New state law establishes 15-member AAPI commission

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:24:34 GMT

New state law establishes 15-member AAPI commission ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The State of New York is establishing a 15-member New York Asian American and Pacific Islander commission expected to begin work in the first half of 2024. The development comes after Governor Kathy Hochul signed S1051A into law in late November. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Senator Jeremy Cooney, SD-56, who sponsored the bill released the following statement: "The AAPI community is not the first one to come to mind when we think of underserved populations. But the truth is, it’s not just the fastest-growing ethnic group overall, it’s also the fastest-growing population living in poverty. Diverse cultures come with unique needs; the commission will help the state make informed decisions on how to support this growing community.” The AAPI Commission will focus on developing policies to improve the economic and social well-being of the growing community and connect them to necessary resources. Another goal...

Rock band Molly Hatchet coming to Hudson Falls

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:24:34 GMT

Rock band Molly Hatchet coming to Hudson Falls HUDSON FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls announced they will be hosting a performance by southern rock band Molly Hatchet. The show is scheduled for March 15, 2024. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Molly Hatchet has released 12 studio albums and gone through multiple lineup changes since their founding in 1971. Known best for their songs "Flirtin' with Disaster", "Dreams I'll Never See" and "Bounty Hunter", the group put out their most recent single "Firing Line" back in November. The band will be joined for the performance by southern rock tribute band E.B. JEB. The show is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. Mammoth WVH to perform at Empire Live The Strand Theatre is located at 210 Main Street. You can buy Molly Hatchet tickets online through the Eventbrite website.

Trash deal upsets some Wildwood residents

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:24:34 GMT

Trash deal upsets some Wildwood residents ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. -- Some residents in the City of Wildwood are up in arms over a new trash pick-up deal negotiated by city hall. They say their trash bills are higher and they're not getting as good a service. Many didn’t like the process of picking the new companies.Resident Kevin Dillard says there is a lot not to like about this deal: "If you look at the timeline for the process, it was bungled so badly. It’s like government by Barney Fife except Barney Fife is likeable.”When the process started, the only company to bid on the deal ran into problems. The city demanded that there be penalties in the contract that would require the company to pay up if they missed pickups for example.That could prove really expensive for the company. That bidder wouldn’t agree to that deal, so the bid was rejected as unresponsive. Court docs: Woman made $100K for unworked hours at Chesterfield nursing home Resident Tony Salvatore says two other companies that the city picked to replace that ...

Mother of imprisoned drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzmán dies

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:24:34 GMT

Mother of imprisoned drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzmán dies The mother of convicted drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán has died in the northern state of Sinaloa, a federal official confirmed Monday.The official was not authorized to speak on the record, but President Andrés Manuel López Obrador acknowledged her death and offered his “respect” to the family.Often criticized for his frequent trips — about five so far — to the drug lord’s home township of Badiraguato, Sinaloa, López Obrador added in his daily briefing that “any human being who dies deserves respect and consideration for their family.”Mexican drug trafficker Joaquin Guzman Loera aka "el Chapo Guzman is escorted by marines as he is presented to the press on February 22, 2014, in Mexico City. (Credit: RONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)Local media reported Loera died at a private hospital in Culiacán, Sinaloa, which is home to the cartel of the same name that her son helped to lead for about two decades before his arrest and extradition to the United States in 2017. The hospital d...

Pasadena animal shelter waiving some adoption fees in honor of Rose Parade

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:24:34 GMT

Pasadena animal shelter waiving some adoption fees in honor of Rose Parade In celebration of the 135th Rose Parade, Pasadena Humane is waiving all adoption fees for dogs that weigh more than 40 pounds.The "Roses and Wet Noses" promotion is sponsored by the Pet Care Foundation and will run between Dec. 15 through the end of the year.The promotion aims to highlight the many large dogs that reside at Pasadena Humane, which the organization says make up the majority of its dog population.In addition to a new forever companion, adopters will also receive a gift bag with treats and other items for their newest family member.“With the holidays upon us, it is a wonderful time to give a shelter dog a forever home,” said Pasadena Humane CEO Dia DuVernet. “We hope that all our large dogs are able to watch the Rose Parade from the comfort of their newly adopted homes.” All adopted dogs will be spayed or neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on their latest vaccines. Adopters can also receive a free pet health exam at participating veterinarians and a discount at...

Nicki Minaj set to kick off massive 2024 tour with Bay Area concert

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:24:34 GMT

Nicki Minaj set to kick off massive 2024 tour with Bay Area concert Nicki Minaj will kick off her Pink Friday 2 World Tour tour in the Bay Area.The hip-hop great performs March 1 at Oakland Arena.The tour supports her recently released album “Pink Friday 2.”Tickets go on sale to the general public at 9 a.m. Dec. 15, NickiMinajOfficial.com.There is also a Citi card presale that runs from 9 a.m. Dec. 12 to 9 p.m. Dec. 14, www.citientertainment.com.PINK FRIDAY 2 WORLD TOUR DATES:Fri Mar 01 – Oakland, CA – Oakland ArenaSun Mar 03 – Denver, CO – Ball ArenaFri Mar 08 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile ArenaSun Mar 10 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge ArenaWed Mar 13 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint CenterRelated ArticlesMusic | Photos: Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin at SAP Center Music | Review: Three all-time Latin greats combine for magical night of music Music | Journey, Def Leppard, Steve Miller Band announce huge Bay Area show Music | 7 amazing Bay Area things to do this weekend Music...

San Jose: Man arrested in assault death of girlfriend’s father at Willow Glen home

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:24:34 GMT

San Jose: Man arrested in assault death of girlfriend’s father at Willow Glen home SAN JOSE — A man has been arrested again over the alleged assault last month of his girlfriend’s father in Willow Glen, after the victim recently died from his injuries, according to San Jose police.The inciting incident was reported around 12:45 p.m. on Nov. 13 after police were called to a home on Lester Avenue for a report of a family disturbance. Responding officers found an unconscious man and determined that he had been assaulted by 33-year-old Nikolas Anderson, who was dating his daughter.Anderson was arrested at the time and booked on suspicion of assault — but was never criminally charged.The injured man was taken to a hospital and was initially stabilized, police said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Man arrested on domestic violence charge in San Jose Crime and Public Safety | Milpitas ups law enforcement presence at retail stores for the holidays Crime and Public Safety | San Jose: Man charged with sexually ...

Musk’s X is encouraging people to follow Alex Jones

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:24:34 GMT

Musk’s X is encouraging people to follow Alex Jones By Clare Duffy | CNNA day after Elon Musk restored the X accounts of notorious right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his website, Infowars, the platform is actively promoting Jones’ account to other users, giving the fringe figure a major platform to air his deceptive and dangerous views.Conspiratorial posts from Jones’ account appeared Monday in the “For You” feed of some users who do not follow him on X; his account was promoted in some users’ “Who to Follow” recommendations; and his name was promoted in X’s top trending topics section.Musk on Sunday also elevated Jones’ newly restored profile, which had 1.6 million followers as of Monday, by engaging with him in a live streamed interview on X. They were joined by Andrew Tate, the self-proclaimed misogynistic internet personality who earlier this year was indicted on human trafficking and rape charges in Romania although he denies the claims, far-right conspiracy theorist Jack Posobiec, “proud Islamophobe” Laura Loomer and...

In the week of Dec. 4 top list: Best home deals in Los Gatos

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:24:34 GMT

In the week of Dec. 4 top list: Best home deals in Los Gatos A house in Los Gatos that sold for $1.3 million, is the most affordable real estate sale in Los Gatos in the past week.For comparison, the overall average price of real estate in the area during that time was $3.3 million. The average price per square foot was $1,861. A total of 10 home sales were recorded for the period with an average square footage of 1,793 square feet, 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms.The list below includes the best deals on real estate priced between $10-$10,000,000.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Dec. 4 even if the property may have been sold earlier.9. $3.8 million, single-family home in the 100 block of Hepplewhite CourtThe property in the 100 block of Hepplewhite Court in Los Gatos has new owners. The price was $3,750,000. The house was built in 1975 and has a living area of 2,898 square feet. The price per square foot is $1,294. The house features 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.8. $3 million, d...

Downtown San Jose towers face tricky financing despite housing shortage

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:24:34 GMT

Downtown San Jose towers face tricky financing despite housing shortage SAN JOSE — A trio of proposed housing towers in downtown San Jose could face a tricky quest for construction financing due to an increasingly uncertain economy.Preliminary plans have been formally filed for two new housing high-rises to replace a proposed office tower at the corner of North Fourth Street and East Santa Clara Street in San Jose near City Hall.Street-level nighttime view of a 600-unit residential complex at 147 East Santa Clara Street in downtown San Jose, concept.(BDE Architects) (BDE Architects)The housing towers could accommodate 600 to 700 residential units, although the realistic number is more like 650 apartments, according to Erik Hayden, founder of Urban Catalyst, the real estate firm leading the project’s development.Separately, an adjacent housing tower just down the block that’s been approved at North Fourth Street and East St. John Street could begin construction in about a year or so, according to Hayden, whose Urban Catalyst firm i...