Sen. Gillibrand calling for federal aid to Canada amid wildfires

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:35:39 GMT

Sen. Gillibrand calling for federal aid to Canada amid wildfires ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said the federal government is stepping in to help Canadians fight the wildfires surging in Quebec. She said the federal government has already provided personnel and resources to help, but she is urging them to take more action, calling on the U.S. Forest Service to standby for any support to suppress the wildfires in Quebec. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “I’m urging the U.S. forest service to proactively work with the Canadian Forest Service on fire suppression tactics to keep Americans safe and healthy," Gillibrand said. The haze caused the worst air quality the Northeast has seen in decades, entering unhealthy and very unhealthy levels at times in the Capital Region. The increased exposure to smoke and other particles, posing severe health risks for some. She is urging New Yorkers to wear masks and limit exposure outside as the state, and majority of the Northeast, c...

$50K winning Powerball ticket sold at Rensselaer Walmart

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:35:39 GMT

$50K winning Powerball ticket sold at Rensselaer Walmart ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to The New York Lottery, a third-prize winning ticket was sold at a local Walmart for the June 7 Powerball drawing. The ticket, worth $50,000.00, was purchased at the Walmart located at 279 Troy Road in Rensselaer. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The winning numbers for the drawing on June 7 were:16, 21, 29, 53, 66, and the Powerball was 2.Winning numbers for the Powerball game are drawn from a field of one to 69. The Powerball number is drawn from a separate field of one to 26. Drawings are televised every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11 p.m. PICS: Smoky haze from Canadian wildfires coats New York According to the New York Lottery, the jackpot for Saturday's drawing is up to $308 million. The New York Lottery is North America’s largest and most profitable lottery, contributing $3.6B in the 2021-2022 fiscal year to support education in New York. New Yorkers struggling with a gambl...

State Police issue 38K tickets during Click It or Ticket enforcement

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:35:39 GMT

State Police issue 38K tickets during Click It or Ticket enforcement ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police issued 38,363 tickets during the statewide "Click It or Ticket" enforcement campaign from May 22 through June 4. Police investigated 2,436 crashes, including 410 personal injury crashes and two fatal crashes. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! During the enforcement campaign, 399 individuals were arrested for DWI, and over 10,000 were ticketed for speeding. Below is a breakdown of violations:TroopRegionSpeedDWI ArrestsDistracted DrivingChild Restraint/Seat BeltMove OverTotal TicketsAWestern NY917321041,474154,359BNorth Country6871957327432,680CSouthern Tier8631995906263,082DCentral NY928282231,262464,485EFinger Lakes97448114726163,806FUpper Hudson Valley1,19045115751243,330GCapital Region81338117848323,002KLower Hudson Valley1,34777125852484,055LLong Island7275715531072,700NYCNew York City19536041211,808TNYS Thruway2,01333169605795,056According to the New York State Police, the n...

Missouri counties struggling to expunge marijuana charges on deadline

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:35:39 GMT

Missouri counties struggling to expunge marijuana charges on deadline EDITORS NOTE: FOX4 reported earlier that the number of people who have petitioned are waiting to get expunged. The story has been corrected to say the number of people who have petitioned are either waiting to get expunged or have already been expunged. FOX4 regrets the error and apologizes for the mistake.KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Circuit clerks have a statewide deadline that says they must expunge misdemeanor charges related to less than three pounds of marijuana by June 8, but circuit clerks say the deadline is unrealistic.In November, voters passed Amendment 3, which would allow for thousands of Missourians with marijuana misdemeanors on their record to get automatic expungements.The action also allows for individuals currently serving prison time for a marijuana related offense to file a petition for expungement of their record.Over 46,000 marijuana cases have already been expunged statewide, data shows – possibly more, depending on how a criminal case was charged.“We cannot meet that...

Missouri AG pushes to remove Iron County Sheriff from office

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:35:39 GMT

Missouri AG pushes to remove Iron County Sheriff from office JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The Missouri Attorney General filed a petition Thursday in an effort to remove the Iron County Sheriff Jeffrey Burkett from office.Burkett and two other Iron County deputies were arrested in March and accused of helping a man in a parental kidnapping plot.Charging documents say that in February, a 62-year-old man named Donald Gaston sought to take his daughter after an argument with the child’s mother. Prosecutors say Burkett lied to a 911 dispatcher to report that the mother had kidnapped the girl, and falsely accused the woman of putting the child in danger. Ultimately, the girl remained with her mother. Revisting Mike Shildt’s comments on his Cardinals departure Bailey's petition alleges that Burkett is unfit to hold office after allegedly helping Gaston in a plot to kidnap the child. “As Attorney General, I will always work to hold accountable those who refuse to do their job as required by Missouri statute,” said Attorney General Bailey. “Missourians hav...

“Top Chef” alum Carrie Baird’s new breakfast joint opens in Denver

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:35:39 GMT

“Top Chef” alum Carrie Baird’s new breakfast joint opens in Denver Carrie Baird is plating up her Fancy Toast, made famous on Season 15 of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” at her new breakfast joint.The local chef, along with Denver restaurateur Juan Padro and Dis Burrito’s Michael Fox are officially opening Fox and the Hen, at 2257 W. 32nd Ave. on Saturday, June 10.Fox and the Hen will serve playful twists on classic American breakfast dishes. (Photo by Colleen O’Toole for Fox and the Hen)Fox and the Hen will serve fun twists on classic American breakfast dishes, like sausage rolls with a spicy maple dipping sauce, a Big Mac-inspired omelet, and hash browns served “Animal-Style” (a take on In-N-Out fries) or “Trout Style” with smoked trout roe and creme fraiche.There’s also a full bar, serving playful cocktails, including “Bryan Cranston’s Bloody Mary” with the actor’s Dos Hombres Mezcal, and a coffee shop.“Top Chef” alum Carrie Baird will feature her “Fancy Toast,” made famous on her series of the cooking competition, and h...

Big Bear-area fentanyl dealer arrested at Bellflower motel, SBSD says

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:35:39 GMT

Big Bear-area fentanyl dealer arrested at Bellflower motel, SBSD says The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department on Thursday announced the arrest of a Sugarloaf man they say sold fentanyl in Big Bear and the surrounding area.Kelly Roark, 50, was arrested Wednesday at a motel in the 8400 block of Artesia Boulevard in Bellflower, the department said in a news release. Roark, who has had a warrant out for his arrest since 2020 for allegedly violating parole out of San Bernardino County, is accused of selling fentanyl from motels in Los Angeles and Orange counties."Evidence related to fentanyl sales" was found in Roark's motel room, and he had hidden a handcuff key on his body before his arrest, authorities said. He was booked into the West Valley Detention Center, where he is being held without bail. Anyone with information is asked to call 909-866-0100.To report information anonymously, call WeTip at 1-800-78-CRIME(27463) or visit wetip.com.

Dean Cain reveals he's leaving California over state's 'terrible' policies

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:35:39 GMT

Dean Cain reveals he's leaving California over state's 'terrible' policies Dean Cain is the latest celebrity to leave the Golden State. In an interview with Fox News the "Lois & Clark" star revealed he moved to Nevada because of his issues with some of California's "policies.""I love California. It's the most beautiful state," he told the network's Brian Kilmeade on Wednesday. "Everything's wonderful about it except for the policies. The policies are just terrible. The fiscal policies, the soft-on-crime policies, the homelessness policies."Real estate sources told TMZ that Cain sold his mansion for $6.25 million, which went for $1 million under his original asking price. The actor listed his home in March and it sold in May. Cain's departure follows actors Mark Wahlberg and Scott Baio, who also left California."The things that our leaders in California have been doing have driven out anybody who can really afford to get out. People are flocking out of there in droves," he said. Wahlberg also moved to Nevada to give his kids "a better life," he revealed...

Truckers protest AB 5 after Los Angeles ends hauling program contract

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:35:39 GMT

Truckers protest AB 5 after Los Angeles ends hauling program contract Dozens of truckers protested in front of Los Angeles City Hall Thursday morning after they received news that the city was ending its contract with them.The As-Needed, Haul Truck Program has been running since the 1890s, but the city notified the drivers at the end of last month that the 2021-23 contract would not be renewed due to a pair of state laws: Assembly Bill 5 and Assembly Bill 2257.AB 5, which was intended to crack down the practice of classifying workers as independent contractors as opposed to employees, in particular has drawn scrutiny from a variety of workers and industries. Multiple protesters at City Hall Thursday morning targeted that law, carrying signs claiming that the law "destroys livelyhoods" and should be repealed. They also emphasized that the vast majority of the drivers in the program are people of color.City officials, however, say their hands are tied by the laws, and they have no choice but to end the program. The city's website for the program says th...

AbilityFirst in Pasadena And Cheetah’s Birthday Burger Bash – Here’s What’s Popping Up

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:35:39 GMT

AbilityFirst in Pasadena And Cheetah’s Birthday Burger Bash – Here’s What’s Popping Up The AbilityFirst Food and Wine Festival presented by CHUBB, takes place on Sunday, June 11  from  5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the gardens of the historic Laurabelle A. Robinson House in Pasadena.Participants include Alexander’s Steakhouse, Bone Kettle, Casa Cordoba,Chefelle – A Personal Chef & Catering Service, El Cholo Café, Gale’s Restaurant, Kensington Caterers, Pez Cantina, Porto’s Bakery, Tam O’Shanter, The George, and We Olive.There will also be cocktails and spirit tastings from 1886 at The Raymond, Dulce Vida Tequila, Empress 1908 Gin, Gerlach’s, Golden Road Brewing, Knox & Dobson, Krafted Spirits, San Gabriel’s Ogopogo Brewing, and Pasmosa Sangria along with specially curated Wines and Pasquini Coffee Co. Proceeds from the festival directly benefit AbilityFirst’s programs which help individuals successfully transition from childhood to adult life; provide employment preparation, training, and experience and build social connections and independence.Goodboy Noah and Irv’s Bu...