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State parks get $1.8 million in grants

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:01 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — On Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that $1.8 million in grants will go toward state parks, trails, historic sites, and other public lands. The grants support both public and private partnerships funding park amenities, park and site maintenance, beautification projects, educational programming, and special events. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The grants focus on the 2024 New York State Park Centennial Celebration. This commemorates the 100th anniversary of the founding state parks and sites system including the promotion of public use of state parks.Funding for area projects in the Capital Region, Hudson Valley, Mohawk Valley, and North Country totals around $795,000. They include:Friends of Five Rivers: $27,638Greene Land Trust: $26,500Friends of Schuyler Mansion: $33,264Saratoga Mountain Bike Association: $11,835Friends of Clermont: $54,000Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association: $125,100Adiron...

Snowstorm parking restrictions for Schenectady

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:01 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to the latest Storm Tracker forecast, parts of the Capital Region might see 6 to 12'' snow this weekend. As many prepare for the anticipated snowfall, Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy reminds residents to adhere to all parking regulations. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Residents should utilize off-street parking. Free parking will be available at the Schenectady Municipal Parking Garage on Broadway from 5 p.m. on Friday to 9 a.m. on Tuesday.Parking will not be allowed on priority streets when there is at least three inches of snow. Vehicles may be ticketed or towed. Priority streets in Schenectady are:Van Vranken AvenueNott Street (Erie Boulevard to Wendell Avenue)Union StreetEastern AvenueBrandywine Avenue (State Street to Rugby Road)McClellan Street (State Street to Rugby Road)State StreetErie Boulevard (State Street to I-890)Albany Street (Veeder Avenue to Elm Street)Altamont Avenue...

LoDo luxury apartment building sells for $125.5M in year-end deal

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:01 GMT

The 287-unit luxury Platform at Union Station apartment building in Lower Downtown sold for $125.5 million to Griffis Residential in what is said to be one of the largest multifamily property transactions in metro Denver in 2023.The 21-story building at 1650 Wewatta St. was built in 2015, directly adjacent to Union Station. Holland Partner Group in Vancouver, Wash., developed the apartment building. City records listed Union Station Investors LP in New York as the former owner.The deal closed Dec. 29.“Platform at Union Station is one of Denver’s most-iconic high-rise apartment communities located at the epicenter of downtown Denver,” said Terrance Hunt, vice chairman of the commercial real estate firm CBRE.Hunt, Shane Ozment, Chris Cowan, Andy Hellman, Justin Hunt, Chris Hart and Brad Schlafer with CBRE’s multifamily investment properties team in Denver represented the seller. The buyer paid all cash, CBRE said.Griffis Residential, based in Greenwood Village, has renamed the p...

Second batch of Jeffrey Epstein documents unsealed in NYC; detective recounts interviews with about 30 girls

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:01 GMT

Molly Crane-Newman | New York Daily News (TNS)NEW YORK — A second batch of Jeffrey Epstein documents was unsealed Thursday in years-old litigation involving the disgraced late financier.Former President Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson and magician David Copperfield were among the larger-than-life names to appear among hundreds of previously sealed court docs already made public in Manhattan federal court earlier this week in a settled lawsuit between the deceased multimillionaire’s convicted right hand, Ghislaine Maxwell, and one of his most vocal accusers, Virginia Giuffre. None of those elite figures were accused of participating in abuse.The paperwork, comprising motions, depositions and other docs, had remained under seal during Giuffre and Maxwell’s litigation to protect identities of victims and of people who came up but who didn’t do anything wrong, the judge on the case previously wrote. After ordering the latest batch of names to be released without redactions on Dec. 18, Jud...

U.S. 287 closed north of Longmont due to two crashes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:01 GMT

U.S. 287 is closed between Longmont and Berthoud because of two crashes on the roadway, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.CDOT reported the closure at 9:06 a.m. at Horseshoe Circle just north of Yellowstone Road.Highway 287 is completely shut down just north of Yellowstone between Longmont and Berthoud. There is a major crash and cruise will be on scene for an extended period today. Please find an alternate route and avoid the area.@BerthoudFire is point of contact for this incident. pic.twitter.com/krhU9AqbpK— Mountain View Fire Rescue (@MVFireRescue) January 5, 2024Mountain View Fire Rescue officials expected the road to be closed for an “extended period” and advised drivers to find an alternate route.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | I-25 north closed south of Colorado Springs due to crash after overnight snowstorm Crime and Public Safety | Northbound I-25 reopens north of Mead after crash Crime and Pu...

Actor Christian Oliver, 2 daughters die in plane crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:01 GMT

Actor Christian Oliver has died in a tragic plane crash in the Caribbean alongside his two daughters. Oliver, known for his roles in "Speed Racer" and "Valkyrie" was 51 years old. Deadline reports that the small plane they were in crashed into the ocean off a Caribbean island on Thursday. The plane's owner and pilot, Robert Sachs, also passed away in the accident. Christian Oliver attends the WanderLuxxe Celebrates Diversity in Television Honoring 2018 Emmy Nominees with Variety at Craig's in West Hollywood, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision for WanderLuxxe/AP Images)Oliver, whose real name is Christian Klepser, and his daughters Madita, 10, and Annik, 12, were the only passengers on the flight according to TMZ. Authorities say the flight took off from the J.F. Mitchelle Airport, known as the Bequia Airport, which serves St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and was headed to St. Lucia."Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft experienced difficulties and nose-dived into the ocean,” th...

Stroller-pushing woman assaulted by man in Long Beach

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:01 GMT

Authorities in Long Beach are investigating an attack on a woman that was captured on home security video.The attack occurred Thursday in a residential area near East 21st Street and Locust Avenue.Video from two cameras shows a man carrying some type of rod approaching the woman, who was pushing a stroller, from behind. He strikes her in the head and then runs away, the video shows.Surveillance cameras show a man striking a woman with a rod in Long Beach on Jan. 4, 2024. (Juan C. Rivas)The woman screamed and recoiled but did not appear to lose consciousness. The extent of her injuries was not known.The child in the stroller did not appear to be harmed.The assailant was wearing a green sweatshirt with a dark-colored hoodie underneath and a baseball cap. Anyone with information about the attack should contact Long Beach Police at (562) 435-6711.

Samera Habib on Domestic Violence: Understanding Non-Physical Abuse in Family Law Cases

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:01 GMT

Traditionally, domestic violence has been associated with physical assault, but it extends to any pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain control over another intimate partner. This complex matter includes psychological, emotional, and economic abuse, all of which can be equally debilitating. The prevalence of domestic violence is alarmingly high in the United States and globally, with statistics revealing its occurrence in various forms across different socio-economic, cultural, and age groups.In family law, attorneys like Samera Habib have identified an increasing recognition of the significance of non-physical abuse by the court system, law enforcement, and the healthcare sector. These forms of abuse, often overshadowed by their physical counterparts, can be subtler yet profoundly damaging. Non-physical abuse encompasses tactics such as intimidation, manipulation, emotional blackmail, and economic control. These behaviors ca...

Driving Change: How Carunify is Redefining the Automotive Market Landscape

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:01 GMT

The automotive industry, a vibrant yet fragmented ecosystem, has long yearned for a unifying force. With a multitude of businesses dotting the market, from car parts retailers to specialized service providers and dealerships catering to diverse automotive needs, the industry has been characterized by its fragmented nature.Finding what you need often demands tireless searches across various platforms – Google searches, word-of-mouth referrals, or specialized forums for niche components and custom fabrication. This fragmentation has also affected the approach of businesses within the industry. Retailers and service providers are dispersed across multiple platforms, making consolidating efforts and maximizing outreach challenging. As the market expands, the challenge intensifies, creating a disparity between what buyers seek and what sellers offer.The automotive industry demands an innovative and comprehensive solution that not only unites its disparate components but also nurtur...

16 months after escape, ‘Fat Leonard’ is back in San Diego and back in court

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:01 GMT

Alex Riggins | The San Diego Union-Tribune (TNS)SAN DIEGO — Leonard Glenn Francis, the mastermind behind the worst bribery and corruption scandal in U.S. Navy history, appeared Thursday in San Diego federal court for the first time since he left house arrest and fled the country in 2022, just weeks before he was set to be sentenced.Known as “Fat Leonard” because of his size, Francis was not charged Thursday with any new crimes related to his escape. Federal prosecutors said they may seek new charges at some point, but not until after he’s sentenced in the bribery and fraud scheme. Meanwhile his longtime defense attorneys re-upped a previous request to withdraw from the case.U.S. District Judge Janis Sammartino indicated she would allow the withdrawal despite the objection of prosecutors.Francis, once a powerful military contractor who bribed Navy officials to do his bidding and bilked the U.S. government of at least $35 million, had spent more than 15 months jailed...