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NY Budget now two weeks late

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- The budget extender is set to expire on Monday, a letter from the Comptroller’s Office says another extender must be passed by noon on Tuesday to keep state operations running and state workers paid. Governor Hochul has repeatedly said, "a good budget is more important than an on time budget." Housing and public safety disagreements are responsible for the now two-week late budget.  Fallen ATV driver rescued from Altamont embankment Assemblywoman Pat Fahy said in her 11 years at the state, it’s never been quite this late. "It is discouraging, but in the end, it’s more important that we try to get it right, try to listen to voters, try to address the housing crisis, try to address the theft crisis, and other criminal justice issues that voters care about," said Fahy. There have been discussions about judges having more discretion when it comes to setting bail and also some changes to discovery laws. The Legal Aid Society released a statement hinting at possib...

Fallen ATV driver rescued from Altamont embankment

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:32 GMT

ALTAMONT, N.Y. (NEWS10) — On Thursday, Albany County emergency crews responded to the scene of a possible rope rescue in Altamont. There, about a mile into the woods near Altamont-Voorheesville Road, a man on an ATV was seriously injured and in trouble. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The ATV driver crashed and was down a steep, remote, wooded embankment. Responders were able to access the man and used another ATV to extract him from the crash. He was brought to an ambulance waiting nearby for treatment.The fire department did not release any identifying information about the victim, or how they extracted him from the embankment. Several crews were on-hand to assist, including from Slingerlands, Guilderland, Guilderland Center, Fort Hunter, and East Berne. Preserve Kenwood plans for a new future

Colonie Police: Missing child located safely

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:32 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- At 4:28 p.m., the Colonie Police confirmed with NEWS10 that the child has been located safely. He was located on Colvin Ave.The Colonie Police Department is searching for a missing special needs child. The child is a 9-year-old autistic male who is nonverbal. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say the child may respond to his name Jayan. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and possibly blue or black pants. Anyone who may have seen Jayan or knows about his whereabouts is asked to contact Colonie Police at (518) 783-2811 regarding Inc # 23027329.

Long state budget delays could impact school budgets

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – This week on Empire State Weekly, the deadline for the finalized budget has been extended twice as lawmakers continue to debate funding for key issues, including bail and housing. When asked for a finalized budget deal would be made, several state lawmakers responded with answers that amount to "soon." Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! David Albert, the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer for the New York State School Boards Association, explained that unlike in years past, this year, "education really isn't controversial." He said that the governor and both houses of the legislature agree on state aid increases for schools. Albert said that it is "critical" that the legislature adopt the budget before school districts put their budgets up to be voted on by residents. Districts have certain milestones they need to hit in their budget voting process that would be impacted by changes to their expe...

Glens Falls bus routes changing due to driver shortage

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:32 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Three Greater Glens Falls transit bus routes are set to change starting on Monday, April 17. The transit authority said that a continued bus driver shortage is responsible. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The three changing routes are all weekday routes. Routes 11 and 12, which operate from Upper Glen Street to the Aviation Mall and Route 9 Walmart, will be replaced by the Route 19 weekday bus. That bus' normal route takes it along Bay Street and Quaker Road, but will now service Glen Street, Upper Glen Street, the Route 9 Walmart, and the Montcalm Apartments.Route times will also be altered. The Route 11 and Route 12 buses and times will be replaced as follows:Former 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m. Route 11/12 buses replaced with 9:30 a.m. Route 19 busFormer 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. routes replaced with 10:30 a.m. Route 19 busFormer 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m. routes replaced with 12:30 p.m. Route 19 busFormer 2:30 p.m.,...

NYSP: Man arrested after traffic ticket investigation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:32 GMT

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Glenville man was arrested on March 31 after police investigated a traffic ticket issued in June 2022. State Police say Daniel J. Delorenzo knowingly provided false information to police during a traffic stop, resulting in the ticket being issued to an uninvolved person. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Delorenzo hired a law firm to obtain a plea agreement to resolve the Vehicle and Traffic Law violation on behalf of the victim. He forged the victim's signature and submitted the document for court filing.Police say the traffic violation has been removed from the victim's driving record. Delorenzo faces the following charges:Forgery in the Second DegreeOffering a False Instrument for Filing in the First DegreeFalsifying Business Records in the First DegreeCriminal Impersonation in the Second DegreeAggravated Unlicensed Operator in the Second DegreeDelorenzo was arrested in Rotterdam. He was issue...

Police search for MetroLink train shooter

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:32 GMT

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. -- Police are searching for a suspect involved in a shooting on a MetroLink train Thursday night. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department released images from MetroLink surveillance video Friday afternoon in an effort to identify the suspect. Call the sheriff's office if you have any information at (618) 277-3505.MetroLink Shooting SuspectA 911 caller told dispatchers that shots were fired at around 9 p.m. on the train near the 5th and Missouri MetroLink in downtown East St. Louis, Illinois. The train was headed east, away from a St. Louis Cardinals game. Top Story: Witness: Woman pumping gas seriously hurt chasing after stolen purse When officers arrived on the scene, they found a man with a head injury. Witnesses told officers that the suspect and a victim were in an argument that turned violent. The victim was beaten with a handgun, and a shot was fired during the altercation. The bullet did not hit anyone on the train.A witness tells FOX 2 that the sho...

St. Charles County Police to hold unclaimed property auction

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:32 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - The St. Charles County Police Department will soon hold its annual unclaimed property auction. A variety of items will be up for auction on May 6 at the St. Charles County police station. Top Story: Witness: Woman pumping gas seriously hurt chasing after stolen purse The auctions will be held in the back lot of the police station near the garages. Registration begins at 8 a.m. for viewers and potential bidders. Auctions begin at 9 a.m.According to St. Charles County police, the following kinds of items will be up for auction:Power toolsComputersElectronicsCamerasJewelrySporting goods equipmentClothingBicyclesPolice say all sales are final and items are sold "as is." Bidders can only pay in cash. Registration for the auction is free. For more information, click here. Check the slideshow to see some of the potential items up for auction.

Goed Zuur chef and co-owner leaving for job in California

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:32 GMT

Anthony Lopiccolo wants to shoot for the stars – a Michelin star, that is.The chef and co-owner of Goed Zuur, 2801 Welton St., a sour beer bar with an eclectic charcuterie and sandwich menu, has decided to step down from both of his roles in order to take a job in California’s Sonoma County, the heart of wine country.“It’s been a good run, and I feel like I gained a lot from being here,” Lopiccolo said. “A lot of people told me that I should’ve moved on a long time ago and jumped on other opportunities, but the opportunity is now. I stayed for the perfect amount of time, and if this wasn’t in my lap, I probably never would have left.”Lopiccolo’s last day at Goed Zuur is May 6, the same day as the restaurant’s six-year anniversary, which it will celebrate with a party. To days later, he’ll take over at Chalkboard, a casual French restaurant attached to the luxury 16-room Hotel Les Mars in Healdsburg, Calif.“I’m leaving enough time to pack my bag, land in San Francisco at ...

Chinatown renters rally against 300% spike in rent

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:58:32 GMT

Residents of a Los Angeles apartment complex marched to Mayor Karen Bass's home on Friday, seeking protection from a huge spike in rent as a result of the city's COVID-era eviction moratorium expiring.Advocates say the 124 families at Hillside Villa in Chinatown, many of whom are receiving Section 8 subsidies, are facing a 300% rent increase which they cannot afford.“Those are essentially evictions,” said Kris Chan, a community organizer. “Our tenants cannot afford that, and they’ll be pushed to the streets.”“We don’t want to be homeless, and we want to stay there," one tenant, Mary Ramos Monina, told KTLA. "We are not asking to (live) free as a tenant, but we want to pay what we can afford. That’s all we ask."Residents of a Los Angeles apartment complex marched to Mayor Karen Bass's home, seeking protection from a huge spike in their rent now that the city's COVID-era eviction moratorium has expired. April 14, 2023. (KTLA)L.A. County’s tenant evictions ban expired at the end of Mar...