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Bill would ban cannabis consumption in public places

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:41:27 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- New York is one of 23 states that legalized recreational cannabis use. As the state continues opening dispensaries, Republican lawmakers have proposed a bill to prohibit smoking in public. Some say, the bill doesn’t stand a chance.  "Today's marijuana is not your grandfather's pot," said sponsor of the bill, Senator George Borrello. Right now, smoking pot is allowed anywhere you can smoke tobacco. Borrello's bill would ban the consumption or smoking of cannabis in public places unless a municipality opts in. Contaminated Superfund sites in the Capital Region He said since marijuana has become decriminalized, he’s received countless complaints from constituents about the smell and public intoxication. "So this is about creating essentially an open container law like you have for alcohol only for marijuana and I think it’s desperately needed right now," said Borrello. Last year, the Governor signed a bill to ban smoking cigarettes and marijuana in public par...

New legislation would require more transparency in asylum seeker crisis

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:41:27 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)---New Legislation is being introduced that would require more transparency when it comes to the asylum seeker crisis. A new bill, if passed, would make a municipality planning to transfer asylum seekers to first consult with the governor and leader of the directly affected local jurisdiction."It seeks to put a process in place that would require a notice, 30 business days, that will require municipalities to share information," explained Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, who sponsors the bill.The legislation would also mandate a monthly report from the original municipality that funds or directs the relocation of asylum seekers. That information would include:-The total number of people resettled, transported, or relocated-Their age, sex, county of origin⁃ Educational and occupational resources and other assistance provided to them."I suspect by the end of the day we will have a Senate sponsor, so we will have a sponsor in both houses. I think we will have bipar...

Queensbury SAIL holding annual Unity Day

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:41:27 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This week, a Queensbury/Glens Falls area accessibility center is hosting a unity event to advocate for the empowerment of those with different levels of physical ability, celebrating those who live for themselves despite the odds. The Southern Adirondack Independent Living Center (SAIL) will host its annual Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Unity Day on Wednesday, July 26. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the center will welcome visitors to its home at 71 Glenwood Ave. in Queensbury for an afternoon featuring a lunch, kids' activities, games, and giveaways. The purpose of Unity Day is to highlight the lives of people like those served by SAIL - those who rely on aid to live on their own, in varying ways."ADA/Unity Day is not just a celebration of our collective progress, but a testament to the power of unity, compassion, and understanding," said SAIL Executive Directo...

"Stranger danger" warning after gas station incident

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:41:27 GMT

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Parents in Cohoes are concerned about a video on Facebook showing an interaction between two kids at a convenience store and a stranger who approached them. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "I was petrified. Scared to death," said Cohoes resident Sandy Pullen outside the Mobil convenience store on Columbia street, "because my grandchildren come here all the time alone. So when the little one said he wanted to go here I said, I’m coming with you."Pullen saw a video that has been shared widely across the Cohoes community on Facebook, posted by concerned father who said that over the weekend, his child and his best friend were filming a video for TikTok. They left the phone recording in one of their pockets as they headed into the convenience store, and it appears they were approached by a man asking them to tell another person, who he said had bikes, that they wanted to ride the bikes to Albany. The kids s...

Five Cardinals to watch as the clock ticks closer to trade deadline

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:41:27 GMT

ST. LOUIS - We're only one week away from the MLB trade deadline. Just when it looked like the Cardinals might be in position to salvage their season, a weekend skid likely lines them up to explore the seller's market. The Cardinals are currently 45-56 and will likely miss postseason barring some mathematical miracle over the final two months. Cardinals baseball boss John Mozeliak has reiterated that the Cardinals will make trades and changes around this season, but it remains to be determined what those could be. Scott Rolen enshrined in baseball’s Hall of Fame, credits Cardinals and family for Cooperstown call Last week, FOX 2 explained the possibility of the Cardinals trading pending free agents Jack Flaherty and Jordan Montgomery in a market to maximize a market in which top-tier starting pitching is thin. Mozeliak will likely continue to field many calls on both, but Flaherty and Montgomery aren't the only ones in spots where they could be moved. These are five additional Ca...

Two women and 14-year-old boy from Colorado Springs, found dead near wilderness, had gone to “live off the grid”

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:41:27 GMT

A woman from Colorado Springs, her son, and her sister apparently were trying to “live off the grid” in the mountains near a wilderness area northeast of Gunnison when they died at a campsite last winter, Gunnison County authorities said Tuesday.While a final toxicology analysis hasn’t been completed, the three decomposed bodies found at the remote campsite have been identified as those of Rebecca Vance, 42, Christine Vance, 41, and Rebecca’s 14-year-old son, Gunnison County Coroner Michael Barnes said.Formerly residents of Colorado Springs, they set out near the end of July last year, Barnes said. “According to some family members I talked to, they indicated they were going to go ‘live off the grid.’ They didn’t specify where. The family members said they trusted they knew what they were getting into.”Related ArticlesColorado News | Larimer deputy won’t be criminally charged in death of man struck on I-25 after being shocked with Taser Colorado New...

Pursuit ends in fiery crash on 5 Freeway

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:41:27 GMT

A chase on the southbound 5 Freeway ended in a fiery crash in Stevenson Ranch Tuesday afternoon.The chase began when California Highway Patrol officers saw a Dodge Challenger speeding on the highway around 12:30 p.m., Officer Michael Nasir told KTLA.Officers were trying to catch up to the suspect when the vehicle crashed into another car.Aerial video from Sky5 showed the aftermath of a fire as smoke billowed from burned brush and two charred vehicles.Traffic was backed up for miles as first responders dealt with the incident, the video showed.At one point all lanes of the southbound side of the highway were closed, but eventually traffic began flowing in one lane. At least one person was taken into custody, Nasir said. No further details about the incident have been released.

Disneyland reaches settlement in $5 million lawsuit filed by Magic Key holder

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:41:27 GMT

Disneyland has reached a settlement with a Magic Key Holder who claimed in a class-action lawsuit that the theme park misled and deceived Magic Key holders who bought the most expensive yearly passes into thinking they would get unlimited access to the theme parks only to be unable to secure reservations for certain days.The motion for court approval of the class-action settlement is due on Aug. 31, multiple media outlets reported. Don’t buy these tickets on eBay, Disneyland says “Details about the settlement and what it means for pass holders will be announced by Aug. 31,” theme park blog Mice Chat reported. “We’re keeping an eye on it, but don’t expect to get rich on your payout.”“We are satisfied that this matter has been resolved.” a Disneyland official told KTLA. KTLA also reached out to attorneys for Nielsen but did not hear back in time for publicationThe $5 million lawsuit was filed by Jenale Nielsen of Santa Clara County in 2021 after she bought the $1,399 Dream Key, the ...

Elite athletes who have bounced back from cardiac arrest

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:41:27 GMT

Bronny James' basketball dreams were put on hold this week, after the McDonald's All American and USC freshman collapsed on the court during practice Monday and suffered a cardiac arrest.The 18-year-old was transported to the hospital and admitted into the intensive care unit, but has since been transferred and is currently listed in stable condition, according to a statement from the James family. Cardiac arrest is when the heart stops beating suddenly and in an unexpected way. A healthy, unaffected heart pumps about 60 to 90 beats per minute, bringing nutrition and oxygen to vital organs like the brain, liver and kidneys. Cardiac arrest is considered among the most serious emergency medical complications. The oldest son of Los Angeles Lakers star and NBA legend LeBron James, Bronny committed to USC with hopes of carving out his own legacy, with a shot in the NBA a real possibility.James Sr., 38, has repeatedly said he would love to finish his career playing alongside his son, but ...

Meet Dustin Antonio Bibbs: The Award Winning Entrepreneur Behind Winners Credit Club

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:41:27 GMT

 “Most people aren’t willing to go the extra mile. I am. I will win every time because I am willing to pay, to follow the blueprint, and stay up late,” Dustin BibbsDustin Bibbs, is an award winning entrepreneur with a knack for building businesses that help others. As the founder of Elevate to Millions and Winners Credit Club, he is helping transform the lives of thousands by helping them repair their credit, build an unstoppable mindset, and teaching them the strategies needed to build six and seven-figure businesses.How It All StartedBibbs’ journey to success started in prison. “The biggest lesson I learned in prison was the value of life and the importance of living every day to the max.” In addition to this positive mindset, Bibb’s also used his time in federal prison to learn about finances, investing, and how to build a business. As soon as he was released, he immediately put into action everything he had learned. “I invested in real estate and made some money pretty fast, but...