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Juror: Texas governor's rush to pardon Daniel Perry a 'travesty'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:16 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — An alternate juror in the trial of a U.S. Army sergeant convicted of murder said Wednesday that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's rush for a pardon is an “egregious overreach” to wipe aside the jury's unanimous decision over a 2020 shooting during a Black Lives Matter protest. TIMELINE: The latest with the Daniel Perry case In an interview with The Associated Press, Jere Dowell said prosecutors put on a convincing case against Daniel Perry, who was in his car working as a ride-share driver when he shot 28-year-old Garrett Foster, who had been legally carrying an AK-47 while marching with demonstrators through downtown Austin. As an alternate, Dowell did not have a vote in convicting Perry but said she was in the room for deliberations and she agreed with the verdict handed down Friday. “I just think it’s a travesty,” Dowell said of Abbott already seeking a pardon. Abbott calls for pardon of Daniel Perry after guilty murder verdict Her comments are the first time a j...

St. Paul looks to add more duplexes, triplexes and other ‘missing middle’ housing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:16 GMT

St. Paul’s heavily single-family neighborhoods could soon be a thing of the past.An effort to rewrite the city’s zoning codes to allow denser housing like duplexes in all of the city’s residential districts is gaining steam at City Hall with the support of many housing advocates and to the chagrin of some of the city’s traditionalists.More than half of St. Paul’s housing stock is composed of single-family homes, and more than a third is nestled inside sizable apartment buildings. City planners see a “missing middle” — ample opportunity to install more duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes, as well as townhomes, mother-in-law apartments and small cottage-style houses clustered around a courtyard.In fact, 72% of the city’s residentially-zoned land only allows detached, single-family houses, a major impediment to housing growth at a time when the Twin Cities are believed to be short 80,000 units to meet housing demand. St. Paul’s...

Amsterdam Mohawks seeking new bat boys

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:16 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Batter up! The Amsterdam Mohawks are seeking six new bat boys for the 2023 season, each committing to eight games. Anyone interested in signing up can contact [email protected]. The team is looking for bat boys 8 years old and up. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Amsterdam Mohawks, established in 1978, are a collegiate summer baseball team that plays in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League (PGCBL). Before joining the PGCBL in 2011, the team played in the New York Collegiate Baseball League. The Mohawks are nine-time league champions, most recently winning in 2019, and have several former players currently playing professional baseball.

Police hold training exercise at Woodlawn Elementary

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:16 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Schenectady Police will be holding training exercises at Woodlawn Elementary School on Thursday and Friday, April 13 and 14. There will be an increased police presence at the school. This is just for training. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Currently, the students are on spring recess from school so there will be no risk to students or staff. These exercises are part of a comprehensive Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT).The Schenectady Police want to warn residents to not be alarmed by the increased presence at the school.

Participating lineup for Watervliet Restaurant Week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:16 GMT

WATERVLIET, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The third annual Watervliet Restaurant Week is set for Monday, April 17 through Sunday, April 23. Participating restaurants will be offering dine-in specials and takeout options. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! ParticipantsArsenal City Tavern, 795 3rd AvenueBlack Bear Inn, 310 19th StreetDeacon Blues, 806 25th StreetMac’s Drive-In, 648 Third AvenuePatrick’s Pub, 606 3rd AvenueTed’s Fish Fry, 447 3rd AvenueValente's Restaurant, 315 8th StreetYou can view the menus for each participating restaurant on the Watervliet website. You can also view all the dining establishments in Watervliet on the city's website.

NYSLRS: Mobile app aiding in retirement scam

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:16 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to an online statement from the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), a mobile app called "NYS Retirement" that is currently available on Google Play is a fraudulent app that may be attempting to steal personal data. NYSLRS says the app isn't affiliated with them or Retirement Online. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! NYSLRS says that Retirement Online is only accessible through the NYSLRS website. The organization is warning residents to always be cautious when asked to share personal information.

Adirondack Winery pours a 15-year celebration

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:16 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Adirondack Winery has had a busy couple of years, including the opening of a new tasting room and event space in Queensbury. Next week, the winery celebrates another milestone - 15 years of pouring glasses and making memories. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “We are overwhelmed with the amount of support our customers, friends, family and the community have shown us over the 15 years we have been in business,” said Adirondack Winery President and Co-Owner Sasha Pardy. “It blows me away to see where we started and where we are today.”To celebrate the milestone, the winery is kicking off 10 days of celebration, starting on Thursday, April 13. From then until Sunday, April 23, the winery tasting rooms at both the Queensbury and Lake George tasting rooms will be able to enjoy dueling pianos, comedy, chocolate, and a paint and sip. The full schedule includes:Thursday, April 132000's trivia night - 6-8...

Arkansas man accused of flying to Albany to illicit minor

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:16 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Arkansas man was charged with interstate travel for illicit sexual contact this week after allegedly flying to Albany attempting to meet an 11-year-old to engage in sexual contact, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Kyle Biswell, 37, faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the DOJ, a federal complaint filed earlier this week states Biswell communicated with someone in Albany online whom he believed would allow him to engage in sexual contact with an 11-year-old. The DOJ says on Saturday, April 8, Biswell flew from Arkansas to Albany, packing Viagara pills in his suitcase to engage in sexual contact with the minor. Biswell was arrested at the airport. The DOJ says he later admitted to flying to Albany intending to engage in sexual contact with a minor. Biswell was detained pending a detention hearing later this week. ACSO: Suspect flee...

Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: April 14-16

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:16 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The weekend is almost here! From plays to the Saratoga Tattoo Expo to the opening nights of some area drive-in movie theaters, there are quite a few things happening on April 14, 15, and 16. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Here are some of the events going on around the Capital Region this weekend.Friday, April 14Saratoga Tattoo Expo, Saratoga Springs City Center, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets available at the door.A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Capital Repertory Theatre website.Tootsie, Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Proctors website.One Man Avengers, Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, 7:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Proctors website.Suzanne Vega, Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on the UPH website.The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, Cohoes Mus...

Juul to pay $462M to Illinois, other states amid settlement

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:16 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Electronic cigarette-maker Juul Labs Inc. will pay $462 million to six states and the District of Columbia, marking the largest settlement the company has reached so far for its role in the youth vaping surge, the attorneys general in several states announced Wednesday.The agreement with New York, California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Mexico and Washington, D.C. is the latest in a string of recent legal agreements Juul has reached to settle lawsuits related to the way it marketed addictive nicotine products. Critics said Juul was trying to lure children too young to smoke.Like some other settlements reached by Juul, this latest includes restrictions on the marketing and distribution of the company’s vaping products. For example, it is barred from any direct or indirect marketing that targets youth, which includes anyone under age 35. Juul will also limit the amount of purchases customers can make in retail stores and online. Trending: St. Louis County ...