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GOP calls for more transparency ahead of NY budget

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:36 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- As the clock ticks down to the state's April 1st budget deadline, Republican lawmakers are once again pushing for a constitutional amendment called the New York State Budget Transparency Act. NYS Budget could include streaming service tax  In New York, bills are supposed to age for three days, allowing lawmakers and the public an opportunity to review them. In previous years, that method was bypassed during budget season with “a message of necessity” -- used to push bills through without that three-day review period. It’s legal, but some lawmakers say it’s “sneaky” including Senator Jim Tedisco. "When we do this budget, I can’t guarantee it, but if you look at history, it is going to be in the middle of the night. And what you’re going to have is our constituents, in the middle of their dreams, hopefully they’re having sweet dreams but we may be about to create a nightmare for them with the budget we’re putting in place," he said. Democratic Assembly member ...

St. Peter's launches 'paint the town teal' campaign

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:36 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Director of St. Peter's Crime Victim Services, Lindsey Crusan-Muse, says the only thing Troy could use is a little bit of color. She's working to paint the city teal—making sure survivors are not just heard, but seen. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "April is a special time that communities work to raise awareness," Crusan-Muse told NEWS10 Wednesday. "[They also] show community support for those who have experienced sexual assault and elevate the voices of survivors."Her new campaign, dubbed "Paint the Town Teal," officially launches Saturday—but one survivor said she can already feel the love. "I am not a victim anymore," began the survivor, who went by Nichole. "I am a survivor. I did not get to that point by myself. It is through advocacy programs, like paint the town teal, that stands as a symbol of the solidarity to me as a survivor." Walkout ceremony held for longtime Troy detective It all lin...

Severe weather possible near St. Louis Friday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:36 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The temperatures are expected to rise into the 70s in the St. Louis area Thursday into Friday. The ingredients are on the table for a severe weather outbreak across the mid-Mississippi River Valley Friday.Risk of severe weather near St. Louis Friday afternoon and evening.The forecast could change. There are signs of a possible split that could take the worst storms north of St. Louis, into Iowa and Illinois. Another band may head further south, closer to the Ohio River. It's too early to know for sure.The storms are expected to come through Missouri Friday evening. The main threats will be damaging winds and a possible tornado. These storms are definitely something to be concerned about, but it is not clear if the St. Louis area will get the brunt of this.The weekend will be dry with two very different days. Friday night into Saturday will be very wind and much colder. Saturday may struggle to warm out of the 40s. Sunday will be much warmer with highs back in the 70s.Th...

Teen girl arrested in fatal Brighton shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:36 GMT

A 15-year-old girl has been arrested as a suspect in the shooting death of a 44-year-old Brighton man.Just after midnight Tuesday, officers were sent to the 400 block of North 6th Avenue on a welfare check for a “man who had not been heard from in several days,” according to a Brighton Police Department news release.Officers found the body of Joseph Johnson, who had been shot, inside a residence, police said.About 1 p.m. Tuesday investigators arrested the teenage suspect in Castle Rock. She was taken to the Brighton police headquarters and then booked into the Prairie Vista Youth Services Detention Center, police said, for investigation of murder and motor vehicle theft.The suspect’s identity was not released because of her age. The police investigation will be presented to the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office for consideration of charges.

Jack Johnson jokes after scoring first goal since Avalanche season opener in 2021: “It was getting kind of embarrassing.”

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:36 GMT

The beginning of the end for Jack Johnson’s goal drought was at first intermission.Avalanche coach Jared Bednar identified an adjustment he wanted to make Monday night in Anaheim. The veteran third-pairing blueliner Johnson delivered.“We went over a couple things after the first period that we felt like we could do, in order to create some offense,” Bednar said. “And shooting it from the point was part of it. Taking the middle of the ice from the point was part of it, if (the Ducks) were slow to get out there. And he did both. It’s a little bit of an extended shift. We get a low-to-high to him, he charges the middle. While he charges the middle, we get a great screen from Nieto in front. He blasts it.“So it sort of followed what we talked about in the locker room after the first. I like to see guys rewarded for doing things right.”Bednar chatted with Johnson about the goal again Wednesday before the Avalanche faced Minnesota in a battle for ...

California storm: See how much rain has fallen in your city

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:36 GMT

Another strong Pacific storm is hitting Southern California this week, bringing rain to areas that, in some cases, have already seen over two feet of rainfall since the start of the official water year on Oct. 1.This map provided by the Ventura County Public Works Agency includes data from automated stations across the region and is constantly updated.This map shows 24-hour rainfall totals for the Los Angeles metropolitan area. March 29, 2023. (Ventura County Public Works)Here are 24-hour and season-to-date rainfall totals from some locations (as of 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 29):Altadena24 hours = .43”Season = 40.24”Bel Air24 hours = 1.12”Season = 34.87”Burbank24 hours = .19”Season = 27.12”Cajon Pass24 hours = .56”Season = 39.84”Calabasas24 hours = 1.10”Season = 28.85”Downtown Los Angeles24 hours = .58”Season = 28.43”El Monte24 hours = .47”Season = 27.15”Fullerton24 hours =.66”Season = 19.09”Long Beach24 hours = .83”Season = 19.94”Malibu24 hours = 1.58”Season = 27.13”Moorpark24 hours ...

Warrant served in Beverly Crest triple homicide; suspects still at large

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:36 GMT

A search warrant was served in Beverly Hills Wednesday in connection with a triple homicide that occurred outside a short-term rental home earlier this year, but no arrests have been made, police said.The search warrant was served at an apartment building in the 8600 block of Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles Police Department officials said.Based on information from witnesses and surveillance video, the suspects were last seen driving a blue four-door Tesla with damage to the right fender and no license plates, which was spotted in the area.The apartment was searched, but it was empty and detectives are working to obtain any forensic evidence that may have been left behind.The suspects in the Jan. 28 triple shooting have not been identified or apprehended, police said. 3 victims identified in Beverly Crest shooting; still no arrests The killings occurred around 2:30 a.m. in the 2700 block of Ellison Drive in Beverly Crest.Three people were declared dead at the scene, while four oth...

A’s trade Cristian Pache to Philadelphia for pitcher Billy Sullivan

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:36 GMT

OAKLAND — The Athletics dealt center fielder Cristian Pache to the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday in exchange for right-handed pitcher Billy Sullivan, the club announced.Pache, a gifted defensive outfielder never got going offensively a year ago, struggled at the plate this spring and manager Mark Kotsay said Sunday he would not make the final roster. Pache was out of options, hence the trade to the Phillies.Sullivan, 23, was a 28th-round draft pick of the Phillies in 2017, played collegiately at Delaware and hasn’t played above Double-A. Last season for Double-A Reading in the Eastern League, Sullivan was 5-1 with two saves and a 4.59 earned run average. He showed good stuff with 77 strikeouts in 51 innings but also had 36 walks.Pache batted .166 (40-for-241) with the A’s last season with three home runs and 18 RBIs in 91 games. In 41 games for Triple-A Las Vegas, Pache hit .248 with four homers and 20 RBIs.A key piece in the deal that sent Matt Olson to the Atla...

Bay Area arts: 9 great concerts and shows to see this weekend

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:36 GMT

There a lot of great concerts, stage shows and dance recitals to catch in the Bay Area this weekend. Here is a partial rundown.Dance picks: Frida & Diego, ‘Cinderella,’ ODCHere are three performances Bay Area dance fans should know about.Peninsula Ballet Theatre: Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo are among the most beloved painters in history, whose works have inspired countless other paintings, not to mention movies, music, books and even a dance program that you can catch this weekend in San Mateo. Peninsula Ballet Theatre’s “The Paintings of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo in Movement” features company dancers performing choreography inspired by specific elements of some of Rivera and Kahlo’s most famous paintings. The work, created by Ensambles Ballet Folklórico de San Francisco’s artistic director Zenón Barrón, debuted at Peninsula Ballet in 2012, but is being revived (with some alterations) this weekend in a program that also features “Carmen Suite,” company artistic d...

Kurtenbach: The SF Giants organization is treading water. We’ll find out if they swim or drown this season.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:36 GMT

Who needs a big-time free agent signing Aaron Judge or Carlos Correa?The 2023 San Francisco Giants have Michael Conforto and Joc Pederson.Who needs a clear-cut, mow-’em-down ace to pair with Logan Webb?The ’23 Giants have seven solid starting pitchers.Who needs to compete for the National League West title this season?After all, 84 wins and a wild card berth entitles you to the same number of playoff games.The San Francisco Giants brass wants you to believe all these alternatives are superior.In fact, they’re surprised they have to convince you of it.“I think we’re finding that some of it takes some explaining,” Giants CEO Larry Baer told this news organization earlier this month. “It’s not in the headlines… When [fans] start seeing [Ross] Stripling pitching and Sean Manaea pitching and Conforto, Taylor Rogers, it’s like, ‘OK, I get it, you did a lot of moves that added up.’”But heading into the season, these Giants project to be a mediocre team with a ...