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2023 Lookback: Budget and Legislative items

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:19 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — This week on Empire State Weekly, the state is currently in the third quarter of the fiscal year, which will end in March of 2024. Despite the time that has already passed, and with the next year ahead, experts believe that significant steps can be taken in the economic process. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Patrick Orecki, the Director of State Studies for the Citizens Budget Commission weighed in on the biggest items that will impact the next state budget. He explained that this time of year is when the next budget is calculated based on the available tax data already collected. "So there are teams of people at the state who are monitoring tax returns especially to see what things are looking like going forward making projections of the economy and how that impacts taxes over the next year and years after that too," Said Orecki. Also this week, Blair Horner the Executive Director for the New York Pu...

Capital Region bars prepare for Thanksgiving Eve rush

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:19 GMT

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The night before Thanksgiving is often referred to as “Drinksgiving," because bars become packed with patrons visiting their hometowns. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Bill Geltzeiler, bartender at The Copper Crow in Albany, is mentally preparing for a busy night on Broadway. He said he’s well versed on tactics to help patrons out of uncomfortable situations, with strategies he learned in the Albany Safer Bars program.“Diversions: this includes 'nonverbal checking' with the person, making sure they’re O.K.," Geltzeiler explained, "you can write a note on a receipt. You can do a lot of different things to ensure that everyone feels safe in the bar.”While all-night happy hour specials will be sure to keep drinks flowing at the Copper Crow, Geltzeiler said he knows when it’s time to cut someone off.“We don’t serve someone who is too visibly intoxicated, and no one should,” he added.Downtown Sarato...

Amtrak passengers brave holiday rush on the rails

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:19 GMT

RENSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A little bit of snow and rain did little to slow down holiday travel. Crowds packed the Albany-Rensselaer Rail Station on Nov. 22, looking to get to their Thanksgiving destinations. “We’re visiting our daughter and her husband in Queens," Charles Huff said. "Nice, easy trip taking the train down to New York.” Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Not everyone is able to visit family this weekend -- some students who can't make it home are using the break to explore Canada. “This is my first time going internationally," Andrea Buscos said. "I’m really excited for that and also in Williamstown we don’t get the best food so I’m really really excited for that.”“It’s hard to travel where we go to school," Yazen Oubari said. "It’s really isolated so we’re looking forward to going to a big city.” Amtrak said they're prepared for the busiest travel days of the year, increasing the number of running trains through...

Schenectady man pleads guilty to felony gun charge

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:19 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Wednesday, Raki Johnson, 25, of Schenectady, pleaded guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree. Sentencing is scheduled for February 7, 2024. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Johnson was arrested on August 20. An officer from the Saratoga Springs Police Department was on foot patrol in the area of Caroline Street when they came across a parked car with an expired registration. Johnson was sitting inside the parked vehicle. According to the officer, a 9mm semi-automatic Taurus handgun was in plain view in the rear passenger compartment. The 9mm semi-automatic handgun was recovered by the Saratoga Springs Police Department. Johnson was then taken into custody. The firearm was recovered from the car with nine rounds of ammunition, and police discovered that the gun had been reported as stolen to the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina.

No. 10 Mizzou seeks 10-win season in matchup with Arkansas for Battle Line Trophy

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:19 GMT

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Eli Drinkwitz used to be welcomed in northwest Arkansas. Not so much lately.Drinkwitz, now in his fourth season as coach at Missouri, last worked at the high school level about 10 miles north of the University of Arkansas campus. But much like Gus Malzahn, the man he coached with at Springdale High, Drinkwitz isn’t seen as a friendly face this time of year.The 10th-ranked Tigers (9-2, 5-2 Southeastern Conference, No. 9 CFP) will look to beat Arkansas (4-7, 1-6) for the third time in four years under Drinkwitz when the two meet Friday in the Battle Line Rivalry. A Missouri win would clinch its first 10-win season since 2013-14 and could result in the Tigers playing in a New Year’s Six bowl game, a worthy consolation despite not winning the SEC East because of two-time national champion Georgia.“Our team is going to want to play,” Drinkwitz said. “They’re going to want to show up and play. It means a lot to them, to me and to our staff and we have a whole lot...

Stay safe and get a free Lyft ride on Thanksgiving

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:19 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Thanksgiving Eve, known for its bustling nightlife at bars, is getting a safety boost this year. If your plans involve indulging in adult beverages, you're in luck—a free ride home is on the table. Liquor distributors Breakthrough Beverage Missouri and Jim Beam sponsor a safety initiative that offers partygoers complimentary rides through the rideshare service Lyft.These free rides are available starting Wednesday, November 23, at 2 p.m. and continuing through Thursday, November 24, using the ride code BBGMOTHANKS23. It's a limited offer, so act fast to secure your safe journey home.The initiative stems from the "Safe Home After Every OccasionTM" social responsibility program, aiming to ingrain the habit of planning a secure ride home before a night out. Since its inception, this program has provided over 100,000 Missourians with a free and reliable ride home, enhancing community safety during celebratory occasions.

Eastbound Interstate 70 closed at Vail Pass for crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:19 GMT

Eastbound Interstate 70 is closed near the summit of Vail Pass due to a crash, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.Related ArticlesTransportation | I-70 mountain Express Lanes to open longer hours for Thanksgiving, Christmas holiday travel Transportation | Colorado road conditions: I-70 reopens near Silverthorne Transportation | Pedestrian killed, 3 others injured in late night crash on Interstate 70 Transportation | I-70 eastbound reopens near Eisenhower Tunnel after three-vehicle crash Transportation | Eastbound I-70 reopens after rollover crash The highway is closed between east Vail and Vail Pass summit, the department reported at 1:15 p.m. on X.Drivers should expect delays.This is a developing story.Get more Colorado news by signing up for our Mile High Roundup email newsletter.

Missing Guatemalan man identified as body found in North Hills backyard

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:19 GMT

A North Hills man is being held without bail on a murder charge after a missing man's body was found buried in his backyard.Russell Robinson, 48, was arrested for the murder of 35-year-old Carlos DeLeon, a Guatemalan man who had not been seen since June, the Los Angeles Police Department said in a news release. Police received a tip that DeLeon was dead and his body was buried in a North Hills backyard. After investigators removed a structure and dug up the concrete foundation on Tuesday, "the remains of DeLeon were located," police said.During a Tuesday news conference, LAPD Department Chief Alan Hamilton said detectives had been on the case for several weeks and police were "comfortable that we have the right person in custody."Robinson is being held at the Valley Jail in Van Nuys on $2 million bail. No information on a court date was available.Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Moselle at 818-374-9550. To remain anonymous, call Cr...

1 Killed, 3 Injured in Four-Vehicle Crash on Pebble Hills Boulevard [El Paso, TX]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:19 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Multi-Car Accident near Sun Fire BoulevardEL PASO, TX (November 22, 2023) – One victim died Wednesday night in a four-vehicle collision on Pebble Hills Boulevard and Sun Fire Boulevard. The incident occurred at approximately 10:10 p.m., on November 1st.An inquiry is underway into the circumstances that led to a collision involving four vehicles in the specified area. Following the impact, one of the cars involved overturned on the road.Paramedics promptly arrived at the scene and took four individuals to a nearby hospital. There, one of the four victims was declared deceased.As of now, authorities have not disclosed the identities of those involved in the incident. Emergency crews temporarily closed off the surrounding area to facilitate cleanup and carry out initial tasks.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends and family of the deceased victim. May you find comfort and strength during this devastating...

3 Dead after Pursuit Collision on Chelsea Street [El Paso, TX]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:19 GMT

Three Pronounced Dead after Speeding Crash near Sunland Park DriveEL PASO, TX (November 22, 2023) – A pursuit collision on Chelsea Street claimed the lives of three individuals, while several others sustained injuries on October 30th. At approximately 1:00 a.m., law enforcement responded near Sunland Park Drive.Reports indicated that officers observed a gray Mazda with a counterfeit license plate in the vicinity. An attempt to initiate a traffic stop was met with non-compliance from the driver, prompting a high-speed chase.The Mazda driver led authorities towards the Chelsea Street exit, where the vehicle collided with a concrete barrier. This impact caused multiple occupants to be ejected from the vehicle, leading to severe injuries.One person was pronounced dead at the scene, and six others were hospitalized. Updates from authorities confirmed the death of two additional individuals. As of now, the identities of all the victims have not been disclosed by officials.The team a...