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Funding to be available for electric school buses

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--There’s a push to make yellow school buses more green. To help transition from fossil fuel to electric, New York school districts and school bus contractors will be able to apply for $100 million in funding starting November 29th."When the Environmental Bond Act was passed in the fall, we were happy that it got past to help assist in this transition and now to see the money flowing, it’s good because we really need to start on this transition," said David Christopher, Executive Director of New York Association for Pupil Transportation.It’s all a part of a state initiative to have new school busses sold in New York State be zero- emission by 2027 and all school buses on the road be zero emission by 2035."There are actually a few dozen electric buses across the state," explained Adam Ruder, Director of Clean Transportation at NYSERDA. "At least a dozen school districts have either purchase passes or have them on order and many more dozens more are in the process...

Police arrest Cohoes man for stealing tractor-trailer

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:51 GMT

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Police Department has arrested a Cohoes man following an investigation into a tractor-trailer theft in February. Cole D. Vincent is accused of entering a business, stealing the tractor-trailer, and crashing it through a metal gate. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the police, investigators were able to identify Vincent with DNA left behind. The stolen trailer was eventually recovered in the Town of Ballston.Vincent was apprehended in Saratoga County on Thursday. Police also discovered that he is a fugitive and parole absconder from the State of Alabama for stealing another tractor-trailer. Police charged Vincent with grand larceny in the second degree, criminal mischief in the second degree, and criminal trespass in the second degree. He was arraigned at the Albany City Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility.

Albany man arrested on multiple drug charges

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man was arrested for drug charges following a traffic stop on Friday. Police say Eloiyo Allen discarded a handbag from the vehicle that contained 230 glassine envelopes containing fentanyl, plastic tie-offs containing crack cocaine, and U.S. currency. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Allen was arraigned in the City of Albany Court for the following charges:Two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth degreeTwo counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degreeTampering with physical evidenceCriminally using drug paraphernalia in the second degreeTraffic tickets for violations of New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws

Everything happening in Lake George in October

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:51 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Get your pumpkin-carving kits and look to the Queen of American Lakes for inspiration. October arrives this weekend, and the Lake George area has plenty of ways to enjoy Halloween and the weeks between now and then. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! It's not all spooky business. The Adirondack town of Thurman is hosting its annual Fall Farm Tours, and events like the monthly Second Saturday Flea at the Glens Falls Shirt Factory are humming along. Once you reach the end of the month, there are plenty of special places to take little ones trick-or-treating on and around the big night. Here's everything happening around Lake George in October.Monthlong and recurring eventsFight Fest at Six Flags Great EscapeEvery weekendHalloween-themed fun at The Great Escape, including scare actors, a maze, trick-or-treating for kids, and moreThe Great Escape, 89 Six Flags Drive, QueensburyJack & Jill Pool Tourname...

PLAN AHEAD! What to know for Adam Wainwright's fond farewell weekend

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Adam Wainwright, one of the most prolific pitchers in recent St. Louis Cardinals history, will retire after the team's final home series this weekend. The Cardinals will celebrate Wainwright’s career on each of the final three days of the 2023 regular season at Busch Stadium. Wainwright will not pitch, but could potentially take one more at-bat in a low-leverage situation. The top 10 moments of Adam Wainwright’s career Tens of thousands of fans are expected at Busch Stadium this weekend to thank Wainwright and enjoy his final moments as a Cardinal. There will be a variety of activities, events and promotions this weekend for fans to embrace in honor of Wainwright's career. Here's a quick breakdown of what to expect:Friday, Sept. 29Game time: 7:15 p.m.Sign a "Thank You" Card: The Cardinals and Bally Sports Midwest have teamed up for an opportunity that allows fans to sign a giant "Thank You" card honoring Wainwright. Fans can sign one of two seven-foot cards. They ...

New Life Evangelistic Center denied permit to reopen St. Louis homeless shelter

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A push to reopen a former homeless shelter in Downtown St. Louis hits a roadblock. The New Life Evangelistic Center has not been cleared to reopen, and a recent effort to acquire a permit needed to reopen it was turned down. St. Louis had only 2 officers for an entire district – Both called in sick According to documents acquired by FOX 2, the Board of Building Appeals for the City of St. Louis rejected a permit sought to reopen the New Life Evangelistic Center. Documents indicate the ruling to "reverse the Building Commissioner's decision to issue a permit" was signed on Sept. 26. They also cite concerns related to plumbing, electrical systems and fire safety.In March 2017, the City of St. Louis revoked the shelter’s permit due to over-occupancy and building code violations. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

St. Louis gears up for Oktoberfest fun at Urban Chestnut

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Thousands are expected to attend Urban Chestnut Brewing Company’s Oktoberfest. This festive block party will have live music, dancing, lots of games, stein holding, food and obviously plenty of beer.  Florian Kuplent, the brewmaster and cofounder of Urban Chestnut Brewing Company, said that this year’s weather is looking just fine. He’s from Germany and has been to the real celebration in Munich. He said he tries to bring some of that celebration here to St. Louis.   Dramatic video shows armed encounter at St. Charles gas station; teens arrested “Very traditional event which kind of mimics what’s going on in Munich right now. Celebrating beer, celebrating comradery, celebrating good people. And just having a lot of fun,” Kuplent said.   He loves that St. Louisans will be able to sit outside, listen to music and of course drink their award-winning Oktoberfest beer, O-Katz.  Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox....

Broncos have three players ruled out for Sunday’s game against Bears; Justin Simmons is questionable

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:51 GMT

Denver didn’t get any good news on the injury front Friday.After two days as a limited participant, veteran safety Justin Simmons (hip) did not practice on Friday, as he is questionable to play against the Chicago Bears on Sunday.Also on the side field, the group that’s been there the entire week: Inside linebacker Josey Jewell (hip/groin), outside linebacker Frank Clark (hip) and defensive lineman Mike Purcell (ribs). All three players have been ruled out.Related ArticlesDenver Broncos | Terrell Davis pays $3.3M for Cherry Hills mansion Denver Broncos | NFL Picks: Can the Dolphins follow up 70 with win at Buffalo? Plus Justin Jefferson’s ridiculousness and the roaring Lions Denver Broncos | Broncos scouting report: How Denver matches up against Bears, and predictions Denver Broncos | Broncos and Bears took different approaches to 2021 NFL draft — only to end up in eerily similar positions Denver Broncos | ...

How Colorado’s members of Congress voted on stopgap plan to keep the government open

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:51 GMT

All but one of Colorado’s members of the U.S. House of Representatives voted against Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s stopgap plan Friday afternoon to keep the federal government temporarily open.The Republican speaker’s bill to avert a shutdown this weekend included steep spending cuts of nearly 30% to many agencies as well as stricter border provisions. It was defeated 198-232, with 21 Republicans voting against it along with all Democrats.It would have passed if McCarthy had rallied nearly all Republicans to support it, but the latest House and Senate funding measures were still far apart.Here is how Colorado’s House delegation voted on the bill:Diana DeGette, D-Denver: NoJoe Neguse, D-Lafayette: NoLauren Boebert, R-Silt: NoKen Buck, R-Windsor: NoDoug Lamborn, R-Colorado Springs: YesJason Crow, D-Aurora: NoBrittany Pettersen, D-Lakewood: NoYadira Caraveo, D-Thornton: NoThe Associated Press contributed to this story.Related ArticlesPolitics | How would a gover...

Justice Department sues Colorado for allegedly segregating people with disabilities

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:27:51 GMT

The U.S. Department of Justice sued the state of Colorado on Friday, alleging the state failed to take steps to stop segregating people with disabilities in nursing homes.The department’s civil rights division sent a letter in March 2022 outlining alleged violations. It said Colorado had more nursing home residents with “low care needs” – who could presumably live at home with some support – than most states, and ranked poorly in transitioning people out of institutions.Under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other federal laws, states are supposed to pay for support services through Medicaid so that low-income people with disabilities can live in the least restrictive setting that meets their needs. Those could include help managing medications, housekeeping, meal preparation and help with personal care like bathing and dressing, among other services.Colorado has too few service providers, the lawsuit said, especially those helping people find housing that m...