoid mosquitoes."Our response was to do public...

State attorney says NYC can do more to help asylum seekers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:21 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--A state disaster emergency and one billion dollars in the state budget are just some key points in a 12 page letter from the governor’s new attorney, listing ways the state is helping New York City handle the migrant crisis.The state also reiterated that it’s New York City’s responsibility to provide shelter because of a decades old consent decree dating back to 1981.“The state is not a party to that, so the right to shelter does not extend to the whole of the state," Governor Kathy Hochul said last Thursday. The state’s letter points the finger at the city for not prioritizing $10 million dollars in state funding to obtain work authorization, stating, "Had the city done so, it is likely that thousands more migrants would be able to work today.”The state also pointed to a list of sites that could provide temporary shelter to more than 3,000 migrants.In a statement, the Fabien Levy, Deputy Mayor for Communications said the city appreciates space on the parking ...

Motorcyclist passes away following crash on Route 146

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:21 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEW10) -- A motorcyclist has passed away following an accident on State Route 146 on Wednesday afternoon. Police say, Geoffrey Gabel, 53, of Halfmoon, was traveling eastbound on a motorcycle when he struck a Nissan SUV making a left turn. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A passerby provided assistance to Gabel until first responders arrived. Gabel was transported to Ellis Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. State Route 146 is closed from the Shenendehowa campus to State Route 146A. Police expect the roadway to be reopened by 6 p.m.The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office Accident Reconstruction Unit is investigating the crash. Assisting agencies include the New York State Police, Jonesville Fire Department, Clifton Park-Halfmoon EMS, and the New York State Department of Transportation.

Crazy 8's: Scratchers ticket reveals $88,888 prize in West Alton

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:21 GMT

WEST ALTON, Mo. - An ordinary stop at a gas station near the Missouri-Illinois state line led to an eight-cellent prize for one lucky lottery player. The Missouri Lottery reports one person won $88,888 on a scratchers ticket pruchase in West Alton. The lucky winner bought an "Emerald 8s" scratchers ticket at the Dirt Cheap on Highway 367, winning one of the top five prizes offered through the game. Neighbors frustrated with sidewalk squatters According to LottoEdge.com, the odds of winning a prize on the "Emerald 8s" game is around one in every four tickets. The odds of winning the top prize ($88,888) is around 1 in every 210,000 winning scratchers tickets. "Emerald 8s" still has around $6.1 million in unclaimed prizes as of Wednesday, according to the Missouri Lottery.

Suspicious item found near Civic Center in Denver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:21 GMT

Police are investigating a suspicious item found in downtown Denver near Civic Center Park.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Man shot, killed by Denver police was holding a marker, not a weapon Crime and Public Safety | Man shot in Denver on East 23rd Avenue dies at hospital Crime and Public Safety | Man shot dead in Denver was working security at Denver strip club Crime and Public Safety | Man fatally shot by Denver police in Valverde neighborhood is identified Crime and Public Safety | Man dies following Federal Blvd. shooting in Denver People are asked to avoid the area near 15th Street and Court Place, the Denver Police Department said in a 3:40 p.m. Wednesday tweet.This is a developing story.ALERT: #Denver Police officers are in the 1500 block of Court Place investigating a report of a suspicious item. Please avoid the area until further notice. pic.twitter.com/rzxSQibFVg— Denver Polic...

Broncos DC Vance Joseph has high expectations — and plans to be kept under wraps — for rookie LB Drew Sanders

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:21 GMT

On one of the hottest training camp days of the summer, Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph on Wednesday served up a cool, refreshing glass of intrigue.The subject: Rookie inside linebacker Drew Sanders.At 6-foot-5 and 233 pounds, the first-year defender is hard to miss on the field. Working mostly with the No. 2 units throughout camp, he’s made some flashy plays and showed his size and range in myriad ways. He’s also working through the typical rookie bumps in the road.But to hear Joseph tell it, we haven’t seen anything yet as it pertains to the former Arkansas standout.“He’s a talent. He can really run and he’s really smart,” Joseph said. “We’ve got some things that he’s going to do in the fall that we won’t show right now. He’s all in. Right now, we’re focused on playing him at linebacker and being a good dime for us on third down. He’s improving every single day.”Payton referred to Sanders as a “pressure player” after the draft, meaning he’s projected as a guy who can be...

Broncos Camp Rewind, Day 13: Adam Trautman strengthens case to be No. 1 tight end

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:21 GMT

Player AttendancePhysically Unable to Perform list: OLB Baron Browning (knee). Non-Football Injury list: DL Mike Purcell (knee).Did not practice: CB K’Waun Williams, Safeties Justin Simmons (groin) and P.J. Locke, CB Riley Moss (core), RT Mike McGlinchey (knee), TE Chris Manhertz, WR Brandon Johnson (ankle), DT Forrest Merrill and RB Tyler Badie. Locke, Williams and Merrill were not on the field.Returned to practice: Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto (hip) and tight end Tommy Hudson after not playing on Monday and Tuesday.Top PlayTrautman, tight end No. 1?: Broncos tight end Adam Trautman did his best Odell Beckham Jr. impression. During the red zone period, quarterback Russell Wilson rocketed a pass down the middle when Trautman made a one-handed touchdown grab in double coverage.“Honestly, I just stuck my hand out there and hoped I caught it,” Trautman said. “I’m glad it worked out.”Thumbs UpGarcia makes an impact up front: Broncos defensive tackle Elijah Garcia is doing whatever it ...

2 LAPD officers hurt in Mid-City crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:21 GMT

Two officers with the Los Angeles Police Department were injured in a Mid-City crash Wednesday morning.The incident occurred around 9 a.m. near the intersection of Venice Boulevard and Cochran Avenue, according to the LAPD.A preliminary investigation revealed the officers were on patrol when they were t-boned by another vehicle, according to LAPD.It is unclear how many occupants were in the other vehicle, or if anyone else was injured in the crash.The conditions of the officers are also unknown.Video from the scene showed the LAPD SUV with heavy front and passenger side damage in the middle of the street and debris strewn about the area.No further details were released.KTLA's Nancy Fontan contributed to this story.

More than 1,200 odor complaints lodged against Santa Clarita Valley landfill

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:21 GMT

Air quality regulators have ordered a private landfill in Castaic to take immediate steps to reduce a putrid odor that has prompted more than a thousand complaints from nearby residents.On Tuesday, the South Coast Air Quality Management District sent an “order of abatement” to the owners of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill, which is located just south of the Val Verde community and west of Six Flags Magic Mountain.South Coast AQMD says the agency began receiving a large number of odor complaints in May.Investigators determined the stench was the result of elevated levels of sulfur, specifically dimethyl sulfide, in landfill gas emissions which “its gas treatment system is not designed to remove,” officials said.Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic, California. Aug. 16, 2023 (KTLA)Since the start of the investigation, South Coast AQMD has received more than 1,200 complaints, the agency said in a statement.“It has definitely increased,” Val Verde resident Alex Martinez told KTLA on Wednesd...