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Legislation would block chemical dumping in Hudson river

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:10 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – This week on Empire State Weekly, a measure that would keep a downstate energy company from dumping potentially hazardous wastewater into the Hudson River passed in the final days of the legislative session. The bill has broad support passing in the assembly and the legislature. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! It now awaits Governor Hochul's signature. State Senator Pete Harkham explained he's urging the Governor to sign the bill quickly due to the time-sensitive nature of the legislation. "And now we're urging the Governor to call the bill and sign it, it's time sensitive. You know the plan was calling for this release as early as August maybe September so we're urging the Governor to call the bill as soon as possible." Harkham Said. The legislation came after environmental advocates argued that dumping wastewater into the Hudson carried the risk of letting cancer-causing isotopes into the river. Th...

Police investigating fatal crash in Livingston

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:10 GMT

LIVINGSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police are investigating a fatal crash in Livingston, Columbia County. Two are dead as a result of a car hitting a house on Route 9 in the middle of the night. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! At 1 a.m. on June 29, state police responded to the residence south of County Route 19. They said that their preliminary investigation revealed extensive damage to the home and the vehicle. Both caught fire.State police confirmed the two deaths to NEWS10, though their identities have not yet been released. The crash remains under active investigation.

Bluegrass festival coming to Lake George

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:10 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Anyone who frequents the village or town of Lake George will tell you that summer music season is underway. Between special festivals and weekly free concerts, there's plenty of music coming to the lake - and one new event is coming with a banjo twang. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Adirondack Bluegrass Festival runs between Saturday and Sunday, July 1-2, at the Barn at French Mountain, located at 5 Mill Road in the town of Lake George. The festival is billed as a mix of old-time classic and modern bluegrass stylings. The lineup includes:Adirondack Song DogsCedar RidgeHigh Peaks Bluegrass BandSoggy Derby BoysWashington County LineThe Meat ChickenzHilltown Ramblers Free summer movies in Glens Falls City Park Tickets are priced at $35 per day, or $65 for the full weekend. Vendors, food trucks, cornhole and a bounce house will also be featured.

Crestwood police investigate gas station armed robbery

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:10 GMT

CRESTWOOD, Mo. - Police in Crestwood are investigating after a masked man robbed a local gas station at gunpoint.According to a spokesperson for the Crestwood Police Department, the robbery took place Wednesday at 6 a.m. at the Circle K convenience store and gas station at 8600 Watson Road.Police claim a man walked into the store wearing gloves and a mask, walked behind the counter, and pointed a handgun at the clerk. The suspect threatened to kill the employee if he did not hand over the cash in the store safe, which was open at the moment for a deposit count. ‘Sk8 Liborius’ church skate park burns down The clerk handed over an undisclosed sum of money, and the suspect ran from the store. Police believe he had a vehicle waiting in the area.Police did not provide a photo of the suspect.Anyone with information on the robbery can contact the Crestwood Police Department at 314-729-4800. Anonymous tips may be submitted via the Crestwood MO PD app or by texting "Crestwoodtip" and your ...

Canadian wildfire smoke map and forecast

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:10 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Canadian wildfires continue to burn making 2023 one of the worst wildfire seasons in more than three decades, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.More than 19 million acres have burned across the country. This surpasses the 1989 season which burned around 18 million acres. Canadian wildfire smoke mapYou can track the smoke from the fires as it shifts across North America this summer. A US government website called Air Now has a map that shows the location of the fires and the thickness of the smoke. There are currently 503 active wildfires, 259 deemed uncontrolled according to data from the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. The wildfires are concentrated in Alberta, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec. Smoke emitted from the fires has affected air quality in the United States and NASA reported smoke has reached parts of Europe.The Associated Press reports that forecasters say the only break much of America can hope for anytime soon from eye...

LoHi hot-spot named one of the 50 best rooftop bars in the country

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:10 GMT

Denver has one of the best rooftop bars in the country, according to global travel site Big 7 Travel.Linger, located in the old Olinger Mortuary at 2030 W. 30th Ave., was ranked No. 13 on the travel site’s list of the 50 best rooftop bars around the country this year.The brainchild of Justin Cucci serves downtown views, global street food, like Mongolian BBQ duck buns, Wagyu sliders and falafel lettuce wraps, plus carefully crafted cocktails, including frozen mai tais and rose sangria. The Olinger Mortuary sign is still illuminated as a nod to the building’s history, but the ‘O’ stays dim at night to represent the new tide.Related ArticlesThe Know | A guide to Denver’s best LGBTQ bars to hit in June (and beyond) The Know | Dining after dark: 9 Denver eateries open past midnight The Know | Casa Bonita’s renovation reportedly cost $40 million The Know | Denver weed lounge could reopen next m...

Tornado watch for Denver and NE Colorado, large hail possible across the metro

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:10 GMT

1:57 p.m.: Storms are developing west and northwest of Denver. Storms are expected to become more numerous and intensify later this afternoon. Some of the storms will likely become severe with large hail, strong winds and possibly a tornado.At 1:42 PM, storms were developing west & northwest of Denver. The storms are expected to become more numerous & intensify later this afternoon. Some of the storms will likely become severe with large hail, strong winds & possibly a tornado. #cowx pic.twitter.com/Hmj05OI6Bi— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) June 29, 20231:38 p.m.: The National Weather Service has shared the expected timing of this afternoon’s storms on Twitter. The Denver metro can expect heavy storms around 2-6 p.m.Expected Severe Weather Timing Today:#COwx pic.twitter.com/FSbCe9KMzD— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) June 29, 20231:26 p.m.: A tornado watch is posted for a three-state area to include parts of northeastern Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming. The Denver...

Stock market today: Indexes rise and bond yields jump after the latest signs of resilient economy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:10 GMT

By STAN CHOE (AP Business Writer)NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is ticking higher Thursday as investors consider both the upsides and downsides of the latest signals that the U.S. economy remains stronger than feared.The S&P 500 was 0.3% higher in afternoon trading after wobbling between small gains and losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 215 points, or 0.6%, at 34,068 as of 3 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.2%.Yields were jumping in the bond market after data showed the U.S. economy grew at a 2% annual rate in the first three months of the year, much stronger than the 1.3% rate earlier estimated. Another report said fewer workers applied for unemployment benefits last week than expected, a sign that the job market remains remarkably solid despite much higher interest rates meant to slow the overall economy.“The US economy is currently displaying genuine signs of resilience,” said Gregory Daco, chief economist at EY. “This ...

Murrieta woman hospitalized after bee attack

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:10 GMT

A woman was hospitalized after she was attacked by hundreds of bees at her home in Murrieta on Wednesday.Firefighters responded to the home in the 23000 block of Spring Branch Court around 2 p.m. where they found the woman covered by the swarming bees with stings on her arms and head, Murrieta Fire & Rescue officials said.Firefighters were also stung as they tried to help.Firefighters spray foam on a home in Murrieta, Calif. where a woman was attacked by bees. June 28, 2023. (Murrieta Fire & Rescue)The homeowner was taken to a local hospital in stable condition. A video released by the fire department showed crews spraying foam on the hives.Last month, two people needed medical care after they were attacked by bees at a home in Encino in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley. Also in the Southland, a pit bull/mastiff mix needed veterinary care after getting stung hundreds of times by bees in the Lake Matthews area.

Federal government sues Los Angeles County for ADA compliance issues at vote centers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:10 GMT

Los Angeles County is facing a lawsuit from the federal government after allegedly failing to accommodate those with vision and mobility disabilities at local vote centers, even after being informed of issues in 2016.The United States Department of Justice on Thursday announced that the county faces allegations of "fail[ing] to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990," a law commonly known as ADA.The deficiencies, which include steep ramps without handrails, a lack of van-accessible parking, abrupt level changes and other issues, were identified at 52 L.A. County vote centers during the November 2022 general election, officials said.County officials had been alerted to issues at vote centers after elections in June 2016, March 2020 and November 2020, when the U.S. Attorney's Office went to more than 250 polling places, of which "only a small percentage ... complied with the ADA," the release said. "The lawsuit identifies specific vote centers in Pasadena, North Holly...