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Grassroots party aims to bring change to Moreau

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:25:48 GMT

MOREAU, N.Y. (NEWS10) - On a Thursday afternoon, John Donohue embarked from his Cedar Lane home to knock on the doors of his neighbors. Clipboard in hand, he asked fellow residents for their signatures, to give him and others a chance at starting a new chapter for Moreau. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Donohue, a member of the Moreau Town Board himself, is one of the founding members of the Moreau United party, which aims to challenge controversial issues in the town, including the planned construction of the Saratoga Biochar plant at the local industrial park. Donohue's two main fellows on the party line are Jessie Fish and Pat Killian, who share the viewpoint that things in Moreau need to change."Pat and Jessie both said to me, 'We're Republicans,' and I said, 'I'm a Democrat - but we're not politicians,'" said Donohue. "We came together and decided we should run as our own, independent party - and the response has been...

Watervliet granted nearly $5M for water infrastructure projects

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:25:48 GMT

WATERVLIET, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Plans to improve water quality in one local community can move forward now that they have officially received state funding. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation presented Watervliet officials with a $4.98 million check on Thursday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The funding will be used for three clean water projects, including sewer system repairs. They're also building a new storm water drainage system so sewage is kept out of the Hudson River.The city is also buying 58 acres of land next to the city's reservoir to prevent development and protect the city's drinking water from pollution.

National Grid volunteers clean up Schenectady's Central Park

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:25:48 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Ahead of Earth Day, volunteers with National Grid took part in a few local beautification projects. More than 100 volunteers were in Schenectady's Central Park on Thursday cleaning up litter, prepping the ground for the children's learning garden, repairing compost bins, and landscaping the area.Those with National Grid said they hope their work inspires others to help the environment. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "This stuff is contagious. They see people doing some good stuff so they want to get involved and do something similar, so we hope that's what today's actions will do in the community," Dir. of Customer and Community at National Grid Brian Sano said. "This is a massive property in Schenectady -- it's a jewel in Schenectady -- and we are just happy National Grid could be apart of cleaning it up on Earth Day."Earth Day is this Saturday, April 22.

Push for improved cell service after Kaylin Gillis shooting

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:25:48 GMT

WASHINGTON COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- There’s a push to enhance cell phone service in the community of Hebron and surrounding areas, which have spotty or no coverage. That's after law enforcement in Washington County say friends of Kaylin Gillis, who was fatally shot by an accused homeowner, had to drive several miles from the mistaken address to call for help.It’s unclear if those minutes could have saved Kaylin's life, but cellphone service is a major safety concern in that rural corner of Washington County. Read the latest on the fatal shooting of Kaylin Gillis “An innocent life was taken -- a beautiful person -- and you've got to drive five miles,” said Salem resident Mike Miller. Miller can see the nearest cell tower from his home. But he says a few years ago, after repairs to the tower, he and his neighbors lost their local Verizon cell phone coverage. “It’s an AT&T tower now,” said Miller. Many communities, rural and urban, struggle with the same issue. "You know, we hav...

East St. Louis residents claim voter fraud in April general election

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:25:48 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - The East St. Louis Board of Election Commissioners met Thursday to ratify the results of the April 4, 2023, consolidated election.However, before the meeting, a group of citizens spoke out, alleging voter fraud.“I ran a clean campaign and a hard-working campaign, and we were disappointed," said Marie Franklin, a former East St. Louis mayoral candidate. "Everybody who was with us was disappointed. We were like, these numbers just aren't adding up. That's because this election and others in the past have been decided on the basis of those mail-in ballots. The process we're dealing with those is skewed. The process is off. We need to have a better process."Franklin said she and others witnessed mail-in ballots being thrown out for signatures that did not match. Top Story: Severe storms possible Thursday afternoon and evening Additionally, a group of voters claimed that they saw people using other people's names to cast ballots and receive payment to vote. They ...

Fire destroys part of Jamestown Mall in north St. Louis County

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:25:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The aftermath of the fire at the old Jamestown Mall left part of it in ruins on Thursday.The former mall received significant damage after a large blaze broke out around 5:40 p.m. Wednesday. When fire crews responded to the fire, thick black smoke could be seen for miles.Part of the roof was missing when FOX 2's Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX flew over the abandoned mall. Top Story: Severe storms possible Thursday afternoon and evening Fighting the three-alarm fire was difficult for firefighters, said Interim Chief Roger Ellison for the Black Jack Fire Protection District.“It was tough in the aspect of gaining access, you know," Ellison said. "Because it's an abandoned mall, there's already hazards you know with the walls and roofs you know that aren't stable inside."Two firefighters were injured and taken to a nearby hospital. They were later released.Community leaders said $12 million in COVID relief funds is being used to demolish the old mall, which ...

Missouri Senate approves to limit foreign ownership of farmland

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:25:48 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri lawmakers want to limit how much agriculture land is foreign owned, and the legislation approved this week would pump the breaks entirely on any foreign entity acquiring more farmland. About .3% of the state's farmland is currently foreign owned, but a bill moving forward in Jefferson City would not only reduce the amount of agriculture land that can be owned by a foreign entity, but it would prohibit any future sale, which some say is unfair to landowners. "We're going to as a state, decide what private businesses can be sold to what entity," Sen. Lincoln Hough, R-Springfield, said. "That's how I see this."Months after a Chinese spy balloon traversed Missouri, lawmakers want to put an end to selling off farmland to those overseas. "Yes, this is a property rights issue because we are protecting Missouri's property, we're protecting this nation's property," Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, said.  Top Story: Severe storms possib...

Police seek help finding missing 6-year-old Firestone girl last seen in Northglenn

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:25:48 GMT

A 6-year-old Firestone girl is missing and police are asking for the public’s help in locating her.Jazelle Martinez was last seen about 5:50 p.m. Friday in the 300 block of Malley Street in Northglenn, according to authorities.Missing – Last seen in Northglenn6yo Jazelle Martinez out of the Firestone area. She could possibly be with her noncustodial grandmother, Eleanor Trevino. Call 911 if seen. pic.twitter.com/ZW3KGv1D4W— Northglenn PD PIO (@NorthglennPDPIO) April 20, 2023The Colorado Bureau of Investigation describes the girl as being “endangered.”Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | CBI seeks help finding missing Indigenous 16-year-old girl Crime and Public Safety | Two juveniles missing from Colorado found in Nebraska in I-80 traffic stop Crime and Public Safety | Letecia Stauch suffered mental break during killing of 11-year-old Gannon, defense says as murder trial opens Crime and Public Safety ...

Gov. Jared Polis signs bills banning corporal punishment in schools, setting new rules on 48-hour jail holds

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:25:48 GMT

Punishment in schools and rules around bond hearings were among the bills signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday.Under HB23-1191, Colorado bans all corporal punishment in public schools, state-licensed child care centers, family child care homes and specialized group facilities. Polis noted that most school districts in the state already ban the practice. Colorado joins the majority of states — now 29 — banning it.“Research shows that physical discipline leads to stress, depression and a low sense of self-esteem,” Polis said. “It can also foster an environment where outright abuse occurs. This bill can assure our fellow Coloradans that learning is the focus of school.”The bill was sponsored by state Rep. Regina English and Sen. Rhonda Fields, both Democrats. It had bipartisan support in both chambers of the General Assembly.The bill “serves as a written promise by state leadership that we will honor and protect the children of Color...

Arraignment postponed for Ventura County fatal crash, Walmart stabbing suspect

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:25:48 GMT

Austin Eis, the man accused in a series of violent acts that culminated in a crash that killed a ninth-grade student at Westlake High School, did not physically appear in court as scheduled on Thursday for arraignment. Instead, he appeared electronically from his jail cell and, through his attorney, postponed arraignment until May 19, prosecutors said.Eis, 24, is also accused of pepper spraying and stabbing a Walmart employee in Simi Valley and attempting to drag another employee out of the store on the same day. He is also accused of going to a relative’s home without permission in Camarillo where he allegedly brandished a firearm. Austin Eis is seen in this undated photo provided by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office.Family and friends console each other at the scene of a fatal crash in Thousand Oaks, California. April 18, 2023. (KTLA)A 15-year-old boy died and three other teens were injured when a suspect fleeing the scene of a stabbing allegedly crashed into a crowd of students...