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Cannabis rollout remains on pause per judges order

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:57 GMT

ANCHOR: A legal battle continues over the license to sell marijuana in New York. A group of four veterans claim the current process unfairly kept them out of the running to open up shop, now putting the entire program on pause in the state. Amal Tlaige was in Ulster County Court where a torn judge weighed the balance of what to do next.Before court started – current licensed retailers gathered outside the Ulster county court house to voice their concerns about this process. Inside Court, the hearing lasted two hours, weighing the impact of what’s right and how to move forward. First responders urge caution around Fawn’s Leap following several recent rescues Up for debate is the qualifications for how marijuana dispensary licenses are issued. Currently, applicants had to be previously convicted of a marijuana related offense and have some experience owning and operating a business in New York. The veterans suing argue that under the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act of 2019 the...

CHIPS Act impact on New York State

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:57 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)---This week marked one year since the Federal CHIPS and Science Act passed. New York leaders at the state and federal levels are looking to make New York State a major hub of chip manufacturing in the country.The act was signed into law as a way to create more jobs and strengthen national security. Major chip manufacturing companies such as IBM and Global Foundries already call New York State home, and so will Micron, which has a planned investment of up to $100 billion in Central New York."Micron will be bringing direct jobs of over 9,000," said Hochul back in October of 2022."Indirect, over 50,000 to be the world’s leading manufacturer of semiconductor chips."Companies such as Edwards Vacuum, a semiconductor supply chain manufacturer, has also decided to come to the state. For AMD, a California based designer of semi-conductors, it was the talent in New York that prompted them to have facilities in Monroe and Duchess Counties. The company recently announced w...

North Adams gymnastic coach arraigned on voyeurism charge

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:57 GMT

WATERBURY, Vt. (NEWS10) -- A North Adams gymnastic coach appeared in court in Vermont Thursday for arraignment on a voyeurism charge. 39-year-old Jonathan Girard is accused of having videos on his laptop of children changing in the bathroom of Central Vermont Gymnastics Academy. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Court documents show the videos were found by his fiancée. Girard claims someone installed them on his laptop, without his knowledge, while he was visiting a Vermont gym. He pleaded not guilty, and has been released under the condition that he will not have any contact with children under the age of 18.Girard is the owner of J Star Gymnastics in North Adams. NEWS10 has learned North Adams Police conducted a search of that gym, which appeared to be closed Wednesday. Girard's name now appears on the U.S. Center for SafeSport Centralized Disciplinary Database. The organization was created in 2017 to address abuse in sports. ...

First responders urge caution around Fawn's Leap following several recent rescues

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:57 GMT

GREENE COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Fawn’s Leap Falls in Greene County has always been a local favorite for cliff jumping and swimming, but a recent social media spotlight has seen the area explode with tourists."Especially [during] COVID. Everyone was inside, everybody was on Instagram, TikTok, all of that, and it became a major hotspot," explains Steve Near, the chief of operations for Greene County Paramedics.One group of teens up from Brooklyn ended their trip in tragedy Tuesday. The Greene County Sheriff's Office reports they received the distress call around 3:21 p.m."There was a report that two kids had jumped together off the ledge, and both of them were struggling in the current below," says Sheriff Peter Kusminsky.He says one teen was pulled safely out of the water, the second—a 16-year-old boy—sadly drowned. Back on July 25, more than a dozen people all needed to be rescued after they became trapped in the gorge."There was a heavy rain storm that morning, and the water rose a...

Congressman: "lack of oversight" present in asylee program

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:57 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — This week on Empire State Weekly, as the migrant situation continues to unfold, frustrations are growing. Albany lawmakers spoke out against DocGo, the company hired to care for and transport asylum seekers in Upstate New York. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Congressman Marc Molinaro, representing the 19th District, explained he places the blame for the current lack of information on New York City Mayor Eric Adams. His criticism came after lawmakers from around the capital region alleged that DocGo was failing to fulfill responsibilities in providing medical care and not communicating with county leadership."This was a contract that wasn't vetted, it wasn't competitive, it wasn't transparent, and now, there's a lack of oversight, and you're seeing it in communities like Albany county, but others where there should be this coordination and care for the very human souls being located, and there's none of ...

Crane Street homicide suspect apprehended in Scranton

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:57 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A suspect linked to the homicide at 953 Crane Street is in custody. The United States Marshals Services arrested Bernard L. Alexander in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The victim, Philomen L. Henry, was found deceased when police conducted a welfare check on May 22. Police say Henry was shot and killed.Alexander is currently awaiting extradition. Charges will be announced after the extradition and when Alexander appears in a New York State court.

Discovering Saratoga: Saratoga Springs History Museum pop-up exhibit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:57 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Saratoga Springs History Museum debuted their first ever pop-up satellite exhibit this month in the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center. The exhibit highlights the lives of the earliest residents of the city. Discovering Saratoga: Simply Food by Maura “This is a first for the History Museum. We have installed small, temporary window displays before, but this is the first complete off-site exhibit in our history. Of course, it’s just a taste of what we offer in our museum, but it will provide visitors to the community a first look at why Saratoga Springs has become what it is today,” said Executive Director of the Saratoga Springs History Museum James Parillo. Take an original Saratoga Springs Ghost Tour this summer The free exhibit will be open year round and on display until 2025. The Saratoga Springs History Museum is open every day 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and offers visitors a detailed exploration of the history of...

St. Louis activists praise Biden's support for compensation over Manhattan Project contamination

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis-area activists have been fighting for years to get government compensation for people with cancer and other serious illnesses potentially connected to Manhattan Project nuclear contamination. This week marked a major victory, with support coming from the president.Uranium was processed in St. Louis starting at the onset of World War II as America raced to develop nuclear bombs. In July, reporting as part of an ongoing collaboration between The Missouri Independent, the nonprofit newsroom MuckRock and The Associated Press cited thousands of pages of documents indicating decades of nonchalance and indifference for the risks posed by uranium contamination. The government documents were obtained by outside researchers through the Freedom of Information Act and shared with the news organizations. ‘Oppenheimer’ stirs interest in St. Louis’ involvement in Manhattan Project Since the news reports, bipartisan support has emerged to compensate those in St. Louis a...

Casey's worker robbed at gunpoint in southern Illinois, suspect wanted

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:57 GMT

CARLINVILLE, Ill. - A suspect is wanted after robbing a Casey's employee at gunpoint early Friday morning in southern Illinois. The robbery happened around 5 a.m. Friday at the Casey's convenience store at 425 West Main Street in Carlinville, Illinois. St. Louis County prosecutor not licensed attorney, must resubmit 114 cases Investigators say the suspect was a man wearing a mask, black hoodie and dark pants walked into the store. The man took off with some undisclosed items, left the store, and then ran westbound. Police arrived at the scene shortly after the robbery, and a K-9 found a weapon and mask believed to be used in the robbery. Surveillance photos from the Casey's also show an apparent tattoo on the right arm of the suspect. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW...

Missouri small businesses thrive in these counties

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:57 GMT

In 2021, the IRS received a whopping 5.4 million business applications—an all-time high since the U.S. government began tracking this data in 2004. The year with the second-highest number of new business applications? 2020. Today, small businesses employ nearly half of the nation's workers, according to a Chamber of Commerce report.It's fair to say that the past few years have been banner years for small businesses, but what about regional differences? The business climate in a small town in Texas is likely not the same as a small town in Connecticut. The Chamber of Commerce report found that the Midwest was the most business-friendly region, thanks to the relatively low cost of living, well-educated workforce, and regulations lowering taxes and easing zoning restrictions for businesses.Of course, the East and West coasts also have plenty to offer, from California's Silicon Valley and Hollywood studios to New York's financial hub to Massachusetts' prominence in the aerospace, defens...